Open concept kitchen with a French Bistro feel. Light maple wood shelves on custom made brackets. Viking range and hood. Photo: Emily Wilson

Earl Residence

Chris Earl

Apartment Therapy: Monica Wang

The Colourful Fun Shaker Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

This Shaker style kitchen has perimeter cabinets are painted in Little Greene Dock Blue with wooden handles painted in Green Verditer . The perimeter worktop is an Engineered Quartz in Bianco Nuvolo with a small upstand with a Shaws double Belfast style ceramic sink with a brushed Nickel mixer tap. The drainer grooves have been rebated into the Arenastone engineered quartz worktop at the back of the sink which sits in the old fireplace. Photography by Charlie O'Beirne

Open living

Lauren Nicholas Kitchen Design

Grace Markham Photography

Classic painted kitchen, with Hidden pantry

Timbercraft Custom Built German Kitchens

When it comes to choosing a new kitchen, some homeowners have a very specific brief. But most, like Rosario and John need a little expert guidance. ‘We knew we wanted a contemporary kitchen with modern appliances,’ Rosario explains. ‘But we didn’t know exactly what was available and whether they would suit our needs or style. In general our brief was quite simple – a new kitchen, with up-to-date appliances and a central island where we could gather with family and entertain friends.’ Having researched a number of companies, the couple were impressed by Timbercraft’s high standard of quality kitchens, the variety of designs available and the fact that all products could be customised to their specific needs. Meeting senior designer Áine O’Connor, proved the icing on the cake. ‘Áine really impressed us,’ Rosario says. ‘As well as advising us on the style of kitchen, she also told us how we could make the best use of the space available. Her ideas, including flipping the whole layout, wouldn’t have occurred to us. Yet as it turned out, it makes perfect sense! Equally, her suggestion that we remodel the dining area and create a link to the kitchen, integrating the utility room with what’s known as a ‘priest hole’ has proven absolutely brilliant. The addition of a French door and extended windows means that, with our seating area facing the garden and patio, we have beautiful views over the countryside.’

SCOTCH EIGHTIES KITCHEN

DANIELLA VILLAMIL INTERIORS

Open concept kitchen with a French Bistro feel. Light maple wood shelves on custom made brackets. Photo: Emily Wilson

Green & Walnut Kitchen

Dove Studio

Gorgeous green and walnut kitchen.

Modest Shaker Style Eclectic Kitchen

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

shaun davies home solutions

Complets renovation and remodeling Los Angeles

Eco Design & Builders Inc.

WHITE SHAKER CABINETS WITH QUARTZ COUNTER TOP, STONE ON THE FULL BACKSPLASH, BIG ISLAND WITH QUARTZ COUNTER AND WATERFALLS.

Modern Eclectic

Adornas Kitchens & Interiors

This kitchens challenging proportions meant that the home owners washing machine, and tumble dryer would not fit in the typical location (sink area). In order to zone the spaces effectively, these were added to the Island, which is not visible from the Living room. In spite of it's compact size, this kitchen boasts an oven, microwave, 90cm hob, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and American fridge freezer.

White Macaubas Whimsical

Aria Stone Gallery

Another lovely detail is that they ran the white macaubus stone up the wall to the base of the window to break up the honeycomb patterned, turquoise tile. This stone also comes in polished, but to keep with the contemporary aesthetic, they decided to have it finished in a honed texture.

tyfica

Chalkhouse Kitchens

Neutrals will never go out of fashion, they are safe, timeless and calming, but sometimes it’s good to be a little more adventurous. This couple opted for a strikingly vibrant Verdigris paint colour on most of their cabinetry, with just the island painted in a soothing greige colour Bone, both from Farrow and Ball. This room had originally been a living room with a feature chimney breast so instead of using the space for a cooker as usual, we opted to give centre stage to the Belfast sink so the owners could keep an eye on their little one in the adjoining family room when preparing food on the island. Taking the quartz upstand higher onto the chimney breast allowed for highly decorative wallpaper to be used above, without fear of it being splashed with washing up water. A tall breakfast larder on one side of the chimney is balanced by a wall unit at the other end allowing for symmetrically placed wall lights for ambient lighting, still leaving plenty of room for a full larder and American fridge freezer on the side wall (and room for the much loved goldfish in his tank). The island has side by side ovens, one a single fan oven, the other a combi microwave with a neat warming drawer below, these, coupled with a large gas hob above, create a modern range style cooking area without the need to find room on the worktop for a freestanding microwave. A casual seating area on the back of the island is handily positioned right next to the wine cooler, perfect when friends come over for drinks and dinner. On the other side of the kitchen is a bank of tall slim units, with open bookshelves for all the cookery books, one cupboard hiding access to essential pipework and the other a hidden access into the utility room behind. Much thought went into the design of the tiny utility space, which had to accommodate the washing machine, freezer, both electric and gas meters and still allow space for a pantry area for extra food storage.

Kitchen Design

Danielle Lancaster Interiors

Grand Victorian Bedazzles

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Design by #PaulBentham4JenniferGilmer in Baltimore, Maryland. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Full house refurbishment -including loft and extension

Active Builders London ltd

Opne space kitchen with Pluck cabinets, Quooker tap ,stone worktop and beautiful concrete effect tiles

after the renovation

West River Beach Cottage

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Kitchen Renovation in Atlanta

Imery Group

Eclectic Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops 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 Eclectic 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!