Bonjour and welcome to the Art of the Home gallery of stunning custom kitchens! We hope you enjoy the visit!
Have you ever tried to reach for something up a cabinet and end up getting a chair to stand on to get a pan? How about jamming a large pot into a cabinet that’s just too small? A custom designed kitchen may be your answer! Custom kitchens provide a variety of style options and choices that are uniquely measured and installed to your specifications to make working in and around the kitchen easier, more enjoyable, and stress free (if that’s possible…). Appliances and the latest technology, storage, and kitchen layout are carefully planned and designed to fit and cater to your style and needs. Materials can also vary from low to high end depending on your budget. For the homeowners who prefer the sustainable and eco-friendly approach, with a custom kitchen, you can select your materials based on where they are sourced from.
So are you thinking of customizing your kitchen? There are so many designs to choose from, and with the following examples, we hope you find what works for you. When it comes to style, how about a country kitchen with charming beadboard cabinetry, a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, or a warm and rustic farmhouse kitchen with stone walls? For countertops, granite or marble are popular choices because of their durability. They are easy to clean, will last you a lifetime, and even come in lovely shades. When it comes to cabinetry, you can have it closed to keep out dust (and unsightly clutter) or open so you can easily see where things are. Or you can compromise with glass cabinet inserts to answer both concerns. You can also display heirloom pieces and your china collection with glass-front cabinets. And you know the adage “measure once, cut twice”. So when it comes to cabinet design, try to think about your storage needs. Cabinets should be able to house everything from pots and pans, glassware, appliances, and even your stash of spices in a hide-away rack if you’d like. Other budget-friendly and easy add-on features to consider when designing your custom kitchen include: personalized vintage handles, novelty knobs, special soft closing mechanisms on drawers, or multi-function faucets.
Below are some hand-picked custom designed kitchen ideas. Hope you like them and that you look through them with delight. Enjoy and beautiful day to you!
1. Farmhouse of Copper and Rose…
The Little Plus: the large copper rose granite kitchen island is the pièce de résistance. And the partially vaulted ceiling skylight allows an abundance of natural light to enter the kitchen from every angle making the rose-hued copper range hood glow. The hammered copper backsplash is a mesmerizing touch, and the four metal bar stools with fleur-de-lis back rails are chic additions for this farmhouse-inspired kitchen. Finishing off the look are the dusky white beams, sloped ceiling, and paneled cabinetry.
2. Rustique in the City…
The Little Plus: the stone and brick oven — a kitchen addition that the whole family will surely love! Notice the use of stone and brick repeated on the cooking alcove. This large Tuscan-inspired kitchen features everything a fully functioning kitchen needs. It even has double range units (by the wall and on the island with discreet industrial-strength stainless steel hoods) for simultaneous cooking fests! Time to invite some chef friends over and make culinary dreams come true. And the vintage blue Buitoni plate near the sink, a nice touch and the perfect companion for the pizza oven and its accessories.
3. Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice…
The Little Plus: the mosaic tile backsplash design in various shades of rose and beige tying perfectly with the painted concrete range hood and mantel. Splashes of striking colors from the fruit bowls and glassware perk up space and create pops of excitement around the kitchen. And notice the beautiful prairie-style glass inserts and the dentil crown molding on the display cabinets, lovely details with big impact!
4. Médaillon Set on Stone…
The Little Plus: the intricately designed wrought-iron medallion on the cooking alcove stone accent wall. Illuminated by recessed lighting, it certainly grabs your attention! Dark metal frames on the door and window call back the Medieval-inspired chandelier with an oil-rubbed bronze finish, while the arched shape ties with the stone archway to the butler’s pantry. And take a look at the whitewashed beadboard cabinets with built-in refrigerator and the stylish iron handles that go with it. Gorgeously custom made kitchen!
5. Merry Apothecary…
The Little Plus: the cute open shelves with beadboard backing offer a lovely break on the closed cabinetry scheme. Notice too the little plate rack nestled between the apothecary drawers, sweet and cottagey. Decorative crown moldings create an elegant visual transition between the up-to-ceiling cabinet edges and the ceiling. And those attractive mini corbels are just the right finishing touches to complete the picture!
6. Earthy Flavor…
The Little Plus: the gorgeous stone range hood that goes up to the ceiling — a lovely architectural detail that balances the scale of the kitchen. A solid wood beam, stained dark, accents a vaulted ceiling with faux paint finish. Two pendant lights over the center kitchen island give industrial-rustic vibes that complement the big wall clock on the hood. Notice how the custom dark-stained elevated wood cabinets stand out from the neutral-hued room. Harmonious and cohesive!
7. Coq au Vin…
The Little Plus: the above range molded mantel highlighted with red flowers and topiaries — pops of colors on this white custom kitchen. A painted sign on dark wood is a warm touch that includes family and friends. Also, notice the roosters on the 6-light iron chandelier, a quirky addition that illuminates the kitchen the island. And take a peek at the fridge top molding…custom designed to look like a French armoire.