This traditional, clean, and trendy New York City kitchen, designed by Bilotta’s Tabitha Tepe, is situated in a loft in lower Manhattan. The kitchen, with touches of both silver and gold, features Bilotta Collection Cabinetry in a frameless full overlay door with step profile. The perimeter is painted in a soft gray color with glass fronts on the wall cabinets and the island is walnut with a stain. The high ceilings, tall windows, and open design make it a bright and airy space, not stuffy as some NYC apartments can be. The ceiling is painted white but still has the raw element of the exposed pipes. Touches of gold are scattered throughout the space including the hardware by Hafele and inside the pendant shades hanging above the island by Linden Rose & Co. The stainless steel hood and range, by Miele are surrounded by Artistic Tile’s Jazz Glass mosaic backsplash in gray and white. The Miele dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator are paneled to keep the clean feel. Countertops are Imperial Danby marble by Romstone. And last but not least the entire wall running parallel to the island, is in white brick. Instead of covering it up the client decided to keep it in place and mount shelves where they added some earthy accessories like plants and olive wood cutting boards to complete this loft kitchen. Designer: Bilotta designer Tabitha Tepe; Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Contemporary Light

CG&S Design-Build

Design by Mark Lind | Photography by Thomas McConnell | This space features Santos Mahagony flooring, Alder cabinetry, River White granite, Oceanside Casa California Series Fleet Blue tile at the backsplash, Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator, and Arc Zephyr vent hood.

Modern Kitchen Makeover in Lansdale

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

The blue paint and glass-tile backsplash contrasts with the neutral, modern tones of the cabinets and flooring.

KraftMaid: Pebble Grey and Dove White Kitchen

KraftMaid

Crisp Dove White transforms a island from a piece that's merely functional to a room defining statement against the backdrop of Pebble Grey cabinets.

Anglers Retreat

Rumor Design + reDesign

Under the Oaks of Palmetto Bluff

K Fowler Designs

Wayne Windham, Architect; Richard Best, Builder; K Fowler Designs, Interiors; Low Country Originals Lighting; Photos by Richard Johnson

Heritage On The Garden

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee

23rd Street

Wyant Architecture

Contemporary kitchen with a pull-out dog gate. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro.

Transitional Kitchen in Delray Beach, FL

Allied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor Living

Artisan Home Tour 2017

Swanson Homes

Landmark Photography

Modern Mountain Home

CIRCLE Design Studio

Historic walk up condo in St. Louis Kitchen remodel

Hammer & Schmidt Design Inc.

The transition corridor into the kitchen from the dining room was enlarged by taking a limited amount of space from the closets behind allowing for full depth cabinets and a fully integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator. This has become the sine storage area and a wonderful place to serve your guest drinks.

2017 Wuanakee Parade Home

Craftsman Construction

Spanish Peaks

Abby Hetherington Interiors

Audrey Hall

Deal NJ Contemporary Kitchen

erik kitchen design

Sleek white faux wood contemporary kitchen with multi level/ two color island. Flush pantry /refrigerator wall. True kosher kitchen featuring two cook tops, four ovens, two sinks and two dishwashers. f8images by Craig Kozun-Young

Traditional Home’s Before & After Kitchen

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This “before” Manhattan kitchen was featured in Traditional Home in 1992 having traditional cherry cabinets and polished-brass hardware. Twenty-three years later it was featured again, having been redesigned by Bilotta designer RitaLuisa Garces, this time as a less ornate space, a more streamlined, cleaner look that is popular today. Rita reconfigured the kitchen using the same space but with a more practical flow and added light. The new “after” kitchen features recessed panel Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry in a blue finish with materials that have reflective qualities. These materials consist of glass mosaic tile backsplash from Artistic Tile, a Bridge faucet in polished nickel from Barber Wilsons & Co, Franke stainless-steel sink, porcelain floor tiles with a bronze glaze and polished blue granite countertops. When the kitchen was reconfigured they moved the eating niche and added a tinted mirror backsplash to reflect the light as well. To read more about this kitchen renovation please visit http://bilotta.com/says/traditional-home-february-2015/ Photo Credit: John Bessler (for Traditional Home) Designer: Ritauisa Garcés in collaboration with Tabitha Tepe

Kitchen

De Mattei Construction

Photo Credit: Eric Zepeda

Canterbury Contemporary Indian Design

Start With Art Interiors

The brief for this design was to create a contemporary space with Indian inspiration. A tapestry of the Goddess Kali formed the basis of the design with rich oranges, warm greens and golds featuring throughout the space. The kitchen was built at the rear of the space and designed from scratch. Tiffany lighting, luxurious fabrics and reclaimed furniture are just a few of the standout features in this design.

Powder Room, Kitchen & Mudroom Renovation

Deborah Martin Designs

Maintenance free materials and finishes topped the client’s list of new kitchen attributes. Quartzite was selected for countertops, the island and ceiling high backsplash. Photography: Phillip Ennis Photography

1st Floor Renovation - in progress

KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback 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!