Photographer: Andy McRory Our wonderful repeat clients from Arizona hired J Hill Interiors to complete their second project here in Coronado. The scope of work was a complete home renovation that included moving and removing walls, new flooring, refacing staircase, installing Cantina accordion doors to the back deck, new kitchen, renovation four bathrooms, recovering fireplace as well as all new lighting. Next in line…new furnishings!

2017 Trending Colors

Finstad's Carpet One

This trendy powder blue kitchen balances traditional/farmhouse to create a stunning and inviting kitchen. Complete with white subway tile and gorgeous light-oak Luxury Vinyl. Subway tile and Luxury Vinyl available at Finstad's Carpet One in Helena, MT. *All colors and styles may not always be available.

46 Forest Street

Artisan of Seagrove

“Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan and Jean Allsopp. COASTAL LIVING is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group and is used with permission.”

Thyme Barn

Craft Renovations

Island kitchen with hidden extractor hood. LED recessed spot lighting on ceiling with exposed painted grey steel frame. Floating staircase with oak treads, wax-oiled rusted handrail and toughened glass balustrade.

MId Century Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Alta Vista Engineered Hardwood Flooring Collection - Cambria Oak

Hallmark Floors

The Alta Vista hardwood collection is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of European Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability. The floors feature Hallmark Floors’ authentic sawn-cut style, are lightly sculpted and wire brushed by hand. The boards are of generous widths and lengths, and the surface is treated with our exclusive Nu Oil® finish for a classic style and elegance.

Quartz Luxe Double Bowl Undermount Sink with Aqua Divide, Jubilee

Elkay

Elkay Quartz Luxe sinks are exceptionally tough and silky smooth to the touch. They come in striking colors that make a statement. These sinks are constructed through a proprietary manufacturing process that combines natural quartz with high-performance UV-stable acrylic resins. Sink: ELXHU3322RJB0

Ático Paseo Mallorca

ISLABAU constructora

Industrial Kitchen With American Diner Feel

Sustainable Kitchens

Sustainable Kitchens - Industrial Kitchen with American Diner Feel. Clearwater Stereo double bowl sink and monobloc tap sourced by client. Bianco venato granite worktops with drainer grooves and the hanging white pendant lamp help create a contrast to the Farrow & Ball St Giles blue flat panel cabinets with routed pulls.

House MT

Kart Projects | Architecture

Photo: Tatjana Plitt

Not always open plan

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

From small and cramped to open and airy

Contemporary British Kitchen Project in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

Alexander Kitchens

The Brief This Shoreham-by-Sea client sought a kitchen improvement to make the most of a sunny extension space. As part of the project new flooring was also required, which was to run from the front porch of the property to the rear bi-fold doors. A theme with a nod to this client’s seaside location was favoured, as well as a design that maximised storage space. An island was also a key desirable of this project brief. Design Elements A combination of Tyrolean Blue and Oak furniture have been utilised, creating the coastal theme that this client favoured. These finishes are from British supplier Mereway, and have been used in their handleless option. The layout groups most of the functional kitchen areas together, with the extension part of the kitchen equipped with plenty of storage and an area to store decorative items. Aron has incorporated an island space as this client required. It’s a thin island purposefully, ensuring there is plenty of space for the clients dining area. Special Inclusions As part of the project, this client sought to improve their appliance functionality. Incorporating Neff models for an integrated fridge-freezer, integrated washing machine, single oven and a combination microwave. A BORA X Pure is placed upon the island and combines an 83cm induction surface with a powerful built-in extraction system. The X Pure venting hob is equipped with two oversized cooking zones, which can fit several pots and pans, or can even be used with the BORA grill pan. Additionally, a 30cm wine cabinet has been built into furniture at the extension area of the kitchen. This is a new Neff model that can cool up to twenty-one standard wine bottles. Above the sink area a Quooker 100°C boiling water tap can also be spotted. This is their famous Flex model, which is equipped with a pull-out nozzle, and is shown in the stainless-steel finish. Project Highlight The extension area of the project is a fantastic highlight. It provides plenty of storage as the client required, but also doubles as an area to store decorative items. In the extension area designer Aron has made great use of lighting options, integrating spotlights into each storage cubbyhole, as well as beneath wall units in this area and throughout the kitchen. The End Result This project achieves all the elements of the brief, incorporating a coastal theme, plenty of storage space, an island area, and a new array of high-tech appliances. Thanks to our complete installation option this client also undertook a complete flooring improvement, as well as a full plastering of all downstairs ceilings. If you are seeking to make a similar transformation to your kitchen, arranging a free appointment with one of our expert designers may be the best place to start. Request a callback or arrange a free design consultation today.

Muswell Hill Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Framed Shaker kitchen painted in Little Greene 'Basalt'. Tap: Lefroy Brooks TL 1519 - Ten Ten Kitchen Bridge Mixer with levers Handles: Buster and Punch T-Bar and Small Pull Bar Worktops: Bianca Massa, 30mm thick Pendant: Buster and Punch Hooked 3.0 Nude/Brass Photos by: Rowland Roques-O'Neil

BEAUTIFUL BLUE BESPOKE KITCHEN DESIGN IN BEAULIEU NEW FOREST

Herbert William Limited

A beautiful blue bespoke kitchen design in Beaulieu New Forest was created by our designer Lorna. Lorna’s client requested to have a bespoke wood in-frame painted kitchen with oak veneer plywood carcases, skirting plinths and brushed nickel cup and knob handles. The kitchen is situated in a beautiful airy extension which has been added to an older property. The kitchen and surrounding space have vast windows throughout offering wonderful views of the forest/land surrounding the property in Beaulieu. Lorna assisted our client in choosing specific colours for the doors to create that truly bespoke finish. The final decision was taken from the Little Green Company collection – Slaked Lime and Hicks Blue. Lorna also visited our local stonemasons with our client to help select the final Quartz worktops to be used and our client loved that she could select and reserve slabs to be used in her kitchen. The bespoke kitchen design included a Fisher & Paykel Stainless Steel Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher Drawers, Ilve Range Cooker, Falmec Extractor, Caple Wine Fridge, single bowl in the island and Kohler double main sink. Both sinks included stainless steel finish taps. Storage was important so Lorna included a shallow double door pantry to one side of the kitchen in the design. Overall the space was to be sociable and the design layout enabled the space to feel open and functional for many occasions – be it cooking for two or a large family gathering. The final result has given our client the kitchen she desired and blends beautifully into the new space as if it had always been there. Herbert William now offers bespoke kitchen design, crafting cabinets in our very own on-site workshop so you can achieve the kitchen design of your dreams. Photos by Lia Vittone

BEAUTIFUL BLUE BESPOKE KITCHEN DESIGN IN BEAULIEU NEW FOREST

Herbert William Limited

Tiffany Blue Kitchen

Simply Bathroom Solutions

Kapa Photography

Gilbert Landing, Mount Pleasant SC

Trellis Residential

Tripp Smith

The Girl With the Dragon Print

Square Footage Inc.

Photos by Valerie Wilcox

Industrial Kitchen With American Diner Feel

Sustainable Kitchens

Sustainable Kitchens - Industrial Kitchen with American Diner Feel. St Giles Blue, Farrow & Ball painted flat panel cabinets with routed pulls sit next to a white Smeg fridge. Clearwater Stereo double bowl sink and monobloc tap sourced by client. Bianco venato granite worktops and attached breakfast bar offset the white shelving on vintage Duckett design brackets attached to white metro tiles with dark grout. The checkered floor gives the kitchen a playful feel.

46 Forest Street

Artisan of Seagrove

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Blue 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!