Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Ground floor renovation

Neil Perry Photography

Mountain Contemporary Hideaway

Selle Valley Construction, Inc.

Alternate view of the kitchen from the lounge. Kitchen cabinets are custom made, shaker inset doors and shaker 5 piece inset drawers. General cabinets are finished in Sherwin Williams "Downy", while the refrigerator, freezer and hood are finished in Sherwin Williams "Jogging Path." Glass in the upper cabinets are a mixture of Narrow Reed and Thin Chord. The kitchen cabinets on the perimeter are capped with Pental Quartz in "Sage," the quartz also serves as a backsplash flush up to the window sill on the sink wall. Kitchen sink is a 36" Kohler Whitehaven Apron Front with Brizo Litze Pull Down with Angled Spout and Knurled Handle in stainless steel. Island cabinets are finished in Sherwin Williams "Hardware" and finished with a decorative butcher block top made from maple, hickory and walnut and finished with clear stain. Matching paneled Thermador refrigerator and freezer sit on either side of the 36" Thermador gas range and hood insert. Backsplash on the range wall is Sonoma Tilemakers 3"x9" Montage in "Cinnabar Glossy," grout is Ardex in "Organic Earth." Floors in the kitchen and lounge are custom 7" Hickory planks with a natural finish.

Mercadier Pure Mineral Beton über Beton²

Beton²

MercadierPMB Pure Mineral Beton Lief. Beton² Bild Mercadier

A grand and airy apartment in Berlin

Raumtastik

Contemporary Urban Condo

Nistenhaus Design LLC

White cabinets pop against the green wall. Note the dining light fixture.

Irving Park Home Remodel

Arete Renovators Inc.

This single-family home remodel started from the ground up. Everything from the exterior finish, decks, and outside paint to the indoor rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms have all been remodeled. There are two bedrooms and one and a half baths that include a beautiful green marble countertop and natural finish maple wood cabinets. Led color changing mirrors are found in both bathrooms. These colors cohesively flow into the kitchen as well. The green marble countertop is specially sourced directly from Ireland. Stainless Steel appliances are featured throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. New floors spread through the first and second story.

Urban Jungle

UK4 Urban Kitchen

Фотосъемка интерьера апартаментов в центре Москвы для AD

MARION STUDIO

Extension de salon et d’arrière-cuisine | Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt

HU-30188382

Le projet consiste à ajouter deux pièces supplémentaires : un salon et une arrière-cuisine. FRMC est fière d’avoir réalisé cette extension et d’avoir apporté satisfaction à ce couple de cinquantenaire.

CHAMBERI PROYECTO LLAVE EN MANO

SMG Arquitectura y Reformas

Сочные грани

Victoria Glaz

STALIN SKYSCRAPER APARTMENT

CROSBY STUDIOS

Working Within

BZ Architects

Working within the footprint of the existing house and a new, 3 by 11 foot addition, the scope of this project called for enhanced use of the existing kitchen space and better views to the heavily landscaped and terraced rear yard. In response, numerous operable windows and doors wrap around three sides of the design, allowing the exterior landscaping and renovated deck to be more a part of the interior. A 9'-6" ceiling height helps define the kitchen area and provides enhanced views to an existing gazebo via the addition's high windows. With views to the exterior as a goal, most storage cabinets have been relocated to an interior wall. Glass doors and cabinet-mounted display lights accent the floor-to-ceiling pantry unit. A Rain Forest Green granite countertop is complemented by cork floor tiles, soothing glass mosaics and a rich paint palette. The adjacent dining area's charcoal grey slate pavers provide superior functionality and have been outfitted with a radiant heat floor system.

Sunny Green and Yellow Kitchen

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography

West Greenville Contemporary

Kalyn Downes

Wolf Gas Range in Modern Kitchen with Marble and Custom Wooden Panels

Clarke - New England’s Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom

La Costa

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

BDAA National Design Awards 2019 - Lysaght Industry Partner Award

Building Designers Association of Australia

The clients were inspired to renovate following exposure to Zen architecture while honeymooning in Japan. The architectural brief was to deliver a modern Australian home that serves as a private, meditative retreat that would also cater to a buzzing family as their relationship evolves; and transform into a welcoming and generous entertaining space. The home would need to maximise the potential of the sites orientation and create a strong connection to generous and versatile outdoor spaces including sheltered entertaining areas and spacious areas for planting and lawn. It was essential that elements of the existing residence be retained where possible to reduce waste, however disguised so that the final product was effectively a new home.

Verde Guatamala Stone Benchtop

Spin Design

The kitchen and Dining areas are a popular gathering spot in most homes. A lot of entertaining is done in this room as family and friends gather in an area close to where meals and appetizers are being prepared. It also is a place where the family may meet at the end of the day to talk about the day’s events. There is no doubt about the fact that these spaces are where memories are made and shared on a regular basis. The colour of the earth beneath your feet, a cup of coffee in the morning, a dollop of honey on toast and a bar of caramel chocolate. The tiles bring warmth and contentment to the space. MIDDLE EARTH TILES’ GOLDEN MANUKA Tile was laid with 33% offset. The tile was chosen as not only for the wonderful tone in colour, but because Middle Earth tiles are a “Cradle to Grave” product. The raw material are extracted close to the manufacturing site, they will last for many years, even centuries and the designs are timeless. Middle Earth tiles can be returned to the environment with no ill effects at the end of their life cycle. The European Oak Rutherglen Engineered Wood Flooring was chosen because of its subtle blue hue. Continuing the theme of the sea from the carpet. The grain of the wood adds texture and interest and works beautifully with all the other materials in the space. The VERDE GUATAMALA Stone BENCHTOP is simply gorgeous. Its intensity of colour and its grain make for a wonderful feature island benchtop. The clients fell in love with this stone, as for them it evoked Pounamu.

Contemporary Kitchen with Green Benchtop 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 Contemporary 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!