Muffey Kibbe

Coastal Craftsman by the Bay

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

Modern, Casual & Rustic Raleigh Full Kitchen Remodel

Adryin Glynn Designs

Tesh, IWP Photography & Video

Basement Apartment

R4 Construction

This basement kitchen is perfect for having large gatherings at your house. Photography: Dawn Fast AKBD, R4 Construction

New Construction Craftsman Styled Home - Hampshire, IL

Insignia Kitchen

Douglas Fir Shaker Ikea doors & Kitchen Remodel Portland Oregon

Dendra Doors

Dendra Doors created these Douglas Fir Ikea kitchen cabinet doors in a shaker style for the butler pantry. The uppers are a custom painted shaker door with clear glass fronts and shelves. Ikea Butler pantry is extremely funtional using their Sektion cabinets. The Douglas Fir wood was locally sourced in Oregon for the highest quality possible. www.dendradoors.com

The Kensington at Hawk Valley Estates

Landmark Homes

This 2-story home with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 3-car garage and an inviting front porch. A dramatic 2-story ceiling welcomes you into the foyer where hardwood flooring extends throughout the main living areas of the home including the dining room, great room, kitchen, and breakfast area. The foyer is flanked by the study to the right and the formal dining room with stylish coffered ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting to the left. The spacious great room with 2-story ceiling includes a cozy gas fireplace with custom tile surround. Adjacent to the great room is the kitchen and breakfast area. The kitchen is well-appointed with Cambria quartz countertops with tile backsplash, attractive cabinetry and a large pantry. The sunny breakfast area provides access to the patio and backyard. The owner’s suite with includes a private bathroom with 6’ tile shower with a fiberglass base, free standing tub, and an expansive closet. The 2nd floor includes a loft, 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

Raymond Retreat- Luxury Maine Lakehouse

Jessica Meister

To save money, we used an existing house design our builder had worked on previously and made changes to the layout to open up the space and maximize on our incredible lake views. The first thing we changed was to flip the kitchen layout and move the stove and hood to the side wall to make room for a window and some open shelving over a farmhouse sink. This allowed us to maximize the partial lake views on the south side of the house and saved money on additional custom cabinets. We also removed a smaller pantry that was closing off the open space between the kitchen and living room. Instead, we turned the corner of the kitchen into a much larger, walk-in pantry that also saved us a bit on granite costs and added a ton of storage. Granite: iCloud, leathered finish Island Cabinets: Medallion Appaloosa finish, Brookhill door style Perimeter Cabinets: Divinity Classic painted finish, Potters Mill door style beaded with wide cove top moldings Floors: Castle Combe Hardwood in Corsham Backsplash: Daltile Brickwork in Terrace Appliances: Bertazoni 36-inch all gas oven and range and coordinating appliances Paint Color: Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore Trim: White Dove by Benjamin Moore Windows: Anderson 400 series with pine casings stained in minwax jacobean Pendants: Austin Allen & Company Kitchen Design: Home Again by Hancock Lumber Builder: Island Cove Building and Development Floating Shelves with Jute Rope custom designed and built by Rowe Station Woodworks of New Gloucester, Maine Decor by My Sister's Garage of Windham, Maine

Barn Home Addition

First Choice Custom Builders

Rustic open kitchen, tile backsplash and large bar area (Photo Credit: Epic Foto Group)

Arts & Crafts Tahoe Residence

Redrose Woodworking & Design Ltd.

Custom cabinetry and millwork by Redrose Woodworking & Design in Port Coquitlam, BC.

Corner Cabinet with Wood Lazy Susan

Danzo Group Custom Cabinets & Woodworking

Glendora, CA kitchen remodel

Custom Boulder Kitchen with Creative Amenities

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

Pull out trash and recycle were incorporated to the left of the main sink.

Vermont Country Escape

Gilberte Interiors, inc

Charles Parker / Images Plus

Amazingly Detailed Craftsman Spaces

Steven Cabinets

Patton Kitchen

Bowerbird Design LLC

Arts and Crafts Kitchen with Beige Splashback Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Arts and Crafts Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!