Organic Minimalist Interior in Riley Park

Schuller Biella White & Stone Grey

Showcase Kitchens Ltd

Aqua kitchen splashback

LWK London Kitchens

White High Gloss Acrylic kitchen featuring an aqua blue full glass splashback.

Sleek Kitchen with Pops of Colour

Kitchen Co-Ordination

Simply MOD

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Dale Lang

Beaumaris

User

Emma from JMH

The Imperial

AyA Kitchens and Baths

Lumina Oyster & Manhattan Country Walnut AyA Kitchens and Baths

Light, Bright, & Airy

CG&S Design-Build

Design by Joanna Hartman | Project Management by Jim Venable | Photo by Paul Finkel This space features knotty alder cabinets from Amazonia Cabinets; backpainted glass with outlet by Anchor Ventana; New White Oak floors stained to match existing by Big D's Hardwood Floors; paint, Kelly-Moore Pure White 7005 SW; Kraus undermount sink from Ferguson Enterprises; oak IKEA butcher block counter; Sergei Sputnik Ceiling Lamp; Frigidaire appliances; 3cm Calacutta gold marble on the cooktop, surround, and sink counter; and paintings by Sarah Lantz and Court Lurie.

Warmly Inviting - Bright kitchen with skylights

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Warmly Inviting Kitchen and Dining room" Out: brick bearing walls, old porch, tiny kitchen, confining dining room, In: light filled addition, open floorplan with front to back sight lines, stunning kitchen, spacious island, warm reclaimed column and shelving. "The Dining and Mud Rooms" After converting the tiny kitchen into a mudroom with a centered doorway, the typical daily accumulated shoes, backpacks and coats now can easily be hidden from view simply by sliding together the unique re-purposed barn doors. Narrow openings to the left and right were enlarged inviting guests to explore the warm and fun new spaces while allowing plenty of room to expand the table

16th Street

Lang Construction LLC

Bright and Cleanly White Kitchen

Ebstone

Mark Chivers - markchivers.co.uk

Flores Residence

Legacy Millworks, Inc.

A beautiful custom designed & remodeled kitchen. Custom solid bamboo cabinets with soft-close hinges and drawer slides. Built in wine fridge and microwave in island. Large double ovens, 5 burner cooktop and chimney style hood. Full height back painted glass backsplash. Granite sink and modern porcelain floor tiles.

604 Acacia - Brandon Architects - Patterson Construction http://www.brandonarch

Jeri Koegel Photography

Jeri Koegel

Upper West Side Combo

StudioLAB

The owners of this prewar apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan wanted to combine two dark and tightly configured units into a single unified space. StudioLAB was challenged with the task of converting the existing arrangement into a large open three bedroom residence. The previous configuration of bedrooms along the Southern window wall resulted in very little sunlight reaching the public spaces. Breaking the norm of the traditional building layout, the bedrooms were moved to the West wall of the combined unit, while the existing internally held Living Room and Kitchen were moved towards the large South facing windows, resulting in a flood of natural sunlight. Wide-plank grey-washed walnut flooring was applied throughout the apartment to maximize light infiltration. A concrete office cube was designed with the supplementary space which features walnut flooring wrapping up the walls and ceiling. Two large sliding Starphire acid-etched glass doors close the space off to create privacy when screening a movie. High gloss white lacquer millwork built throughout the apartment allows for ample storage. LED Cove lighting was utilized throughout the main living areas to provide a bright wash of indirect illumination and to separate programmatic spaces visually without the use of physical light consuming partitions. Custom floor to ceiling Ash wood veneered doors accentuate the height of doorways and blur room thresholds. The master suite features a walk-in-closet, a large bathroom with radiant heated floors and a custom steam shower. An integrated Vantage Smart Home System was installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades using iPads.

Gustavson Dundes

Gustavson Dundes Architecture & Design, LLP

Complete renovation of pre-war apartment on Park Avenue in New York. Photos by Peter Paige.

Kitchen project Cirencester Gloucestershire

Contour

contemporary kitchen with a mix of materials in a warm earthy colour palette of taupe and mohair

Traditional Country Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Modern Country Kitchen, Berkshire

John Lewis of Hungerford

Bespoke Beverston dresser. The perfect place for displaying glassware. Finshed in Blake Blue, with Oak strip. Kitchen island come breakfast bar, features built-in storage,

Randall

Blair Burke General Contractors, Inc.

Featured in the AIA San Francisco 2009 Home Tour, this residence in San Francisco’s Glen Park neighborhood underwent a full seismic retrofit and new third story addition. Set in a steeply sloped hillside, the project¬ included extensive rear yard improvements, terraced gardens and a steel bridge that connects the living spaces to the outdoors. A new roof deck takes advantage of the dramatic downtown views. Interior highlights include a custom stair “ribbon” of steel and kumaroo wood, a built-in wine cellar, and dumbwaiter on two levels.

A new lease on life

Kitchen Mania

Our customers were wanting to modernise and lighten up their home when they contacted us. Their old kitchen was very closed in and dark, it didn't flow well with a wrap around upstanding bench top, and was in need of a real makeover! Our talented designer Rowena created a welcoming kitchen for the family that flows well with the living areas of the home. It's a social space where multiple people can easily work at the same time, and enjoy each other's company. The kitchen is beautiful and practical, and the island gives the kitchen plenty of bench space. The new design floods the kitchen with natural light and really makes it feel like the heart of the home.

Kitchen with Blue Splashback and Glass Sheet Splashback 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!