Kitchen Ideas

Kitchen design and kitchen remodeling ideas featuring real kitchens created by Normandy Remodeling in the Chicago metro area. Includes white kitchens, dark kitchens, stained kitchens, painted kitchens in contemporary, traditional, transitional and eclectic styles.
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White Kitchen or Green Kitchen?
This classic white kitchen features a stunning custom green island, metallic gold hardware highlights, and an open concept kitchen floorplan, thanks to removing a wall during renovation. To read more about this kitchen remodeling project and to see before and after photos, follow the link….
Bungalow Style Home Gets New Layout, Large Kitchen With Island
With home remodeling, sometimes you start with a kitchen remodel or bathroom remodel. But once you start the remodeling process, the design ideas can really get your head swimming with what your dream home might look like. This design project started with a client that wanted a bigger kitchen to fit a kitchen island. The end result included moving a couple walls and relocating the kitchen to the other side of the home to connect it to an existing family room. Talk about a successful open concept kitchen! To read more about this first floor bungalow remodel, follow the link…
Stained Custom Cabinets and Painted Kitchen Island
This kitchen is not only larger thanks to a home addition, but the mix of neutral colors give it a unique design. The natural wood-stained paneled refrigerator is a thing of beauty, black-framed windows highlight the beautiful backyard, the custom stain for the rift cut white oak cabinets went through six different color matches to get it right, and the kitchen island storage is maximized with the addition of shelving for cookbooks. Follow the link to read more about the layout changes made to create this new kitchen addition…
Dreaming of a white Christmas… or a white kitchen?
White kitchens are festive all year round. Here are 10 white kitchen designs for some kitchen inspiration. Follow the link for more on creating your own white kitchen design…
Creating a Butler’s Pantry For Your Home
You don’t need a pantry or a butler to have a butler’s pantry, it’s basically a staging area between the kitchen and dining room/serving area. Call it a beverage center, a coffee bar, a home bar or just a hosting area with extra counterspace and cabinet storage. A bar sink, refrigerator and/or wine storage are nice additions but not required. Get fancy by adding some decorative trays or take the opportunity to display your nice china dinnerware from your wedding that you rarely use. Follow the link for more on creating a modern day butler pantry…
Rustic White Kitchen
A farmhouse sink, wood floors, distressed kitchen island, unique light fixtures and cabinet hardware with different finishes give this white kitchen design a unique look. Follow the link to check out another example of a white kitchen with a rustic edge.
Kitchen Design Tips For Holiday Entertaining
When the guests arrive, direct them to an area where they can help themselves while you finish up last-minute preparations. A home bar or beverage center area that adjoins the kitchen allows you to still communicate with your guests while you finish up the food -- the perfect hosting hack. Follow the link to read more on the perfect entertaining kitchen…
Cabinet Dividers For Kitchen Organization
If you’re looking for kitchen hacks to up your kitchen storage game, these cabinet dividers for cookie sheets, cutting boards, cooling racks and trays will make meal prep and clean-up that much easier. They are just one example of all the unique storage options out there, see more examples of kitchen cabinet organization hacks by clicking the link!
Transom Windows Above Kitchen Cabinets To Increase Natural Light
If your walls or layout limits how many windows you want, transom windows may be a good option for your home remodel. Transom windows are the horizontal windows typically found above doors, other windows or the cabinetry and range pictured here. They not only let in more light, but act as a decorative element that enhance your kitchen design and privacy too. It also has the added benefit of occupying space typically out of reach for everyday kitchen storage. Learn more about transom windows…
The Benefits of An Island Prep Sink
Prep sinks come in handy if you have multiple people working in the kitchen or prefer to have different stations for meal preparation and parties. For larger kitchens with an island, a prep sink can save steps and time and create a self-contained hosting station. Follow the link to learn more about the convenience of prep sinks…
Kitchen Storage In A Small Kitchen
When it comes to storing your cookbooks, these kitchen shelves will up your kitchen storage game and are especially efficient for small kitchens. In a white kitchen, you can play around with contrasting wood stains or colors. See more kitchen shelf designs…
Creating Your Perfect Kitchen Island
Kitchen island designs runs the gamut, you could have a large kitchen island, or a narrow kitchen island, a double kitchen island, or perhaps a small kitchen island with a peninsula! It all depends on its function and your kitchen size. Various functions for kitchen islands include seating, which can be multi-level; food prep which can include a cooktop and/or sink; and the placement of the island if you want to use it as an entertaining area. See more kitchen island examples…
Downsizing And Remodeling, Condo Design Tips
Whether you’re planning to retire or just have too much space, downsizing doesn’t mean that you can’t retain the character of your old home while creating a whole new home design. This suburban couple relocated to a city condo and kept some design elements, like where the trash and silverware were in the kitchen island, and even created unique displays for their art collection. The maple hood and maple cabinetry are works of art on their own. Learn more about this condo design transformation…
Kitchen Peninsula Design, When To Pick A Kitchen Peninsula Or A Kitchen Island
So your home remodeling vision hits a roadblock when you find out that it’s either impossible – or extremely expensive – to knock down a wall. For this kitchen project, this wall contained key plumbing, and the owners and our designer decided to make it work with a great kitchen peninsula design that wrapped around the wall. The kitchen peninsula creates a perfect study corner, while also providing an area to keep an eye on the action. Learn more about choosing a peninsula or a kitchen island…
The Benefits of Laminate Cabinets
Laminate cabinets are less porous than typical wood cabinets and they resist moisture well, making them easier to keep clean. Their sturdy, solid composition makes them able to withstand the daily bumps and dings that are commonplace in the kitchen. And they’re more affordable! Though if you’re have expensive taste, there are some Italian lines of laminate cabinets right up your alley. Learn more about laminate cabinetry…