Sustainable materials were used through out this project. Spray foam insulation in the exterior walls, bamboo cabinets, Marmoleum floor covering, IceStone counter top, recycled ceramic flooring, energy efficient lighting, natural oak from a local farm.

Project 52

Cutting Edge Design

St. Jude Dream Home Boise-2013

Berkeley Building Co.

Kitchen featuring 36" cooktop and 36" stainless chimney hood by Bosch. Pot filler provided by Brizo.

Upper West Side Apartment

Shenton Architects LLP

The design of this four bedroom Upper West Side apartment involved the complete renovation of one half of the unit and the remodeling of the other half. The main living space includes a foyer, lounge, library, kitchen and island. The library can be converted into the fourth bedroom by deploying a series of sliding/folding glass doors together with a pivoting wall panel to separate it from the rest of the living area. The kitchen is delineated as a special space within the open floor plan by virtue of a folded wooden volume around the island - inviting casual congregation and dining. All three bathrooms were designed with a common language of modern finishes and fixtures, with functional variations depending on their location within the apartment. New closets serve each bedroom as well as the foyer and lounge spaces. Materials are kept to a limited palette of dark stained wood flooring, American Walnut for bathroom vanities and the kitchen island, white gloss and lacquer finish cabinetry, and translucent glass door panelling with natural anodized aluminum trim. Lightly veined carrara marble lines the bathroom floors and walls. www.archphoto.com

Contemporary kitchen with grey subway tiles

Simple Steps

This contemporary kitchen has a recycled granite and glass counter and metallic grey subway tile backslash. The counter color is called Terra di Sienna and its 3/4" thick, it can be placed on top of an existing counter or on a new cabinet. There are many colors available that they are stain resistant, scratch resistant, heat resistant and do not need to be polished. The subway tile is called Onyx and it comes in 3"x6". There are different colors in the subway tile and the same colors are available in different shapes in the Liberty and Metropolis collections.

Rooms: COOK

Haas Habitats LLC

Haas Habitat Room: COOK ( kitchen) F2FOTO

High gloss acrylic laqcuered kitchen

Morantz Custom Cabinetry Inc.

Tzvi Morantz

Kitchen Cook Top

Brush Park Studio

The Wright Dune passthrough

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.

Recent Residential Projects

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

Bellmont 1900 Series

User

SAPELE | Stockholm | Sienna

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!

Colorful Contemporary

Peery Homes

Project 1322-20 Northeast Minneapolis Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

The goal of the homeowner was to modernize and make the existing kitchen more functional by adding storage, countertop work space, and better task lighting. Castle was able to design an updated kitchen that refaced and painted half of the cabinets and added new deeper cabinets in an L shape that helped meet the clients goals. White painted shaker style doors and slab drawers help compliment the locally made recycled glass countertops and white oak hardwood floors. Thanks to ample LED cabinet lighting the most noticeable feature of this updated kitchen is the local hand-made mid-century backsplash tile from Mercury Mosaics. A new ThermaTru fiberglass backdoor was also installed. Stainless steel LG appliances from Warner’s Stellian and classic chrome accessories and fixtures give the perfect finishing touches. See this kitchen on the 2018 Castle Educational Home Tour, and while you’re at it, check out the previously remodeled basement / bathroom / laundry room which is also on tour!

Open Concept Living

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Open sliding willow baskets and storage for trash and recycling are part of the central island. Plug molding is tucked under the counter on the left in front of the apron. Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Modern Hillside Home Bistro Green Kitchen

Vetrazzo

The kitchen is full of sharp details like the polished returns of the mitered waterfall ends and full slab back panel on the island. Photo: Glenn Koslowsky

Natural bamboo with a jatoba accent

WoodMaster

The exterior of the cabinets are vertical cut natural bamboo with a clear lacquer finish. Jatoba wood is used as an accent color.

Contemporary kitchen with dark cabinets and recycled granite and glass counterto

Simple Steps

This contemporary kitchen with dark brown cabinets has a recycled granite and glass counter top. The counter material is 1/4" thick and can be placed on top of existing counters or new construction. The counter top does not need to be sealed or polished and is heat resistant, scratch resistant and non porous. The color is King Ivory 692 and there are many colors, from natural stone colors to red, blue, grey, black and many more. The material can also be used as floor tiles.

Range Top and Floating Shelves

RemodelWest

Custom stainless steel floating shelves adorn the cooktop providing more storage while allowing natural light to come though the windows behind. Photo Credit: Ali Atri Photography

Recycled Glass Kitchen

TreeHouse

Executive Cabinets Vetrazzo Countertop Caesarstone Countertop Legacy Glass Tile 2x4 in "Moonlight" Backsplash

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!