Gray and White Kitchen for A Narrow Kitchen Space

Above kitchen is a gray and white kitchen design for a narrow kitchen space. This design suitable for terrace house or condominiums in Kuala Lumpur with limited kitchen space.

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Black and White Kitchen Desigen with 3G Class

Above pictures is a small L-Shaped Black & White Kitchen Cabinet, the contrast color of this design has made the kitchen look clean and clear, feel harmony. The material of wall cabinet door is 3G class. This kitchen design is suitable for terrace house, semi-D, big size condominium in Kuala Lumpur.

Red and White L-Shaped Kitchen Cabinet - Kuala Lumpur

L-shaped kitchen layout is the most common kitchen layout in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. L-shape Kitchen Layout consists of work space on two adjoining walls perpendicular to each other. The distance between three main work station in the kitchen (cooking, cleaning and preparation) is big enough for us to work smoothly in the kitchen.

This kitchen layout is suitable for the modern house such us studio house, condominium and terrace house with limited kitchen space, and small family member of 2-4 persons.  The main color combination is red and white. The meaning of red colour is symbolize as sincere Love, Respect, Courage & Passion, and white colour is Purity and Charm.

Please contact us for the consultation of your dream kitchen. Our services area is focused in Kuala Lumpur, and all the township or residential area  near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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U-Shaped White Kitchen Cabinet Kuala Lumpur

Above kitchen cabinet is a White U-Shape kitchen layout. This design suitable for kitchen with narrow kitchen space. This kitchen cabinet design suitable for Terrace House and Condominium with limited kitchen space, especially in Kuala Lumpur.

Please contact us for the consultation of your dream kitchen.

L-Shaped Kitchen Design with Island

Above kitchen cabinet design is a L-Shaped Layout with Island, this kitchen design is suitable only for semi detached house (Semi-D) and bungalow house with a big kitchen space. This  design is perfect for multiple-chef cooking or for making lunch / dinner while the kids sit at the island and get help with their homework. 

The quantity of the cabinetry has formed a big storage space.  This l-shaped kitchen design is suitable for big family (6-12 persons), with cooking activity is a every day activity. This design also fulfill the need to the housewife who like to cook for her family.

Source: I-Shaped Kitchen with Island

Kitchen Design Guidelines

1. Your kitchen should not be a main thoroughfare to the rest of your home. This means traffic should not cross the kitchen work triangle.
2. The total length of the kitchen work triangle (the cumulative distance between the cooktop / fridge / sink) should not exceed 7000mm (23′). The ideal length of the kitchen work triangle lies between 4000mm (13′) and 6000mm (19′).
3. The minimum opening between kitchen cabinets in a doorway should be 800mm (31 1/2″).
4. Appliance doors or entry doors should not interfere with the work centres.
5. You should not place a full height cabinet or appliance between any two of the major work centres.
6. A minimum of 1000mm (39″) of floor space between countertops is recommended (1200mm or 47″ is preferred). 900mm (36″) would be the minimum distance between a run of cabinets and a kitchen island in a one cook kitchen.
7. If there are two cooks in the kitchen a minimum of 1200mm (47″) is required for one person to edge past the other by turning and passing with bodies parallel.
8. For two people to pass with ease, a 1500mm (59″) between countertops is required.
9. The sink should be in the centre of the work triangle as it is the most used area in the kitchen.
10. At least 300mm (12″) of counter space should be allowed from the edge of the sink to the inside corner of the counter top.
11. The sink area should have counter space either side of it. The total workspace should be a minimum of 1050mm (41″).
12. When placing a dishwasher near a corner, allow at least a 500mm (20″) space from the corner for ease of access.
13. You must allow standing space in front of the dishwasher for unloading.
14. The cooktop should be placed at least 300mm (12″) from a window for safety.
15. The minimum landing space either side of a cooktop is 300mm (12″).
16. At least 300mm (12″) of counter space should be allowed from the edge of the cooking surface to the inside corner of the counter top.
17. Extraction of air is required at cooking surfaces.
18. A minimum 400mm (16″) setdown space is required beside an oven. If this is not possible then a benchtop within 1200mm (47″) of the oven is OK. (except where this crosses a major walkway)
19. The same goes for microwaves, 400mm (16″) setdown space beside the microwave.
20. Try and keep the microwave within the most active part of the kitchen.
21. The height of the microwave (base) above the floor should be between 900 (36″) and 1250mm (49″).
22. A minimum of 400mm (16″) landing space is required on the door opening side of a fridge. If this is not possible then a benchtop within 1200mm (47″) of the fridge is OK. (except where this crosses a major walkway)
23. Consideration to the location of services requires careful planning. To prevent appliances (i.e dishwashers etc) projecting past the countertop you must place the services in a cabinet beside the appliance.
24. Smoke detectors should be installed in the appropriate location for the type used.
25. Consider installing a fire extinguisher and fire blanket which is easily accessible in the kitchen.
26. The preparation area should be a minimum of 900mm (36″) in width.
27. Likewise, the serving area should be a minimum of 900mm (36″) width.
28. If there are two cooks and you dont have 2 separate 900mm (36″) wide preparation areas, a consolidated area of 1500mm (59″) wide is good.
29. Store regularly used items between eye and hip level.
30. 1800mm (71″) from the floor is considered to be the maximum safe storage height.
31. You should consider items to be stored at the first or last place of use. Heavy equipment should be stored near floor level.
32. When considering the countertop height, it should be designed for the cook to work without raising the hand above the elbow.
33. The minimum chair pullout distance from the table to the wall is 600mm.
34. A minimum of 900mm (36″) in depth allows another to person to edge behind a seated diner.
35. A minimum of 1100mm (43″) in depth provides walking space behind a seated diner.
36. Always comply with manufacturers installation instructions for appliances.
37. All kitchen designs should comply with national kitchen standards.
38. When working out natural lighting for the kitchen a good rule of thumb is no less than 10% of the kitchen floor area.
39. Natural ventilation should be provided by windows, doors or other devices that can be opened and closed. Allow for a minimum of 5% of the total floor area.

