This beautiful 1930's Rolling Hills Estates ranch house was in dire need of a kitchen remodel with a drop ceiling and navy blue floors. We completely gutted the room adding almost three feet of height to the space. We were also able to save the original tile and cabinets. Giving them a fresh coat of paint and medium stain wash to add color and depth to wood.

Twin Palm

Rasmus Blaesbjerg

Jay Rd.

Classic American Homes, Inc.

The main run of cabinets. We were able to remove the existing bulkhead and relocate most of the pipes and wires. The drain pipe and exhaust duct that couldn't be relocated are hidden behind the two piece crown moulding. Classic American Homes, Inc.

Bear Lake Craftsman Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This extensive kitchen remodel was done for a lake home in Haugen, WI. It's features include: CABINETS: Holiday Kitchens CABINET STYLE: Mission 3" doors & drawer fronts STAIN COLOR(S): Maple "Praline" and Maple "Fireside" COUNTERTOPS: Cambria "Berkeley" SINK: Blanco "Ikon" Apron front in "Cinder" color HARDWARE: Jefferey Alexander "Annadale" in Brushed Oil Rubbed Bronze WINDOWS: Andersen

Kitchen Renovation

3D Virtual Design Drawings

Bank of wall cabinets and drawers with granite-surround bar opening. Drawers are a FAR BETTER storage options below counter level. Nothing gets lost. 3D rendering was used before any dollars were spent to confirm the look and feel.

Lake View Wanaka Home

Forté - Timber Flooring

Stunning lake view home with a clean minimal design. Range: Manor Atelier (19mm) Colour: Unfinished, custom coated Dimensions: 260mm W x 19 mm H x 2200mm L Finish: Unfinished Grade: Heavy Rustic Texture: Heavily brushed and hand-scraped Warranty: 25 Years Residential | 5 Years Commercial Professionals Involved: Johnstone Architects, Wanaka Wood Floors

1950's Split Level Contemporary Renovation

Cottage Fever Interior Design

The glass cabinets and glass backsplash reflects so much light into this north facing kitchen. As there is no console on the stove, the glass backsplash means that spills are a breeze to clean up. The retractable exhaust fan is unobtrusive yet powerful when needed.

Rice Lake

Lampert Lumber

Denise Bauer Photography

Small Renovation: Guest House

Caroline Veerman Homes

Small Guest House in Backyard fully renovated in coastal bungalow style. Features include: Douglas fir drawer fronts, neutral green cabinet frame, butcher block wood countertop, awning windows, double hung window, clear pine ceiling boards, copper washed hanging light fixtures, cabinet bench, Douglas fir casing and trim, white washed oak flooring, bead board kitchen backsplash, desk drawer. Pocket Door to the bathroom trimmed in vertical grain Douglas fir trim.

7 Suites Hamburg

Crownhill Interieur

Tapete "Track by Track" von Wall & Deco, Küche aus Corian, grifflos, Hängeboard aus Rohstahl, Freihängend ohne Rückwand und Glas-Schiebe-Elementen, Armatur von Vola mit Vintage-Look, Foto: Studio Neusurenland - Niki Zander

Portland Ave.

Ohana Home & Design

This 1800's Minneapolis kitchen needed to be updated! The homeowners were looking to preserve the integrity of the home and the era that it was built in, yet make it current and more functional for their family. We removed the dropped header and replaced it with a hidden header, reduced the size of the back of the fireplace, which faces the formal dining room, and took down all the yellow toile wallpaper and red paint. There was a bathroom where the new back entry comes into the dinette area, this was moved to the other side of the room to make the kitchen area more spacious. The woodwork in this house is truly a work of art, so the cabinets had to co-exist and work well with the existing. The cabinets are quartersawn oak and are shaker doors and drawers. The casing on the doors and windows differed depending on the area you were in, so we created custom moldings to recreate the gorgeous casing that existed on the kitchen windows and door. We used Cambria for the countertops and a gorgeous marble tile for the backsplash. What a beautiful kitchen! SpaceCrafting

Cordillera Valley Club - New Construction, Modern Design, Edwards Colorado

Vail Cabinets

Authorized Custom Cupboards Dealer.

Lannin Granny Unit - Crystal "Encore" Cabinetry

Chelsea Evans Design

Capture.Create Photography

Sea Ranch Cook's Kitchen

David Moulton AIA

Nestled in a Redwood forest, the house on Upper Moonraker is a cook's paradise with homage paid to the owners' love of crafts and exquisite home-carved wooden ducks. Sea Ranch Architect David Moulton AIA designed a hefty, hand-milled walnut island set over custom made cherry cabinets as the initial kitchen focal point. A mighty Wolf stove framed in stainless steel shelving provides the framework for power cooking and the owner's collection of bright red Le Creuset pots and pans. Wild Rice Ceasarstone countertops are a sleek but soft complement to a Rolf sink both wide and deep enough to accommodate large pots and pans and a Blanco pull-down faucet provides for easy clean up of freshly-picked garden vegetables. Adding to the ambiance of real cookery, a wrap-around wall-sized blackboard with stainless shelving provides the perfect place to keep track of often-used recipes, favorite spices, utensils, pots and pans. searanchimages.com

Redwood City Kitchen

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Wall cabinets with integrated LED undercabinet lighting from the Aran Cucine Erika collection in white matte with c-channel handle. Base cabinets from the Faro collection in Concrete with c-channel handle. Tall cabinets from the Terra collection in larch Rovere Fumo TB with variant handle. Toekick in PVC aluminum. Countertop and built-in breakfast table in Silestone quartz in Iconic White. Sink by Blanco. Appliances by Miele.

Classic Hamptons Style In Clontarf

KBK - Custom Kitchens Designers based in Brisbane

This light-filled, elegantly designed kitchen, close to the water at Clontarf, hallmarks classic Hampton elements and oozes style and sophistication. The clasically detailed island features a traditional white ceramic butlers basin, a concealed pull out bin and storage for crockery. The deep bench-top accommodates seating for casual dining at the back of the island. Its shaker style fronts in Resene Gumboot stand out beautifully against the crisp white cabinetry behind. Chunky floating shelves run perfectly into the side of the stainless steel canopy rangehood, providing an open space to display crockery or cookbooks adding a homely feeling and visual interest to the space. A cleverly designed walk-in pantry located just off the kitchen boasts ample storage and bench space and also includes a second sink and a dishwasher.

Daydream Believer

Brighton Homes Idaho Inc.

You'll love this spacious kitchen with plenty of storage. Photo by Phil McClain

A Recipe For Change

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Rohl Allia Fireclay Double Bowl Undermount Kitchen Sink

Polka

Gabor + Allen, inc.

photo by: David Young-Wolff

Our Work

Bel Crest Builders

Kitchen with Light 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!