Midwest Stone Display Kitchen | Waypoint Cabinetry

Cabinets: Waypoint Cabinetry | Maple Espresso & Painted Stone Countertops: Caeserstone Countertops - Alpine Mist and Leathered Lennon Granite Backsplash: Topcu Wooden White Marble Plumbing: Blanco and Shocke Stove and Hood: Blue Star

Garage to Gourmet

Haskell Interiors

A built in coffee station is placed directly in the archway of this butler's pantry and kitchen design. Dark cabinetry provides great storage and tucks neatly into the recess. A butler's pantry with plenty of storage lies just beyond. The space began as a 2-car garage. After months of renovation, it is now a gourmet kitchen. The focal point is the hood made from a reclaimed warehouse beam and finished with a copper top and placed on stone and glass mosaic tile. The island is large enough to accomadate seating and provide plenty of room for prepping. Adjoining the space is a large butlers pantry and bar and a home office space. Tall cabinetry flank the cooking wall and provide easy access storage to pots and pans as well as small appliance storage. This was the 2011 National Transitional Kitchen of the Year as awarded by Signature Kitchens & Baths Magazine. Photography by Med Dement

ZEN

KabCo Kitchens

Sleek appliances stand out against custom built Maple Espresso cabinets. Notice the adjacent pantry door, custom built to match. Photo Credit: Julie Lehite

Karvelas Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Contemporary Dark Oak Island

Project C arlisle

LaFauci Tile and Marble

Not your grandmothers Backsplash. We used a quartz ledger stone to create a unbelievable stacked stone wall. The textured walls brought warmth and character to previously cold space. This before and after renovation brought new life to the heart of the home. The kitchen floor is a porcelain tile in a 3 step pattern that resembles natural slate.

Contemporary Carrollton Home Renovation

Nicole Arnold Interiors

Long drawers keep the cabinetry looking long and lean vs. being chopped up with a lot of individual doors.

Kitchen and Great Room Remodel

IMPROVE or MOVE

Super white quartzite countertop with glass tile backsplash, under cabinet lights and outlets. Horus Photography

Summit Ridge Ultra-Modern Kitchen

Maker Design Group

Free from all unnecessary objects with a clean, stylish, and uncluttered design, this contemporary kitchen is the minimalist's dream! This kitchen is also incredibly practical with the space-saving design innovations with built-in appliances and custom cabinets. Design features include large format porcelain tile, under-mount sink, flat-panel dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, integrated paneled appliances, an island, and smart home electoral system.

Contemporary comfort in Carmel Valley

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Milan Kovacevic

Denali Delight

Signature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Vent-A-Hood island hood tops a 36" induction cooktop, with ample drawer storage

Bay Area Kitchens

Vent-A-Hood island hood tops a 36" induction cooktop, with ample drawer storage below the granite countertops

Charlestown Drive Residence

Mohment

On a corner lot in the sought after Preston Hollow area of Dallas, this 4,500sf modern home was designed to connect the indoors to the outdoors while maintaining privacy. Stacked stone, stucco and shiplap mahogany siding adorn the exterior, while a cool neutral palette blends seamlessly to multiple outdoor gardens and patios.

Traditional Kitchen

Woodstock Rustic Elegance Kitchen Remodel

John Rogers Renovations

This metro Atlanta kitchen remodel combines the most appealing elements of rustic and modern aesthetics. The key to a modern rustic kitchen like this one is an open floor plan, modern accents, and preserved or created architectural elements. The warm tones of wood, expansive space, and a blend of both rustic and modern spirit, our designers created structural and visual solutions that suited the client's unique and elegant taste.

La Bellezza

User

Our La Bellezza kitchens are designed with you - the chef - in mind. Commercial-grade appliances, custom cabinetry, solid surface countertops, and custom backsplashes are just a few ways that you can personalize your home.

Red Rock Country Club Remodel

JKL Development Inc.

This 5687 sf home was a major renovation including significant modifications to exterior and interior structural components, walls and foundations. Included were the addition of several multi slide exterior doors, windows, new patio cover structure with master deck, climate controlled wine room, master bath steam shower, 4 new gas fireplace appliances and the center piece- a cantilever structural steel staircase with custom wood handrail and treads. A complete demo down to drywall of all areas was performed excluding only the secondary baths, game room and laundry room where only the existing cabinets were kept and refinished. Some of the interior structural and partition walls were removed. All flooring, counter tops, shower walls, shower pans and tubs were removed and replaced. New cabinets in kitchen and main bar by Mid Continent. All other cabinetry was custom fabricated and some existing cabinets refinished. Counter tops consist of Quartz, granite and marble. Flooring is porcelain tile and marble throughout. Wall surfaces are porcelain tile, natural stacked stone and custom wood throughout. All drywall surfaces are floated to smooth wall finish. Many electrical upgrades including LED recessed can lighting, LED strip lighting under cabinets and ceiling tray lighting throughout. The front and rear yard was completely re landscaped including 2 gas fire features in the rear and a built in BBQ. The pool tile and plaster was refinished including all new concrete decking.

Wheelchair Accessible Kitchen, West Little Rock, Duquense Subdivision

Home Run Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchen Family Room Remodel Our client found us on Houzz and we remodeled there home while there were still living in remote. This kitchen features Dura Supreme Cabinetry in a rich dark grey stained wood with white and gray tones accented with white glass inserts in the glass doors. Rich grey porcelain tile on the fireplace and floor in a wood texture. Grey glass on the backsplash. Beautiful soapstone countertops on the island with custom bar stools. Signature Designs Kitchen Bath

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Porcelain 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!