Kitchen Cabinet Design Malaysia - Kitchen Design Tips

1. Streamline surfaces

Think smooth and seamless. Cupboards should reach the ceiling or run flush with a bulkhead, doing away with dustcatching wasted space. Benchtops should be streamlined with few visible joins. Go for under-bench sinks that sit below the benchtop so you can't see the edges.

2. Integrate applicances

In a quest for open-plan bliss, kitchen appliances are making themselves scarce, hiding behind closed doors for a clean look that blends with the living area. For fridges, it's a matter of fitting a door in the same material as the cupboards. Disguise your dishwasher with an integrated front panel.

3. Get a smart splashback

Want to show off some flair with colour or texture? As the design focus of modern kitchens, the splashback is the best place to do it. Natural, clear glass splashbacks are still high in the style stakes, as are mosaics, or choose the same material as your benchtop for a seamless look.

4. Flaunt benchtops

For a modern benchtop, choose natural textures like marble or matt granite. Stone composites, polished timber and poured concrete are also beautiful. Design-wise, it's all about chunky slabs with deep edges. For a price-smart option, apply a thick edge to a thin slab.

5. Opt for an island

A well-designed island bench is essential for entertaining. Fit with a sink, cooktop or chopping boards, so the cook can face family and guests. A benchtop overhang makes it comfortable for people to sit. Or if you prefer to keep mess out of sight, a raised edge will hide the lot.

6. Clue up on colour

Create calm by choosing neutral colours. All-white, cream or pale grey are foolproof design classics. Dark tones make an impact, but can overwhelm small spaces, so use on the bottom row of cabinetry. Keep bursts of colour to feature spots, like splashbacks or the front panel of island benches.

7. Choose the right layout

No matter what your style, budget or space, every kitchen layout should be designed around what experts call the 'Golden Triangle'. This involves placing the main work areas - fridge, sink and oven/cooktop - close to each other, positioned at three sides of a triangle. Regardless of kitchen size, these activity zones should be no more than three metres apart, so you can move easily between them.

8. Switch to clever lighting

Light up your kitchen with pendants or halogens, plus over-bench lights for brighter work spaces. For extra atmosphere while relaxing, fit ceiling lights with dimmers, or just leave on the over-bench lights.

9. Look, no handles

Cupboard handles are best kept low key. Choose invisible angled 'finger pulls' cut into the top or side of the cupboards. Or, if you want handles, go for no-fuss designs in matt chrome or stainless steel.

10. Maximise storage

Drawers maximise storage space, making it easy to access your kitchen's darkest corners. Extra-deep options are perfect for pots and pans. Shallow, extra-wide varieties are great for storing cutlery.

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2010 NKBA Design Awards: Open Plan Kitchens – First Place, Best Overall Kitchen

Purple Contemporary Kitchen

XTC Design Incorporated
Toronto, ON
Designer: Tim Scott
Co-Designer: Erica Westeroth, CKD, NCIDQ

Design Notes: The curves of the wall, the cabinets, the soffits, and the island create organic shapes that define the kitchen area and complement the lakefront view. Distinctive lements such as the stainless steel range hood, tile backsplash, and wood-topped table with bar seating stand out against the rich purple cabinetry and partition wall.
Products and Materials: Neff Kitchens metallic slab lacquer cabinets; Grohe K4 faucets; I-Metal vent hood; Red Sunset granite counters, Miele coffeemaker; Wolf cooktop, wall oven and warming drawer; limestone tile flooring, Interstyle glass tile.

