This U shaped kitchen packs a lot of design punch! The custom made inset shaker cabinets where finished with Benjamin Moore's Super White paint. The design really starts to shine when you notice the stacked mullion cabinets, the open shelves symmetrically placed for storage and style.

Cuisine / Salon

Valerie Spilers

Réalisation d'une cuisine aménagée et d'un îlot central dans une pièce de 4m2.

Retroactive

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Jeff Volker

Traditional/Contemporary Kitchen - Takoma Park, MD

Braitman Design Studio

A view of the kitchen from the nearby family room. We stayed true to the early 20th century style of the historic home by installing light fixtures and cabinetry styles reflective of that era. Although we hoped to keep the original heart-of-pine flooring, we had to replace it with reclaimed heart-of-pine, which closely matches the floor's original tones.

Breakfast Area to Kitchen After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Kitchen - B Kenny - Undy

Rogiet Property Services

Roy Tucker - Rogiet Property Services

Canyon Creek Kitchen Update

Miles Real Estate and Design

This new open plan connects the kitchen to the great room and the dining room, creating a great space for entertaining and just being with family. A door to the patio was added for easy access for outdoor cooking. Photos by Melinda Miles

Breakfast Nook

Renovisions

Renovisions designed a functional and fabulous floor plan for this Duxbury, MA family. Our clients desired a kitchen remodel that incorporated custom built-in banquette seating with round table,storage-toy box bench and computer station, all with wood top surfaces finished to match the existing wide pine flooring of the adjacent family room. Adding an oval window not only let in more natural light but also created a stylish ships’ quarters look to their seaside home. Choosing No-Maintenance Silestone Quartz counters in ‘Ivory Coast’ and Crossville porcelain wood-look plank flooring in ‘Barn Grey’ were choices that are durable, practical and elegant. The Rohl Farmers sink provides a stylish yet smart option to prepare meals and clean up after their growing family. The custom curved hood in matching soft grey paint finish with simple yet elegant decorative corbels looks stunning next to the sea glass subway backsplash tile. The ultimate goal was to create a space that reflected better functionality, style and more storage. The Renovisions Team was successful at completing their goal and exceeded their clients’ expectation at this waters-edge property.

Soho Modern Handleless Kitchen

User

This design boasts it's own private bar area which features a windsor grey quartz worktop and light grey cabinets, providing a practical use of the alcove by creating a seating area, and influenced by copper lighting and accessories, while the cabinetry hides a preparation area hidden by pocket doors. A tall bank of units boxed in by stud walls to create a unique built in look. The kitchen houses Neff slide and hide eye level ovens, a wine cooler, ceiling extraction and an induction hob.

Synod Isaf Barn

Angela Keegan Interior Stylist

Marcus Keegan Photography commissioned by West Wales Holiday Cottages

Next House

M+A Architecture Studio

View of kitchen to right, dining area to left, bathroom and laundry core behind concrete wall

Casa Corbino

Merzbau Design Collective

View of kitchen island and cabinets with family room beyond. Wall paint color: "Beach Glass," Benjamin Moore. Photo Atelier Wong.

Kitchen Inspiration

Hammer Design Build Remodel

Barnet Kitchen Remodel (design collaboration with Owner)

Clear Mind Design, LLC

Barnett Kitchen remodel - After

A quietly elegant and ultimately fashionable colour scheme with fresh aqua accents for this lovely modern kitchen extension in Lee. German kitchen furniture from Ballerina-Küchen coupled with Compac Moon Quartz worksurfaces and a backpainted glass splashback work well with the warm wooden floor. The addition of a peninsular kitchen island creates a sociable seating area in the space.

Galley No More! Tiny Kitchens Need Love Too!

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

Lovely beachy bright kitchen. We were hoping to patch the floors when we moved the wall out but we didn't have enough tile left over so we lightened this space up with this gorgeous floor tile. It complements the existing floor, the new cabinets and the gorgeous backsplash nicely, don't you think?

BL-11

Signature Custom Homes

Here we have a contemporary residence we designed in the Bellevue area. Some areas we hope you give attention to; floating vanities in the bathrooms along with flat panel cabinets, dark hardwood beams (giving you a loft feel) outdoor fireplace encased in cultured stone and an open tread stair system with a wrought iron detail. Photography: Layne Freedle

contemporary detached accessory dwelling unit

Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.

Jim Houston

Brooklyn Townhouse

Ben Herzog

Kitchen - southwest view

Grey Kitchen with Green 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!