In a traditional kitchen, this wood tone is suitable for a kitchen island with an inset cabinet. For a modern kitchen, this tone suits whole floor-to-ceiling cabinet banks, such as the refrigerator wall. Founded in 1972 in – of course – Hungerford, John Lewis of Hungerford has been making its bespoke handpainted kitchens along with freestanding kitchen furniture ever since. Still a British manufacturer, the company offers contemporary, classic, and traditional options and the designs are made using both traditional and modern techniques in its Oxfordshire factory. The cabinets are available in a huge palette of colors over 80 in number.

In a large open-plan space, consider an L-shaped layout that is adapted to the dimensions of your kitchen. Desiree Burns Interiors chose an asymmetrical L-shape for this open kitchen that features a long side beneath the windows, and a short wing on the left that houses the oven. The rectangular island is placed with the short end perpendicular to the long wall to allow flow to adjacent area like the home bar on the right. This limestone hood hearkens back in time with hand-carved details and light stone. Rustic wood beams installed along the walls of this farmhouse kitchen provide a worn, lived-in look.

Small Kitchen Ideas That Don’t Skimp on Style

But with a tall unit that has a pantry pull-out, the entire magnum of the groceries are in one place. There is always a chance that our household help won’t turn up on some days. It is therefore a good idea to have a separate utility sink so that the one in a traditional Indian kitchen design doesn’t get filled up with used vessels. Homeowners are looking to install beverage stations in their kitchens in 2024. This upgrade includes coffee bars with built-in coffee makers, wet bars, and smoothie stations with room to store glassware in the cabinets.

• The backsplash is stone for seamlessness but there is no task lighting.
• No longer reserved for your flooring, a herringbone pattern can add a touch of traditional elegance to your wall tiles.
• Warm woods and natural colors will make a major comeback in 2024, says Carisha Swanson, our director of editorial special projects.
• Go vertical with some of your most essential tools to maximize storage and allow them to pull double-duty as decorative flourishes as well.
• Retain its charming elements like wood accents, warm lighting and personal touches.

Within a white or neutral kitchen, this backsplash would definitely be the statement piece. This particular kitchen has a traditional kitchen door design but you can also install a sliding door to save space. Interior design firm BHDM added modern updates to this 1970s Catskill home originally designed by local Japanese-American architect Ikuyo Tagawa while maintaining its original character. “You can have dinner in your beautiful kitchen upstairs but keep the party at home—and out of the main kitchen,” says Swanson. “Maybe you want to put the kids to bed or don’t want a raucous after-party affecting bedroom spaces.” Food Network star Molly Yeh made this work in her own home kitchen, seen here.