Source: 2010 NKBA Design Awards: Open Plan Kitchens – First Place

2010 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens – Second Place

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Designs for Living Inc.
Manchester Village, VT
Designer: Wendy F. Johnson, CKD, CBD
Co-Designer: Alex Esposito

Design Notes: To create an open, warm kitchen for entertaining, the designer created a stainless steel island with gas and electric cooktops and a prep sink. Wrapped around it are alder veneer cabinetry, two refrigerators, a wine refrigerator and double wall ovens. A large pass-through (with a curved bar on the other side) overlooks the living/dining area.
Products and Materials: Sterling Custom Cabinetry, polished Labradorite granite counters; glass bartop, Sub-Zero refrigeration, KWC faucets, Betlan Corp. custom ventilation hood, oak flooring, Ann Sacks glass mosaic tile.

Source: 2010 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens – Second Place

2010 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens – Third Place

A Fine French Kitchen

Steiner & Houck, Inc.
Columbia, PA
Designer: Sandra L. Steiner-Houck, CKD

Design Notes: Designed for entertaining, this traditional French style kitchen includes two islands—one with seating and the other housing a prep sink, microwave, and warming drawer. A grand arched stone alcove holds an 8-burner range; across from it sit wide windows, a farmhouse sink and an integrated refrigerator with elaborate carved onlays.
Products and Materials: Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, cherry hardwood flooring, Kashmir Gold granite and teakwood counters, Premier Custom-Built cabinets, Perrin & Rowe faucets, Shaw’s Original fireclay apron sink.

Source : 2010 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens – Third Place

2010 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens – Honorable Mention

Functional Family Kitchen

A. Pagano Design, Inc.

St. Petersburg, FL
Designer: Ada Pagano

Design Notes: Designed to accommodate a blended family, this kitchen features a breakfast nook as well as an island with swiveling stools that facilitate both TV watching and talking with the chef. Wide traffic paths and open areas around the large island make room for family gatherings and entertaining.
Products and Materials: Miele coffeemaker and range hood, concrete floors, eco-resin vertical panels.

Source : 2010 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens – Honorable Mention

2010 NKBA Design Award: Large Kitchens – First Place

English Manor Kitchen

Peter Salerno Inc.
Wyckoff, NJ
Designer: Peter Ross Salerno, CMKBD
Co-Designer: Diane Durocher

Design Notes: A counter-to-ceiling hearth surrounding the rangetop provides a focal point in this large kitchen. Overhead, a soffit with recessed lights follows the outline of the two kitchen islands, helping to visually define the space. High ceilings, a chandelier, and a combination of painted, stained and glazed cabinetry add to the grandeur.
Products and Materials: Wolf rangetop, Craft-Maid Kitchens maple and cherry cabinetry, Rio Gold granite island countertops, Rohl faucet, Ramon Gold limestone flooring, Miele coffeemaker.

Source : 2010 NKBA Design Award: Large Kitchens – First Place

2010 NKBA Design Award: Large Kitchens – Second Place

Japanese-Influenced Kitchen

DeWitt Designer Kitchens
Studio City, CA
Designer: Elina Katsioula-Beall, CKD

Design Notes: To reflect the traditional aspects of Japanese architecture in this kitchen, the homeowners started with a ceremonial drape as the focal point. From there, the designer guided them to the Blue Bahia granite countertop and blue glass tile backsplash, distressed acacia wood flooring, imported Japanese hardware and shoji-like cabinet doors.
Products and Materials: Thermador appliances; Walker Zanger tile; BenchMark alder cabinets; Native Trails antique copper Cantina and Farmhouse sinks.

Source : 2010 NKBA Design Award: Large Kitchens – Second Place

2010 NKBA Design Award: Large Kitchens – Third Place

Large White Kitchen

Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio
Glen Ellyn, IL
Designer: Tina Lynne Muller

Design Notes: The large island offers generous space for entertaining and casual family dining. Limestone flooring in shades of charcoal, tan, and gold contrasts the white cabinetry. The wall across the room from the sink now houses a coffee bar, microwave drawer, icemaker, and a large walnut hutch containing the refrigerator.
Products and Materials: Calcutta Gold marble countertops, Grabill Cabinets with White Dove finish, Wolf range, Miele dishwasher and Rohl sinks.

Source : 2010 NKBA Design Award: Large Kitchens – Third Place

2010 NKBA Design Award: Large Kitchens – Honorable Mention

Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
Designer: Thomas David Trzcinski, CMKBD
Co-Designer: Emily Scott Fike

Design Notes: Stone walls and floors, a glass backsplash, and wood cabinetry help this kitchen blend into and enhance the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home. A backlit patterned glass backsplash behind the rangetop gives the appearance of water and a feeling of serenity. A Wright-inspired mullion door and the twig-like refrigerator handle add to the distinctive design.
Products and Materials: Premier Custom-Built cabinets, Wolf rangetop.

