Contemporary Feel, Classic Style on the NH Seacoast

Matthew designed the hutch as a furniture piece. It is made from antique Pine and provides a lovely space to display dishes while bringing a touch of history to the design. It also looks great with the Hickory flooring.

Rustic Wood Cabin

Silver Maple Construction LLC

photos by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com

Richmond Farm

Gunn Construction & Building Co.

Chanel Chic Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Goals for the kitchen: Create a statement. The island is adorned with Bently quartz from Cambria. It steered each selection of the kitchen from the black chevron backlash to the gold bamboo-look pendants. The appliances coordinate with the black and gold finishes as well, the JennAir range’s is dressed in brass bezel accents and the stainless-steel apron-front sink is brushed with a brass decorative front.

Jordan Creek Green Belt Home

Silent Rivers Design+Build

With lots of floor space but very little in the way of wall space, this huge Island of custom cabinetry makes up for some much-needed storage and counter space. The Island is finished off with a walnut top. The walnut was milled from trees the client had on their own property and here is used as a gorgeous butcher block top.

Victorian Renovation

Sacred Oak Homes

Designed and Built by Sacred Oak Homes Photo by Stephen G. Donaldson

Brandon Rowell Photography

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Suburban Dream Homes

Brandon Rowell Photography

Ocean House

Reed Axelrod Architects

Meadowood

3rd Street Custom Homes

Historic Portland Remodel

Hammer & Hand

Architect: Maria Cohen Design: Benjamin Silver Photo: Christopher Dibble

Rift sawn White Oak kitchen

Blue Hill Cabinet & Woodwork

Clean and simple kitchen with grain matched cabinets. The clients wanted a modern farmhouse look with all the modern functioning extras. We began with the layout which includes panels on the d.w. and fridge, a full trash pull out and swing out in the blind corner. We then went on to design the curved walnut legs on the island, and the custom lay out of the plate rack. The floating shelves with bar for hooks for mugs filled out the function part of the design. Next we found a type of wood that was warm and brown but not too yellow or red. The matching grain of the rift sawn white oak was the choice. The legs on the island are oak which match the stools. The countertops and subway tile and hardware rounded out the choices.

The Parade Project

Ames Interiors

V-P RESIDENCE SILVER LAKE CALIFORNIA

Juan Felipe Goldstein Design Co.

Location: Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA, USA A lovely small one story bungalow in the arts and craft style was the original house. An addition of an entire second story and a portion to the back of the house to accommodate a growing family, for a 4 bedroom 3 bath new house family room and music room. The owners a young couple from central and South America, are movie producers The addition was a challenging one since we had to preserve the existing kitchen from a previous remodel and the old and beautiful original 1901 living room. The stair case was inserted in one of the former bedrooms to access the new second floor. The beam structure shown in the stair case and the master bedroom are indeed the structure of the roof exposed for more drama and higher ceilings. The interiors where a collaboration with the owner who had a good idea of what she wanted. Juan Felipe Goldstein Design Co. Photographed by: Claudio Santini Photography 12915 Greene Avenue Los Angeles CA 90066 Mobile 310 210 7919 Office 310 578 7919 info@claudiosantini.com www.claudiosantini.com

A Refreshing Classic

Aspen Leaf Kitchens

Destiny Haynam

Cocina moderna y blanca en alto brillo

linea3cocinas

Una cocina moderna y blanca en alto brillo, con muebles especiales. Puedes ver el vídeo detallado de la cocina en nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRiweVQ4iSHWVjiPtJa6_g

Ridge Residence

Fine Wood Interiors

Custom kitchen in 'Heritage White' by WoodHarbor with 'Boot Black' island. General Contractor- Sam McCulloch

Kitchen, Avenue McDougall, Outremont, Canada

Francois Berube Interiors

Harlem Loft

One to One Studio

A modern mix of charcoal grey stain and antique wire glass cabinets with a black farm sink combine with a walnut kitchen island for a warm and hard working kitchen. The dark palette adds drama but was actually a solution to mitigate nighttime reflections on the opposite windows that had ruined the view. Designed and photographed by Clare Donohue / 121studio

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Black 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!