7 Cool Kitchen Ideas by AD100 Designers
Look no further for your next kitchen makeover inspiration
From dark and moody, to pastel pink and even stainless steel, these kitchen ideas by 2025 AD100 designers run the full range. Scroll down to the steal the look… from mini makeovers to full-on redesigns.
1/7An earthy kitchen in Sydney, by Yasmine Ghoniem
Yasmine Saleh Ghoniem has made a name for herself on the global design scene for her eclectic home decor, bold furniture choices, and unexpected colour palette; her Middle Eastern heritage playing a vital role in this layered approach. As a result, whilst revamping a 1990s exposed-brick house inAustralia’s Byron Bay, she complemented the earthy 1970s-inspired open kitchen design (think light wood cabinets, putty-pale cupboards and a round island atop a terracotta tile floor) with innovative timber framing and slatted privacy devices echoing Egyptian mashrabiya screens. Not only to they create visual interest, the panels also conceal the working kitchen top without making the space look small. Click here for a full house tour.
Ambroise Tezenas2/7A pastel perfect Paris kitchen, by Carl Gerges
Transforming a tired and cluttered Paris apartment into a light-filled haven, Lebanese designer Carl Gerges opted for light colours and reflective materials. That design philosophy seeped into the pink kitchen too. The space’s original configuration was retained and updated with lacquer cabinets and travertine worktops. Rendered in dusty rose, the glossy cabinets reflect natural light, transforming the space throughout the day. Click here for a full house tour.
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3/7A moody kitchen in a Dubai penthouse, by Anarchitect
When the owners of a three-bedroom duplex penthouse in Dubai approached architecture practice Anarchitect to transform their apartment into a large open space (there were to be no walls or doors), the designers eagerly accepted the challenge. The bold request included opening up the entire living, dining, sleeping and working areas, with the only prerequisite being a gallery-style principal bedroom and a socially engaged kitchen. The result? The bespoke stone kitchen, with an on-trend ‘unexpected red’ moment, features a leathered Brescia marble counter and burnished stainless-steel back panel. Click here for a full house tour.
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4/7A acid yellow kitchen in Beirut, by Marc Dibeh
A kitchen makeover idea with a bold personality. To inject a sense of fun and liveliness in an art collector's home in Beirut, Lebanese designer Marc Dibeh opted for a bright kitchen scheme. Pairing acid yellow cabinets with red marble that runs from the splashback onto the kitchen counter and frames the cabinetry, it certainly makes a sunny statement. Click here for the full house tour.
5/7A terrazzo kitchen in Morocco, by Studio KO
When the duo behind the Parisian architecture firm Studio KO were asked by a Moroccan businessman to design his Casablanca home, it marked a huge milestone: it was the acclaimed studio's first Morocco commission by a local. The project at hand was just as special: A Brutalist theme, inspired by concrete buildings erected during Casablanca’s 1950s bout of urban planning. As a result, concrete, wood and cement take centrestage. And the kitchen, with its terrazzo floor and oak cabinetry (which beautifully offsets the terrazzo counter top and splashback) combines these materials with easy elegance, making a case for the timeless appeal of gray. Click here for a full house tour.
AMBROISE TEZENAS6/7A marble and steel combo kitchen in Paris, by Arnaud Behzadi
Looking for easy to ace kitchen ideas? Take a leaf out of Paris- and Dubai-based architect Arnaud Behzadi's play book and combine noble materials (think marble and wood) with shiny, modern surfaces such as stainless steel (perfect for splashbacks) to create a timeless kitchen that is both warm and practical. Click here for the full house tour.
7/7A gallery-like kitchen, by Aline Asmar d'Amman
Follow Paris-based Lebanese designer Aline Asmar d'Amman's lead and make sure you don't skimp on your kitchen when it comes to investing in statement pieces. In this pied à terre, the brass dining table, a bespoke design by d’Amman, features an abstract dégradé landscape that transitions from gold to orange with touches of amber bronze, echoing the hues of the sunset. Sam Stewart’s playful E-Collar lights cast a soft glow.
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