Stone countertop. Appliance garages typically sit on top of a counter and don’t have a bottom. That way, the appliances can slide in and out without a lip to jump. When a garage is built into a full-height cabinet, pros often install a countertop inside the niche for durability, cleanability and ease of moving heavy appliances.
Outlets. Whatever style garage you choose, having outlets inside it will add a lot of functionality. Placing them inside the niche also hides messy cords and keeps your backsplash visually uninterrupted. At the very least, make sure you have outlets just outside the garage. Tip: You don’t need a cabinet wall in the back of your garage. Not only will this make it easier to install plugs, but eliminating a cabinet back will give you another inch or so of space inside.
In most appliance garages uploaded to Houzz, the appliances roll out on the tray. Alternatively, the tray can be a separate pullout below the appliance garage, effectively extending the countertop. In any case, the tray and its hardware must be sturdy enough to manage the weight of the appliances — especially if it extends over thin air.
Flipper doors. Much like pocket doors, so-called flipper doors flip up and then retract completely back into the cabinet frame. They complement transitional and contemporary-style kitchens thanks to their clean horizontal lines. Tip: Measure the height, width and depth of your appliances — including the handles — to make sure they’ll fit inside the garage with room for air to flow around them when the doors are both open and closed. Remember that door hardware may eat up some room. And don’t forget to allow a couple of inches for the cord and plug in the back.
In lower cabinets or an island. Typically we think of appliance garages as little cubbies that sit on countertops. But they’re broadly defined as designated storage spots for small appliances, so lower cabinets fitted with lifts or pop-ups certainly qualify. Perfect for heavy blenders and stand mixers, these specialized lifts are often paired with in-cabinet outlets for extra convenience.
In kitchens with a lot of small appliances, a pair of garages either next to each other or symmetrically placed in either corner keeps counters from looking cluttered. Since double appliance garages can eat up a lot of surface area, this design tends to work best in kitchens with large islands or peninsulas.
The eating surface can be the same as what you choose for your kitchen countertops, or it can be something different or made to match your cabinet finish, as was done here. As mentioned earlier, you’ll want at least 36 inches of clearance around your table to maintain a comfortable path and so you can pull a chair in and out without feeling cramped. Allow 24 inches between side-by-side chairs (chair center to chair center) to leave plenty of elbow room for you and your guests. Here we see a table on casters that can be used as an island extension or moved to another area for convenience and functionality.
Using an engineered stone on one third to half of the wall above a countertop leaves room for a display of art, decorative plates or a stunning painting to give your kitchen a gallery-like feel that softens the functional feel.
Another trend is to use a short backsplash, often just a few inches high, to give the sense that the material is traveling up the wall while protecting the wall from dings and dents where it’s needed most. In fact, you may prefer this look for its more understated nature.
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skipped upper cabinets and instead wrapped this kitchen on three sides with windows that frame leafy views. The team played off those views with natural materials like knotty wood floors, soapstone countertops and wood details on the ceiling beam and vent hood.
Natural woven counter stools, anglepoise sconces, beveled backsplash tile and a furniture-like island give the space personality without going overboard.
White Shaker-style cabinets are the most popular choice among homeowners, according to the 2021 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study.
2021
We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well.
We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well.
We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well.
We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well.
Gathering items like a knife rack, a spoon bin, a mortar and pestle and a kitchen timer all on a tray or cutting board visually tricks our brain into seeing them as organized. It’s a quick trick that can make a big difference to your sense of visual organization.
Starting the upper cabinets at the height of your range hood also creates a cleaner line, compared to having your storage cabinets at one height and the hood cabinet at another, which again creates a tidier look with clean lines.
Say Hello to High Uppers Upper cabinets typically start about 20 inches above the counter, but starting them a little higher (24 to 30 inches) can help you feel a lot less boxed in as you work at the counter below. If you’re tall or don’t mind using a step stool, the extra elbow room below and visual break can mean a world of difference.
You may think that using a dark color in a small kitchen is a total no-no, but contrasting light and dark can create optical effects that actually make a kitchen look larger. Using a bit of dark gray on a back wall behind surrounding white cabinets, like in this example, causes the back wall to visually recede, which actually helps make the wall look a little farther away.
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STYLE OF TRANSOM
DOORS WITH TRANSOM ABOVE Focus on the view. Who says thin-framed bifolds are the only way to highlight the view of your garden from indoors? This long, slim and contemporary kitchen has a sleek, monochrome color scheme. Choosing white for walls and doors makes them almost disappear — but not quite, which also adds character to the space.
Be repetitive. With all three sets of these pretty double doors open, Although these are modern-style doors, the horizontal beading between the panes gives them a decidedly traditional look. This is a subtle way to highlight your home’s vintage or to draw attention to antique pieces.
You can enlarge the sill (depth-wise) on a low window so it becomes more of a substantial shelf. It then doubles as a long end table for nearby chairs while conserving floor space. If the view is spectacular, people want to walk right up to the window for the full effect. I would not opt for deep shelf units underneath unless storage is a dire need or the view is unremarkable.
Counterweight for a Long Room The radiator covers under these windows bring weight and balance to the room, with its dark charcoal-gray feature wall at one end. The surfaces’ height is ideal for lamps, art and coffee-table books.
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There’s a lot to love about this traditional, grand kitchen, especially its oversize wood-topped island with seating all around it. The dark wood counter complements the stain on the exposed beams, while the floors brighten up the ground plane. Sliding French doors don’t take up any floor space and allow the breeze, and the party, to flow in and out.
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Vaulted ceilings and two triangular transom windows frame a green, terraced back garden, creating a tranquil kitchen and dining backdrop. While the rustic farm table, schoolhouse lamps and kitchen cabinet and hardware style feel traditional, the tiled floors, minimal trim and ceiling detail keep this space feeling light and fresh.
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