Floor to ceiling stained American Oak kitchen, featuring concrete island benchtop, stainless steel cooking alcove with concealed doors and fully integrated appliances. Design: Nobbs Radford Architects

Sam's Creek

Bates Masi Architects LLC

Bates Masi Architects

Kitchen renovation, Carmunnock

Delta Kitchens Ltd

Statford Kitchen

H. Miller Bros

STRATFORD KITCHEN A mid-century inspired kitchen, designed for a mid-century house. We love mid-century style, and so when we were approached to design this kitchen for a beautifully revived mid-century villa in Warwickshire, it was a dream commission. Simple, clean cabinetry was brought to life with the gorgeous iroko timber, and the cabinetry sat on a matt black plinth – a classic mid-century detail. A walk-in pantry, lined in single-depth shelving, was framed behind sliding doors glazed with traditional reeded glass. Refrigeration and storage was contained in a long run of tall cabinets, that finished in a mirror-backed bar with integral ice bucket But the show-stealer was a set of bespoke, handmade shelves that screened the kitchen from the hallway in this open plan home. Subtly detailed, like only real furniture-makers can, with traditional jointing and mid-century radiused edges.

Washington, D.C. - Contemporary - Small Condo Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Downtown Washington DC Small Contemporary Condo Refresh Design by #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Walnut horizontal grain kitchen

Susan Brook Interiors

This amazing kitchen was a total transformation from the original. Windows were removed and added, walls moved back and a total remodel. The original plain ceiling was changed to a coffered ceiling, the lighting all totally re-arranged, new floors, trim work as well as the new layout. I designed the kitchen with a horizontal wood grain using a custom door panel design, this is used also in the detailing of the front apron of the soapstone sink. The profile is also picked up on the profile edge of the marble island. The floor is a combination of a high shine/flat porcelain. The high shine is run around the perimeter and around the island. The Boos chopping board at the working end of the island is set into the marble, sitting on top of a bowed base cabinet. At the other end of the island i pulled in the curve to allow for the glass table to sit over it, the grain on the island follows the flat panel doors. All the upper doors have Blum Aventos lift systems and the chefs pantry has ample storage. Also for storage i used 2 aluminium appliance garages. The glass tile backsplash is a combination of a pencil used vertical and square tiles. Over in the breakfast area we chose a concrete top table with supports that mirror the custom designed open bookcase. The project is spectacular and the clients are very happy with the end results.

Stunning Fairfax, CA Remodel

Craig O'Connell Architecture

This 1950s Fairfax home underwent a dramatic transformation with clean, modern lines and warm and stylish midcentury modern touches. The floor plan was opened up to create an open plan kitchen and dining room.

【新築】郡山市T様邸

BANKS.house

郡山市T様邸（開成の家）　設計：伊達な建築研究所　施工：BANKS

CAVU

RUHM Luxury Marketing

Kitchen

north project

User

This eclectic residence brings nature inside and embodies a warm and natural feel with organic inspired materials and architectural details. With its breadths of windows, lowered wood ceiling soffits and rhythmic play of parts, it shows off its influence of Frank Lloyd Wright. Arnal Photography

Kitchen

Andre Rothblatt Architecture

A contemporary luxury kitchen with natural elements

Amberth

The mix of white and natural wood cabinet door fronts and island surround makes this kitchen look and feel warm and welcoming.

Industrial Kitchen

MASERU

Wood Works Brighton

This compact kitchen packs a mega punch. With wall cabinets all the way up to the ceiling and a clever walk in pantry there is no shortage on space in this modest kitchen. The deep blue and Oak doors look amazing with a clean crisp white Corian work top. MATERIALS- Oak veneer on birch ply doors / Petrol blue laminate on birch ply / Corianders work top

Fintail Ranch

Faure Halvorsen Architects

南林間の家リノベーション

株式会社結設計

古い住まいは南側に、勤めのため日中誰もいない個室があり、キッチンは日の射さない北側に、茶の間は西日射す北西の角にありました。そこで個室を移し、南側窓を大きくとり開放的にし、居間食堂キッチンをワンルームにしました。キッチンカウンターから居間のソファー越しに南の庭が見える対面式のセンターキッチンにしました。奥様のお気に入りのガラストップのカウンターにし、洗面脱衣室のそばで、食堂、居間のソファー、テレビ、デッキ、庭、等全てが見渡せる、コントロールセンターのような位置にあります。

Shinn Creek Estates

Design Results: Creative Coastal Living

Eastern light spills into a unique contemporary kitchen with custom Douglas Fir cabinetry and Richelieu stainless steel uppers. A stainless, swinging pantry door adds an element of fun and practicality.

Palo Alto Modern High Tech Home

Design Loft Company

大間々の曲り家

ATELIER N

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and Medium Wood 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!