Island kitchen designs photos, tips and ideas

Kitchen Design, as well as any other room, must be not only comfortable, but also stylish. To create an ergonomic and creative kitchen interior in the first place, it is necessary to think about the layout. There are many options for kitchen layouts: corner, in the form of a rectangular trapezoid in one or two lines. Now become a very popular kitchen with island. This option arrangement of furniture is very convenient and practical.

Kitchen design with island

Unusual kitchen with island can be L-shaped or U-shaped with additional work area in the middle. This kitchen looks sleek and stylish, creating a cozy atmosphere and functional interior design.

Classical kitchen-island

Classical kitchen with island option involves a complex process. On the “Island” often set the hob, worktop, a barbecue and a second sink. Under the working surface can be built oven, washing machine or dishwasher. Above the stove have to be hood. Well above the work surface, you can install additional original lighting, and various accessories for the construction of kitchen utensils.

Classic kitchen with island can be done in the style of hi-tech, modern appliances, and a variety of functional furniture make the interior design trendy and creative.

Natural country style home decor will make, warm and cozy.

Especially organic and best style for kitchen island will be minimalism. Reasonableness and accuracy of design, elegance, restraint and convenience of the kitchen in this style will make cooking process easier, and family dinners carefree and cheerful.

Space near the walls you can fill with cupboards and tables for kitchen utensils. A dining table is better to put near the window.

If you have a considerable size kitchen, very stylishly will be looking a bar near the “island” in the kitchen instead of the table. This option of the table-buffet fits for a youth apartment where  funny companies gather together all the time.

Kitchen with island designed for the whole family

If you have a large family and you often get together for breakfast, arrange family dinners, the kitchen island will be the ideal option for designing a cozy family corner.

“Island” in the kitchen can be made in the form of the chest, which can comfortably accommodate cutlery and crockery. Outside the walls you can put equipment: oven, gas or electric stove, refrigerator. This option will make the planning of the kitchen spacious and comfortable.

If you are an admirer of luxury and exquisite wines, the “island” with the working surface can be used as a wine cabinet with beautiful shelves and glass showcases.

Very interesting option is to create kitchen design with a movable “island”. It perfectly fits any interior style and complements it. Thanks to the wheels, on which the “island” stands, it can be easily moved to any corner of the kitchen and saves a lot of space.

The most functional and practical mobile version of the “island” in the kitchen is with a folding top. This design is convenient in that, if necessary, a small cutting board can be converted into a full dining table, where not only fits your whole family, but also the guests.

Ceiling designs for living room: tips, ideas and beautiful 30 photos

Living room for most families is one of the main rooms in which to hold family council and quiet evenings. That is why the interior of the living room should be well thought out.

However, many people forget about considering the design of the ceiling, although it is an integral part of the living room. If you pay attention to the interior of living room, relevant ten years ago, you will see that in spite of the magnificent interior design, living room ceiling usually is pretty boring and monotonous. Now this idea has changed the design of the ceiling and given due attention.

Lighting is not only important in creating an atmosphere in the room, or focusing on a particular subject of the interior, but also important for the decoration of the ceiling. Emphasize the height of the ceiling, to create its beautiful industrial interior, you can using multiple lights and light bulbs.

Also very chic adorn the ceiling, rich chandeliers. An interesting option is to use a traditional wooden ceiling. Various choices differently represent your living room. The variety of drawings, ideas, colors pleasantly surprise you.

If the interior of your home is made in a certain style, then it must comply with the ceiling. Various lights, decoration elements must not depress the overall look of the dining room. Do not overfill the ceiling lamps and lights, to feel comfortable, and also come with decorative elements.

Thus, properly designed ceiling, thorough coverage undoubtedly contribute to your quality rest, a pleasant pastime, and one of the friends and guests are sure to impress! Experiment with new ideas and projects, make something of themselves, and you will achieve great results!

Look beautiful modern mirrored ceilings, and elegant reflecting surface that visually enlarge the space of the room. Using as an interesting decor carved tiles is also a good option ceiling decorations.

Apartments on the beach in Rio: 11 photos

This bright apartment is located next to the famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, and dwells here modern family with three children. It is the location and played a major role in the choice of design for living room: colorful elements on a white background are called to give a good mood and to constantly remind you that you are in the resort. Bedrooms are realized in a more delicate and restrained shades, for a more relaxing holiday. Excellent holiday apartment!

Loft converted into duplex apartment: 14 photos

Finally, the long-awaited addition to the section “Our”! This time we prepared the pictures of wonderful duplex apartment in a converted loft of the old German houses. The house is located in Kaliningrad, Russia. The interior is fairly simple at first glance, but very qualitative and careful attention to detail. Special thanks for the great pictures.

Elegant apartment in Chicago

These beautiful, modern apartments are located on the top floor of one of the tall buildings Chicago, so the view is simply stunning. Design Studio James Thomas has developed a very elegant and relaxing interiors in soft neutral palette, which was to become the perfect backdrop for enjoying the scenery of the town and the nearby lake through the huge Windows. One of the main pieces of the interior became the art collection, which belongs to the owners and which harmonize with the interior. Very elegant and stylish!

The refined interior in California

The decor of this house designer Mary McDonald States that skillfully using soft cream palette and grayscale, even pale color will stand out. These colors are selected in contrast to the abundance of lush greenery outside. In monochrome living room and the bedroom, texture is a key focus. Also the house has an interesting place, we can say secluded “lair” – the small cosy room with fireplace and library. The inspiration for the designer has become a Persian carpet masters, and dark blue color emphasizes graphic entire room, and the items on the shelves. Pleasant viewing!

Beautiful interior without big efforts

Designers of this modern apartments in Sweden received from customers rather complicated task of repairing dwelling, which 30 years did not know aything about renovation, having limited budget. To say that the designers have coped with the task with enthusiasm is to say nothing: the interior is filled with a nice brown-beige shades and plenty of functional solutions (such as workplace in living room). Very refined and stylish!

Sweet one bedroom apartment design-16 photos

This lovely and bright apartment in Sweden demonstrates how you can put virtually everything necessary for life in a relatively small space. It is very beautiful place. The key role that housing looks spacious despite its 35 square meters, have played high ceilings, allowing fitted with a bed on the second level. I liked the area with hangers for things between the front door and the kitchen. And so everything is very simple but intelligent and cozy.

Men’s loft in Canada

The strict style, rough materials and purely masculine notes – this loft in Canada created simply to stay lonely men. The combination of black elements and wood looks just gorgeous, in particular liked the fireplace, covered with wooden panels and divides the living room and dining area. And let kitchen seems incredibly large as bachelor, designed, it’s great. I would definitely lived!

Creative apartment in Paris

This extraordinary apartment in Paris is not enough, that is located near the Louvre Museum, and boasts a very interesting color scheme. The designers managed in each room create a rather unusual, but this is a pleasant combination of rare colors and shades. The interior is full of stylish designer decoration and furniture. Excellent work Studio 2G!