Lake House

Urban Upkeep LLC

Benedict Canyon Renovation

Azul Interiors & Renovations

Jack Brennan

Sunridge Contemporary

harrison herbeck

building a soffit from the ceiling to the to top of the custom cabinets creates a clean, contemporary look. painting the walls and ceiling the same color enhances the volume of the vaulted ceilings.

Modern Farm Style

AV Architects + Builders

AV Architects + Builders Location: Great Falls, VA, USA Our modern farm style home design was exactly what our clients were looking for. They had the charm and the landscape they wanted, but needed a boost to help accommodate a family of four. Our design saw us tear down their existing garage and transform the space into an entertaining family friendly kitchen. This addition moved the entry of the home to the other side and switched the view of the kitchen on the side of the home with more natural light. As for the ceilings, we went ahead and changed the traditional 7’8” ceilings to a 9’4” ceiling. Our decision to approach this home with smart design resulted in removing the existing stick frame roof and replacing it with engineered trusses to have a higher and wider roof, which allowed for the open plan to be implemented without the use of supporting beams. And once the finished product was complete, our clients had a home that doubled in space and created many more opportunities for entertaining and relaxing in style. Stacy Zarin Photography

Shiloh Eclipse Statesville Arctic White Maple

The Kitchen Place

West Slope Whole House Remodel

Adapt Interior Design

Large kitchen with 48" range, built in refrigerator and freezer, island and paneled hood. Appliances: Sub-Zero & Wolf Cabinet Finishes: Sherwin Williams "Pure White" Wall Color: Sherwin Williams "Pure White" Countertop: Pental Quartz "Arezzo" Backsplash: Z Collection Bianco "California Rocks" Carrara Marble Accent Tile: Z Collection Bianco "California Rocks" Hex Carrara Marble

Traditional- Willow Glen

AK Construction Enterprises Inc.

Wash Park New Build

Synergistic Development

Bill Youmans

Ocean Ave 17

Hanna Homes

This contemporary kitchen with a double island layout features white quartzite countertops, dark walnut flush cabinets, wolf appliances, chrome wall-mounted pot filler near the stove, multiple coffered ceiling with recessed lighting, ceramic wave wall tiles, Korus Italian windows and sliding glass doors, white enamel upper cabinets and double 48 inch subzero refrigerators. Construction by Robelen Hanna Homes.

Carlsbad, CA

Nena Aziz Interiors

Nader Essa Photography

Beach House Kitchen

Interiors by MALOKU

Kennedy Project - Kitchen Remodeling in Gaithersburg, MD

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Lake House with a Double Deck View

Noble Classic Homes

Maximized Condo Kitchen

Shawna Underwood Interior Design

Edward Underwood Photography

Modern Kitchen Reno

HomeStar Renovations

Traditional Kitchen renovated to a Modern style with an Island featuring Shaker Style Cabinets & Granite Countertops with a Glass Tile Backsplash.

Contemporary Bronze Kitchen Design Washington, DC

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Daniel Altmann of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Bethesda, MD this Washington, DC contemporary kitchen design features Ultracraft Cabinetry in the Acrilux door style in a Linear Bronze/Powder finish. Kitchen countertops are engineered quartz in the color Wayborne by Cambria. Kitchen appliances are by JennAir. Kitchen tile backsplash features Tomei 3x12 glass tile in a cloth finish. For the customer, the experience was overwhelmingly positive, sharing "Daniel as an absolute pleasure to work with. He listened closely to my goals for the kitchen and was patient and flexible with providing multiple options to help with making the many decisions required. As with most major renovations, we ran into unexpected issues, in our case during demolition. Everyone worked with us to come up with a solution that preserved the integrity of the design." Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Jim & Lynne Kitchen Remodel - Plano, Tx

Sticks & Stones Home Remodeling

Updated kitchen to farmhouse modern. Features include brick tile flooring, glass subway tile, white Shaker cabinets with stainless steel appliances, apron sink, accent lighting inside glass cabinets and under-mount cabinet lighting. Accent walls include white shiplap. Other rooms updated in this project include: mudroom, laundry room, dining room and powder room.

Wahiawa Residence

Boss Architecture LLC

Mid-century Refresh

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

This Mid-century home was ready for a kitchen makeover to stand the test of time. Sleek white cabinets and modern touches, a pantry, and a wet bar ready to entertain. This kitchen may be small but it is packed with everything your dream kitchen needs!

Grey Kitchen with Glass 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!