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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
Kitchen
Kitchen
Laidlaw Schultz architectsLaidlaw Schultz architects
Eberhart
Eberhart
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph
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Thomson House -Restoration
Thomson House -Restoration
Lander DesignLander Design
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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
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Olema Road
Olema Road
Foley BuiltFoley Built
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.
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
Janmar Residence
Janmar Residence
Bernbaum-Magadini ArchitectsBernbaum-Magadini Architects
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
levitt architectslevitt architects
Sarasota Bay St. Renovation
Sarasota Bay St. Renovation
Ray C. Moore, LLCRay C. Moore, LLC
Bill Speer
Bogert Trail
Bogert Trail
MY General Construction Inc.MY General Construction Inc.
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
MartinPatrick 3MartinPatrick 3
Prinsessegade
Prinsessegade
Din MæglerDin Mægler
MHOUSE_Wells Hill
MHOUSE_Wells Hill
Stephani Buchman PhotographyStephani Buchman Photography
Photography by Stephani Buchman www.stephanibuchmanphotography.com Interior Design by Shirley Meisels Of MHouse Inc. www.mhouseinc.com
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Reforma CSJ
Reforma CSJ
u n s e i s y u n c u a t r ou n s e i s y u n c u a t r o
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
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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.
Carmel Mid-Century LEED
Carmel Mid-Century LEED
Studio SchicketanzStudio Schicketanz
Robert Canfield Photography
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