Villa Roselyn

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen from step down Living Room with stair to upper floor primary suite at right. Photo by Clark Dugger

Clinton Hill Loft Apartment

Shenton Architects LLP

www.archphoto.com

Hollywood House

INTENSION design

Modern new construction house at the top of the Hollywood Hills. Designed and built by INTESION design.

Turney Road

West & Reid Ltd

New Residence, Cupertino 2

The Proposed Plan

Kirkland Residence

LEICHT SEATTLE

Kitchen and bath in a new modern sophisticated West of Market in Kirkland residence. Black Pine wood-laminate in kitchen, and Natural Oak in master vanity. Neolith countertops. Photography: @laraswimmer

Marlow

CO Interiors

Finding ways to utilize every inch and awkward corners is our specialty. The challenge within this part of the space was creating accessible storage in front of the floor radiator while utilizing the narrow space between the wall and refrigerator. The introduction of a narrow shelving unit was a great way to gain some extra storage while displaying some personal items. Photographer: Stephani Buchman

Mayfair

Alan O'Rourke Construction, Inc.

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

How can a modernist at heart bring the kitchen of his 1906 home up to date? This attractive, early twentieth-century home had been added onto by numerous owners during its life, leaving both a cramped, dark kitchen tucked deep in the house and a jumble of porches facing a beautiful back garden. Enclosing two of the porches created space for a new kitchen and a virtual porch with a spectacular light and garden views. The owner of the house wanted a bright, streamlined kitchen that would simply and elegantly connect to the traditional original entry hall and dining room. The space is more than just a place to cook. Because its functional components become “background” to the space and the views, the room now serves as the new heart of the home and is used as an office, a breakfast room, a TV room, a garden solarium, or a table for eight lucky diners in the chef’s kitchen.

House for Booklovers and Cats

Barker Associates Architecture Office

CEDAR LAKE KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Different corner cabinetry solutions were used to maximize storage space.

Coppell Bethel School Rd. Kitchen

Integrated Home Improvement

Both the design and construction teams put their heart into making sure we worked with the client to achieve this gorgeous vision. The client was sensitive to both aesthetic and functionality goals, so we set out to improve their old, dated cramped kitchen, with an open concept that facilitates cooking workflow, and dazzles the eye with its mid century modern design. One of their biggest items was their need for increased storage space. We certainly achieved that with ample cabinet space and doubling their pantry space. The 13 foot waterfall island is the centerpiece, which is heavily utilized for cooking, eating, playing board games and hanging out. The pantry behind the walnut doors used to be the fridge space, and there's an extra pantry now to the left of the current fridge. We moved the sink from the counter to the island, which really helped workflow (we created triangle between cooktop, sink and fridge/pantry 2). To make the cabinets flow linearly at the top we moved and replaced the window. The beige paint is called alpaca from Sherwin Williams and the blue is charcoal blue from sw. Everything was carefully selected, from the horizontal grain on the walnut cabinets, to the subtly veined white quartz from Arizona tile, to the black glass paneled luxury hood from Futuro Futuro. The pendants and chandelier are from West Elm. The flooring is from karastan; a gorgeous engineered, white oak in herringbone pattern. The recessed lights are decorative from Lumens. The pulls are antique brass from plank hardware (in London). We sourced the door handles and cooktop (Empava) from Houzz. The faucet is Rohl and the sink is Bianco.

Contemporary and Deco

Bureau69 Architects / Arch. Massimiliano Strano

Massimiliano Strano

The Steel and Marble Townhouse Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

This Bespoke kitchen has a run of kitchen cabinets wrapped in stainless steel with d-bar handles. The worktop is Calacatta Medici Marble with a back wall panel and floating shelf. A Gaggenau gas hobs is set into the marble worktop and has a matching Gaggenau oven below it. An under-mount sink with a brushed brass tap also sits in the worktop. A Blocked in doorway forms an architectural display alcove. Photographer: Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Haller Lake Transformation

Shoegnome Architects

The old kitchen and dining room became the new kitchen.

Clean lines, minimalistic meets classic were my client’s admiration. The growing family required a balance between, a large functioning interior and to design a focal point to the main hub of the home. A soft palette layered with fresh whites, large slabs of intricate marbles, planked blonde timber floors and matt black fittings allow for seamless integration into the home’s interior. Cabinetry compliments the expansive length of the kitchen and adjoining scullery, whilst simplicity of the design provides impact to the home.

Birdseye Contemporary Maple Kitchen

Kitchens & Baths Unlimited

Franklin Street High Rise Interior

Kaplan Architects, AIA

View from living room into breakfast area with custom designed banquette with leather upholstery. Mitchell Shenker, Photography

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and Yellow Floor 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!