Opening the wall between the existing living room and kitchen allows for an easy flow into the new kitchen addition. The sun-filled breakfast area offers an open view to the client's gardens and reconfigured terrace. The tall ceiling, that slopes upward, and the high windows create an abundance of day-light. A new electrical outlet is placed in the kitchen floor, for phase two, if the client should decide to install a permanent island, in the future. In the meanwhile, a temporary island, with storage shelves under the countertop, was purchased. Another cost-saver is open-shelving instead of upper cabinets.

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Textured Stone Backsplash - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

Horseshoe Trail

Isler Homes

The expanded portion of this home includes the kitchen, family room and master bedroom with raised ceiling. all the existing doorways and openings were also raised and enlarged. The kitchen countertops are SeaPearl Quartzite with an Interceramic brand Interglass backsplash. Faucet by Grohe. Hardware by Haefele, Refrigerator by Subzero, Range by Wolf, Dishwasher by Bosch. Cabinet paint color Sherwin Williams

Grand Island

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

The island features concealed plug mold strip, turned legs and ample seating. The chimney style hood is highlighted by the glass tile that continues up to the ceiling. Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Pass through

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

Manufacturer of custom recycled glass counter tops and landscape glass aggregate. The countertops are individually handcrafted and customized, using 100% recycled glass and diverting tons of glass from our landfills. The epoxy used is Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) and emits no off gassing. The newest product base is a high density, UV protected concrete. We now have indoor and outdoor options. As with the resin, the concrete offer the same creative aspects through glass choices.

East Village Contemporary "Apartment B"

Reverse Architecture

This renovation of a one bedroom apartment in New York’s East Village creates a sense of openness within a small space. A change in floor material delineates the kitchen from the living room while allowing the space to remain open. The kitchen flooring is a cast patterned concrete tile set within the refinished oak floor. The wood cabinets are birds eye maple, contrasting the stainless steel bank of appliances. photo by Reverse Architecture

Condo Remodel

CMK Construction Inc.

Avalon Remodel

Cabinet Genies, Inc.

Here's one to start your weekend! #KeepItClassy Contractor: Lighthouse Building & Remodeling Cabinetry - R.D. Henry & Company - Color: Sweet Mist / Extra White - Style: Naples JSI Cabinetry - Plymouth White Countertops - Curava Recycled Glass Surfaces - Savaii Hardware - Atlas Homewares - A857-BN Lighting - Task Lighting Corporation Appliances - Monark Premium Appliance Co - GE Appliances

Apollo Recycled Glass White Star Worktops

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Contemporary White Kitchen

BGI Design

An airy and light feeling inhabits this kitchen from the white walls to the white cabinets to the bamboo countertop and to the contemporary glass pendant lighting. Glass subway tile serves as the backsplash with an accent of organic leaf shaped glass tile over the cooktop. The island is a two part system that has one stationary piece closes to the window shown here and a movable piece running parallel to the dining room on the left. The movable piece may be moved around for different uses or a breakfast table can take its place instead. LED lighting is placed under the cabinets at the toe kick for a night light effect. White leather counter stools are housed under the island for convenient seating. Michael Hunter Photography

Waterfront Family Home - Satellite Beach

Beach Cabinets, LLC

Modern custom made kitchen cabinets made two woods- walnut and curly birds-eye maple.

West 190th St.

KBR Design & Build

Kitchen Remodel in Upper Manhattan. Mosaic tile back splash with light wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. KBR Design & Build

Modern Meets Casual - Addition & Remodel - Pantry

Urbana Design Studio

Cherry pantry with solid wood pull out trays.

Recycled Glass Countertop and Custom Cherry Cabinets

Sitka Projects

Ash Creek Photography

Seattle Green Custom Home

H2D Architecture + Design

A large Nanawall window and door system opens the kitchen and dining room out to a deck to create a wonderful indoor-outdoor connection. The kitchen countertop extends 'out' the window to create a bar countertop for serving right outside the kitchen. The kitchen is designed with recycled content Novustone countertops, custom maple cabinetry, and 100% recycled handmade glass tiles at the backsplash. Design by: Heidi Helgeson, H2D Architecture + Design Built by: Thomas Jacobson Construction

White Kitchen with recycled glass countertop

Simple Steps

Contemporary white kitchen with recycled glass counter top. This counter is the color White Star, which has small metallic flecks. This counter material is placed on top of existing counters or can be placed in new kitchens without a counter top. A variety of colors and finishes are available.

Alpine White countertop

IceStone

IceStone island and countertops in Alpine White. This product is made in Brooklyn from three simple ingredients: recycled glass, cement, and non-toxic pigment. Photography by Shadowlight Group.

The Many Shades of Green Remodeling

mackmiller design+build

The homeowners requested a green, transitional style remodel of their lower level that included a kitchenette. A close-up of the recycled glass countertop shows the many different colors of glass the homeowner chose. The interior designer and the homeowner were able to select what percentage of each of the available colors of recycled glass they wanted for the countertop. They were also able to specify the base color for the top. It features a touchless bar faucet and a composite granite undermount sink. The yellow paint color for the walls was inspired by the yellow color of glass found in the countertop. Unafraid of color, the homeowners’ choice of lively paint colors clearly shows there are many shades of green remodeling!

305 East 40th Street

Manhattan Cabinets Inc

Beautiful Kitchen using custom built cabinetry.White painted wooden cabinetry with traditional glass doors.

Retired Lady's petite 'Passive House'

Talo Architect

Minimum cost simple kitchen made to have plants on window sill Tapani Talo

Kitchen with an Undermount Sink and Recycled Glass 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!