This Kitchen was inefficient before. The island was big and bulky, and created a huge traffic jam before. By removing a big window where the refrigerator was, and adding a new access to the backyard, this kitchen completely opened up! Paint color - Woodrow Wilson Putty - Valspar Floors: Engineered hardwood Backsplash: Gris Et Blanc Baroque - Dal Tile Antique Mirror Panes: Mystic Antique Mirror Finish Sink: Whitehaven Undermount Farmhouse Apron-Front Cast Iron 33 in. Single Basin Kitchen Sink in Thunder Grey Faucet: Kohler Artifacts single-handle bar sink faucet with 13-1/16" swing spout

Traditional Meets Contemporary in the Decolane Kitchen in Essex

burlanes interiors

Located in the most beautiful serene great British countryside in Essex, we can understand why Mr & Mrs Green fell so in love with this beautiful property, and saw the potential it had to be such a wonderful family home. The homeowners began an extensive renovation process just a couple of years ago, and the results really are outstanding. Burlanes were commissioned to design, handmake and install a bespoke family kitchen, and our Chelmsford design team worked alongside interior designer Fiona Duke.

Bordley 2

Thompson Custom Homes

photos by Steve Chenn

Bright Warm Traditional Kitchen

Drumlin Design LLC

Home Construction on Colgate Ave

US Home Developers Inc.

Valcourt. The Woodlands TX

SCM Design Group

Big big changes! We transformed a dark closed in kitchen into a bright, light and airy transitional chef's kitchen. Painting the tall cabinetry a creamy white opened up the entire space. Removing the pot rack and adding many recessed LED can lights made such a difference in the feel of this room. The other piece of the design that opened up the kitchen, bringing the bar down to one level. The countertops are an amazing quartzite with limestone backsplash. The Wolf appliances complimented the design. To tie in the new fireplace in the adjacent room, we used the same wood tile on the front of the kitchen bar. Amazing champagne gold touches pulled everything together from the cabinet pulls to the wonderfully unique light.

Traditional Cherry Kitchen

Wm. H. Fry Construction Company

Traditional kitchen with cherry beaded inset cabinets, copper sink, and drawer refrigerator.

Traditional Kitchen Renovation

J. M. Bryson Construction Management Inc.

Traditional Kitchen Renovation Design by Scott Trainor of Cypess Design Co. Photos by Jessica Pohl

Traditional Meets Contemporary in the Decolane Kitchen in Essex

burlanes interiors

Seymour Ave Residence

Harmony Homes

Tuscan Style Horse Farm in Santa Ysabel, CA

J. W. McCarter & Associates

Custom kitchen design with tortoise shell glass pendants, a rustic plank style wooden island counter top, a copper range hood and back splash, custom cabinetry, and beautiful wooden floors.

Valcourt. The Woodlands TX

SCM Design Group

Kitchen Projects

NV Kitchen and Bath

Updated Traditional in Tomball, Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Even though the footprint of the kitchen isn’t huge – it’s still the heart of the home and the big gathering place for the family. Natural light floods into the space after removing several of the walls that previously completely enclosed the kitchen. The large, beautifully stained perimeter cabinets anchor this room while fun pops of color add life. The distressed calming blue island ties into the blue accent from the backsplash tile as well as pops of blue found throughout the first floor. Custom barstools in a lively green patterned fabric and some funky antiques add some spunk!

Rustic Kitchen

AMI Design

Sue Sotera custom designed kitchen with wire brushed cabinets,vaulted ceilings ,brick walls Charles Nostrand exquisite kitchens

Englewood Colorado Mountain Style Kitchen

Ulrich Inc

Ulrich Designer: Aparna Vijayan Photography by Peter Rymwid This kitchen, created for an Englewood family's newly constructed tudor style home, was inspired by the homeowners' numerous family vacations to the Colorado Rockies. They wanted their very own "Rockies style chalet". Designer Aparna Vijayan describes it as "rustic-formal". There are innumerable design features: custom color cabinets, a custom antique copper and bronze hood, slate countertops in the perimeter and island, a peruvian walnut wood countertop in the eating area of the island, exposed beams in the high ceiling, brick work in ceiling, and reclaimed wood flooring, to name some of them. The homeowners also wanted to have, and Aparna delivered, tons of state of the art appliances and large areas for gathering and entertaining. ...Wonder if there are skis behind the door of that armoire - oh, just the fridge and freezer! Still, a chance for snow!

Hunt Country Homestead

Mastercraft Design Inc.

Set in the rolling hills of Virginia known for its horse farms and wineries, this new custom home has Old World charm by incorporating such elements as reclaimed barnwood floors, rustic wood and timewonn paint finishes, and other treasures found at home and abroad treasured by this international family. Photos by :Greg Hadley

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

Seedbed Farm

Rooke Creative

A 1791 settler cabin in Monroeville, PA. Additions and updates had been made over the years. See before photos.

European Farmhouse Beach Retreat - For Sale!

Deana Grau, Realtor

J. Frank Robbins

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Limestone 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!