Source : 2010 NKBA Design Award: Large Kitchens – Honorable Mention

2010 NKBA Design Awards: Medium Kitchens – First Place, Consumers’ Choice Award, Pinnacle of Design Award

A High-Rise Farmhouse Kitchen

Glen Alspaugh Kitchens & Baths
St. Louis, MO
Designer: James Howard, CKD, CBD
Co-Designers: Steve Levin & Sonja Willman

Design Notes: Located in a high-rise, this kitchen gets its farmhouse feel from the use of metal, stone and wood. The homeowner chose an onyx countertop lit from below for the L-shaped island’s bar top; it also has granite and wood counter surfaces. Red and green stained cherry cabinets with pewter chicken wire inserts complement the paneled built-in refrigerator and freezer, designed to look like an antique oak ice box.
Products and Materials: Creme Bordeaux granite, Craft-Art white oak wood and Golden Water onyx countertops; Wolf range; Sub-Zero refrigerator; RangeCraft custom copper range hood; hand-planed white oak flooring; Hi-Lite copper pendant lighting; W.F. Norman tin sheet metal ceiling; Premier Custom-Built cabinetry.

Source : 2010 NKBA Design Awards: Medium Kitchens – First Place

2010 NKBA Design Award: Medium Kitchens – Second Place

A Sophisticated Contemporary Kitchen

Belle Kitchen, LLC
Minneapolis, MN
Designer: Tricia Bayer
Co-Designer: Jean-Claude Desjardins

Design Notes: The restaurateurs who own this home sought restaurant style and convenience in their kitchen. A circular sink station built into the island, a stainless steel tile backsplash, floating walnut shelves, and textured gray cabinets add drama, while a coffee station, steam oven and warming drawers add functionality.
Products and Materials: Gaggenau appliances; KWC water station and Eve faucets; Mirage stainless steel tile backsplash; Leicht cabinets in Esprit Basalt Gray, CaesarStone quartz counters in Concrete; BR-111 Brazilian cherry flooring.

Source: 2010 NKBA Design Award: Medium Kitchens – Second Place

2010 NKBA Design Award: Medium Kitchens – Third Place

Old World Kitchen

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.
Westbrook, CT
Designer: Gerard Ciccarello, CMKBD
Co-Designer: Eric R. Koch, CKD

Design Notes: This kitchen incorporates antiques the homeowners collected: vintage chandeliers, a vintage brass faucet, 1800s-era stained glass windows, and a backsplash featuring 100-year-old blue and white German tile framed by sections of black marble. Detailed moldings, wide windowsills, plate racks, and a large dramatic mantel also show off their collectibles.
Products and Materials: AGA cooker, Carrara marble and cherry wood countertops, Superior Woodcraft custom cabinets, Vent-a-Hood liner, Linkasink copper prep sink, Whitehaus Collection fireclay apron sink, hand-scraped wide-plank pine flooring.

Source: 2010 NKBA Design Award: Medium Kitchens – Third Place

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2010 NKBA Design Award: Medium Kitchens – Honorable Mention

Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd.
Chevy Chase, MD
Designer: Jennifer L. Gilmer, CKD
Co-Designer: Amy Gardner, LEED

Design Notes: Remodeled along with the rest of the 1950s split-level home, this kitchen received a contemporary green makeover. A peninsula and an island topped with black granite and crosscut bamboo butcher-block counters separate the kitchen from the living and dining rooms. Energy Star appliances and dark-stained cabinets made from PureBond plywood contribute to the sustainable sensibility.
Products and Materials: BlueStar range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Premier Custom-Built cabinetry, engineered rubber flooring.

Source: 2010 NKBA Design Award: Medium Kitchens – Honorable Mention

2010 NKBA Design Award: Small Kitchens – First Place

A Colorful Pullman Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
Designer: Thomas David Trzcinski, CMKBD

Design Notes: A 2-foot bump-out and restoration of the original, higher ceiling enlivened this Pullman-style kitchen. The use of copper, hickory, antique bronze, bead board, and granite, as well as a tile backsplash that alludes to the weave in a basket, create a medley of texture, sheen and color that gives visual punch to this small space.
Products and Materials: Premier Custom-Built cabinets in light yellow painted maple and flax-stained rustic butternut, with bead board in dusty teal; Vangura Wild West granite countertops, Perrin & Rowe faucet, Kohler sink, Trikeenan Tileworks tile.

Source: 2010 NKBA Design Award: Small Kitchens – First Place