Two-Tone Kitchen including Parchment Painted perimeter cabinetry, and Charcoal stained Maple on the island. Slide-in Gas Range with Stainless hood above, recessed full-depth refrigerator, and freestanding microwave. Triple-bowl sink includes an industrial style spray faucet.

California Modern

Audry Cordero, NKBA at Design Studio West

This contemporary kitchen is clean and functional, filled with state of the art appliances and luxury materials. We chose a rich rift cut white oak cabinet door with custom glazing and a wirebrushed texture for the majority of the kitchen. To create more depth we used grey painted cabinets for the tall pantry area. For the upper wall cabinets next to the sink, glass and metal frame doors were selected. The glass is frosted on the fronts and painted grey on the back for a very soft yet sophisticated feel. The stainless steel Dacor Modernist refrigerator is quite a statement on its own, and it integrated more of the desired metal element. Caeserstone countertops in marble-look Calacatta Nuvo were used to brighten up the space. The smoked oak wood bar top is a bold statement as it cantilevers out from the island. A Freedom Gaggenau cooktop and downdraft keep the island clean and ready for entertaining.

Kitchen Seating- WOOD CHAIRS

Seating Innovations

This traditional kitchen creates a comfortable and inviting gathering space for mealtime. The island provides stationary seating for family and friends These classy black bar stools are always in position and ready for use. The built in return feature means your kitchen chairs are always in place.

Silicon Valley Contemporary Estate

Louie Leu Architect, Inc.

Frank Perez, Photographer

El Manor Kitchen

Jacqueline Kleinberg Interiors

Contemporary Chef's Kitchen

Neutral Kitchen Glass Splashbacks

Perth Splashbacks

Neutral Kitchen Glass Splashbacks

Kitchen Remodel in Des Plaines

OHi - Our Home Improvement

A Living Room

Partners 4, Design

Gilbertson Photography

Kitchen / Living / Dining

Ware Architecture Studio

Kenji Apartment Renovation

Purewal Contractors, Inc

With a Old, Oudated Apartment, Purewal Contractors Inc was able to provide a complete gut renovation service for the homeowner Our Team Completed New Plumbing, New Modern Bathroom, and New Kitchen with Custom White Shaker Style Cabinets and Even New Hardwood Floors

Bright Kitchen Remodel

GMI Design Group

Photos by Cameron McMurtrey Photography (www.cameronmcmurtrey.com)

Navy Farmhouse Kitchen

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

I fell in love with this geometric pattern for the backsplash. It's a small and dainty pattern, that over the large area makes a big impact. It also reminisces of an older style backsplash which I wanted to keep some of the detail grounded to the age of the home.

Navy Farmhouse Kitchen

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

This kitchen has plenty of space for the family and for entertaining. The island has 2 sides for stools, large walk around spaces and lots of countertops for preparing meals and enjoying guests.

Riverdale Remodel | Gray Cabinets

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

Photography: Lance Holloway Kitchen Design: Jennifer Eaton

Kitchen & Island Countertops_6

KB Factory Outlet

Magnificent Kitchen & Island Countertops made by using astonishing New Olympia Blue Quartzite from Mont Krest - designed, polished and installed by KB Factory Outlet. Location: Palm Harbor #KBFactoryoutlet #Adamo #Largo GET A FREE ESTIMATE IN 24 HOURS - https://kbfactoryoutlet.com/estimate-and-appointment-1

Soft Contemporary Home

By Design

The functional cabinetry wall houses the fully integrated refrigerator and the microwave behind a lift up door. The center section was built out with a six inch deep soffit and side panels and finished with a concrete overlay to provide a textural element to the walls. The cabinetry was installed with an one inch shadow line reveal inside the framework to create a clean line. The seamless waterfall edge treatment for the island and raised counter casual eating area add a touch of elegance to the space. Dave Adams Photography

Lake Fayetteville Remodel

C & D Interiors

This amazing transformation began as an outdated 1957 Kitchen that was dark and drab. Architect Lisa & Albert Skiles revamped this space with beautiful design elements such as this expansive window, ceiling canopy, and large galley style layout with a prep island big enough to seat 4 + people. CMI Construction provided their Skilled Craftsmen to make this elegant vision become a reality. C & D Interiors was enlisted to help client select finish materials. The vent hood tile is a natural shell that is 3 demensional, the kitchen walls are covered with a pearlized porcelain tile that resembles raw silk, counters are Silestone Yukon Blanco. A flat front Cabinet door style was incoprorated keeping true to the style of the 1950's jewel. Fortunately C & D Interiors was able to obtain marble tile that matched the existing marble floors saving the client thoushands of dollars in replacement cost.

Sammamish Traditional Kitchen with White Cabinets

McAdams Remodeling & Design

Photos courtesy of Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photography

Kitchen with a Triple-bowl Sink and Quartz Benchtops 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!