Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI. Lake house in Fontana, Wi. Expansive kitchen open to living room, s fireplace seating area and two story rotunda. Custom cabinetry in kitchen and pantry from maple solids and quarter sawn oak, Hoosier style refrigerator/freezer cabinet with built in neon clock, multiple barreled ceiling in veneer cut Colonial Brick. Artistic tile backsplash for built-in range and industrial style pendant lighting over the extra long island.

Historic Landmark Estate Restoration

Allen Construction

Historic landmark estate restoration butlers' pantry with original American Encaustic tile detailing, white checkerboard vinyl composition tile, mixed butcher block and tile countertops, and original wrought iron fixtures. Photo by: Jim Bartsch

Boca Raton Renovation Polo club

Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.

I was asked to update and design a new kitchen for my New Jersey client who has a home in Boca Raton. The project involved expanding the existing ranch and design a contemporary white kitchen. Below are the results of incorporating not only fine Italian cabinetry from a local Boca showroom but also a juxtaposition of textures and colors. Selecting the CeasarStone blue agate made the difference of a spectacular kitchen creating an artistic approach for the 14 ft island. The blue agate is imbedded within the white quarts counter. The wall cabinetry is a plethora of storage and so interesting with it's Post & Lintel dark wood frame design that plays with contrasts/ Shapes and textures abound with each interesting aspect like the irregular shaped back splash indispersed with mother of pearl mosaics. the client wanted a one of a kind chandelier and we designed it for her incorporating good functional and LED ambient lighting.

Central photography

Pulliam Morris Interiors

Splendid Kitchen Magesty

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Built-in appliances are paired together next to open display shelving. The built-in microwave drawer is centered on the coffee area. Mandi B Photography

Great Kitchens

Jenkins Custom Homes

This award-winning kitchen represent luxury at its finest. The homeowner had one major requirement when designing this kitchen: she wanted to be able to look out at the lake while standing at the kitchen sink. So the oversize window allows her to do just that. Features: cherry stained wood, large island, granite, arched window, glass cabinets, limestone vent hood, travertine backsplash, comfortable bar stools, candle light fixture

Marble Backsplash

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

The marble backsplash blends perfectly with the white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.

Riverwoods Residence Kitchen

Studio21 Architects

Transitional kitchen with large islands, globe pendent lighting, large stainless steel vent hood, and a white geometric backsplash.

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina

Urban Ranch RSF

McCullough Design Development, Inc.

Family Room

Angela Reynolds Designs

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

Rochester Home

Executive Developers, LLC

Open kitchen and great room with trusses in 18' tall cathedral ceilings

Modern white gloss kitchen with black island

Arredo Casa Group

A modern kitchen with high gloss black and white cabinets. This design is from the Onda Collection. There are other colors and styles available.

Hidden Treasures in New Hope, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen design in New Hope, PA created an open living space in the home by removing a 24 foot wall between the kitchen and family room. The resulting space is a kitchen that is both elegant and practical. It is packed with features such as slate inserts above the hood, lights in all of the top cabinets, a double built-up island top, and all lighting remote controlled. All of the kitchen cabinets include specialized storage accessories to make sure every item in the kitchen has a home and all available space is utilized.

Cucina con penisola

ESSEstudioarch

Cucina bianca con penisola molto elegante. Le finiture sono di pregio: top in corian e pensili in vetro laccato. Paraspruzzi, tavolo snack e mobile armadio a parete in laminato color grigio scuro.

Butlers Pantry

NSPJ Architects

Harding House Los Angeles

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Expansive Kitchen with Glass-front 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!