The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

カドニワハウス（設計：しまだ設計室島田貴史氏）

相羽建設株式会社

戸田の家

KASA ARCHITECTS

photo by:daisukee shima

Modern Kitchen in the Forest

MLB Design Group

This photo shows iron pot-and-pan pullouts flanked on either side by tall narrow pullout cabinets that contain handy storage for cooking oils and spices. It's always a good idea to store items at the point of first use....so keeping these items handy to the cooktop makes the chef's process so much more efficient. (You can see these pullout items closed in previous photos.) The photo also shows island equipment including a Wolf warming drawer, a built-in Bosch kitchen machine for food prep, and just around the corner, a prep sink. All in all a very efficient cooking space for the chef!

Nancy Neil

Pixel Light Studios

Crest Ave. Cardiff, CA

Kristin Lam Interiors

Asian influence in a contemporary kitchen that focuses on family. Family heritage infused into this contemporary kitchen for a young Asian American family. Large entertaining kitchen for a family that likes to cook. Simple cherry wood cabinets with slab doors. Asian style door handles and drawer pulls. Large stone eat in island. Green glass on the backsplash. Don Anderson

M邸/2010

有限会社ヤマシタプランニングオフィス

Large Pantry with Pull Out, Soft Closing Shelves

Sofo Kitchens

Michael Victory

熊本K邸 / House K, Kumamoto

MOVEDESIGN Inc.

Yousuke Harigane (TechniStaff)

アジアンキッチン

West 124th Street

Edward Caruso Photography

桜の家

南の島工房一級建築士事務所

川沿いの桜を満喫できる家

passiv designで解決！灼熱最上階への挑戦(マンション／apartment)

LOHAS studio（ロハススタジオ）

宝物がある家浜ノ茶屋モデル

和建設株式会社

A modern country kitchen

Johnny Grey Studios.

Our brief was to create a calm, modern country kitchen that avoided cliches - and to intrinsically link to the garden. A weekend escape for a busy family who come down to escape the city, to enjoy their art collection, garden and cook together. The design springs from my neuroscience research and is based on appealing to our hard wired needs, our fundamental instincts - sociability, easy movement, art, comfort, hearth, smells, readiness for visitors, view of outdoors and a place to eat. The key design innovation was the use of soft geometry, not so much in the planning but in the three dimensionality of the furniture which grows out of the floor in an organic way. The soft geometry is in the profile of the pieces, not in their footprint. The users can stroke the furniture, lie against it and feel its softness, all of which helps the visitors to kitchen linger and chat. The fireplace is located in the middle between the cooking zone and the garden. There is plenty of room to draw up a chair and just sit around. The fold-out doors let the landscape into the space in a generous way, especially on summer days when the weather makes the indoors and outdoors come together. The sight lines from the main cooking and preparation island offer views of the garden throughout the seasons, as well as people coming into the room and those seating at the table - so it becomes a command position or what we call the sweet spot. This often results in there being a family competition to do the cooking. The woods are Canadian Maple, Australian rosewood and Eucalyptus. All appliances are Gaggenau and Fisher and Paykel.

K様　栗無垢オーダーキッチン

松本理絵（インデザイン＆ミヤカグ）

◆広島県因島市 Ⅱ型　対面側　シンク付きアイランド+収納カウンター（L字）　背面側コンロ＋収納ワゴンリフォーム／集合住宅キャビネット：栗材オイル塗装　総無垢キッチントップ：ステンレス　バイブレーション仕上げシンク：ステンレス二層水栓：既存の移設コンロ・オーブン：リンナイレンジフード：既存ミヤカグのすてきな暮らし塾のお料理教室に参加してくださり、木のキッチンの魅力を知ってくださったお客様＠因島半年間の打ち合わせ&デザイン&制作期間を経て、完成いたしました！化学物質に過敏な体質のため、栗材総無垢で制作。中身まで全て本物の木で組み上げた木のキッチンです！全部本物の木なのでアンティークになるまでの耐久性と、普通のシステムキッチンの中身と違ってホルムアルデヒドがでないので健康的！とってもすてきなキッチンが完成しました♪ 見た目や素材だけではなく、打ち合わせを重ね、使いやすさとこだわりを全〜部詰め込みましたよ。ビフォーは業務用のステンレス流し台を使われていました。

アジアンキッチン

Japandi Kitchen

Indigo Road Design Group

Asian inspired kitchen remodel

Talmadge Construction, Inc.

Asian Kitchen with Light Hardwood Floors 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 Asian 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!