Kitchen Island

Suburban Family Home Rejuvenated By The Addition Of A Modern Orangery

The original space was a long, narrow room, with a tv and sofa on one end, and a dining table on the other. Both zones felt completely disjointed and at loggerheads with one another. Attached to the space, through glazed double doors, was a small kitchen area, illuminated in borrowed light from the conservatory and an uninspiring roof light in a connecting space. But our designers knew exactly what to do with this home that had so much untapped potential. Starting by moving the kitchen into the generously sized orangery space, with informal seating around a breakfast bar. Creating a bright, welcoming, and social environment to prepare family meals and relax together in close proximity. In the warmer months the French doors, positioned within this kitchen zone, open out to a comfortable outdoor living space where the family can enjoy a chilled glass of wine and a BBQ on a cool summers evening.

From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation

Corinthian Fine Homes

Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.

Paisley Project

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

The open shelving is such a unique piece to this transitional kitchen. It really adds to the different design elements in this gorgeous kitchen.

Kitchen Renovation • Kemper Amstead Cabinetry • Design by Lou Righetti

Jilco Window Corp.

Kitchens by Design Connection, Inc. | Kansas City Certified Interior Designers

Design Connection, Inc.

Design Connection, Inc., Kansas City interior designer, provided space planning, architectural drawings, barstools, kitchen dining set, plumbing fixtures, countertops, cabinets & cabinet hardware, lighting, tile, stone fireplace, hardwood flooring, paint colors, installation of all materials and project management to ensure that the high standards of Design Connection, Inc. were maintained.

Interiors

New Key Construction

Modern French Country Kitchen

Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa

This beautiful French-inspired kitchen designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc. pairs glacier white cabinetry with a French bleu island. Decorative molding adds a layer of elegance to the traditional kitchen cabinets by Wellborn. The classic subway tile provides a subtle backdrop for the grey and white patterned tiles to take center stage, creating a timeless backsplash. The island houses the microwave and pullout storage solutions. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.

Two Doors Down

Romina Black Interiors

Elegant Contemporary Kitchen

The Kitchen Company

This custom contemporary kitchen designed by Gail Bolling pairs cool gray cabinetry with a crisp white waterfall countertop while the backsplash adds just a touch of shine. It is a national award-winning design.

Small Kitchen Transformation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Magnificent Transition Kitchen

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Kitchen Remodel

CALIBER Remodeling & Construction

Sax

Scavolini

Composizione lineare con ante telaio decorativo Rovere Land, ante piane laccato opaco Grigio Ferro e Sistema Parete “Metro” Linear composition with frame doors in Land Oak decorative melamine, Iron Grey matt lacquered plain doors and “Metro” Wall System.

Great Room

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Sean Shanahan

Waterside

Sweeney Associates | Custom Home Builders

Karol Steczkowski | 860.770.6705 | www.toprealestatephotos.com

Beach Style Kitchen

The Sea Breeze | Kitchen from Dining Room | New Home Builders in Tampa Florida

DKV Tampa Homes

The Sea Breeze | Kitchen from Dining Room | New Home Builders in Tampa Florida

Helmsley Kitchen

Treske Ltd

A beautiful and practical kitchen was designed for a new extension sun room with a central ceiling lantern. A spacious and contemporary wooden kitchen with a comfortable feel it also sits well with the owner’s period house. A large central island placed exactly below the lantern, accommodates many appliances and the Belfast sink. The lightness of the kitchen was further enhanced with a travertine floor. A flush fitting induction hob sits opposite the AGA in the island top, the flush fit allowing the working surface to be uninterrupted and usable. Around the cream, four-oven AGA is a substantial bold pippy oak corbelled over-mantle that incorporates bespoke storage cupboards. A preparatory sink to the right side of the AGA, and a wine rack finish the run. The positioning of the handmade bespoke mantle and island give the kitchen a focal point, balance and symmetry.

Brazilian Cherry Flooring - Lancaster, PA

Brazilian Direct, Ltd

Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba Ebony-Expresso Stain with 35% sheen) Solid Prefinished 3/4" x 3 1/4" x RL 1'-7' Premium/A Grade 22.7 sqft per box X 237 boxes = 5390 sqft

Grey Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets 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!