Folding kitchen door: We chose to hide the oven and microwave behind a folding door at our kitchen renovation project in Fulham, South West London. Visually, it keeps everything tidy and if space is tight, it's handy having the door fold away so you can move freely in the kitchen as you prepare food without having to open and close the door.⠀

Anna Jacoby Interiors

Ian Coleman

Ristrutturazione " Chiavi in mano" abitazione privata, Latina

A+A Architects

Chicago Condo

M Studio

Small condo kitchen in Chicago. This space was difficult due to mechanical chases taking up much of the space in this kitchen. We were able to wrap them in panels to conceal the and integrated them into the storage blocks.

Cinzia Bruschini

Rieth & Klettner GmbH

My Modern Home - No.15

My Modern Home

Kitchen Sitting Area - Like what you see? Visit www.mymodernhome.com for more detail, or to see yourself in one of our architect-designed home plans.

Une ancienne usine de 500m² en loft | Clichy

BettyMorvan

The gathering place

Spexarth Design Inc.

This once compact & dark kitchen is now beautifully bright. The homeowners knew they wanted to focus their attention on the kitchen area, providing space to entertain family and friends. Their open kitchen includes a custom island with built-in cabinets providing extra storage and additional seating, floor to ceiling pantry cabinets, a custom drawer under the stove top, perfect for hot pads and mitts, these are only a few of the tailored details this spacious kitchen has to offer.

Maison passive proche de Mulhouse

Maisons Prestige - Maison Passive Alsace

Mid-Century Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.

Hampton Revamp

Unique Home Solutions Inc.

Architecturally, this is one of the most interesting homes I have staged. The home is nestled right in between two traditional homes on the street. The home is narrow and deep but still has an open concept. If you are looking to stage your property, give us a call. With paint, a redesign and new furniture and accessories, we can help you prepare your home so it will appeal to the most buyers. Call Joanne at 514-222-5553

Zecher Residence

Spyglass Design, Inc.

New kitchen with extra-wide island sized for owners to sit at far end, side by side, with a view thru the bay window to a gorgeous valley beyond. Breakfast room and family room are in sucession and comfortably near one another, but with plenty of space between.

Reforma cocina Poblenou

Sincro

Kew House 1

Windiate Architects

Fraser Marsden

Küche la cucina, Schreinerküche

Schreinerei Hermann Eder

Eichefront querlaufend, mit den natürlichen Rissen ausgefüllt mit spezieller Harzmischung eigenes Bild

Penthouse loft complete remodel in Los Angeles

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Loft kitchens are always tricky since they are usually very small and most don’t have much cabinet space. Going against the standard design of opening the kitchen to the common area here we decided to close off a wall to allow additional cabinets to be installed. 2 large pantries were installed in the end of the kitchen for extra storage, a laundry enclosure was built to house the stackable washer/dryer unit and in the center of it all we have a large tall window to allow natural light to wash the space with light. The modern cabinets have an integral pulls design to give them a clean look without any hardware showing. Two tones, dark wood for bottom and tall cabinet and white for upper cabinets give this narrow galley kitchen a sensation of space. tying it all together is the long narrow rectangular gray/brown lime stone backsplash.

Galley Kitchen with Limestone 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!