Showplace Wood Products cabinets. Covington 275 door style in Rustic Alder w/ an autumn stain. Cambria Hollinsbrook. Elkay E granite sink. Brian Shultz Photo Design

Durham Whole House Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

Sliwinski Residence

Leslie Benson Designs

photo: Sandy Agrafiotis

Renovation of Frazier Peters kitchen

Baker Batchelder Architects

The large sink is great for flower arranging as well as meal preparation. photo: Olson Photographic, LLC contractor: Artisans Home Builders

24th St.

Andre Rothblatt Architecture

Contemporary Kitchen

Santa Cruz Kitchen & Bath

This contemporary kitchen features Columbia Cabinets' quarter-sawn walnut veener cabinetry. The doors and drawers are fitted with rod-style Top Knobs bar pulls. The counters are Lattice-colored Pental quartz. The backsplash is greenish-brown glass tile. In the foreground is the island. In the background is a bi-fold cabinet with aluminum frame doors. Photo: Mike Kaskel

Natural Farmhouse Beauty

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Dick Wood

Green Rustic Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design: Poppy Interiors // Photo: Erich Wilhelm Zander

Mission Kitchen and Bathroom

Scenic Interiors, LLC

In this 1929 home, we opened the small kitchen doorway into a large curved archway, bringing the dining room and kitchen together. Hand-made Motawi Arts and Crafts backsplash tiles, oak hardwood floors, and quarter-sawn oak cabinets matching the existing millwork create an authentic period look for the kitchen. A new Marvin window and enhanced cellulose insulation make the space more comfortable and energy efficient. In the all new second floor bathroom, the period was maintained with hexagonal floor tile, subway tile wainscot, a clawfoot tub and period-style fixtures. The window is Marvin Ultrex which is impervious to bathroom humidity.

Traditional Country Kitchen, Designed By Kathy Smith

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography

Douceur et harmonie au coeur du 9ème arrondissement - Projet Montholon

Mon Concept Habitation

Rendez-vous au cœur du 9ème arrondissement à quelques pas de notre agence parisienne, pour découvrir un appartement haussmannien de 72m2 entièrement rénové dans un esprit chaleureux, design et coloré. Dès l’entrée le ton est donné ! Dans cet appartement parisien, courbes et couleurs naturelles sont à l’honneur. Acheté dans son jus car inhabité depuis plusieurs années, nos équipes ont pris plaisir à lui donner un vrai coup d’éclat. Le couloir de l’entrée qui mène à la cuisine a été peint d’un vert particulièrement doux « Ombre Pelvoux » qui se marie au beige mat des nouvelles façades Havstorp Ikea et à la crédence en mosaïque signée Winckelmans. Notre coup de cœur dans ce projet : les deux arches créées dans la pièce de vie pour ouvrir le salon sur la salle à manger, initialement cloisonnés. L’avantage de rénover un appartement délabré ? Partir de zéro et tout recommencer. Pour ce projet, rien n’a été laissé au hasard. Le brief des clients : optimiser les espaces et multiplier les rangements. Dans la chambre parentale, notre menuisier a créé un bloc qui intègre neufs tiroirs et deux penderies toute hauteur, ainsi que deux petits placards avec tablette de part et d’autre du lit qui font office de chevets. Quant au couloir qui mène à la salle de bain principale, une petite buanderie se cache dans des placards et permet à toute la famille de profiter d’une pièce spacieuse avec baignoire, double vasque et grand miroir !

The Kitchen with Banquette (door to mudroom!)

madDesigns kitchens, baths, interiors

This kitchen, adjacent to the butler's pantry, is in a space where no kitchen existed previously. This was an empty room overlooking the large family room. We kept the beautiful and pronounced wood crown moulding that helps link the two spaces and paired it with sage green cabinets and quartz countertops that look and feel like marble. The walls are a creamy taupe (not as yellow as they look in the photos) Included in this space is the custom banquette seating with integral drawer, custom seat cushions and window treatments.

Chatham NY, Kitchen & Master Bath Renovation

Bespoke Decor

It was time to replace the original lighting in this eat-in kitchen. The farmhouse lights provided no up-lighting, making the space feel gloomy at night. We mounted LED track under all the cabinets for even task work, and hung retro-modern globe lights for stylish lighting in the kitchen area. To define the dining space as a separate area, a groovy mid-century modern light was chosen. Shannon DeCelle Photography

Fisher Island

Mike Butler Photography

Mike Butler

Jones Design Build

Rat Race Studios

Rhodes Architecture + Light

User

Magnolia Gardens is a new modern residence designed by Rhodes Architecture Light for a site in this northwest Seattle neighborhood. The design utilized the foundations of an existing house built in 1954. Any comparison between the new and old structures ends there. The house was commissioned by a local developer as a speculative residence and sold immediately upon completion in the fall of 2006. Taking advantage of a beautiful southwestern view of Elliott Bay and the West Seattle peninsula, Magnolia Gardens orients four bedrooms and bathrooms to gardens, terraces, and water views. The house's dynamic modern form opens through a glass atrium on the north and glass curtain walls on the northwest and southwest. This residence was developed by Highland Development and resulted from the collaboration of Rhodes Architecture Light, and the professional lighting design of LightWire and built by Island Construction.

A great kitchen

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

This fabulous kitchen is completely open to the living and dining room and views beyond

Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Residential Signature Builders

Traditional kitchen remodel, featuring double farm sinks, pendant lighting, dark cherry hardwood floors, custom made cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.

Restaurant Inspired, Residential Comfort

EmV Design Build

Robbin Stancliff Photography. Restaurant Inspired, Residential Comfort Kitchen. Commercial Appliances in Drylac powder coating for a "greener finish". Cookies and Cream Granite Counters. Stained and Distressed Alder Cabinets. Sage Painted Alder Island. Coffee Station. 3 x 6 sage colored backsplash. Cream/ Rust/ Grey Green SlimCoat Concrete Flooring.

oakland montclair interior renovations

mitchell holladay architects

This was an interior renovation of an existing home. The existing kitchen was demolished, new walnut cabinets were designed and installed with white ceasarstone counters and heath tile backsplash. Coordinating walnut cabinets were designed and installed the adjacent living room and entry way. photography by adam rouse

Brown Kitchen with Green 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!