Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This family from Wheaton was ready to remodel their kitchen, dining room and powder room. The project didn’t call for any structural or space planning changes but the makeover still had a massive impact on their home. The homeowners wanted to change their dated 1990’s brown speckled granite and light maple kitchen. They liked the welcoming feeling they got from the wood and warm tones in their current kitchen, but this style clashed with their vision of a deVOL type kitchen, a London-based furniture company. Their inspiration came from the country homes of the UK that mix the warmth of traditional detail with clean lines and modern updates. To create their vision, we started with all new framed cabinets with a modified overlay painted in beautiful, understated colors. Our clients were adamant about “no white cabinets.” Instead we used an oyster color for the perimeter and a custom color match to a specific shade of green chosen by the homeowner. The use of a simple color pallet reduces the visual noise and allows the space to feel open and welcoming. We also painted the trim above the cabinets the same color to make the cabinets look taller. The room trim was painted a bright clean white to match the ceiling. In true English fashion our clients are not coffee drinkers, but they LOVE tea. We created a tea station for them where they can prepare and serve tea. We added plenty of glass to showcase their tea mugs and adapted the cabinetry below to accommodate storage for their tea items. Function is also key for the English kitchen and the homeowners. They requested a deep farmhouse sink and a cabinet devoted to their heavy mixer because they bake a lot. We then got rid of the stovetop on the island and wall oven and replaced both of them with a range located against the far wall. This gives them plenty of space on the island to roll out dough and prepare any number of baked goods. We then removed the bifold pantry doors and created custom built-ins with plenty of usable storage for all their cooking and baking needs. The client wanted a big change to the dining room but still wanted to use their own furniture and rug. We installed a toile-like wallpaper on the top half of the room and supported it with white wainscot paneling. We also changed out the light fixture, showing us once again that small changes can have a big impact. As the final touch, we also re-did the powder room to be in line with the rest of the first floor. We had the new vanity painted in the same oyster color as the kitchen cabinets and then covered the walls in a whimsical patterned wallpaper. Although the homeowners like subtle neutral colors they were willing to go a bit bold in the powder room for something unexpected. For more design inspiration go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Morgan Hill Kitchen and Laundry Room Addition

CAGE Design Build

Kitchen Remodel featuring custom Cabinetry in Maple with white finish in shaker door style, white and gray quartzite countertop, stainless steel appliances, glass pendant lighting, recessed ceiling detail, | Photo: CAGE Design Build

Квартира в ЖК "Северный простор"

Tatiana Nikitina Photography

Кухня с комбинированными фасадами

Today's Country Eclectic - Several Examples

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Rustic heartwood maple cabinets in a black glazed natural finish. Depending on how its decorated this kitchen could be seen as a country home, beach cottage, or even a transitional style space.

Lakeside Transitional #2

Cannarsa Structure and Design

PIccolo appartamento al mare

Gabriella Martire

Cucina su misura con frigo basso.

Kitchen

Robert Torson Architects

Квартира 54 м2 ул. 2я Фрунзенская в стиле лофт

Блохина Ксения

Franktown Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Remodeled kitchen: All new cabinetry and configuration, porcelain countertops, breakfast bar, prep sink and oversized sinks, pendant lighting, cloud ceiling with cove lighting, shaker cabinetry, double refrigerator/freezers, two dishwashers, large pantry, stacked double ovens, undercounter microwave, two appliance garages, chevron patterned engineered wood floor

Promontory New Build 2023

Shearer Designs

Modern custom kitchen walnut cabinets and taj mahal backsplash and waterfall edge countertop, built in subzero fridge freezer and bar.

Sawfish Bay ON the Water

Waterview Kitchens

Beautiful coastal kitchen. White perimeter with stunning soft green island cabinetry. Driftwood floors with driftwood tray ceiling

Таунхаус в Ангелово

Студия текстильного декора Денье

Римские шторы с фестонами по низу и ламбрекен бандо. Вся композиция штор отделана декоративным шнуром, листочками и круглыми декоративными элементами. Римские шторы на подкладке. Шторы и ламбрекен выполнены из тканей компаньонов с жаккардовым рисунком пейсли. Для перекидов и галстуков использовалось кружевное полотно с аналогичным орнаментом.

Кухня-гостиная с зеленью

Валерия Веселова

Квартира на Ленинском.

Антон Теддерсон

Alabaster and Oak

Schrock's Woodworking

Gold Coast Apartment

Eva Quateman Interiors

Bright white kitchen with large island Werner Straube

Kitchen renovation in South Brunswick

LOVI Renovations

A kitchen the farm house project is completed in2022

Open-Concept Kitchen and Dining Room

BSA Construction

Back Bay luxury kitchen with large island and built-in mounted TV. Custom white cabinets with glass doors and dark wood accents on upper cabinets. White cabinets with Neolith marble-look counter top and back splash. Dark wood island with Neolith marble-look counter top. Recessed lighting in tray ceiling. White walls and light hardwood floors. Industrial bar stools at wood island. Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Concealed appliances. Brushed nickel hardware. Spacious bay window.

St Andrews Heights

Reena Sotropa In House Design Group

Кухня

Светлана (INTERIOR)

Brown Kitchen with Recessed 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!