Quartz Countertops

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

Countertops are polished Pental Quartz in "Cinza". Photos by Chrissy Racho.

Cuisine sur-mesure

QUADRO PARIS 16

Quad Cities, IL Oak Kitchen In Heather Gray Stain.with Cambria Quartz

Village Home Stores

Dura Supreme Cabinetry in the Highland door, Red Oak wood, and gray "Heather" stain. Paired with Viking cooking appliances, Gray Limestone tile, and Cambria Quartz in the Berwyn design. Quad Cities area kitchen remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

The gathering place

Spexarth Design Inc.

This once compact & dark kitchen is now beautifully bright. The homeowners knew they wanted to focus their attention on the kitchen area, providing space to entertain family and friends. Their open kitchen includes a custom island with built-in cabinets providing extra storage and additional seating, floor to ceiling pantry cabinets, a custom drawer under the stove top, perfect for hot pads and mitts, these are only a few of the tailored details this spacious kitchen has to offer.

Sherman Oaks - Kitchen

Luxe Remodel

Scottish lavender and cream

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

Chris Sutherland

Algonquin

Venchiarutti Builders

Beautiful formal kitchen, perfect for cooking and entertaining! The stone fireplace adds texture and the stunning granite counter tops draw your eye into the space.

New Build - Classic Style

Miller Cabinet Company

Open kitchen

Kitchen and Bath Renovations

This elegant kitchen features beautiful glazed cabinets with soft close and roll outs. The oil rubbed bronze hardware lends a nice contrast to the light cabinets and dark glazing. With this being a large space conveniences like a pot filler shorten the steps and lend to an ease of function in a large space. The light multi tone granite counters blend seamlessly but pop against the dark floors. Dimming chandeliers can set a soft tone while recessed cans and under cabinet lighting provide enough light to prepare gourmet meals. The open floor plan was achieved by removing existing pillars, removing a wall, building a new space to house the refrigerator, and closing off a cumbersome entry. The sight lines in the space are now completely open for this family to host parties and keep a better eye on their young family.

C. COVE

Omega Construction and Design, Inc.

Kitchen

Naturecraft Custom Homes

Newtown Square Kitchen

Black Forest Design and Build

Photo by: Kelly Hess

Pasatiempo Model

Granville Homes

Terra Rossa House

MODO | architettura & design

Antonio Hant Corallo

Green with Envy

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Valcourt. The Woodlands TX

SCM Design Group

Big big changes! We transformed a dark closed in kitchen into a bright, light and airy transitional chef's kitchen. Painting the tall cabinetry a creamy white opened up the entire space. Removing the pot rack and adding many recessed LED can lights made such a difference in the feel of this room. The other piece of the design that opened up the kitchen, bringing the bar down to one level. The countertops are an amazing quartzite with limestone backsplash. The Wolf appliances complimented the design. To tie in the new fireplace in the adjacent room, we used the same wood tile on the front of the kitchen bar. Amazing champagne gold touches pulled everything together from the cabinet pulls to the wonderfully unique light.

Ravine Bungalow Redesign - Age in Place

Petroff Design Interiors + Fine Art

Sleek lines, polished marble, metal hardware and leather upholstery dominate this light filled living room. From here, the home owners can access their security camera and answer the door without leaving the comfort of their modern leather couch.

Luxury Custom Modern Home

RMC Design & Planning, Inc.

Santa Monica Contemporary Whole House Remodel

Custom Design & Construction

We were thrilled to take on this whole home remodel for a growing family in Santa Monica. The home is a multi-level condominium. They were looking for a contemporary update. The living room offers a custom built mantel with entertainment center. The kitchen and bathrooms all have custom made cabinetry. Unique in this kitchen is the down draft. The border floor tile in the kid’s bathroom ties all of the green mosaic marble together. However, our favorite feature may be the fire pit which allows the homeowners to enjoy their patio all year long.

Beige Kitchen with Limestone 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 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!