A love for hosting gatherings motivated these homeowners to open up and rework their dimly lit kitchen. The kitchen was land-locked by surrounding rooms. An island floor plan replaced the preexisting peninsula which allowed the casual seating to move out of the way of the traffic pattern. Cabinets custom painted Sherwin Williams Relaxed Khaki were double stacked floor to ceiling to increase storage. Glass-door top cabinets with LED lighting provided display space for decorative items. Cabinetry pantry space efficiently replaced the traditional closet pantry without sacrificing storage. Colonial Crème granite was used for the counters highlighted by a backsplash of ivory 3x6 travertine in a 45-degree herringbone pattern. LED under cabinet lights and an oversized lantern-style chandelier over the island added extra light and ambiance. 205 Photography

Rebel Ridge Kitchen

Henry Kate Design Co.

This mini-facelift was done in a few weeks, with one week of planning and came off without a hitch! The challenge was bringing in grey and white while keeping the existing (very brown) countertops! The key here is the travertine backsplash. It had all the colors we needed to be able to mix everything together in the space. We updated the backsplash and the floors and painted the cabinets and walls. Overall, it was a really big transformation for not a ton of money!

East St. Paul White Kitchen

Hawthorne Kitchens

Brian Buettner Photography

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Vogel Builders, LLC

Our Gorgeous Kitchen Remodels

Dvorak Construction and Design

Transitional Universal Design Kitchen

Designs Anew Houston LLC

Barb Mueller. The rolling cabinet is lower than the standard 36" tall base cabinet so that the shorter chef can comfortably roll out dough on the checkerboard wood cutting board top.

Los Altos Contemporary

Charisma Design

Spacious Modern White Design Brings New Light to Busy Kitchen

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

Spacious Modern White Design Brings New Light to Busy Kitchen For this busy family of Mclean, Virginia, converting a limited kitchen space to a modern kitchen space was a much desired and necessary upgrade. This kitchen space was limited by an adjacent laundry room and family room walls. By relocating the laundry room to the second floor, extra space opened up for the remodeled modern kitchen. Removal of the bearing wall between the kitchen and family room, allowed an increase of daylight into both spaces. The small windows of the previous kitchen and laundry room were replaced with a large picture window to allow maximum daylight to shine from the south side. Relocating the stove from the old island to a back wall and replacing the older island with a beautiful custom stained island provided extra seating capacity and expanded counter space for serving and cooking uses. Added to this gorgeous prize-winning kitchen were double stacked classic white cabinetry with glass display cabinets, along with lots of direct and indirect lighting and gorgeous pendant lights. A 48-inch gas oven range and large scale appliances contributed to this stunning modern kitchen space. New hardwood flooring with espresso low gloss finish created an endless look to the entire first floor space. Life is now grand with this new spacious kitchen space.

LBI New Construction

Cabinettree Design Studio

Magma Gold Kitchen Granite

Ageless Stoneworks

Magma Gold granite countertops with country beige tumbled travertine. Photo by Rey Rodriguez

Traditional. Tiling French pattern

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

Bear Creek golf club

Art Of Woodworking

Art Elliott

Chestnut Trace Kitchen

Highland Design+Build

Transitional Milwaukee Kitchen Remodel

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath was hired by a young family in a suburb of Milwaukee in need of a kitchen renovation. Their home is nestled in a beautiful wooded area off the Root River Parkway. Although the footprint of the kitchen was large, the original space was tight, cramped and dark. The goal of this renovation was to create an open, functional kitchen that included additional storage, more counter space, and an island with seating. Kowalske Kitchen & Bath worked closely with the homeowners to make smart design choices to create a space that is perfect for everyday cooking and entertaining. The new kitchen is full of natural light and feels more open with the removal of the soffits and adding a 15-foot vaulted ceiling. An existing skylight in the laundry area now casts sunlight into the kitchen. The white cabinets provide plenty of storage and compliments the white quartz countertops, farmhouse sink and travertine backsplash. A large island in front of the windows provides the family with an eat-in area overlooking the yard. An old closet was removed and replaced with a dry bar and beverage refrigerator. The adjoining laundry area was refreshed with new flooring and paint to match the kitchen.

Hearthside Grove

The Quiet Moose

Traditional Kitchen in Loveland, OH

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Traditional white kitchen with gray kitchen island in Loveland, OH.

Kitchen

Kitchen Remodel

Grey Kitchen with Travertine 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!