Kitchen Kensington

GM Homes Design & Construction

Colonial Transitional Kitchen

You-Neek Designs

Touch Down Station at end of refrigerator. Includes space for message board, mail sorters and charging station

Laurelhurst Kitchen

Rockwood Cabinetry

Remodel by Tricolor Construction Interior Design by Maison Inc. Photos by David Papazian

Florham Park, New Jersey - Transitional - Kitchen

Kountry Kraft

Florham Park, New Jersey Transitional Kitchen designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs. https://www.kountrykraft.com/photo-gallery/gray-kitchen-cabinets-florham-park-nj-j109785/ #KountryKraft #CustomCabinetry Cabinetry Style: Penn Line Door Design: Inset/No Bead Custom Color: Perimeter: Sherwin Williams Dovetail Custom Paint Match; Island: Natural 25° Stain Job Number: J109785

Traditional from the Start

GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY

Keith Gegg / Gegg Media

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman style addition from the early 1900s. The original house was from the late 18th century, and the barn structure shortly after that. The client desired architectural styles for her new master suite, revamped kitchen, and family room, that paid close attention to the individual eras of the home. The master suite uses antique furniture from the Georgian era, and the floral wallpaper uses stencils from an original vintage piece. The kitchen and family room are classic farmhouse style, and even use timbers and rafters from the original barn structure. The expansive kitchen island uses reclaimed wood, as does the dining table. The custom cabinetry, milk paint, hand-painted tiles, soapstone sink, and marble baking top are other important elements to the space. The historic home now shines. Eric Roth

Shingled Colonial Home

S. B. Long Interiors

Modern white and grey kitchen with glass and nickel pendant lights, stainless steel appliances and modern stainless and leather barstools.

Expansive Gourmet Kitchen

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Bilotta senior designer, Paula Greer, teamed up with architect, Robin Zahn to design this large gourmet kitchen for a family that does a lot of entertaining and cooking. While the wife was the decision maker for the overall aesthetics, the functionality of the space was driven by the husband, the aspiring chef. He had specific requests on how he wanted his “work area” set up. The team designed a cooking area featuring a 48” range across from a prep sink surrounded by 10 feet of work space. All the cooking essentials are at arm’s length – spice pull-out; interior knife block; baskets for root vegetables; cooking utensil drawers; and even a stainless-steel shelf above the range to keep plates warm before serving. Further down, away from the “chef”, is the “clean-up” area with a larger sink and the dishwasher. The microwave and the refrigerators/freezers are also at this opposite end, keeping the rest of the family out of his space when he’s cooking. This was his #1 request. The wet bar, just off of the kitchen, also houses a beverage unit and the coffee maker which keeps people out of the way during prep time. The kitchen was part of a larger addition which allowed them to incorporate the high ceiling, opening up the space to make room for the 6 feet worth of refrigeration and the large 10-foot island that works simultaneously for prep and eating. The Artistic Tile mosaic backsplash, where possible, starts at the countertop and continues all the way up to the molding at the ceiling emphasizing the height of the space, and the size of the room, even more.

Custom Cabinet Freshen Up

Woodham's Cabinet Shop, Inc.

China Pantry

Aidan Design

Angie Seckinger Photography

Modern Classic I

Canterbury Design Kitchen Interiors

Bar/Pantry area of a an adjacent open plan Kitchen and Living space comes together with a colaboration between designers Scott Seibold of Canterbury Design and Kristina Bade Sweeney of Kristina Bade Studios.

North East Indianapolis Kitchen Remodel

T. Morgan Construction, Inc.

While there is love to be had for white cabinets, this soft green kitchen brings warmth to both home and heart. This space welcomes all, and is instantly calming in nature. From the wood accents, to to the crisp countertops, this kitchen was designed to be practical workspace, and an inviting gathering place.

Birch - Pantry. Overview.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Expansive Kitchen Window For Natural Lighting

United Signature Tacoma

Traditional Kitchen remodel with granite kitchen countertop in white and fresh green accented features. Complemented with hardwood flooring.

Vavasour Square, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4

Paul Tobin Estate Agents

Tomasz Juszczak

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Kitchen in modern french country home renovation.

Florida Condominium

Cheryl McCracken Interiors,Inc

Lakeside Farmhouse

Kingswood Custom Homes

Custom Pantry

Tailored Living of Charleston

A well-organized pantry from Tailored Living can hold an amazing amount of things, making it easier to get dinner on the table, pack school lunches, make out a grocery list and save money by buying in bulk.

Kitchen Pantry with Beaded Inset 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!