Beautiful contemporary kitchen with fantastic cabinetry, appliances and countertops. Designed for functionality and beauty both! Every spice is visible with these wonderful spice drawers.

Pietra Piasentina Taupe In-Side Collection

Ollin Stone

The great traditional Italian architectural stone Pietra Piasentina Taupe. This material has been popular since the age of antiquity due to their strength, hard-wearing resistance and at the same time their outstanding styling appeal. They are the inspiration for the IN-SIDE series. The series is named after the state-of-the-art technology with which Laminam was able to quash another paradigm of ceramic surfaces, creating a body and surface continuity in the slabs.

Pop Up Outlets On Kitchen Counter

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

It is always in the details - a pop up electrical outlet and a lid for collecting food scraps for the compost. Pure Lee Photography

Modern Country Kitchen Remodel

The Cleary Company

Saddle Ridge Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Bulters Pantry off kitchen with steam oven, second convection oven, second microwave, second sink, ice maker, and tons of storage!

Traditional Dream Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Jonesing In Carlsbad

REHAB Kitchen & Bath

Gloss Taupe German Kitchen - Cockfosters, Barnet

Blax German Kitchens

At a glance Dark grey pine units Gloss taupe lacquer doors Silestone lyra worktops Dark grey mirrored splash back The Blax Team completed this beautiful project in Cockfosters this week. Designed by our super knowledgeable Tom and fitted expertly by our fitters. Our customers Mr & Mrs Odysseos chose Dark Grey Pine Unites accompanied by High Gloss Taupe Lacquer Doors. The worktops are Silestone Lyra and finished off perfectly with Dark Grey Mirrored Splashbacks. This was an amazing project to take on and we are so pleased with the results. Another great job. We Are Blax.

Solid maple wood kitchen, stained in dark chocolate. Markham

Joseph Kitchen & Bath

Rustically Refined - Wine Bar

Custom Creative Remodeling

Foothills of south Denver- Skydance Drive

Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l

This kitchen area sports a natural edge bar dining area, high end appliances, custom steel hood and flanking steel upper cabinets, a baking area, a Miele coffee built in area, a pantility room behind the hood, a back kitchen, linear modern storage, textured wood laminates in three colors and quartzite Ceasarstone counters and Ceasarstone full height backsplashes.

Daring to be different

Royston Wilson Design

With it's backlit Honey Onyx bar and sculptural granite and timber island, this kitchen creates a platform for entertaining on a grand scale. Photography by Andrew Ashton

Second Story Store Front Home in Down Town Beloit

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

Our clients had a vision to turn this completely empty second story store front in downtown Beloit, WI into their home. The space now includes a bedroom, kitchen, living room, laundry room, office, powder room, master bathroom and a solarium. Luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout the home and quartz countertops were installed in the bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room. Brick walls were left exposed adding historical charm to this beautiful home and a solarium provides the perfect place to quietly sit and enjoy the views of the downtown below. Making this rehabilitation even more exciting, the Downtown Beloit Association presented our clients with two awards, Best Fascade Rehabilitation over $15,000 and Best Upper Floor Development! We couldn’t be more proud!

Kitchen

Gatehouse Design + Developments

Spanish Oaks Home

TreeHouse

Executive Cabinets Sahara Door "Bright White" paint, Pacifica Door "Nutmeg" Porcelanosa Wave White Backsplash Shaw Hardwood Brushed Suede Olive Branch Flooring American Clay on Vent Hood

Küche Wilkenburg

Concept Naturhaus Küchen

Solid maple wood kitchen, stained in dark chocolate. Markham

Joseph Kitchen & Bath

Custom made kitchen in Markham. Designed and manufactured by Joseph Kitchen in 2015. The entire renovation by JK in Markham.

Belleair Beach Modern Kitchen

Van Selow Design Build L.L.C.

Beautiful contemporary kitchen with fantastic cabinetry, appliances and countertops. Designed for functionality and beauty both! A place for everything and everything in it's place with these fantastic pull out shelves!

Manhattan Beach

International Custom Designs

Menlo Circle - Rustic

Kitchens by Good Guys

Before, the kitchen was clustered into one corner and wasted a lot of space. We re-arranged everything to create this more linear layout, creating significantly more storage and a much more functional layout. We removed all the travertine flooring throughout the entrance and in the kitchen and installed new porcelain tile flooring that matched the new color palette. As artists themselves, our clients brought in very creative, hand selected pieces and incorporated their love for flying by adding airplane elements into the design that you see throughout. For the cabinetry, they selected an espresso color for the perimeter that goes all the way to the 10' high ceilings along with marble quartz countertops. We incorporated lift up appliance garage systems, utensil pull outs, roll out shelving and pull out trash for ease of use and organization. The 12' island has grey painted cabinetry with tons of storage, seating and tying back in the espresso cabinetry with the legs and decorative island end cap along with "chicken feeder" pendants they created. The range wall is the biggest focal point with the accent tile our clients found that is meant to duplicate the look of vintage metal pressed ceilings, along with a gorgeous Italian range, pot filler and fun blue accent tile. When re-arranging the kitchen and removing walls, we added a custom stained French door that allows them to close off the other living areas on that side of the house. There was this unused space in that corner, that now became a fun coffee bar station with stained turquoise cabinetry, butcher block counter for added warmth and the fun accent tile backsplash our clients found. We white-washed the fireplace to have it blend more in with the new color palette and our clients re-incorporated their wood feature wall that was in a previous home and each piece was hand selected. Everything came together in such a fun, creative way that really shows their personality and character.

Expansive Kitchen with Brown 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 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!