The new kitchen is located were the old family room was. The floor was slab on grade. In order to retain the Italian floor tile, we cut a grid pattern in the floor to accommodate new plumbing and then delicately replaced the tile. The space that the former kitchen occupied was reclaimed as a “meeting space”…a transition from the foyer to the public spaces of the home; the kitchen, dining room, and family rooms.

Perfectly White Kitchen

Melanie King Designs, LLC

All photos depict a custom kitchen remodel from the studs to the finest color choice details. This project was completed by Melanie King Designs, The Woodlands, Tx

Hewn House

Matt Fajkus Architecture

The cabin typology redux came out of the owner’s desire to have a house that is warm and familiar, but also “feels like you are on vacation.” The basis of the “Hewn House” design starts with a cabin’s simple form and materiality: a gable roof, a wood-clad body, a prominent fireplace that acts as the hearth, and integrated indoor-outdoor spaces. However, rather than a rustic style, the scheme proposes a clean-lined and “hewned” form, sculpted, to best fit on its urban infill lot. The plan and elevation geometries are responsive to the unique site conditions. Existing prominent trees determined the faceted shape of the main house, while providing shade that projecting eaves of a traditional log cabin would otherwise offer. Deferring to the trees also allows the house to more readily tuck into its leafy East Austin neighborhood, and is therefore more quiet and secluded. Natural light and coziness are key inside the home. Both the common zone and the private quarters extend to sheltered outdoor spaces of varying scales: the front porch, the private patios, and the back porch which acts as a transition to the backyard. Similar to the front of the house, a large cedar elm was preserved in the center of the yard. Sliding glass doors open up the interior living zone to the backyard life while clerestory windows bring in additional ambient light and tree canopy views. The wood ceiling adds warmth and connection to the exterior knotted cedar tongue & groove. The iron spot bricks with an earthy, reddish tone around the fireplace cast a new material interest both inside and outside. The gable roof is clad with standing seam to reinforced the clean-lined and faceted form. Furthermore, a dark gray shade of stucco contrasts and complements the warmth of the cedar with its coolness. A freestanding guest house both separates from and connects to the main house through a small, private patio with a tall steel planter bed. Photo by Charles Davis Smith

Albaco Model

Design West

Landhausküche/Musterküche Alpinweiß - Koje 464

MACO-Möbel Vertriebs GmbH

Eine stilvolle Landhausküche in Alpinweiss, deren Blickpunkt sicher der Keramikspülstein von Blanco sein wird. Das Geräteset von AEG beinhaltet: Backofen EEB351010 Eff. A Kochfeld HEM63400XB Geschirrspüler FSB41600Z Eff. A+ Kühlschrank SCB51821LS Eff. A++ Abzugshaube DGB15305 Eff. E MACO Home Company

Blue country kitchen

Les Cuisines Gariepy

Blue rustic kitchen, brick backsplash and concrete countertop

Highland Park Gray Transitional Home

Traci Connell Interiors

This classic wet bar encompasses the original glass mullion cabinets from the 1930's home while implementing a stunning new backsplash, countertop and sink.

Taj Mahal Quartzite Kitchen Countertops

Paradise Granite LLC

Fact: Taj Mahal Quartzite looks phenomenal with *any* cabinet finish. This stone is one of our favorites for its polished marble look and fantastic durability.

Гостиная под готовой крышей

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

D&B Elite, LLC – custom home April Wilson Photography

Homearama Shakes Run - 2014 - Louisville - Lot #165

Robbins Architecture

Santa Barbara Transitional Kitchen

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

Santa Barbara Transitional Kitchen by Zbranek and Holt Custom Homes, Spanish Oaks Luxury Home Builders

Portfolio

Fox Home Innovations

Charlotte Home

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

Кухня-ниша

Сафронова Юлия / Design by Y.Safronova

Белая кухня, кухня без верхних шкафов, акцентная стена, вытяжка цилиндр

Студия дизайна Светланы Исаевой

Михаил Чекалов

Short Hills, NJ Faux Painting Kitchen Cabinet Renovation

Ariana Hoffman: AH & Co. Decorative Artisans

This is an example by the decorative painters of AH &Co from Montclair, NJ of refinished kitchen cabinetry that has been faux painted in several layers of gray transparent glazes in order to keep the natural wood grain showing.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Raised-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!