Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

Natural Farmhouse Beauty

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Dick Wood

The Relatives Are Coming, the Relatives Are Coming...

McCabe By Design LLC

The kitchen island is multi-purposed with seating for socializing, storage, and a microwave oven shelf. An integrated panelized refrigerator gives this kitchen a tailored look.

LisaLeo designs

User

The couple loved the south pacific and wanted to capture some of the features of that architecture in their custom home. The ceiling panels, the teak wood, the sea colored granite all contribute to the feel.

Capturing the View

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Michele Lee Willson

Bedford Village

Erika Jayne Design Build

Tired of the original, segmented floor plan of their midcentury home, this young family was ready to make a big change. Inspired by their beloved collection of Heath Ceramics tableware and needing an open space for the family to gather to do homework, make bread, and enjoy Friday Pizza Night…a new kitchen was born. Interior Architecture. Removal of one wall that provided a major obstruction, but no structure, resulted in connection between the family room, dining room, and kitchen. The new open plan allowed for a large island with seating and better flow in and out of the kitchen and garage. Interior Design. Vertically stacked, handmade tiles from Heath Ceramics in Ogawa Green wrap the perimeter backsplash with a nod to midcentury design. A row of white oak slab doors conceal a hidden exhaust hood while offering a sleek modern vibe. Shelves float just below to display beloved tableware, cookbooks, and cherished souvenirs.

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TaLord Interior Design

The kitchen in this 1920's home was gutted and redesigned to include an island. Architectural changes I proposed were a new, larger window over the relocated sink and the relocation of the access to the basement. The L-shaped kitchen now has more storage and longer surfaces. There was just adequate room for the contrasting green island with seating on the end portion. Craftsman and Industrial elements add unique touches to the space. Simple white Shaker cabinetry allow the drama of the black quartz top, black appliances and forest green subway tile to take center-stage! Luckily, the original wood floors were patched and usable. New light fixtures and floor cloth add to the period details that make this kitchen a winner!

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Craftsman Kitchen in Brighton, MI

Dream Kitchens

Craftsman

H.G. McCullough Designers

Jerry Butts-Photographer

Washington DC Kitchen and Bath Renovation

Four Brothers Design + Build

Farm House Kitchen

G-Interiors, Christine Gee ASID, IDS

The foot print of the kitchen remains the same with the exception of an odd shaped island that was removed to allow more versatile space. All the cabinets were refaced with shaker style doors with the cabinet structure sanded and painted. The original kitchen had a wine rack above the electric stove, we replaced it with an electric vent hood. Our design called for a sage green paint on the lower cabinets and a cream on the upper cabinets. The counter tops were replaced with a quartz stone and a beautiful pallet of subway tile to tie the kitchen together. G-interiors, Christine Gee

New Dwelling Surf Coast

Baker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd

New contemporary kitchen with porthole

A Bright White Kitchen with harlequin wood floor

MH Baker, LLC

Space has been maximized in this elegant yet fun galley kitchen. The custom inset cabinets were brought up to the ceiling, shallow depth cabinets and wide, deep drawers achieved a variety of storage options. The harlequin patterned stained floor added a fanciful touch.

Tulsa High Rise Kitchen

Tulsa Design Therapy

Open kitchen and great room with large island. 4' Galley Sink with smoked mirror above to reflect high rise views. Induction cooktop, Convection micro wave. Convection wall oven under cooktop. Handmade walnut cabinetry. Engineered hickory hardwood flooring. LED can lighting. Ceiling was gutted and raised from its' original 7' height. Square edge walls were rounded to soften the entry and flow into the hallway.

Almaden Court Kitchen

Anastasia Faiella Interior Design

Photography by Marija Vidal

Birmingham, MI Kitchen Addition

MainStreet Design Build

The unique design challenge in this early 20th century Georgian Colonial was the complete disconnect of the kitchen to the rest of the home. In order to enter the kitchen, you were required to walk through a formal space. The homeowners wanted to connect the kitchen and garage through an informal area, which resulted in building an addition off the rear of the garage. This new space integrated a laundry room, mudroom and informal entry into the re-designed kitchen. Additionally, 25” was taken out of the oversized formal dining room and added to the kitchen. This gave the extra room necessary to make significant changes to the layout and traffic pattern in the kitchen. By creating a large furniture style island to comfortably seat 3, possibilities were opened elsewhere on exterior walls. A spacious hearth was created to incorporate a 48” commercial range in the existing nook area. The space gained from the dining room allowed for a fully integrated refrigerator and microwave drawer. This created an “L” for prep and clean up with room for a small wine bar and pantry storage. Many specialty items were used to create a warm beauty in this new room. Custom cabinetry with inset doors and a hand painted, glazed finish paired well with the gorgeous 3 ½” thick cherry island top. The granite was special ordered from Italy to coordinate with the hand made tile backsplash and limestone surrounding the stone hearth. Beth Singer Photography

King's Point Update

Defined by Design

Warm & Inviting Beach Cottage - Santa Cruz Garage Conversion Remodel

Shannon Demma

Kitchen remodel as part of a larger garage conversion renovation.

Kitchen with Green Splashback and Medium Hardwood 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!