photography: Viktor Ramos

This kitchen in Herndon, VA was refaced in the latest kitchen trends of grey and blue. Storage was expanded by upgrading to full extension soft close drawers and adding ten cabinets. The contrast island has blue shaker doors and a stone overhang for informal seating.

New Construction Custom Home in Buckhead

Toro Granite

The Hills Estate

Brian Klaas Inc

Las Olas Isles Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

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

Kitchen & Master Bedroom Suite Refresh

Schulte Design Build

Schulte Design Build collaborated with the homeowners of this 1930 brick Tudor Green Lake home to dramatically update and modernize their kitchen and a second-floor master suite. The kitchen was first expanded by removing an arched dividing wall, giving the family twice the amount of counter space. The new design considered all end uses for the best layout of the new cabinets, appliances, and lighting fixtures, along with an area for a breakfast table. The color palette chosen was white shaker cabinets with white quartz for countertop and backsplash and contrasting dark hardwoods to make the most of the available light. Results – a beautiful, bright and open kitchen perfect for their lifestyle and entertaining plans. Upstairs, we altered the space from two small bedrooms and an outdated bathroom to a spacious master bedroom suite with extended ceilings, plenty of storage, and a clean, modern bathroom to match. The design really utilized every inch of the sloped roof for extra closet space. The clients are thrilled with the results!

This in-frame Shaker style kitchen has been handmade in our own workshops and is handpainted in 'Breton Blue' from Dulux. The stone work surface and full height splashback is Dekton from Cosentino. We have included a full range of beautiful Gaggenau appliances, a gold Quooker tap and large Ribchester sink.

Contemporary Navy

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Teri Fotheringham

Küchen edel

BEER GmbH Küchen

Kitchens

GLACIER MARBLE & GRANITE INC

Light colored cabinets and a deep blue Agate Granite countertop accentuate the kitchen. Full granite splash and a mitered edge make the granite countertops the focal point of this space.

Grey and Blue kitchen in Herndon, VA

Kitchen Saver

Drawing Room Blue

Dillons Kitchens & Bedrooms

Classic in-frame kitchen – handpainted in Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone and Drawing Room Blue on island. 30mm Quartz work surfaces. AEG ovens, hob, Quooker Fusion tap Photography Infinity Media

Labradorite Kitchentop

A Tre

An exclusive natural stone countertop, made out of Labradorite Lemurian granite. Pictures made by: www.suepar.nl Project by: www.atre.nl

Contemporary Kitchen

Bepton Road

Colourful Kitchen Company

Photos by - Alex Reyto, Styling by - Tamineh Dhondy

Sleek White Kitchen

Clearstone Coating, Inc.

"I want people to say 'Wow!' when they walk in!"

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

"I want people to say 'Wow!' when they walk in to my house" This was our directive for this bachelor's newly purchased home. We accomplished the mission by drafting plans for a significant remodel which included removing walls and columns, opening up the spaces between rooms to create better flow, then adding custom furnishings and original art for a customized unique Wow factor! His Christmas party proved we had succeeded as each person 'wowed!' the spaces! Even more meaningful to us, as Designers, was watching everyone converse in the sitting area, dining room, living room, and around the grand island (12'-6" grand to be exact!) and genuinely enjoy all the fabulous, yet comfortable spaces.

Kitchen Work

Intrend Joinery

Mid-Century Pied-A-Terre

Julie Schuster Design Studio

To modernize the kitchen, the existing kitchen cabinetry was re-painted in a white satin finish and new black hardware was installed. The corner cabinet was removed and in its place is a new Bosch 18" dishwasher. Maintenance free products like Cambria quartz counter-top, under-mount stainless steel sink and faucetry was selected for this part-time residence. We preserved the peninsula's butcher block counter-top and painted the base cabinetry in a bold aqua color to coordinate with the glass globe pendants, creating the impression of a much larger kitchen space.

Blue Kitchen with Stone Slab 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!