http://nationalkitchenandbath.com This transitional condo was designed to make the most out of every space with beautiful details and maximum storage.

Nottingham Place Signature Home

Charles Ross Homes

This kitchen won the gold award in the 2004 PHBA Parade of Homes competition. It features custom cherry cabinetry and GE Monogram appliances. Photo by Kelly J. Mihalcoe

Kitchen

Leveille Home Improvement Consultants, Inc.

Designed for a client who wanted a light, bright airy feeling in their kitchen, we chose painted cabinets arranged in an open floor plan around a dark-stained cooking island. To meet the kitchen's varied demands throughout the day, we incorporated multiple types of lighting: dramatic niche lights to highlight the client's art and to give ambiance; targeted task lighting under cabinets and over the stove; and ample recessed ceiling lights for bright, overall coverage. The art niches and under-cabinet lights are on a Lutron Pico wall-mounted remote dimmer, allowing you to change the room's mood with the click of a button. The stainless steel Heartland 6-burner gas stove and free-standing chimney hood create a striking focal point, while the other custom-paneled appliances integrate seamlessly into the surrounding cabinets. Directly behind the stove is the hand-carved travertine farm sink, and a deep garden window that offers more display space for the clients artwork. The backsplash is a mosaic of roughhewn travertine stones with carved travertine switch plate covers, complimenting the St. Cecilia granite countertops throughout the kitchen.

A Masterful Suite

TDS Custom Construction

Beth Skogen

上松町の家

株式会社木又工務店

Bespoke Kitchen

Vintage Renovation and Construction

Transitional Kitchen Design

Douglah Designs

This transitional kitchen remodel in Oakland by our Lafayette studio boasts beautiful design elements, such as a sleek copper hood and a lovely tile backsplash. The warm tones of the copper hood blend seamlessly with the classic wood cabinetry, while the intricate tile backsplash adds a touch of elegance to the space. The result is a kitchen that is both charming and functional. --- Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, click here: http://douglahdesigns.com/

Woodharbor Kitchen

Jon Hammond Builders

The contrasting blue cabinetry with cherry accents ties into the cabinetry flanking the fireplace opposite in the room. This one-of-a-kind island is complete with a custom arched Silestone quartz top, cherry band concealing supports, and cherry legs made in our shop that include an accent band of bamboo flooring. The island is centered within the room and provides seating for 6 people. These custom tapered cherry legs tie into both the cherry cabinets and the bamboo flooring. These are made in our shop and include an accent band made of the same floor material.

Ash Wide Plank Floors - Select Grade Sapwood Only - Acadia, New Hampshire

Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors

Made from all sapwood planks, this Select grade Ash wood floor is very light in color. Ash is a strong and durable wood (that's why it's often used for tool handles), making it ideal for high traffic rooms like kitchens. Floor shown was finished with Vermont Natural Coatings polywhey floor finish, satin sheen. This solid Ash wide plank flooring is made in the USA and available mill-direct from Hull Forest Products. www.hullforest.com. 1-800-928-9602.

Cottages at Triangle Ranch

Josh Wynne Construction

Cabana Cottage- Florida Cracker inspired kitchenette and bath house, separated by a dog-trot

Maple Kitchen with Inset Doors

Dynamic Woodworking

Kitchens

Banks Home Building, Inc.

TP3_D

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Cucina e sala da pranzo. Separazione dei due ambienti tramite una porta in vetro a tutta altezza, suddivisa in tre ante. Isola cucina e isola soggiorno realizzate su misura, come tutta la parete di armadi. Piano isola realizzato in marmo CEPPO DI GRE. Pavimentazione realizzata in marmo APARICI modello VENEZIA ELYSEE LAPPATO. Illuminazione FLOS. Falegnameria di IGOR LECCESE.

Premium Engineered European White Oak - 7"

PurezaWood

Kitchen with custom wide plank flooring, white cabinets, white island and stainless steel appliances.

Cherry Inset Kitchen with Access

INTERSTATE CUSTOM KITCHEN & BATH INC.

Historic Home Renovation and Addition

Normandy Remodeling

These built-in refrigerator drawers are perfect for extra beverages and ideal for entertaining. Located in the home bar, the wood panel drawers allow the appliances to blend seamlessly with the rest of this traditional kitchen. For more on home beverage centers, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/blog/beverage-refrigerator-in-kitchen-design

Kettle Divider Drawer in Custom Kitchen

Foxcraft Cabinets

In this custom cherry kitchen, a peg board divider keeps the kettles neatly positioned in their places in the kettle drawer. Organizing your kettles in a drawer directly underneath your cooktop allows you convenient access to them.

White Kitchen by the Sea

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Our client wanted a new kitchen design that included plenty of storage space. The light colored wood for the island helps break apart the white to give the kitchen some depth.

Kitchen for a Post & Beam Home

Simpson Cabinetry

Quarter sawn white oak island with soapstone top.

Watson Custom Kitchen

That Design Studio

Kitchen with Beaded Inset 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!