This unique and functional island gives a new meaning to the phrase “Kitchen is the heart of a home”. Here, kitchen island is the center of all attention and a conversation piece at every party. Designed for a client who loves to entertain, this structure is an artistic interpretation of a kitchen island. This monolithic sculpture raises out of the white marble floor and glows in an open concept kitchen. You wouldn’t know just by looking at it, but extensive engineering design was needed to ensure that it is structurally sound and produces the effect client desired. Plexiglass structure is clad in Polaris white quart slabs and light makes the entire sculpture glow. Even edges of slabs were polished to ensure maximum light refraction with slightly beveled seams that create decorative pattern. But this island isn’t just beautiful. It is also extremely practical. It is designed using two intercrossing parts creating two heights for different purposes. 36” high surface for prep work and 30” high surface for sit down dining. The height differences and location encourages use of the entire table top for preparations. Furthermore, storage cabinets are installed under part of this island closest to the working triangle. Overhead energy efficient LED lighting was selected paying special attention to the lamp’s CRI to ensure proper color rendition of items below, especially important when working with meat. Interior Design, Decorating & Project Management by Equilibrium Interior Design Inc Photography by Craig Denis

Notting Hill Kitchen Renovation

Kitchens By Holloways

Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design

Blue Kitchen Island with Leather Bar Stools

Orren Pickell Building Group

A NYC Kitchen

D. TODD TILE & DESIGN, LLC

Kitchen Remodel in North Wales PA

E.P. Builders LLC

Sparkling Kitchen

Allure Designs

Sparkling blue kitchen remodeling. New cabinets in Shaker style, color Tropical Lagoon from Dunn Edwards. The colorful backsplash give a dramatic accent to the cabinets. Beautiful carved metal pendants above the island. This was a total kitchen remodeling.

Home Remodel Howell, MI

Renovations Unlimited

Fairfield County Chic

Riverside Design + Build, LLC

Chris Harder

Карпов пруд

Insomnia

Classic Coastal | Coronado, Ca

J Hill Interiors

Photographer: Andy McRory Our wonderful repeat clients from Arizona hired J Hill Interiors to complete their second project here in Coronado. The scope of work was a complete home renovation that included moving and removing walls, new flooring, refacing staircase, installing Cantina accordion doors to the back deck, new kitchen, renovation four bathrooms, recovering fireplace as well as all new lighting. Next in line…new furnishings!

Hacienda Ranch

Astleford Interiors, Inc.

Open concept home built for entertaining, Spanish inspired colors & details, known as the Hacienda Chic style from Interior Designer Ashley Astleford, ASID, TBAE, BPN Photography: Dan Piassick of PiassickPhoto

sutton renovation

Shalford Interiors

This bespoke scheme, designed for an extended family home, has transformed how the owners live in and use the space. The bespoke cabinetry based on the Knightsbridge collection with walnut internals has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue, Wevet (mantel and wall cabinets) and Cornforth White (island). A double larder with walnut internals stands in the central section of the tall Inchyra Blue cabinetry, fitted with sockets for the coffee machine and other small appliances, allowing it to be used as a handy breakfast prep station. A custom-crafted mantel completes the elegant look.

In Space / Rathfarnham Home / Kitchen

De Urbanic

Boca Grande, FL,s 1st Certified Net-Zero Energy Home - Florida Coastal

Wright Jenkins Home Design

The galley-style kitchen overlooks the entire public space and offers and island with bar seating.

Eclectic Country Craftsman

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

Second Time's a Charm

Sisler Builders, Inc.

Photo by Erica Allen, https://ericaallenstudio.com/

Open Concept with Blue and White Kitchen

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Open concept first floor with blue and white kitchen. Reversed raised panel Shake style cabinets with painted finish in Naval Blue and Alabaster White. Navy blue cabinetry topped with Cambria Mayfair quartz; Soft white cabinetry topped with Wilsonart Upper Wolfjaw gray quartz. Carrara marble backsplash, and navy blue herringbone backsplash behind range. Stainless steel appliances, metal mesh on upper cabinetry in beverage center, and white oak wood flooring.

Blue Kitchen with Multi-Coloured 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!