Mud bricks form the walls while thatched roofs made from dried grass provide protection from the elements. These kitchens are often shared by multiple families or generations living together in a single compound. Cooking together in these spaces creates a sense of community among family members and neighbors. A row of skylights flood Darren Palmer‘s classic white kitchen with natural light. It was a two-year wait to have to have this kitchen installed in a Federation terrace.

This layout works well in any size space, but they are ideal for keeping smaller kitchens feeling open – a nice alternative to a galley kitchen. This California home’s kitchen is the perfect combination of modern and relaxed design. The majority of the cabinets in the kitchen are a sleek black color while the natural wood cabinets brings in a warm, fresh aesthetic to the room. One for food prep and one for dining, this double island setup maximizes on counter space. To keep it cohesive, interior designer Lindye Galloway adds two gold pendant above each island. In 2023, interior designer Emily Henderson is loving blue and green kitchens — especially when paired with natural woods and hardware.

#13: A kitchen of spicy affairs

Brick flooring is a surprising contrast to classic elements and modern acrylic chairs in this traditional kitchen. Induction stoves are aesthetically pleasing and a safe and fast way to make your favorite meals. This induction cooktop looks sleek and contemporary against the black quartz countertop and white subway tile backsplash. An eat-in kitchen allows for casual meals and reduces the need for a formal dining room.

• Or, have a go in the designer’s seat with our kitchen visualiser tool, which makes it easy to test door styles, colour schemes, layouts, and more.
• In this example, Whittney Parkinson Design proves that neutrals are still a smart choice.
• In addition, they excel in installation, and innovation and effortlessly blend with various interior designs, adding a touch of elegance to any home.
• While many will opt to conceal their luxury appliances, some will opt to cleverly camouflage them.
• Another view of this open-concept black HDB kitchen shows how colorful chairs have been chosen for the dining space to break the monomity of the dominant black color.
• It has a clean and precise interface and is not cluttered with ads to buy kitchen products.

Melissa Klink, head of design at Harvey Jones, suggests how to select a surface that balances beauty with practicality. ‘While every aspect of a kitchen design is important, the choice of countertop material is particularly so, since it has such a big visual impact. You also want to consider the different characteristics of each type of material to make the best choice for your lifestyle. Kitchens are rife with color opportunities, from appliances and flooring, to window treatments and cabinets.

Beautiful Grey

The key is to take things slowly, and think carefully about how you use and move within the space. Call or visit our showroom in Rowville or Doncaster & speak to a member of our team. They will discuss your budget and timeline, & arrange a consultation with your Smith & Smith designer. The process typically involves an initial consultation, followed by a design phase where we create a customised design for your kitchen.

• These floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors connect to the home’s patio while providing picturesque vantage points.
• A blackpot fillerand cabinet hardware add an industrial touch and wood cabinets bring in a natural element for that quintessential kitchen warmth.
• If you have the space, include both bar seating around the island and a cozy breakfast nook, like this spacious eat-in kitchen from Kate Marker Interiors.
• This contemporary kitchen has white cabinetry with a black accent under the island to add a black box effect.
• The cabinets are available in a huge palette of colors over 80 in number.