Stellar views and natural light embrace this Reynold's Mountain home throughout. Anigre wood in three custom colors create art in the form of simple, slab doors in both the kitchen and bar areas. The tall peninsula of cabinetry defines the kitchen and adjacent hall, while the stone and wood island serves as the centerpiece extraordinaire. Both trendy and timeless, this kitchen exudes the best of what is new with traditional functionality in every way.

Project 3501-1 Ford Pkwy St. Paul Kitchen Remodel Plaid Wallpaper

Castle Building & Remodeling

This twin home was the perfect home for these empty nesters – retro-styled bathrooms, beautiful fireplace and built-ins, and a spectacular garden. The only thing the home was lacking was a functional kitchen space. The old kitchen had three entry points – one to the dining room, one to the back entry, and one to a hallway. The hallway entry was closed off to create a more functional galley style kitchen that isolated traffic running through and allowed for much more countertop and storage space. The clients wanted a transitional style that mimicked their design choices in the rest of the home. A medium wood stained base cabinet was chosen to warm up the space and create contrast against the soft white upper cabinets. The stove was given two resting points on each side, and a large pantry was added for easy-access storage. The original box window at the kitchen sink remains, but the same granite used for the countertops now sits on the sill of the window, as opposed to the old wood sill that showed all water stains and wears. The granite chosen (Nevaska Granite) is a wonderful color mixture of browns, greys, whites, steely blues and a hint of black. A travertine tile backsplash accents the warmth found in the wood tone of the base cabinets and countertops. Elegant lighting was installed as well as task lighting to compliment the bright, natural light in this kitchen. A flip-up work station will be added as another work point for the homeowners – likely to be used for their stand mixer while baking goodies with their grandkids. Wallpaper adds another layer of visual interest and texture. The end result is an elegant and timeless design that the homeowners will gladly use for years to come. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Fire Restoration

VanDyke Enterprises

GKB Photography

Gainesville Kitchen & Bath

Powered by CABINETWORX Masterbrand, galley kitchen, quartz counter tops, medium-light wood floors, white cabinets, hanging light fixtures, open feel, gas stove top, under cabinet lighting

600 Bradford Trace Renovation.

Borrowed Mule Builders

Rustic Kitchen Remodel

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

California Living

HMA Architecture Inc.

Belle Meade Elegance

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Steven Long

Rochester Hills Transitional House Remodel

Renovation By Design LLC

New Traditional Style Kitchen Remodel

Pullman West

This new traditional kitchen with an earth-tone palette, boasts a large island with cooktop and surround seating. Whether it's family or friends, all can gather around to enjoy the cooking and dining experience. Starmark shaker-style custom cabinets, a herringbone backsplash and Rosslyn Cambria quartz adorn the perimeter walls. This kitchen takes in-home dining to the next level. Photography by Michael Giragosian

Updated Rustic

ABC Design Concepts

Updated "Rustic" warm, inviting kitchen. With a brown undertone on lightly stained Maple cabinets, quartz counterop on perimeter and natural walnut butcherblock on a painted gray island. Lots of neutral tones with lots of interest.

Cozy Farmhouse Cottage

Bearded Builders

Olde Towne East #3

User

ADA Accessible Log Home Breckenridge

Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.

Kitchen Remodel, Longview

Larry Gilliam Construction Co., Inc

After, new kitchen with custom cabinets, custom paint details, new appliances, countertops, back splash, and lighting.

Knightsbridge Residence

Haste Woodcraft

Raised-panel custom cabinets with Palomino granite countertops. Walnut island, painted perimeter cabinets, and custom wood range hood. Photos by Sprinkles of Light.

Refinished Cabinets and Accent Tile Wonderland Lake Home Remodel

Modern Homestead

Scenic

LoneStar Design Build

Snohomish Kitchen Reface

Innovative Kitchen and Bath

Perimeter cabinets are in the style Nevada and painted in White Chocolate on Maple, while the island cabinetry is a stained maple in Steelhead. Permieter countertop is MSI quartz in Fossil Gray matte, the island is Cambria quartz in Britannica Warm matte, and the backsplash is Tierra Sol Portobello Novana Crema in a 6x12.

Magma Circa Black and Gold Granite Countertops in Newtown Square PA

MacLaren Kitchen and Bath

Designer: Michele Hennessy Design, Fabrication and photography by MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry: Conestoga Inset painted in Dover White, all plywood construction with cushion close drawers and doors. Decorative Hardware: Classic Bar Pulls by Top Knobs Countertops: Magma Circa Granite with ¼” Round Over Edge.

Kitchen with Beige Splashback and Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!