Contemporary Cabinetry in New Construction Home

Oakland Township Large Kitchen Remodel

Lincorp / Borchert

Transitional Navy

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Lagoon Views

LJS Design Inc

Bethesda, MD Kitchen & Wet Bar Blue Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Volga Blue granite countertops.

Kitchen Flooring, Cork Flooring

iCork Floor

Go cork for the best flooring that is able to take the wear and tear in your kitchen. https://bit.ly/2NEUeGn For decades cork has had a rough reputation in the flooring design world. Crappy manufacturing using low quality materials and poor maintenance resulted in bad reviews. However in recent years there has been a resurgence in the popularity of cork flooring, as advances in technology have made manufacturing and maintenance easier than ever. Today you’ll find cork being used in every room in the home, even kitchens where wear and tear is frequent. https://bit.ly/2NEUeGn

A Touch of Navy

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

When Three Become One

Square Footage Inc.

Photos by Valerie Wilcox

New Hope Butler's Pantry

Glenna Stone Interior Design

Atlanta BLUE kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Milford, Transitional White Kitchen

The Muir Showrooms

The island seats four and provides a large, uninterrupted work surface.

Lakehouse Total Transformation

Corinthian Fine Homes

These homeowners requested a complete makeover of their dated lake house with an open floor plan that allowed for entertaining while enjoying the beautiful views of the lake from the kitchen and family room. We proposed taking out a loft area over the kitchen to open the space. This required moving the location of the stairs to access the basement bedrooms and moving the laundry and guest bath to new locations, which created improved flow of traffic. Each bathroom received a complete facelift complete with the powder bath taking a more polished finish for the lone female of the house to enjoy. We also painted the ceiling on the main floor, while leaving the beams stained to modernize the space. The renovation surpassed the goals and vision of the homeowner and allowed for a view of the lake the homeowner stated she never even knew she had.

Aptos Beach House

Vision Design

The family needed some new appliances and the sink needed to be replaced. But such a gorgeous setting needed to be supported by an equally gorgeous and easy to cook in kitchen. We chose a countertop that mimicked the mood of the ocean outside, sometimes bright and happy, sometimes stormy in its iridescence.

Artistic Mix | Beaverton Kitchen Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The kitchen island features a microwave drawer and stacking refrigerator drawers.

Rhapsody in Blue

Sycamore Kitchens & More

"We would LOVE a FUNCTIONAL Blue and White kitchen please!" stated the clients who longed for a kitchen that the whole family can cook in. Kristin, our Senior Designer was only too happy to oblige. Using an inset cabinetry selected by the client, Kristin worked her magic. She created an expansive Blue island complete with a prep sink so "no more waiting in line to use the sink!" In addition, the cooktop was relocated from the island to provide additional prep and entertaining space. Plus, an intimate seating area was created. Of course, a beautiful shade of blue was selected for the island. On the perimeter of the kitchen, the refrigeration was separated to provide easy, quick access to the abundance of fresh vegetables needed for each meal, and were paneled to be pleasing to the eye. A speed oven and a convection oven are perfect for the wonderful baked breads, cakes, cookies and casseroles created by this family. A wine area took the place of a desk creating a drink station while entertaining. A beautiful quartzite with rich blue veins was painstakingly selected to tie in the entire space and a textured subway tile completed the look. Rhapsody in Blue= Family Harmony!

Condo - dramatic changes

Partners 4, Design

Tequesta: Coastal Transitional

PB Built

When Three Become One

Square Footage Inc.

Photos by Valerie Wilcox

Kitchen Refurbishment in Centennial

Natasha Sanchez/ Featured Interiors

A kitchen refurbishment with a revised layout- removing the peninsula and moving the sink and dishwasher to a new larger island, and removing a corner closet pantry allowing to widen the space with new cabinet pantries. The room is mostly light with a subtle Blue Andes teal blue stone island countertop and backsplash tiles, with contrasting Mont Blanc stone counters and island die. The added black and gold hardware and lighting accentuate the new faucets, and mix well with all of the new appliances. The niche now serves as a dry bar with custom wood shelves to compliment the new shelves inside the kitchen. Lighting was added all around to brighten each zone.

Kitchen with Brown Floor and Blue 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!