Renovation of Large Arts & Crafts Family Home - Kitchen

This total renovation of this fabulous large country home meant the whole house was taken back to the external walls and roof rafters and all suspended floors dug up. All new Interior layout and two large extensions. 2 months of gutting the property before any building works commenced. This part of the house was in fact an old ballroom and one of the new extensions formed a beautiful new entrance hallway with stunning helical staircase. Our own design handmade and hand painted kitchen with Miele appliances. Painted in a gorgeous soft grey and with a fabulous 3.5 x 1 metre solid wood dovetailed breakfast bar and surround with led lighting. Stunning stone effect large format porcelain tiles which were for the majority of the ground floor, all with under floor heating. Skyframe openings on the ground and first floor giving uninterrupted views of the glorious open countryside. Lutron lighting throughout the whole of the property and Crestron Home Automation. A glass firebox fire was built into this room. for clients ease, giving a secondary heat source, but more for visual effect. 4KTV with plastered in the wall speakers, the wall to the left and right of the TV is only temporary as this will soon be glass entrances and pocket doors with views to the large swimming pool extension with sliding Skyframe opening system. Phase 1 of this 4 phase project with more images to come. The next phase is for the large Swimming Pool Extension, new Garage and Stable Building and sweeping driveway. Before & After Images of this room are at the end of the photo gallery.

Arcadia 1950s Ranch Home

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Contemporary remodeling in a 1950s house to update kitchen and dining areas.

Open Plan Kitchen Living Area

Janey Butler Interiors

This total redevelopment renovation of this fabulous large country home meant the whole house was taken back to the external walls and roof rafters and all suspended floors dug up. All new Interior layout and two large extensions. 2 months of gutting the property before any building works commenced. This part of the house was in fact an old ballroom and one of the new extensions formed a beautiful new entrance hallway with stunning helical staircase. Our own design handmade and painted kitchen with Miele appliances. Painted in a gorgeous soft grey and with a fabulous 3.5 x 1 metre solid wood dovetailed breakfast bar and surround with led lighting. Stunning stone effect porcelain tiles which were for most of the ground floor, all with under floor heating. Skyframe openings on the ground and first floor giving uninterrupted views of the glorious open countryside. Lutron lighting throughout the whole of the property and Crestron Home Automation. A glass firebox fire was built into this room. for clients ease, giving a secondary heat source, but more for visual effect. 4KTV with plastered in the wall speakers, the wall to the right of the TV is only temporary as this will soon be an entrance and view to the large swimming pool extension with sliding Skyframe window system and all glass walkway. Still much more for this amazing project with stunnnig furniture and lighting, but already a beautiful light filled home.

St.Kilda Project

Urban Kitchens

Large Open Plan Kitchen design.

Rovey Contemporary

An Original, Inc.

Head on view of the kitchen island and main cooking wall. A super matte white Luxe finish on the back wall absorbs the light, while the glass backsplash reflects it. A custom designed and fabricated stainless steel hood is flush and co-planar with the adjacent white cabinetry. The island is made with custom stained vertical grain walnut. The thicker ends serve to both support the 14' overhang as well as provide aesthetic balance. Dual sinks, dual dishwashers, and Wolf cooking applinaces.

Cream and Green classic style

Chalkhouse Kitchens

The owners opened up two smaller rooms to create a beautifully spacious kitchen and family area. A feature island painted in soft Farrow and Ball Pigeon to match the kitchen provides plenty of workspace along with a casual seating area. A soft neutral F&B Shaded White was used on the matching dresser and tall bank of units to compliment the kitchen but add interest and some contrast. A matching window seat and bespoke oak table pick up the tones and creates a comfortable seating area for family meals. A full size larder gives ample storage and with the matching fridge and freezer either side keeps all the food neatly in one area.photos by felix page

Battle Ground Modern Farm House

Pedini NW

This new build in Battle Ground is the true definition of "modern farmhouse". Yes it's actually a modern house on a farm! The kitchen opens up to the outdoor entertaining area and has a nice open layout. The coffee bar on the side gets lots of use from all of the family members and keeps people out of the cooking area if they need to grab a cup of coffee or tea. Appliances are Miele and Fisher & Paykel. The bar-top is black Fenix.

Bright white handleless kitchen in Hitchin

Planet Furniture

To herald the warmer seasons, the focus of this bright, light space are the large bi-fold doors which bring the outside in. The contemporary design of the kitchen compliments this lovely open space and we are very proud to include this in our portfolio. The colour palette is fresh and modern and the clean lines of the Handleless cabinets and sleek surfaces create an uncluttered and beautifully stylish look. See how the natural light from above bounces off the bright white cabinets and sink-run along the side wall. Small details like the hand painted glass splashback to match the exact tone of the cabinets and the floating shelf in a white washed oak finish, make this a unique space. The shelf breaks up the neutral colour scheme and provide a place for the accessories that add a touch of personality and make it the clients’ own. Other unseen but carefully considered features are the internal drawer with cutlery insert on the back of the island, which gives easy access to the dining area and the drawer with a utensil insert which is in the top drawer next to induction hob. Unseen here but the internal drawers of all of our kitchen furniture are solid oak Dovetail drawer boxes which are built to last!

Sunset Park – Coastal; Custom Waterfront

Sunset Properties of Tampa Bay

Graceville Modern Kitchen

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

This home was badly affected in the 2011 floods and has seen a total renovation, encompassing an open floor plan of the kitchen and dining table leading to the back deck. Thus allowing alot of natural light into the room

Custom kitchen for 5000 square foot home.

Unique Techniques

Contemporary kitchen with waterfall edge island. Custom banquette seating. Dave Adams Photography.

Sonoma White Kitchen Cabinets

Bliss Cabinets

Sonoma White Kitchen Cabinets

The Potters: Open Plan Oak Veneer & White/Pink Laminate Plywood Kitchen

Wood & Wire

Wood & Wire - Oak veneer and white laminate, handleless plywood kitchen. Aqua and Pink highlights.

The Ranch - Rustic Revelation

Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors

Mark Boislcair

Kitchen

Rutgers Construction Inc

Rutgers Construction Aspen, CO 81611

Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Kitchen

Poggenpohl Houston

Sink space for cleaning up flanked by dishware and trash cabinet in this expansive kitchen by Cheryl Carpenter with Poggenpohl Joseph Nance Photography

Burraneer Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Elegant, modern kitchen in an breathtakingly imaginative modern home. As with the building, there are many forms, materials, textures and colours at play in this kitchen. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea

Total Kitchen Refurbishment Potters Bar - AS

Aspirations Design

Bank of Appliance Tower looks particularly nice Boxed In.

Willow Vale's Interior Design Revamp

Juliet Murphy Photography

Minimalistische Bulthaup B1 als elegante Wohnküche

Küchen-Atelier Hamburg

Expansive Kitchen with Glass Sheet 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!