Lincoln West Lafayette Retro Kitchen Remodel

The owners of this 1930’s craftsman home in West Lafayette were ready to fall in love with their home all over again. To do so, they had to remove the giraffe-inspired flooring, dated wallpaper, and stucco soffits. Beyond the aesthetic appeal of a retro style kitchen design, these homeowners turned to Riverside Construction to plan their kitchen remodel for maximum efficiency—to create useful and efficient storage space, larger countertops, and improve traffic flow. This complete kitchen gut and remodel involved tearing down walls, including removing a small partition near the stove, to gain much needed square footage. The existing peninsula was relocated to the opposite side of the kitchen, and the range and refrigerator exchanged places for improved functionality. White Shaker style Wellborn cabinets, yellow Retro “Big Chill” appliances and a retro pendant light/fan combo by Fanimation rounded out this bright and airy kitchen remodel.

As with many houses this kitchen is a key family space, that needs to cater for entertaining as well as family meals. The kitchen is predominantly painted in white but the colour of the aubergine AGA is used to pick out the framing of the large surface mounted cupboard that contains the coffee maker and toaster. The family breakfasts can be tidied up fast! Relaxing has been made special with a cocktail bar designed to fit into an otherwise awkward corner. The mirrored back to the shelving accentuates the collection of cocktail glasses, a handy wine cooler is set within the same area. The work-surface granite chosen was Colonial Cream which is used around the kitchen and also under the folding door larder cupboard. The work-surfaces are completed with an end grain chopping board set opposite the AGA for food preparation.

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369CA-VN (Palo Alto)

Serra Tile & Stone, Inc.

Countertops and waterfall island in Calacatta Caldia marble with ceramic tile backsplash. Marble waterjet mosaic with gray Skyline marble border at floor.

Backsplash: 2x2″ Encore Ceramics mosaic, Shadow
Floor: 17x17″ Talya Rubicon marble mosaic, Skyline
Custom cabinetry by P.A. Bet, Inc.
Range by La Cornue

Artful Kitchen

Paragon Kitchen & Bath Studio

retractable pocket doors for easy to access larger items that live on the counter top but that you don't see.

Carpenter Street - Kitchen

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

Legacy Residence

Uniik Design

Navy, black and gold accented counter stools

Wallingford Colorful Craftsman

emily lauderback stewart design and renovation

Rufurbished red stove is where it all began. — at Wallingford, Seattle.

Sea Cliff Vintage Twist

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

charming Sea cliff turn of century victorian needed a renovation that was appropriate to the vintage yet, edgy styling. a textured natural oak farm sink base juxtaposed a soft gray, with the heavy shelves on the wall made this kitchen unique.

Walnut Cabinets with Glass

Happy House Interiors, llc.

The interiors match the exteriors in these glass front dish cabinets. They are designed deeper than standard wall cabinets so that the lower portion can hide a microwave, Nespresso machine and other small appliances.

Mexican Rug

Crogan Inlay Floors

Little Red Stove

Deimler Family Construction

AGA Kitchen

Absolute Kitchens Inc.

Bob Narod

Renovation of a 3 bedroom terrace flat - Cass & Steph

Absolute Project Management

The kitchen cabinets were in good condition and provided plenty of storage for the clients, so to save on budget + re-use working existing fittings, we overhauled by redecorating the previous soft-grey finish with a rich dark green. The result is a stunning focal point of the space, while also being practical and giving the kitchen new life. We updated the space by adding an integrated dishwasher with a bespoke cabinet front to match the overall kitchen design. Renovation by Absolute Project Management

Sabor De Sal Kitchen Remodel

Greystone Kitchens

This view would have once been directly at an exterior wall with the kitchen starting just beyond the dishwasher, but now look at all that counter-space! Kim Lindsey Photography

Vintage Minneapolis

Locale Design Build

kitchen backsplash natural stone mosaic

Beadcrete General Construction

The special mosaic tile installation of kitchen backsplash natural stone call us for all you needs 416-702-2147

Retro Kitchen Renovation

New Leaf Collaborative Architecture & Design

Kitchen with Coloured Appliances and Multi-Coloured Floor Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!