Kitchen design ideas: Cabinets, countertops, islands and more
“The kids can run outside, and I can see them wherever they are,” she says. The kitchen also has “space for everything.” There are no upper cabinets; all storage is underneath the counter, behind doors made of recycled rubber.
Klauber-Speiden says she saved $7,000 by going with an induction cook-top rather than buying gas and installing a new gas line. To create the orange backsplash, Klauber-Speiden painted the back of clear glass instead of buying more expensive colored glass.
Looking for kitchen design ideas? Start here. L.A. at Home has been developing Home Inspiration galleries where you can see what Southern Californians have done in their new homes and in their remodeling -- from custom cabinetry to Ikea installations, from premium stone to DIY countertops, plus backsplashes galore -- ceramic tile, sheet glass, stainless steel and more. We’ve peeked inside hundreds of homes in Los Angeles, Orange County and beyond. Keep clicking for design ideas that might fit your style.
HOME INSPIRATION PHOTOS: The kitchen
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