This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Perfect Painted Shaker Breakfasting Kitchen and Dining

Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co

Featuring our bespoke shaker furniture, this recently completed project finished in Farrow & ball’s Purbeck stone with contrasting Hague blue island, adds a touch of classic luxury to an otherwise contemporary layout within a recently extended property consisting of a large kitchen, dining and living space.

Frederick St

Seacliff Construction & Design

ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)

Debra Winston, UDCP

Large closet serves to store pantry items for the kitchen, vacuum, books, and out of season clothing.

Vinyl

Barnards Carpet One Floor & Home

vinyl flooring

1st Street SW Infill

Design Kitchens & Countertops

This kitchen features beautiful Drizzle Kitchen Craft Cabinetry, with a custom Blue (North Sea) Island. The Double Mired Olympia Granite is the show stopper here! Not to be outdone, the tri-toned triangular backsplash adds the perfect amount of interest without getting busy. Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid Appliances finish off this modern townhouse, making the space both stylish and functional.

Chobham Kitchen

Brayer Design

Open plan kitchen with satin matt lacquered handle-less furniture in a combination of ‘Inky Blue’ and ‘Mid-Grey’. With 'Rugged Concrete’ Quartz worktops by Caesarstone, and ‘Laurel Oak’ flooring by Moduleo, supplied and fitted in a herringbone pattern by us. Integrated oven plus microwave combi-oven, warming drawer and induction hob all by Miele.

Preppy BTO apartment in Punggol

Aiden T

Gavin Lim - Lumida Studios

Appliance Pull-Out

Kingsmill Kitchens & Baths

CoreTec Floors

Foglio's Flooring Center Inc.

Beautiful COREtec LVT flooring in Gold Coast Acacia.

Energized Evolution - Eden Prairie Main Living Area

AMEK Custom Builders

Our homeowners are enjoying having a large island for food preparation and entertaining. The placement of the island is important to give a balanced look. Luxury vinyl flooring throughout the main level gives the space an unified look as well as a durable option in high-traffic areas for kids and pets. This open concept easily flexs from daily life to entertaining for family holidays. By taking down the wall between the kichen and dining room, carving out space for a walk-in pantry, and adding a large island with seating; this new space thrives with today's lifetyle.

Loop View: Craftsman Mountain Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This lovely Craftsman mountain home features a neutral color palette. large windows and deck overlooking a beautiful view, and a vaulted ceiling on the main level.

Foxrock Co Dublin

Amour Design

Ronan Melia

Luxury Vinyl Plank Kitchen

Rite Rug Flooring

Armstrong Vivero Plank Vintage Timber Patina

Hickory Kitchen

CDH Designs LLC

CDH Designs 15 East 4th St Emporium, PA 15834

Transitional Kitchen

Galva, IL- Rustic Beech Kitchen With Storage Galore!

Village Home Stores

Rustic Beech cabinetry in a "Briarwood" stain with "Chocolate" accent glaze and Kona Beige Silestone Quartz. - Village Home Stores

Dreamy Scandi Acadian

Bohannon Design Team

Seahurst Mid-Century

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Closed off a hallway to provide better kitchen storage.

Contemporary Urban Condo

Nistenhaus Design LLC

A view showing the kitchen and living light fixtures, and the flow between the two spaces.

Brown Kitchen with Vinyl Floors 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!