This kind of shiplap style paneling is bang on trend at the moment – it’s a subtle way to add interest into your kitchen and a bit of a rustic feel too. If you are experienced with DIY you can actually create this look yourself with cladding or get a joiner to help you out. And of course, you can always cheat the look with a panel effect wallpaper. Yep, it’s a think and a great way to change the look of your kitchen on a budget. Obviously we wouldn’t recommend you wallpaper an area that’s going to get constantly wet – say behind a sink, but to add some color and pattern behind a worktop it works really well.

Designer Suzanne Rheinstein and architect Christopher Manson-Hing created this open-concept kitchen in Santa Barbara, California. The expansive floating range hood draws the eye as a functional and a statement piece. The cream-colored cabinets and brown-and-white countertops create a cohesive environment, which is accentuated by the sunrays that flow through the skylight. Hamui says open-space plans with clean and natural looking finishes are incredibly popular. “A kitchen island with seating area, preferably in two-levels to encourage multiple types of gatherings, from cooking with company to having a quick bite” are winners, he says. You can make your kitchen feel more coherent by subtly linking finishes.

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✔️ It allows you to choose the size and shape of your kitchen, while you also rearrange items. ✔️ Perfect lighting for your render and create professional-grade photorealistic 3D renders in minutes. If your kitchen doesn’t allow for a full-size dishwasher, consider a compact option instead. Similary, a hutch placed in an adjoining dining room provides a designated place for pieces you use both everyday and for special ocassions. An exhaust fan can quickly eat into the upper space of a small kitchen. Streamline your design and save space by opting for a slick design, as pictured here.

This space boasts the old-world charm, with contemporary luxuries, thanks to this brick alcove. Contrary to popular belief, not all kitchen stoves are created equally. A large industrial stove is a showpiece in any kitchen and justifies the investment whether you’re cooking for large parties or just yourself. Who ever said that storage is boring, or that function cancels out any fun factor?! For a simple DIY storage decorating idea, spray paint jar lids and animal figurines in metallic or colored shades, adhere together with glue, and fill with all sorts of scrumptious treats or dried goods.

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‘As the layout develops, start thinking about the lighting, not only for wiring purposes, but also so that you can problem solve as the plans unfold. For example, I would usually use LEDs under the wall cupboards to light the worktop. Without them, another lighting solution is required, so instead I might include wall lights on swing arms that can be angled to suit. It is also essential to include a space close to the oven for hot dishes. This dreamy blue hue is the perfect color choice for this eclectic California home.

• A freestanding bookshelf is not only a practical addition, it can add instant color and personality to your space.
• LED lights are preferred over incandescent bulbs as they last longer, consume less energy, and produce less heat.
• That means serving other entertainment items, and platters must be saved someplace else, if possible.
• With such a beautiful kitchen, your home is bound to be the gathering place for friends and family.

If you do like the bright white look, break up the monotony with some carefully placed splashy colors. The aqua backsplace pictured here brings this space to life without feeling kitschy. Leverage vertical space by taking your cabinets to the ceiling, says Libby Palmieri, principal at House of L Designs.