Emma-Jane Hetherington

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

Client purchased an older home and wanted to achieve an uncluttered, modern and bright kitchen that complimented the traditional elements of the home. Blue-gray base cabinets feel fresh while helping to ground and soften the crisp white of surrounding subway tile, quartz counter tops and upper cabinets. Simple Shaker style custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and sink complete the chef inspired classic yet modern feel.

Mission Style Galley Kitchen

Lucci Kitchen and Bath Center Inc.

Prairie Mullion clear glass hutch cabinet / Built in stainless steel oven & microwave cabinet with clipped corner / Cornice crown moulding to the ceiling / Cork floor /

Renovation of a historic residence in North Bennington, VT

Centerline Architects

The old galley kitchen was combined with a small family room to create a large, L-shaped kitchen ideal for both family cooking and catered parties. This portion of the kitchen shows the main "working triangle" with refrigerator, prep sink, and stove.

King's Heath Kitchen

Honest Kitchens

A kitchen to show the clients love of colour in three show-stopping shades; Paint and Papers 'Plumb brandy' and 'temple', plus Farrow And Ball's 'Charlotte's Locks'. Painted flat panel with handle-less design and open shelving.

Bamboo kitchen

Susan Brook Interiors

Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to another level. The clients are thrilled with this huge difference from their original space.

Storage Solutions

Bontina

Here is a great way to store your step stool in the toe kick of the cabinets

Blue Ridge Kitchen Remodel

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Pillowed cabinet door and drawer panels soften the geometry of the cabints and echo the subtle profile of the glazed ceramic tile backsplash. Undercabinet power strips with AC power and USB ports accommodate the kitchen appliances, digital devices and phones. Photo Credit: KSA - Aaron Dorn

Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel

The Artisans Group, Inc.

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Farmhouse Kitchen

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography

Universal Design galley kitchenk

Re-Vital-Eyes Interiors

Easy access is the name of pull out drawers.

Transitional Kitchen Collection

Kitchen & Bath ReStylers

Warren Smith, CMKBD, CAPS

Tiny House Camper

CK Architects

Russell Campaigne

Contemporary Birdseye Maple Kitchen

Cheryl Oldershaw Chant

Beautiful Contemporary Birdseye Maple Kitchen with Black Absolute Countertops, GE Monogram Appliances with Wolf Microwave Drawer, White Glass 12x24 Backsplash, Wicanders Cork Flooring Elkay undermount sink and faucets with light grey walls. Designed By Cheryl Oldershaw Chant formerly from Marco Island, Florida a designer with McDaniels Kitchen and Bath 4500sf showroom in Lansing, Michigan. Contact Cheryl at coldershaw@thekitchenshops.com Cell (239)-450-0126

Bold & Industrial Kitchen-diner

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Medicine Lake Modern

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

To keep the design clean and consistent, the appliances were hidden within the cabinets so that they remain out of sight, but right on hand.

Appliance storage on pull out shelf

Marlene Hudson Design

Photo credit - Deanna Onan Slide out shelf for heavy kitchen appliances

Mindy's Kitchen

HDR Remodeling Inc.

HDR Remodeling Inc. specializes in classic East Bay homes. Whole-house remodels, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, garage and basement conversions are our specialties. Our start-to-finish process -- from design concept to permit-ready plans to production -- will guide you along the way to make sure your project is completed on time and on budget and take the uncertainty and stress out of remodeling your home. Our philosophy -- and passion -- is to help our clients make their remodeling dreams come true.

Idlewild Acres

Greg DeLory Design

The kitchen opening out to the great room. Granite counters and custom bar stools, cork flooring in the work area. Photo by Dan Cutrona.

Green Lake Remodel

SHED Architecture & Design

Kitchen with Cork 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!