Transitional kitchen with leather-finish marble counter tops. Ultra-Craft french grey flat-panel cabinetry with multi-color glass backsplash tile and wood ceramic floors. Backsplash behind built-in stove featuring glass mosaic vertical tiles. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

Miami Contemporary

IDAS Architecture & Design

Contemporary in Miami is a Residential project in South Florida featuring a warm color palette, Modern furniture pieces in woods and texture wall coverings to give a cozy feel to the home.

Sidcup: Contemporary Kitchen Diner

JMDesign

Modern white kitchen with highlights of blue

kitchen spaces

Imagineer Remodeling

This country style contemporary Kitchen available at Imagineer Remodeling #Streamline #crisp #mix of texture, elements & colors #blue kitchen #airy #clean canvas for showcasing other elements to create an inviting, enchanting, and functional kitchen now available at Imagineer Remodeling #Modern #Kitchen #contemporarykitchen #countrystyle #mixofelements #classy #white #wood #black

Lady Fern Circle Kitchen

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Photography: Glenn DeRosa

The Wonderlust

Alwood

Derek Robinson

Glory Kitchen

Hammerdown Home Reno. & General Construction Inc.

This fun kitchen is a perfect fit for its’ owners! As a returning client we knew this space would be a pleasure to complete, having previously updated their main bath. The variegated blue picket tiles add bold colour the homeowners craved, while the slab doors in a natural maple with matte black finishes and soft white quartz countertops offer a warm modern backdrop. Filled with personality, this vibrant new kitchen inspires their love of cooking. The small footprint required creative planning to make the most efficient use of space while still including an open shelf section to allow for display and an open feel. The addition of a second sink was a game changer, allowing both sides of the room to function optimally. This kitchen was the perfect finishing touch for their home!

Eichler Kitchen Renovation

Cathie Hong Interiors

We had a tight timeline to turn a dark, outdated kitchen into a modern, family-friendly space that could function as the hub of the home. We enlarged the footprint of the kitchen by changing the orientation and adding an island for better circulation. We swapped out old tile flooring for durable luxury vinyl tiles, dark wood panels for fresh drywall, outdated cabinets with modern Semihandmade ones, and added brand new appliances. We made it modern and warm by adding matte tiles from Heath, new light fixtures, and an open shelf of beautiful ceramics in cool neutrals.

Dallas | Delrose | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

We must admit, we’ve got yet another show-stopping transformation! With keeping the cabinetry boxes (though few had to be replaced), swapping out drawer and drawer fronts with new ones, and updating all the finishes – we managed to give this space a renovation that could be confused for a full remodel! The combination of a vibrant new backsplash, a light painted cabinetry finish, and new fixtures, these cosmetic changes really made the kitchen become “brand new”. Want to learn more about this space and see how we went from “drab” to “fab” then keep reading! Cabinetry The cabinets boxes that needed to be replaced are from WW Woods Shiloh, Homestead door style, in maple wood. These cabinets were unfinished, as we finished the entire kitchen on-site with the rest of the new drawer and drawer fronts for a seamless look. The cabinet fronts that were replaced were from Woodmont cabinetry, in a paint grade maple, and a recessed panel profile door-style. As a result, the perimeter cabinets were painted in Sherwin Williams Tinsmith, the island in Sherwin Williams Sea Serpent, and a few interiors of the cabinets were painted in a Sherwin Williams Tinsmith. Countertop The countertops feature a 3 cm Caesarstone Vivid White quartz Backsplash The backsplash installed from countertops to the bottom of the furrdown are from Glazzio in the Oceania Herringbone Series, in Cobalt Sea, and are a 1×2 size. We love how vibrant it is! Fixtures and Fittings From Blanco, we have a Meridian semi-professional faucet in Satin Nickel, and a granite composite Precis 1-3/4 bowl sink in a finish of Cinder. The floating shelves are from Danver and are a stainless steel finish. Flooring The flooring is a cork material from Harris Cork in the Napa Collection, in a Fawn finish.

Anthony Jaensch

One of our modern Italian Kitchen projects finished in 2016 for a beautiful contemporary style home on Long Island, NY. The kitchen is from our A-Line Italian products, with a mix of red and white lacquer finish and integrated door handles. Kitchen style, colors and overall design was put together by our in-house designers based on client's vision, giving the home the modern, up-beat and energized feel our client wanted.

Electric & Vibrant Contemporary Kitchen

Simply Baths & Kitchens

This bold room is a true reflection of the homeowners and their energetic personalities and lifestyle. The intelligence of this design is in the clever use of clean fixed finishes, complimented by bold accessories and color. The neutral shaker cabinetry could be at home in any house. The black granite is a crisp contrast to the blonde maple wood. The glass countertop, the contemporary light fixture and bold paint color are what bring that electric spark into this room.

Bay Ave. Kitchen Renovation, Beach Haven NJ

Sal's Construction LLC

Decisively Candid

Transitional San Jose Kitchen Designed By Cynthia Collins

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen was designed around a family who cooks large meals for their extended family. With as many as five cooks in the kitchen, the main focus was on building zones to accommodate the workspace needed. Extra storage options were added inside many of the cabinets. An over-sized island and extra countertop space were install to allow for easy prep and access to the appliances. The light stain and playful backsplash were added to soften this active kitchen. Treve Johnson Photography

Minimalist Bliss

brittanysdesign

This kitchen remodel started with updating the appliances and creating a functional flow between one another. From there we updated the space with modern wood gain laminate base and tall cabinetry combined with glossy white wall cabinets. The crisp cabinetry contrast allowed us to infuse some fun creativity with the custom tear drop rich blue backsplash tile. The fun little details wrapped up this kitchen design by softening the modern edges with floating shelving, fun lighting and accents.

White Dove Kitchen Cottage

Drifthouse Design

Updated kitchen cabinet doors & drawers painted in white dove. Quartz tops with a mix of blue tile and sea shell backsplash makes this beach cottage quite the show stopper.

Coastal Condo Renovation

Coastal Peach Interiors

A 2005 built Cape Canaveral condo updated to 2021 Coastal Chic. The oversized existing island was relocated to create a functional Coffee/Wine bar with a new Tarra Bianca granite countertop accented with fresh white cabinets. Freshly painted Agreeable Gray walls, new Dorchester laminate plank flooring and blue rolling island further compliment the beautiful new kitchen countertops and gorgeous backsplash.

Crédence de cuisine bleu aux reflets cuivrés

Verre Design

Crédence de cuisine en verre émaillé à la main couleur bleu aux reflets cuivrés.

Kitchen with Blue 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!