Kitchen Design

2020 is the year of the 'living kitchen' where function, aesthetic and technology combine to make day-to-day life a little easier and unify the rest of the home. 'Irrespective of trends, when it comes to kitchen design, people still set out with the same objectives: they want an efficient and comfortable workspace that looks good and is nice to cook in. What has changed dramatically - and will continue to do so - is the amount of technology we now have at our fingertips,' says Charlie Smallbone, founder of Ledbury Studio. 'This not only influences the performance of materials but also what we can achieve with the final design.' There are, of course, some strong key themes this year. Storage is, and will continue to be, a big part of the kitchen space, especially for smaller kitchens. We're looking at ways to conceal storage, maximise space and improve user convenience, and we'll be utilising corner units more than ever before. There's also an increas...

Have you ever wondered why Indian kitchen design is not given as much attention as other areas of the house? And this despite kitchen being the busiest or most used spaces in our homes! Ironic, right? Well, we don’t believe that modern kitchens should ever get the short end of the stick. So, we rummaged through all our modular kitchen design images on the UrbanClap portal to select the cream of the lot for you - a collection that will make you want to redo your cook-space. Take a look at these 15 beautiful kitchen interior design ideas (for small Indian homes too!), and turn it into everyone’s favourite meet-up point. Add a Pop of Colour & Accessories Don’t you just love how this gorgeous blue peninsula brings in a burst of colour to this elegant single wall kitchen in beige and white? Plus, that eye-catching geometric pendant lamp further accentuates the entire look. Add two bar stools and you’ve got yourself a fantastic breakfast counter inside your kitchen! Open it Up & Make...

Small kitchen design is unique in its need for both functionality and eye appeal. Lindsey Lewis of Little Rock, Arkansas adapted the kitchen in our Whidbey plans and takes high honors in both! The small kitchen photos below offer great solutions for solving some of the most common small kitchen design dilemmas with stunning results! Storage is one of the biggest issues confronting the occupant of a small kitchen. Kitchens, by their very nature, require “stuff” – pots, pans, utensils etc.   Storing these necessary items in a way that does not create visual clutter is key. Lindsey’s stunning banquet is a great option.   Linens, large pots and pans, over-sized serving platters or your Aunt Helen’s favorite candle sticks will all fit snuggly and out of site in large, neutral colored baskets beneath the seating. An island at the center of the kitchen provides additional workspace and another option for covered storage. It has the added benefit of providing space to place items comi...