Lori Manning Designs - Builder Tundra Homes

Wilson Lighting

Custom modern house

JCL Design & Build

Burnsville // Contemporary Kitchen

High Country Cabinets of Banner Elk

Photo By: Heather Taylor

Kitchen Designs - Harbor Hills

Harbor Hills Development

Beautiful kitchen design, tons of cabinet space, built in appliances, stainless steel appliances, drop lighting, large counterspace

Kitchen Floors

The Wood Floor Gallery, Inc.

Kitchen

Forst Construction, Inc.

Kitchen

Brookview Place

Webber Development & Construction

McGinnis Leathers

Mt. Prospect Kitchen Addition with Walnut Cabinets

Patrick A. Finn, Ltd

Photography by Sophia Hronis-Arbis. Custom storage in your kitchen is the best way to maximize space. These custom storage drawers manufactured by Custom Wood Products keep dishes neatly organized and make them easy to find.

North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography

Palm Harbor Kitchen

Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.

Rickie Agapito

Divine Kitchens LLC

Divine Design Center

Mt. Lookout Kitchen and Sliding Door Remodel

Siegel Design Center

Perimeter Cabinets: Waypoint Living Spaces 750 Painted Linen Island Cabinets: Waypoint Living Spaces 750 Cherry Java Cabinet Hardware: Waypoint Living Spaces Item#PULL 3129-SN Granite Countertops: Daltile White Ice

Pewaukee Lake Home

Detail Woodworks

Complete custom home with all custom Black Walnut Cabinetry.

Burnsville // Contemporary Kitchen

High Country Cabinets of Banner Elk

Photo By: Heather Taylor

Mayflower

SDM Design, Inc.

This house was designed for a couple and their son. One of the design program requirements was to have two master suites on the main level. They enjoy cooking and entertaining so the public and food prep. areas are functional, attractive and conducive to people gathering around. Consequently, the square footage of the main level is large. The house is also on a very steep slope which didn't help with the required footprint. In order to minimize the related costs of building with this site condition, the footprint of the house is long and not deep as it reaches down the slope. The scale of the existing homes in the neighborhood are unimposing. In order to play down the size as viewed from the street, the facade is broken up into several different masses with low sloping roofs. Once you're inside, the house opens up with 14 foot ceilings in the entry and living areas. The ceiling height of other spaces on the main level are 10 feet. Universal design was implemented on the main level to provide inherent accessibility for everyone. The lower level accommodates several guest rooms and baths, an exercise room, a guest den with wet bar and a man cave. Another design program requirement was to make the house as maintenance-free as possible. Exterior materials include stucco, Pennsylvania Blue Stone and a new aluminum siding product called Longboard. The siding comes in many wood grain finishes and to everyone that has seen it, they think it's real wood. It's also made from heavy gauge aluminum so it doesn't ding like traditional aluminum siding. The roofs are metal standing seam. The house is energy efficient. It's fully insulated with spray foam insulation-lots of it. The exterior walls were designed with 2x6 studs and roof rafters are 2x12 to provide plenty of space for the insulation, exceeding the required R-values. Windows and doors of course are energy efficient as well. All lighting is LED. The decking around the exterior is locust, a very hard native wood which is naturally insect and rot resistant. The best part of the whole project are the owners who love their new home. They initially had plans to live in this house during the summer months and Florida during the winter. They are now seriously considering living here full-time.

Naples, Florida Residence

Darl Grooters Ltd

New Red Deer Showhome

Prominent Homes Ltd

Tahoe Keys Custom Home

SDC Stone

Proctor Kitchen - Crofton, MD

Integrity Home Pro

A homeowner in Crofton, MD was in need of a new kitchen renovation. Our crew got straight to work with the renovations. They gutted out all of the original material and prepared the area for new installations and constructions. They tore down the wall that closed in the kitchen and used the extra spaced for a beautiful island. Our workers installed a microwave and pop-up outlets, a very unique way to construct a kitchen island. Then, they installed the "Princeton" Painted White cabinets, and the Cambria "Buckingham" counter tops. Two new undermount sinks replaced the original one, along with two new COG faucets. The floors were replaced with nice hardwood panels, recessed lights were installed, and 3 pendant lights were put above the sink area. The finished results are amazing, our team made the kitchen look as if it was in an entirely new home and it is now hard to believe that a wall was there at first. All installations were successful and the island is very beautiful.

Expansive Kitchen with Matchstick 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!