We love to be challenged so when we were approached by these clients about a design "from the era" we couldn't resist! There is nothing worse than removing character and charm from a home. The clients wanted their retro beach shack to have the modern comforts of today's lastest technologies hidden behind design features of the original design of the home. Beautiful terrazzo bench tops, laminated plywood, matt surfaces and soft-close hardware make this space warm and welcoming. Giving a home new life through clever design to achieve the result as if it was meant to be all along is one of the most rewarding projects you can do and we LOVED IT!

The Gables - Waterfront Infill

Visbeen Architects

Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Builder: J. Peterson Homes Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography The best of the past and present meet in this distinguished design. Custom craftsmanship and distinctive detailing give this lakefront residence its vintage flavor while an open and light-filled floor plan clearly mark it as contemporary. With its interesting shingled roof lines, abundant windows with decorative brackets and welcoming porch, the exterior takes in surrounding views while the interior meets and exceeds contemporary expectations of ease and comfort. The main level features almost 3,000 square feet of open living, from the charming entry with multiple window seats and built-in benches to the central 15 by 22-foot kitchen, 22 by 18-foot living room with fireplace and adjacent dining and a relaxing, almost 300-square-foot screened-in porch. Nearby is a private sitting room and a 14 by 15-foot master bedroom with built-ins and a spa-style double-sink bath with a beautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling. The main level also includes a work room and first floor laundry, while the 2,165-square-foot second level includes three bedroom suites, a loft and a separate 966-square-foot guest quarters with private living area, kitchen and bedroom. Rounding out the offerings is the 1,960-square-foot lower level, where you can rest and recuperate in the sauna after a workout in your nearby exercise room. Also featured is a 21 by 18-family room, a 14 by 17-square-foot home theater, and an 11 by 12-foot guest bedroom suite.

Home Makeover

Very Red Design

Keystone Timber Frame

Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.

Woodhouse The Timber Frame Company custom Post & Bean Mortise and Tenon Home. 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath with covered decks, main floor master, lock-off caretaker unit over 2-car garage. Expansive views of Keystone Ski Area, Dillon Reservoir, and the Ten-Mile Range.

Open Concept Kitchens

DenTx Home Solutions, LLC

Coastal Contemporary

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

Bright and Functional Galley Kitchen

Tory Bond Designs

A full wall where the island now stands enclosed the original kitchen and cut it off from the rest of the house. Removing the wall, and adding a new island instantly opened the kitchen to the living area, and flooded the space with light. The original acoustical ceiling panels were replaced with drywall to highlight the structural beams. New skylights and overhead lights were installed to add light where there was none. The original white metal cabinetry, pink countertops and original appliances from 1963 reflected the worst of the mid-century era. The space was completely redesigned, starting with an expansive island. Custom book-matched walnut cabinets, natural blue tortuga quartzite counter-tops, and professional-grade stainless steel appliances result in a marriage of beauty and function. Recycled concrete tiles from Revolv adorn the back-splash and compliment the counter tops. The art wall on the north side of the kitchen adds interest while offering additional storage hidden behind the custom sliding pantry doors.

Lake House Kitchen and Baths

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

https://genevacabinet.com Photos by www.aimeemazzenga.com Interior Design by www.northshorenest.com Builder www.lowellcustomhomes.com Custom Cabinetry by Das Holz Haus Lacanche range

Westerly Finished Basement

Balanced Interiors

Monique Sabatino

Glenmorrie Lane Whole Home Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

Keeping with the original kitchen configuration, a fresh and unique take introduces color, a mix of materials, and a bit of whimsey with the overall farmhouse/industrial design. The original Brazilian cherry wood floors were restored. Custom clear alder cabinets were left natural for the lowers and painted a soft deep blue for the uppers, including both flat and recessed panel doors. The island has a darker burgundy stain bringing out the variations in the flooring with a white quartz countertop. The island also features locally handmade galvanized copper drip panels for a one-of-a-kind design element. Rounded out with blue accents in the perimeter granite countertops and tile backsplash, high end appliances, and an expansive pantry.

Showroom Display

Chantel Elshout Studio

This is our new bespoke handmade furniture range - beautiful furniture with exquisite details. Open shelves, perfect for displaying cook books and decorative items, along with dresser units with fluted glass doors and antique brass handles - providing plenty of stylish storage to get organised.

Modern Farm Style

Mike Blake Custom Homes

This masterfully designed kitchen is fit for entertaining every type of gathering from dinner parties to cocktail receptions. Plenty of natural light abound in the open-concept floor plan, seamlessly connecting the family room, morning room and kitchen. Tucked away behind the traditional kitchen, lies a professional catering kitchen and butler’s pantry fully loaded with a secondary set of stainless-steel appliances, wine refrigerator, separate ice maker, broom closet and a custom rolling ladder to access the abundance of storage. Shaker style cabinetry, swinging cafe doors to the caterer’s kitchen and intricate detail on the wooden vent hood set a tone for being on trend without being trendy. A chef’s dream, this kitchen has all the bells and whistles—like an oversized island, expansive side-by-side freezer and refrigerator, dual dishwashers to beverage center, slide out dog bowls, pop out steps to access upper cabinets, filtered water station, LED lighting and hidden outlets in the upper cabinets. This home has left nothing to be desired.

Kitchens

Cabido Design & Build

Severna Park, MD Kitchen Cambria Quartz Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Cambria Praa Sands quartz countertops.

#Fishscale Tide

Angie Keyes CKBD

Appliance Pantry with Coloured Internals

Improva

A kitchen that combines sleek modern design with natural warmth. This beautifully crafted space features a curved island as its centrepiece, creating a dynamic flow that enhances both functionality and aesthetics. The island is clad with elegant terrazzo stone adding a touch of contemporary charm. The combination of the Dulux Albeit-coloured joinery and the Milano oak wall cabinets creates a captivating interplay of colours and textures, elevating the visual impact of the kitchen.

White Distressed Raised Panel Cabinets

dRemodeling

Complimenting the white plaster and walls, these white raised panel cabinets additionally reflect upon the materiality of the ceiling. With distressed tones on its accents and relief, it compliments the relief of the beams and wood above.

Manasota Key Retreat

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

This is a 5,000 sqft home we recently finished in Manasota Key, FL. This project took 3 years from start to completeion. We like to call this, Tuscan LUX. There are many traditional Florida home elements, but yet with a touch of elegance that makes you feel like you are at the Ritz.

Calle Bello

Viajera Designs

Kitchen with Blue 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!