Kitchen Interior Design
Cabinets, islands, layouts and materials that work and last.
Kitchen ideas by style
How to choose a kitchen style
Sink, hob and fridge should form an easy triangle without crossing traffic. Layout decides how a kitchen feels day to day far more than the finishes do.
Keep clear counter beside the hob, the sink and the fridge. A kitchen without somewhere to put things down feels cramped at any size.
Stone, tile and flooring have undertones you cannot change. Pick those first, then choose a cabinet color that lives with them.
Under-cabinet and task lighting over work surfaces matter more than one central fixture. Overhead light alone puts you in your own shadow.
Layouts for common kitchens
Two parallel runs. The most efficient layout for a narrow room, as long as you keep at least 110 cm between the fronts.
Two connected runs in a corner. Flexible, works in open plans and leaves room for a table.
Three runs of storage and counter. Maximum worktop, best in a dedicated kitchen rather than an open plan.
Only works with roughly 100 cm clearance on every side. Below that, a peninsula or a table does the same job better.
Kitchen color palettes
Oak fronts with warm white walls and pale stone. Bright without feeling clinical.
Deep cabinets with warm metal and light counters for contrast that does not go heavy.
Muted green cabinetry with natural wood and cream for a softer, more natural kitchen.
