Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets - Anderson (Designer Series)

Photographer: Tina Greggo

Farmington Hills, MI Craftsman Style Kitchen

A mix of warm woods and counters with cool tile and stainless steel soften the edges of this contemporary kitchen with subtle Asian influences.

West Hill home

Kathy Daukant Interiors

Brandon Barre

White Macaubas Quartzite Kitchen.

Granite Division Inc.

WLR/Ferndale Kitchen

Home Run Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Bill Magee

WLR/Ferndale Kitchen

Home Run Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Bill Magee

This Old House, Charlestown Greek Rival Row House

Kathy Marshall Design

Michael J Lee photography

Rustic Modern Kitchen in Steel and Wood

Lauren Levant Interior

Design by Lauren Levant, Photography by Bob Narod, for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath 2013 Kitchen + Bath Business Kitchen of the Year, Third Place

Shadow Creek at Augusta Pines - 2

Texas Elite Custom Homes

Houston Photo Pro

Brookfield Midcentury Modern Interior Remodeling

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

The Wolf range and matching stainless hood provides function and form.The stone and glass tile were arranged in a dynamic pattern and placement hand selected with the homeowner. Horizontal quartersawn cherry Plato cabinetry adds the linear flow needed for this mid century kitchen.

Handsome in Alder

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Melissa Mills photography " http://melissammills.weebly.com" Contract work completed by Bill & Kris Montgomery Cabinet installation completed by Gabe Coman

Custom Orono Lake Cottage

Stonewood, LLC

Spacecrafting

East 47th St.

KBR Design & Build

Galley kitchen in Midtown East Manhattan KBR Design & Build

1800's Redux | Sheridan Interiors Kitchens + Baths | Ottawa, Cornwal

Sheridan Interiors, Kitchens and Baths

Sheridan Interiors Kitchens + Baths Behold Photographics

Montana Family Compound

Shannon Callaghan Interior Design

Farmhouse-style Island and countertop

Bradley Stone Industries

The perimeter countertop of this farmhouse kitchen remodel contrasts the dark granite of the island. The stone is called "Crystal Gold Leather" and has a textured look. It was honed to remove the shine of the granite. The Crystal Gold Leather granite originates from Brazil. The backsplash is a 4x4 Tumbled Travertine limestone tile installed in a brick pattern by the homeowner. Photo Credits: Studio 76 Kitchens & Baths

Lake Las Vegas

Monticello Cabinets & Doors

World Class kitchen, made from true antique woods, our Provence Collection

Glass Backsplash

Exceed Floor & Home

Crackled glaze subway tile with glass mosaic blanket

Farmhouse Cottage Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Handscraped custom cabinets built in 1980, updated recently. Honed and leathered golden slabs with carved tile backsplash. Tim Droney, contractor

Kitchen with arches

Lincorp / Borchert

After removing a load bearing wall and enlarging the kitchen, we still had to contend with a header that was unable to be removed. To make it part of the space we used a decorative end panel at the end of the run of wall cabinets. Photo by Brian Walters

Eat-in Kitchen with Stone Tile 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!