Paso Robles

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Construction by: SoCal Contractor Interior Design by: Lori Dennis Inc Photography by: Roy Yerushalmi

Photo: Garey Gomez

Built-in swivel bar stools at the kitchen island.

Craftsman Kitchen Backsplash

Motawi Tileworks

Craftsman-style kitchen backsplash featuring Motawi Tileworks’ subway tiles and Willow border

Bluff House Kitchen, Dining

Auhaus Architecture

Bluff House kitchen looking through to dining room. Photography: Auhaus Architecture

Kitchen

Anne Webster Designs Pty Ltd

Solid oak with a wire brushed, textured finish. Hand cast concrete work surfaces complement the waxed iron handles, made at a local blacksmith's forge sourced by the craftsmen.

Indoor-outdoor Kitchen

Studio Bergtraun AIA

The closed in kitchen was opened up to the backyard onto a new deck. The oversized skylight well brings natural light onto the space over the central island created with a thick reclaimed wood slab. An office niche, breakfast area and custon bench with storage maximize the use of the space. The light over the table was custom designed with salveaged wood. Photo: Muffy Kibbey

Complete Kitchen Remodel

Tunde Decor, LLC

We opened up an adjacent room to the existing kitchen and completely redesigned them to create a modern functional space where the family can entertain.

lake house

Shannon Callaghan Interior Design

laurie lane studios

Embrace the Space

Andersonville Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen designed by Andersonville Kitchen and Bath includes: Dura Supreme Custom Cabinetry in Hudson Shaker Door Style; color: Classic White. Countertops are: Caesarstone Symphony Grey. Our designer utilized customization options for the cabinetry to maximize this small space into a functional kitchen!

Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation

Caine & Company

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

SubZero Wolf

Bella Vie Kitchen & Bath

Proline PLJW 185 Series Stainless Wall/Under Cabinet Range Hood

ProHoods

The PLJW 185 is one of our most popular under cabinet range hoods. It's incredibly affordable and packs a strong punch for its size; at just 5 inches tall, this under cabinet hood features a 600 CFM single blower! The control panel in the front of the hood is easy to navigate, featuring stainless steel push buttons with a blue LED display. This model also includes two LED lights to speed up your cooking process in the kitchen. You won't spend much time cleaning either, thanks to dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters. Simply lift them out of your range hood and toss them into your dishwasher – it takes less than a minute! The PLJW 185 comes in two sizes; for more details on each of these sizes, check out the links below. PLJW 185 30" https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/30-under-cabinet-range-hood-pljw-185-30.html/ PLJW 185 36" https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/36-under-cabinet-range-hood-pljw-185-36.html/

Creating a Great Room and Interior Renovation in Villanova, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

The sleek yet traditional kitchen has gray and white quartzite counters, a porcelain tile backsplash with a gray Carrera marble accent, and a paneled refrigerator. The large island has seating for six and a lot of storage. A beverage center is a really convenient feature of this great room. Chrome pendant lights and fixtures and stainless-steel appliances really give this kitchen a clean look. We tore down the walls between four rooms to create this great room in Villanova, PA. And what a difference it makes! This bright space is perfect for everyday living and entertaining family and friends as the kitchen, eating and living areas flow seamlessly. With red oak flooring throughout, we used white and light gray materials and crown moulding to give this large space a cohesive yet open feel. We added wainscoting to the steel post columns. Other projects in this house included installing red oak flooring throughout the first floor, refinishing the main staircase, building new stairs into the basement, installing new basement flooring and opening the basement rooms to create another entertainment area. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Escavera Cove - Flintrock

Integrity Builders

Sonoma / Sea Ranch Redux

Marcus & Willers Architects

Photos: Anthony Dimaano

Hyde Park Family Bungalow Remodel

Breathe Design Studio

Completed in 2020, this large 3,500 square foot bungalow underwent a major facelift from the 1990s finishes throughout the house. We worked with the homeowners who have two sons to create a bright and serene forever home. The project consisted of one kitchen, four bathrooms, den, and game room. We mixed Scandinavian and mid-century modern styles to create these unique and fun spaces. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/bungalow-remodel

Summer

Cabinets 4 You

Elegant Farmhouse

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors 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!