Cabinet Finishes by Segreto Finishes. Designer Nicole Zarr, Builder University Towne Corp. Photographer Wade Blissard. From the design book Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors. Range Hood - Materials Marketing / Tile - Architectural Design Resource, ADR)

French Country Farmhouse Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Old world style French Country Cottage Farmhouse featuring carved wood moldings and glass and ceramic tile. Kitchen with natural edge slate floors, limestone backsplashes, silver freestanding tub in master bath. Beautiful classic style, will not go out of style. We like to design appropriate to the home, keeping out of trending styles. Handpainted range hood and cabinetry. Project designed by Auriel Entrekin of Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Ynez, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Solvang, Hope Ranch, Olivos and Montecito, south to Hidden Hills and Calabasas.

Virginia Avenue Kitchen

Moore Architects, PC

The kitchen is the hub of activity in this house. The remaining living spaces are organized around it - for function, convenience, and visual connectivity.

Coastal Retreat

Andrew Ryan

Mediterranean 9,000 square foot Street of Dreams Designer

Susan Berry Design, Inc.

Susan P. Berry, Custom designed cabinetry, reclaimed brick floors, grape vine stakes on barrel vault ceiling with wrought iron ties. Bar and service area for indoor/outdoor living dining room at a Street of Dreams Home. Interior architecture, interior details, material selections lighting design, cabinetry design and details by Classical Home Design, Inc.

Belleair Manor

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Tuscan Farmhouse

Modern Kitchen Center

Jason Dewey

French Country Farmhouse - Kitchen- in Middleburg, Virginia

MDC Cabinetry & More

Signature Custom Cabinetry, Linen Paint on Maple (Perimeter) + Ebony Paint on Maple (Sink), Colonial Door. Design by MDC, Cabinetry & More. Design-Build by CEI, Gretchen Yahn.

Charlestown

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography

Country Kitchen Vail Arizona

Southwest Kitchen & Bath

Primary pantry

Chase Ryan

Custom door and cabinetry

Balboa Oceanfront

Blackband Design

Interior Design by Blackband Design Home Build and Design by Graystone Custom Builders

Dayton Lodge

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Incredible double island entertaining kitchen. Rustic douglas fir beams accident this open kitchen with a focal feature of a stone cooktop and steel backsplash.

Dense Residence

Anderson Clark Interiors, Inc.

Concrete Cabinets - Industrial Chic

Divine Design Center

Concrete – New ideas for Kitchens. In a minimalist setting, “concrete” always presents a strong presences in the room. In the handle-less CONCRETE-A kitchens from LEICHT , the dark grey furniture with a surface of genuine concrete (brasilia), provide an impressive visual centre. Island unit and cupboard run are offset by white tall units, integrated in the wall. The island unit rises freely into the room between the generous window surfaces, almost floating above the light floor. An asymmetric, almost playful, wall shelf unit loosens the calm arrangement of the handle-less floor units. The 5 mm thick worktop of hot-rolled steel provides an extremely elegant contrast to the concrete surfaces of the kitchen fronts.

Traditional Kitchen

Granite Kitchen Remodel

Granite Transformations Las Vegas

Four Mile Ranch

Reclaimed Wood Creations LLC.

All the wood used in the remodel of this ranch house in South Central Kansas is reclaimed material. Berry Craig, the owner of Reclaimed Wood Creations Inc. searched the country to find the right woods to make this home a reflection of his abilities and a work of art. It started as a 50 year old metal building on a ranch, and was striped down to the red iron structure and completely transformed. It showcases his talent of turning a dream into a reality when it comes to anything wood. Show him a picture of what you would like and he can make it!

Rustic Vintage Industrial Kitchen

Artichoke

Exposed brick walls form a string feature of this kitchen space

Hafele Magic Corner storage

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

Hafele Magic Corner for blind corner cabinets amanda lee photography

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Panelled Appliances 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!