Custom Family lodge with full bar, dual sinks, concrete countertops, wood floors.

Black is the new black

Sharer Design Group LLC

Starloft Photography

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen

Hammonds Furniture

For all the elements of a contemporary kitchen design, choose Croft. Handcrafted in Leicestershire, this luxury style with its panelled cabinets and elegant chrome knobs exudes class and sophistication. Our smart combination of 13 painted finishes allows you to play with colour for a look that’s unique to your home. Choose from a calming palette of ivory or pebble grey. Or for a dark, distinctive look create a focal point with charcoal.

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

Major Residential Renovation & Addition

Built Tough Construction of North Georgia

Design Services Provided - Architect was asked to convert this 1950's Split Level Style home into a Traditional Style home with a 2-story height grand entry foyer. The new design includes modern amenities such as a large 'Open Plan' kitchen, a family room, a home office, an oversized garage, spacious bedrooms with large closets, a second floor laundry room and a private master bedroom suite for the owners that includes two walk-in closets and a grand master bathroom with a vaulted ceiling. The Architect presented the new design using Professional 3D Design Software. This approach allowed the Owners to clearly understand the proposed design and secondly, it was beneficial to the Contractors who prepared Preliminary Cost Estimates. The construction duration was nine months and the project was completed in September 2015. The client is thrilled with the end results! We established a wonderful working relationship and a lifetime friendship. I am truly thankful for this opportunity to design this home and work with this client!

Transitional Kitchen Featuring Bevolo's French Quarter Yoke Lanterns

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

The French Quarter® Yoke makes hanging a gas light safe and beautiful. Over the years, this design has become one of our most popular. This bracket incorporates an extra level of symmetry to our original French Quarter® Lantern. The yoke bracket is also available with a ladder rack. The Original French Quarter® Light on a Yoke is available in natural gas, liquid propane and electric. Standard Lantern Sizes Height Width Depth 14.0" 9.25" 9.25" 18.0" 10.5" 10.5" 21.0" 11.5" 11.5" 24.0" 13.25" 13.25" 27.0" 14.5" 14.5" *30.0" 17.25" 17.25" *36.0" 21.25" 21.25" *Oversized lights are not returnable.

Clapham, London

User

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Tall oak wall cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Chappell Green sit in this impressive converted chapel. Base cabinets contrast perfectly in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe. Oak worktops and shelving attached to slate wall tiles marry perfectly with the limestone flooring. The Rayburn range has tray slots built on the side. Toffee the dog enjoys the warmth while Steve the antlers watches over.

Custom gorgeous mixerlift.

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Custom mixer lift and storage.

Breakfast Nook

This small apartment kitchen was totally transformed. We opened up the side wall to create a more open space. The shaker door style with a rich espresso stain contrasts beautifully against the white kashmir granite countertops. We decided to use smaller scaled appliances in this space. We even were able to design a mini bar with an under counter wine cooler!

Gentleman's Kitchen - Pull-out spice cabinet

eric gedney | ARCHITECT

Pull out spice cabinet gives more room for other things to do in the kitchen http://www.houzz.com/pro/rogerturk/roger-turknorthlight-photography

Ultimate Farmhouse Kitchen

Mike Smith / Artistic Kitchens

My favorite farmhouse kitchen.. :)

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

Rittenhouse Square Brownstone

Pinemar, Inc

Jason Varney Photography, Interior Design by Ashli Mizell, Architecture by Warren Claytor Architects

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On This Rock Construction

Noe Valley Renovation, kitchen

Michael Mullin Architect

Several smaller rooms were combined to make this chef's kitchen the center of the home. The Mahogany cabinets and white end wall work together to give the room a more elegant sense of proportion. The Carrara backplash and countertops are timeless, uniting a contemporary room and the original Queen Ann context.

Studio Green

Snug Kitchens

Our Snug Kitchens showroom display combines bespoke traditional joinery, seamless modern appliances and a touch of art deco from the fluted glass walk in larder. The 'Studio Green' painted cabinetry creates a bold background that highlights the kitchens brass accents. Including Armac Martin Sparkbrook brass handles and patinated brass Quooker fusion tap. The Neolith Calacatta Luxe worktop uniquely combines deep grey tones, browns and subtle golds on a pure white base. The veneered oak cabinet internals and breakfast bar are stained in a dark wash to compliment the dark green door and drawer fronts. As part of this display we included a double depth walk-in larder, complete with suspended open shelving, u-shaped worktop slab and fluted glass paneling. We hand finished the support rods to patina the brass ensuring they matched the other antique brass accents in the kitchen. The decadent fluted glass panels draw you into the space, obscuring the view into the larder, creating intrigue to see what is hidden behind the door.

Inset Face Frame - Vaughan

Devix Kitchens

Inset face frame kitchen cabinets

Transitional Kitchen

Black Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets 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!