Teresa Giesler

Arts and Crafts kitchen remodel in turn-of-the-century Portland Four Square, featuring a custom built-in eating nook, five-color inlay marmoleum flooring, maximized storage, and a one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic tile backsplash. Photography by Kuda Photography

Forbo Marmoleum Click - Natural Linoleum Flooring

Green Building Supply

2014 NARI MN CotY Award Winner -Universal Design

Tomco Company Inc.

This 1950's kitchen need upgrading, but when (2) sisters Elaine and Janet moved in, it required accessible renovation to meet their needs. Photo by Content Craftsmen

Peninsula and Mudroom area

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

Looking into the kitchen from the dining area, we opened up the space creating a mudroom and desk/landing space as you enter from the outdoors along with a new entrance way into the adjoining den and new entry into the three season porch. Photo by Chrissy Racho.

SE Kitchen remodel

Craftsman Design and Renovation

Photo: Eckert & Eckert Photography

Mid-Century Modern Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Mosby Building Arts

The kitchen of this late-1950s ranch home was separated from the dining and living areas by two walls. To gain more storage and create a sense of openness, two banks of custom cabinetry replace the walls. The installation of multiple skylights floods the space with light. The remodel respects the mid-20th century lines of the home while giving it a 21st century freshness. Photo by Mosby Building Arts.

C.and I. B's Kitchen

Blue Lotus Designs

Minnehaha Modest-Sized Kitchen

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Using an induction stovetop keeps the eye going along the granite countertop edge instead of getting broken up by a range. A new window and additional light fixtures also help to keep the kitchen bright.

Accessible Kitchen AFTER

Adventure in Building, Inc.

Monarcha Marcet. Accessible Kitchen in a whole condo remodel.

Additional Dwelling Unit at Park View

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Karen & Jonathan

The Cabinetry

Photography by Tara L. Callow

Tiny Traditional stove view

Domistyle Design

This small kitchen was isolated from the dining room and the view, and the cramped quarters were hindering the cook! Now the kitchen has a view, and functions beautifully.

Maple

Millwork Designs Corp.

Fairfax Station Kitchen - Fridge

Synergy Design & Construction

This deluxe kitchen was created with the homeowner's background as a chef in mind. Open metal cabinetry makes accessing tools a snap, and the professional range can handle any cooking project.

Washington, DC - Modern - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington DC Eclectic Coach House Kitchen Design by #MeghanBrowne4JenniferGilmer in collaboration with Gardner Architects LLC http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by John Cole

Interior Doors - Other

ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers

Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Masonite Interior Door - 1 panel 6'8" 80 Beauty bty Heritage Series Interior Kitchen Lincoln Park Molded Panel MPS opaque Shaker Single Door Straight White Elevations Design Solutions by Myers is the go-to inspirational, high-end showroom for the best in cabinetry, flooring, window and door design. Visit our showroom with your architect, contractor or designer to explore the brands and products that best reflects your personal style. We can assist in product selection, in-home measurements, estimating and design, as well as providing referrals to professional remodelers and designers.

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Kristin Peake Interiors, LLC

Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

Mid-Century Modern Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Mosby Building Arts

A St. Louis mid-century ranch house kitchen now opens to the dining room. An open shelving partition was designed to create more storage, more counter space while adding stained glass art and allowing more light and open spaces.

Verde Peacock Granite Kitchen Update

Midwest Stone Source & Design Studio

Choosing the dark Verde Peacock granite with hints on gold really helped make the existing oak cabinetry feel richer. The client also wanted to add to dimension and color, which is why we chose this Glass & Slate mosiac from Glazzio.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Linoleum 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!