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Alexander Twin Palms
Alexander Twin Palms
The House Of MinkThe House Of Mink
Andrew Wood
Laurelhurst House
Laurelhurst House
Daniel Sheehan PhotographyDaniel Sheehan Photography
Architecture by Coop 15 Architecture www.coop15.com Interior Design by Robin Chell www.robinchelldesign.com
Wrigleyville Residence
Wrigleyville Residence
Alan Design StudioAlan Design Studio
Designer: Ruthie Alan Kitchen provided by Vesta Chicago
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Villa Vicin' 'O Mare
Villa Vicin' 'O Mare
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Whole house remodel of a classic Mid-Century style beach bungalow into a modern beach villa. Architect: Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Clean Kitchen
Clean Kitchen
Nest Architectural Design, Inc.Nest Architectural Design, Inc.
Photography: Daniel O'Connor Photography Interior Design: Mellin Interiors / Heidi Mellin Construction: Old Greenwich Builders Engineer: Malouff Engineering
My love of Walnut
My love of Walnut
Mindi Freng DesignsMindi Freng Designs
Photos by Kaity
Lakewood Mid-Century
Lakewood Mid-Century
DeForest ArchitectsDeForest Architects
Photo: Ben Benschneider
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
Lucy Johnson Interior DesignLucy Johnson Interior Design
Kathryn Barnard Photography, Seattle
Yeager Remodel
Yeager Remodel
Stephanie Fisher DesignsStephanie Fisher Designs
Photography by Tucker English, Remodel by Gaspar's Construction, Styling by Stephanie Fisher Designs.
Laurelhurst House
Laurelhurst House
Daniel Sheehan PhotographyDaniel Sheehan Photography
Architecture by Coop 15 Architecture www.coop15.com Interior Design by Robin Chell www.robinchelldesign.com
Sixties Spiffed
Sixties Spiffed
Welch Forsman AssociatesWelch Forsman Associates
Wall paneling by Ingrained Wood Studios: The Mill. Cabinetry by Ingrained Wood Studios: The Lab. © Wes Glenna
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Architecture and Interior Photography
Architecture and Interior Photography
UserUser
Sabrina Huang Photography
West Hill's 70's Revival
West Hill's 70's Revival
L.EvansDesignGroup,incL.EvansDesignGroup,inc
Modern 70's revival kitchen in laminate, solid surface, mahogany and steel.
Airlane
Airlane
Mãkena InteriorsMãkena Interiors
re-modeled original Mid-century Kitchen in Palm Springs
Klopf Architecture A Frame Los Altos Hills Remodel
Klopf Architecture A Frame Los Altos Hills Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
After 1 - Saint Anthony Mid Mod Kitchen
After 1 - Saint Anthony Mid Mod Kitchen
Knutson Residential Design, LLCKnutson Residential Design, LLC
Olema Road
Olema Road
Foley BuiltFoley Built
Mid Century Revitalization
Mid Century Revitalization
Crush CollectiveCrush Collective
Spacecrafting Photography

81 Retro Kitchen Design Photos

How Do I Plan My Kitchen Renovation?

Singaporeans love food, eating and cooking. That makes kitchens an important part of their homes. With limited space available in HDB apartments and condominiums, your kitchen design needs to be a blend of form and function.

1. Lifestyle: Choose a Kitchen Layout That Works For You

If you’re renovating your kitchen or designing a new one from scratch, the first question to ask is "what layout do I want?" Your layout determines the way you cook, entertain. For example, do you want a kitchen island to socialise and entertain friends and family? Or would you like easy access between the stove, sink and refrigerator?

2. Functionality: Understand the Basic Functions of Your Kitchen Design

Storage, preparation and cooking are the three main functions in a Singaporean kitchen, and you should plan according to these three factors. Most homes have either an L-shaped, U-shaped or galley kitchen. Thoughtful space planning around these three factors ensures that you work smoothly around the kitchen. Together, the three factors make up the kitchen work triangle.

3. Design: Which Style, Colours and Materials For Your Kitchen?

In general, use one colour for vertical surfaces (kitchen cabinets), and another for horizontals (kitchen counters). Save vivid colours for the backsplash, which can be easily changed. Your choice of colour for surfaces will also direct your selection of finishes for the kitchen countertop material, taps, hood and sinks. For example, a Scandinavian style wood-themed kitchen can contrast with black taps and geometric backsplash tiles. Lighting is often called the jewellery of kitchen design - getting this right will impress friends and family. Pendant lights should be used on a kitchen island to create atmosphere. Soft lighting can bring out the textures of the kitchen cabinet's design and pattern of backsplash tile finishes.

4. Using Houzz Photos and Ideabooks to Plan Your Kitchen Renovation

Have a look at the kitchen design photos on Houzz to see what an L-shaped, U-shaped or galley kitchen looks like. Analyse the pictures - see where the sink and stove are positioned in them. Then save these ideas in your Ideabooks. Group them into features such as kitchen cabinets, sinks, hood, backsplash, counter, and lighting.
Thomson House -Restoration
Thomson House -Restoration
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