Lake Shore Property

Noirin Brady Interiors

Connecticut Kitchen

J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.

Historic renovation and addition features functional, custom details. Large island with teak counters. Adjacent butler's pantry with teak counters and marble sink. Painted cabinets with solid and glass doors throughout. Seating area. Paneled ceiling.

Handmade Bespoke Inframe Kitchen

Planet Furniture

This is an Inframe kitchen which is hand painted in two Little Greene colours - Slaked Lime Green Deep and French Grey Dark – both of which are an ideal match for the resilient and durable Lagoon Quartz worktop and but also a lovely contrast to the Planked Oak at the curved end of the island. Keeping it contemporary the owners chose an elegant Antiqued Mirror splashback with gold backing which helps to elevate this classic Shaker out-of-the-ordinary and adds a real touch of pzzazz! Other great choices are the gorgeous Lacanche Macon Classic Range Cooker in Mandarin - a bang-on-trend colour which adds warmth and personality as well as being a really good cooker and the large Liebherr fridge freezer in Stainless Steel. An essential for family living, and something we’re regularly asked to build, is the chalk board cupboard which has a convenient push-to-open mechanism and shelves inside. The cool limestone flooring is a great choice and keeps it practical - timely considering the owners welcomed their first child during the build!

Great Hills #1

New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath

This modern kitchen design spotlights several colorful and exciting new materials. The black-mirrored tile backsplash behind the sink, frosted glass-fronted cabinets, and silver and gold mosaic tile backsplash above the wine cooler compliment the crystal orb chandelier and copper fronted sink and vent hood.

Listed period property - Weybridge

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

Rebecca Faith Photography

State Street Condo Remodel

Arete Renovators Inc.

This stunning multiroom remodel spans from the kitchen to the bathroom to the main areas and into the closets. Collaborating with Jill Lowe on the design, many beautiful features were added to this home. The bathroom includes a separate tub from the shower and toilet room. In the kitchen, there is an island and many beautiful fixtures to compliment the white cabinets and dark wall color. Throughout the rest of the home new paint and new floors have been added.

GEM

KabCo Kitchens

Photo Credit: Julie Lehite

Tadley

Lewis Alderson & Co.

This six bedroom farmhouse kitchen has been extended to provide a large family kitchen with central island, The brief was to bring the whole space together with a classic design which would be sympathetic to the period of the property but contain every modern luxury. Large island with integrated wine fridge. Sub Zero fridge/freezer. Wolf range cooker. Bi-fold cabinet conceals smaller appliances.

Tower Mountain Modern Home

Shelter Associates

The floating black metal staircase with wood treads and built-in bookshelves holding favorites and memorabilia, bring warmth to the clean lines and open space of this modern home. The mirrored back splash reflects light from the wall of windows opposite the mirror and brings even more openness to the kitchen.

Elegant Kitchen Remodel

Grace Interiors

Cydney Ambrose

North facing kitchen

SoKipling

North facing kitchen with white painted shaker style doors, walnut handles and brown granite worktops. White wood effect floor and copper tap. Low ceiling. Solid wood cabinetry and doors

Stanford Wood Lodge

Absolute Architecture

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.

Bold and daring pink and blue skinny shaker

Lima Kitchens

We undertook the whole project, from the kitchen design to the flooring, decorating, fitting new radiators and lighting. All the elements of this project come together beautifully, really showing the customer's personality which flows throughout their home.

Handmade Bespoke Inframe Kitchen

Planet Furniture

Bespoke kitchen cupboards with chestnut flame granite worktops

Green Imaging

All Star Premier Homes, LLC

Listed period property - Weybridge

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

Rebecca Faith Photography

Kingswood Road

Maria Pennington Design

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Mirror 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!