This blend of bold two inch square glass tiles is custom made by hand at Susan Jablon Mosaics. The bright backsplash tiles add life to this beautiful, modern kitchen.

Island kitchen with raised eating bar

Stanton Homes

The island kitchen offers casual dining at the raised eating bar. A gas range and microwave are stainless steel. A brick back splash includes a herringbone design above the cooktop.

Sink Wall Feature Backsplash

Clay Decor, LLC

French Country kitchen gets a modern update with new custom backsplash and updated hardware & fixtures. This backsplash features 6x6 Thistle tiles with grey glass inlay, custom moldings, and handmade 2x8 field tiles all glazed in a soft Gloss White.

CEDAR LAKE KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

In this corner of the kitchen, a drawer solution was used to maximize the storage space.

Budget Kitchen Renovation in Lalor

Kitchen Shack

Stunning timber laminate benchtop matching with the beautiful shaker style cabinetry.

American Four Square Remodel, Shorewood, WI. Kitchen

Design4Development

Kitchen Remodel - Robin Reed

Contemporary Kitchen Light Gray/White

Winbourne Building and Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary farmstead porcelain wood look floor tile and gray functional kitchen remodel inRochester, NY. The floors were refinished to restore the natural wood original to the house.

Kitchen Design Ideas

Allen Construction

Photos by: Jim Bartsch

Dark Wood Cabinets with Granite Countertop Kitchen

New Look Refacing and More dba New Look Cabinets

Townhomes - Johns creek

Georgian Homefronts, LLC

Kitchen Remodel 9

Duenke Cabinet Company

Award: Best Display Home MBAV 2009

Hedger Constructions Pty Ltd

The home was designed by the builder with greensmart principles in mind. Three levels to the home allow for zoned living and is based on open living and design. Externally it was designed to vary significantly from the surrounding homes providing a modern look with varying roof levels, ceiling heights to 3.5 metres and a determination to keep a modular look inside and out.  All fixtures were chosen to enhance this look as is the colour selection. Block orientation was always taken into consideration for design. The kitchen features Caesar stone and automatic opening skylight above. Full gloss doors, self-closing hinges and pull out pantry add a distinctive style. A heat sink wall, stacker doors and raked ceilings also add to the style of the home. This home reached 6 star level due to its innovative design. Double glazed windows, orientation of living areas to the north and double glazed skylights in the ensuite and kitchen, with electric blinds creating light and outstanding insulation qualities. Celestial windows allow winter sun to effect a heat sink wall and all under floor heating is zoned. 1.2 metre eaves allow for shading around the home for orientation of the sun throughout the year. A quantum heat pump system as a HWS and a water tank serves the WC and garden watering. Provision has been made for a grey water system.

Riva Ridge Kitchen Remodel

Keilty Remodeling LLC

Chris Keilty

Swann Residence

ROGUE architecture, LLC

Jeremiah Russell, AIA, NCARB

California Model

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

CALIFORNIA: Neoclassicism in the kitchen; a blend of contemporary and charm; a luxury kitchen flaunting an ambience rich with history and to be admired, able to bring to life refined designs, the styles of your dreams, which go one step further than current trends, whilst providing you with that pleasant sense of exclusivity. Elegance, resulting from the merger of contemporary design and hints of the past; the framed door is given a modern edge thanks to the new shapes and novel materials governing designs, such as the colored varnish that stains without masking the grain of the ash wood, making it even more precious and dynamic.

Kitchen remodel with computer desk

Creative Renovations

This area highlights the sink area and cabinet storage. The pendant lighting provides light on dark days, and the two windows take care of the natural lighting. Visions in Photography

Energized Evolution - Eden Prairie Main Living Area

AMEK Custom Builders

Our clients are drawn to the outdoors, so wanted to include wood finishes along with modern white touches. These custom cherry cabinets in a shaker style look sharp next to the white ceramic backsplash and ceiling. The island is offset with a blue gray paint to enhance the island as a focal point. With additional natural lighting from a new patio door (left of the stove) and overhead lighting, it's a cheerful place to do meal prep and entertain. The homeowners wanted the flexibiity to have seating on both sides of the idland on one end, so a pedestal post was added to allow for leg room when extra chairs were added.

Interior Home Design Shoot

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Transitional Dream - Kitchen Renovation

Alair Homes Hickory

A large transitional kitchen with gray perimeter cabinets, onyx island, quartz countertop, white subway backsplash, and new appliances.

Bungalow Cottage Home

DK Homes

We had the opportunity to come alongside this homeowner and demo an old cottage and rebuild this new year-round home for them. We worked hard to keep an authentic feel to the lake and fit the home nicely to the space. We focused on a small footprint and, through specific design choices, achieved a layout the homeowner loved. A major goal was to have the kitchen, dining, and living all walk out at the lake level. We also managed to sneak a master suite into this level (check out that ceiling!).

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Ceramic 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!