The Most Popular Kitchens from Around the World in 2023
Visit Japan, Germany and eight other countries to get design ideas from the most-saved kitchen photos of the year
If you’re feeling constrained by the limits of your design imagination at the moment, perhaps it’s time to expand your horizon. This collection of the most-saved kitchen photos of 2023 from 10 countries around the world will help get you started.
Presented here in alphabetical order, this collection showcases brilliant ideas for airy layouts, creative cabinet details, bold colours and other special features worth considering.
Presented here in alphabetical order, this collection showcases brilliant ideas for airy layouts, creative cabinet details, bold colours and other special features worth considering.
2. France
In this French island home by architect Lucie Rouland, the kitchen features a warm and inviting palette that combines khaki green cabinets, walnut worktops and terracotta floor tiles.
In this French island home by architect Lucie Rouland, the kitchen features a warm and inviting palette that combines khaki green cabinets, walnut worktops and terracotta floor tiles.
3. Germany
This U-shaped Berlin kitchen by interior designer Raini Peters enjoys abundant natural light, fresh air and leafy views thanks to large worktop windows that slide open.
Oak cabinets add warmth and feature fluted details on the end that introduce visual texture. Marble worktops and pale grey flooring bring touches of soft elegance.
This U-shaped Berlin kitchen by interior designer Raini Peters enjoys abundant natural light, fresh air and leafy views thanks to large worktop windows that slide open.
Oak cabinets add warmth and feature fluted details on the end that introduce visual texture. Marble worktops and pale grey flooring bring touches of soft elegance.
4. Ireland
In the coastal town of Skerries, outside Dublin, this contemporary kitchen by Carton Interiors exudes sophisticated style, with rich green cabinets with slab fronts and integrated brass channel pulls.
A Calacatta Gold quartz splashback and worktops with large-format tiled flooring complete the quiet luxury look.
In the coastal town of Skerries, outside Dublin, this contemporary kitchen by Carton Interiors exudes sophisticated style, with rich green cabinets with slab fronts and integrated brass channel pulls.
A Calacatta Gold quartz splashback and worktops with large-format tiled flooring complete the quiet luxury look.
5. Italy
The owner of this Milan apartment found Interni 19 architecture studio on Houzz to help update the interior spaces and systems in their home. They wanted the kitchen to have strong character, and the firm responded with a symmetrical design of cabinetry in a pleasing blue colour.
Veined slab surfaces for the island and splashback, as well as herringbone-pattern flooring, lend movement to the space. A capiz shell chandelier and slender pendant lights touch up the look like pieces of jewellery.
The owner of this Milan apartment found Interni 19 architecture studio on Houzz to help update the interior spaces and systems in their home. They wanted the kitchen to have strong character, and the firm responded with a symmetrical design of cabinetry in a pleasing blue colour.
Veined slab surfaces for the island and splashback, as well as herringbone-pattern flooring, lend movement to the space. A capiz shell chandelier and slender pendant lights touch up the look like pieces of jewellery.
6. Japan
A simple, low-fuss design creates a friendly vibe in this Japanese kitchen by A-sense. An extra-long, rustic metal-look peninsula anchors the room. A bank of hardworking wood drawers on the left offers efficient storage and complements the warm wood flooring.
Keeping most of the elements to the lower half of the room allows the space to feel open and airy despite its low ceiling.
A simple, low-fuss design creates a friendly vibe in this Japanese kitchen by A-sense. An extra-long, rustic metal-look peninsula anchors the room. A bank of hardworking wood drawers on the left offers efficient storage and complements the warm wood flooring.
Keeping most of the elements to the lower half of the room allows the space to feel open and airy despite its low ceiling.
7. New Zealand
A slatted, charcoal-coloured wall adds drama and texture to this Christchurch kitchen by Tuuta Home and Design, but the element also conceals a door that opens to another space.
Dark wood lower cabinets complement the feature wall, while veined slabs on the island and its waterfall edge bring in more visual interest. Two geometric pendant lights add sculptural appeal.
A slatted, charcoal-coloured wall adds drama and texture to this Christchurch kitchen by Tuuta Home and Design, but the element also conceals a door that opens to another space.
Dark wood lower cabinets complement the feature wall, while veined slabs on the island and its waterfall edge bring in more visual interest. Two geometric pendant lights add sculptural appeal.
8. Spain
This spacious Spanish kitchen by MV Interiorismo has a large wood island top that creates a generous work surface and introduces a heavy dose of warmth to the mostly crisp white palette. A black door adds contrast, while woven baskets, large pendant lights and plants bring in natural elements.
This spacious Spanish kitchen by MV Interiorismo has a large wood island top that creates a generous work surface and introduces a heavy dose of warmth to the mostly crisp white palette. A black door adds contrast, while woven baskets, large pendant lights and plants bring in natural elements.
9. United Kingdom
In Berkshire, this stylish space by Snug Kitchens features inviting dark green cabinets and elegant marble-look sintered stone worktops. A stained oak breakfast bar creates a welcoming spot at the island.
But it’s the integrated walk-in pantry fronted with fluted glass that really grabs attention. The pantry features open shelving, a worktop and brass accents.
In Berkshire, this stylish space by Snug Kitchens features inviting dark green cabinets and elegant marble-look sintered stone worktops. A stained oak breakfast bar creates a welcoming spot at the island.
But it’s the integrated walk-in pantry fronted with fluted glass that really grabs attention. The pantry features open shelving, a worktop and brass accents.
10. United States
This Dallas-area kitchen by Spruill Custom Homes features a fresh yet timeless style that combines warm whites and pale wood. A smooth marble-look splashback and clean lines create an unfussy look, while glass-fronted upper cabinets and black details help break up the palette and keep the eye moving.
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This Dallas-area kitchen by Spruill Custom Homes features a fresh yet timeless style that combines warm whites and pale wood. A smooth marble-look splashback and clean lines create an unfussy look, while glass-fronted upper cabinets and black details help break up the palette and keep the eye moving.
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Which kitchen is your favourite? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
Building designer Reece Keil helped these homeowners replace a falling-apart 1960s beach shack with a light and airy home that maximises views to outdoor areas and the waters off the Gold Coast.
In the kitchen, a chunky Grigio Orsola marble island with waterfall ends creates a striking focal point and a soft complement to the pale oak cabinets. A large window behind the range frames leafy green views. A panelled drop-down ceiling, brick tile walls and a ribbed-profile dining table add layers of texture.
Interior design by Studio Yugen
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