Kitchen

Ema Peters

Custom Kitchen Remodels

Innovo Builders

Gower Street

Joy Street Design

As a recently purchased home, our clients quickly decided they needed to make some major adjustments. The home was pretty outdated and didn’t speak to the young family’s unique style, but we wanted to keep the welcoming character of this Mediterranean bungalow in tact. The classic white kitchen with a new layout is the perfect backdrop for the family. Brass accents add a touch of luster throughout and modernizes the fixtures and hardware. While the main common areas feature neutral color palettes, we quickly gave each room a burst of energy through bright accent colors and patterned textiles. The kids’ rooms are the most playful, showcasing bold wallcoverings, bright tones, and even a teepee tent reading nook. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/gower-street

Compact San Francisco Condo - Designed By Marielle Lopez

Treve Johnson

Paul SIbley

Wydeven Architects LLC

Edmund Studios Photography. A view of the studio, with kitchenette, sliding doors that pull out of the wall, and a roll-out double bed that pulls out of a built-in dresser like an oversized drawer.

Bonita Springs 25th floor Kitchen Remodel

Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.

The owners wasted no time in filling the LeMans II soft-closing corner storage trays. This pullout system is as sturdy and smooth operating as it is good looking. Scot Trueblood, Paradise Aerial Imagery

Double oven and Microwave drawer

Reliance Design Build

Ranch Kitchen Transformed

HAVEN design+building llc

The pop out was added to accommodate a dining area. The raised dishwasher improves accessiblity.

Whistler Street

Chris Dyson Architects

Pete Landers

Gray kitchen counters and island countertop

Trueform Concrete, LLC

Clean and open…. This kitchen has a 12' x 2.5" thick concrete island kitchen countertop with two waterfall legs and a 15" overhang for the stools by Trueform Concrete. The perimeter concrete countertops are 1.25" thick with an integral waterfall leg. Kitchen appliances include: 48" Dacor range, Sub Zero 36" Fridge & 30" under counter freezer, 2 Grohe Concetto faucet2, Kohler K-3943-NA Stainless Steel Vault 36" arm house sink. The wide plank flooring is a rustic grade 7" fumed white oak from Hakwood. Cabinet were designed and supplied by Anthony Albert Studios.

Rancher Mid Peninsula

Front Street Builders

A Kitchen in Black & White

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

The simple use of black and white…classic, timeless, elegant. No better words could describe the renovation of this kitchen, dining room and seating area. First, an amazing wall of custom cabinets was installed. The home’s 10’ ceilings provided a nice opportunity to stack up decorative glass cabinetry and highly crafted crown moldings on top, while maintaining a considerable amount of cabinetry just below it. The custom-made brush stroke finished cabinetry is highlighted by a chimney-style wood hood surround with leaded glass cabinets. Custom display cabinets with leaded glass also separate the kitchen from the dining room. Next, the homeowner installed a 5’ x 14’ island finished in black. It houses the main sink with a pedal style control disposal, dishwasher, microwave, second bar sink, beverage center refrigerator and still has room to sit five to six people. The hardwood floor in the kitchen and family room matches the rest of the house. The homeowner wanted to use a very selective white quartzite stone for counters and backsplash to add to the brightness of their kitchen. Contemporary chandeliers over the island are timeless and elegant. High end appliances covered by custom panels are part of this featured project, both to satisfy the owner’s needs and to implement the classic look desired for this kitchen. Beautiful dining and living areas surround this kitchen. All done in a contemporary style to create a seamless design and feel the owner had in mind.

PEAPACK GLADSTONE

Passacantando Architects AIA

Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun

CARRÉ-2-FG | XYLO | CARRÉ-2-LG

Leicht Küchen AG

Kitchen - Kitchener Area

Blackstone Cabinetry

Beautiful white kitchen with built in appliances. Stainless Steel backsplash for Cooktop. Ceasarstone Countertops. Sleek Handles. Flip Up Door and Glass Doors. Columns for Fridge, and Pantries.

Grace

Mowlem & Co

This updated classical English hand-painted bespoke kitchen works sympathetically with its grand period property in London, offering grace and elegance in a superbly functional design for modern living Photo: Jake Fitzjones

Contemporary Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets 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!