Six real kitchen design ideas to inspire your project

Planning a kitchen renovation but need some real-life examples to help boost your creativity? If you are craving some everyday design inspiration, we’ve got you covered.

We know choosing your dream design can feel like a big task, so we’ve worked with STORI to show you how you can have instant access to real ideas and inspiration…

Real Stories is a dedicated hub on STORI’s website where you can browse through examples of the brand’s kitchen collections in homes across the UK and Ireland. The interactive gallery features an easy navigation menu, making it effortless to narrow down different ranges, colours, door designs, and finishes that suit your style.

Real Stories website section.
Planning a project? Visit STORI’s Real Stories website section to get inspired.

Read on to explore six stunning kitchen designs and see just what’s possible…

Timeless beauty

Do you love a classic look? This kitchen features a main cooking run, complete with a butler sink and built-in appliances. It also includes a curved, central island with a sleek hob, hidden oak chopping boards, ample storage, power sockets, and a worktop overhang for enjoying breakfast in the morning or socialising with guests when entertaining.

Timeless, real kitchen design with white cabinetry and a central island.
Belgravia range in Shell & Colour Matched. Task lighting above the island helps boost the unit’s practicality factor. The built-in LED strip above the wet zone adds visual interest.
Timeless kitchen design with tall white cabinetry and a central island that has a worktop overhand and bar stools.
Tall cabinetry maximises the space providing plenty of storage.

Storage haven

This colourful in-frame farmhouse kitchen was designed with ultimate storage in mind. It includes a breakfast larder with personalised drawer boxes and built-in lighting, a glazed drinks cabinet, and lots of drawers and cupboards for storing everything from everyday cooking essentials to spare crockery for hosting.

Blue, real kitchen design with floor to ceiling cabinetry and an island.
Belgravia range in Parisian Blue. Gleaming gold accents on hardware and lighting complement the beautiful blue colour of the classic cabinetry.
A breakfast cupboard with personalised drawers and lighting.
Pocket doors slide to reveal the larder which houses small appliances and breakfast treats.

Timeless elegance

Laid in a U shape with a large multi-functional island, this family kitchen combines timeless charm and practicality. A range cooker set in a false chimney breast is paired with a hidden extractor and an antique mirrored splashback, which bounces light around the room, while the wet zone is placed by the window to enjoy garden views. The island features seating on one side with drinks storage on the other, perfect for hosting friends and family.

U-shaped design with neutral cabinetry and a dark island.
Jefferson range in Porcelain & Deep Forest. The dark island stands out against the neutral backdrop.
Classic design with a range cooker, antique mirrored splashback and stone flooring.
We love the hidden storage nook in the false chimney breast.

Light and airy kitchen

This classic kitchen is painted in a light grey colour scheme, which oozes an open and bright feeling. The tall cabinetry run features functional storage, including a larder, and houses the double-door fridge. The cooking run includes a statement range cooker, antique mirrored splashback, and a mix of storage options. Equipped with a butler sink and tap, extra worktop space, and a compact drinks cooler, the island is the heart of the room.

Grey cabinetry with stone flooring and warm brass hardware.
Belgravia range in Light Grey & Cashmere. Stone flooring brings a touch of the outdoors in while the bi-fold doors slide all the way open, perfect for enjoying balmy days in the summer. Photography: Malonda Photos.
A classic range cooker with stainless steel and brass trims in a grey kitchen design.
Brass accents add warmth to the scheme.

Sleek and seamless

Looking to create a modern, elegant kitchen? The homeowners wanted to balance aesthetics with functionality in this design. So, this open-plan living space has been transformed using sleek handleless units with a mix of quartz and oak surfaces, which add warmth and texture to the kitchen.

Modern, sleek cabinetry painted in a dark blue.
Zola Soft-Matte range in Indigo. The kitchen is flooded with light during the day.
Sleek, handleless cabinetry in an open and bright room.
Warm wood accents and bright worktops create a beautiful contrast with the dark handleless furniture.

L-shaped kitchen

Part of a complete house renovation, this kitchen is now an inviting family hub with a large, central island perfect for cooking, dining and socialising. The main cabinetry run is laid out in a practical L shape and it includes cooking appliances, ample storage, and a sink and tap. From the handles to the detailing on the bar stools, pops of gold inject interest into the design.

Classic L-shaped real kitchen design with a green multi-functional island.
Winslow range in Shell & Heritage Green. This beautiful kitchen is laid out in a highly functional L shape with a central island.
Bank of cabinets with cooking appliances and storage.
For extra practicality, cooking appliances are built into the cabinetry.

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