Fully custom kitchen cabinetry in sage green with walnut peninsula with curved corners over tambour. Flagstone floor tile and green Avocatus slab as backsplash.

Chestnut Woods Residence

At Home Design LLC

Large and functional, this custom kitchen by Neff has stainless steel prep counters by the sink, and marble countertops. In addition to oversized pendant lights above the sink, a skylight constructed of reclaimed barn lumber to match the existing ceiling lets in natural light for a well lit cooking space.

Modern Boca Raton Kitchen

Wyman Builders, Inc.

Large Bright Modern Kitchen with plenty of room for multiple cooks. Easy to clean, durable Nano Glass and Quartzite Counter tops. Touch Latch doors for uninterrupted lines. Concealed Warming Drawer, Wine Chiller, 36" Sub Zero Refrigerator & 24" Sub Zero Freezer. Double Sinks, Double Miele Dishwashers,

Large Flowing Space Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

A large family kitchen which flows perfectly into the new orangery. Designed using a variety of tactile surfaces including stone and wood. With a 3.5 metres long central island with unusual curved steps between the surfaces, it defines the space and is practical for incorporating storage, food preparation areas and is a wonderful focus for gathering people. There is also a walk in larder with marble surfaces for appliances and food storage.

Hudson/Panos House

Swatt | Miers Architects

Russell Abraham

Home Remodel

Eco Choice Interiors

Los Angeles Remodel and ADU

Venn Studio, Inc.

Belvedere residence 2

Knocknock

Kitchen counter and island. Kitchen by Case540, interior design by Mary Harris Interiors, Tiburon Ca.

Hill Country Rustic Elegance

Southern Landscape

The casita includes an interior kitchenette designed and built by Southern Landscape. Custom stone flooring is matched with a single-slab leuder limestone countertop. This kitchenette is perfect for an afternoon snack, cup of coffee, or cold beverage.

Modest Shaker Style Eclectic Kitchen

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

shaun davies home solutions

Mediterranean Charm in Yorba Linda

Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd.

The clients engaged Le Gourmet Kitchen to design a kitchen that complemented their Mediterranean Styled home. The key was to provide a setting conducive to cooking along with ample countertops for entertaining. The kitchen was small in comparison to the rest of the home so opening the kitchen to the family room created a Great Room and increased visual space. The existing floor plan still lacked the room to incorporate everything the clients requested. The original plan featured a walk in and Butler’s pantry adjacent to the kitchen. We integrated these areas to increase the square footage. This required removing a structural sheer wall and engineering a sizable steel beam with posts to carry the load. These were concealed inside the mantel hood and opposing pantry cabinets. The added space gave us the area needed to provide the family the kitchen they desired. The featured S/S and glass fronted appliances balance the environment, whilst the wood counters softens the room and provides a great food preparation surface. The seating area incorporates tambour doors, when opened reveal everything necessary to pay bills, do homework or select a recipe for tomorrow’s dinner. The elevated counter is decorated regularly for holiday themes and also conceals the cleanup area. Photos by Greg Seltzer

Historic Renovation on College Hill

Ann Clark Architects

Tom Arena

Elegant modern home

Carton Interiors

Ares // Metal Bronzo, Metal Titanio

Aranelli Design

The table is integrated with the island and has the same finish as the doors’ one. The support is made of powder-coated iron. Sizes and finishes may be customized upon request.

Manifold House

Oliver Custom Homes

Galley kitchen open to living and dining rooms with gray, flat panel custom cabinets, white walls, beige stone floors, and custom wood ceiling.

Ingleside Terrace Crescents

Susan Diana Harris Interior Design

Photographer: Scott Hargis Photo

Daring to be different

Royston Wilson Design

The scullery has the luxury of a walk in coolroom complete with walk in freezer. Photography by Andrew Ashton

Houseboat -- a Seattle Floating Home Renovation

MLB Design Group

The renovation involved adding a sleeping loft above the existing structure (which actually floats on huge logs). Because it's not an "official bedroom," this staircase by The Iron Shop is allowable. I "waterfalled" the countertops to wrap cabinet sides for a more interesting look. The existing rounded door to storage/laundry was refinished/refitted. Heated blue stone tile floors keep this kitchen cozy. Beams across the ceiling support the upper structure as does wood post in foreground. There are two sinks in this tiny galley kitchen. Kohler's "trough sink" sits below window in this view, creating a highly functional prep area adjacent to range top.

Kitchen

Constance Mitchell Design

Kitchen Pantry in Aged Oak

Artichoke

A pantry for a large country house project in cerused oak and sandstone. The divides are limestone and the worktop is in Santa Fiore sandstone.

Galley Kitchen with Limestone Floors 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!