This beautiful home highlights the modern shaker variant of a traditional routed door style. With 2pac painted cabinetry combined with Quantum Quartz Bianco Venato Quartz, it really does turn heads.

Deer Run Kitchen/Bar

Contemporary Bath Kitchen and Design Center

Lakeside Family Hangout

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This family created a great, lakeside get-away for relaxing weekends in the northwoods. This new build maximizes their space and functionality for everyone! Contemporary takes on more traditional styles make this retreat a one of a kind.

A new kitchen in Gobbagombalin Wagga Wagga

Flair Cabinets

Alatalo Bros built this new home in Gobbagombalin Estate Wagga Wagga. The kitchen design is a collaboration between John Boland and Anni Alatalo. Photo credit Alatalo Bros/ Amy Lee Carlon Photography

Bernal Bath & Kitchen

V & Company, Fine Builders

Scott Hargis Photo Wessel Associates Interior Architecture

Local project

Hall's Kitchen and Bath

Open Home 60 Stockman Circuit

Alatalo Bros

Dining room Alatalo Bros

McAdams - Encino - Black & Brass Kitchen Remodeling

Pearl Remodeling

Open space floor plan kitchen overseeing the living space. Vaulted ceiling. A large amount of natural light flowing in the room. Amazing black and brass combo with chandelier type pendant lighting above the gorgeous kitchen island. Herringbone Tile pattern making the area appear more spacious.

Brereton Lake Cottage

Pine Creek Homes

Blending old and new, rustic and contemporary. A custom build allows you to do all these things. Merging all these things when done right, is seamless and beautiful. Make your great room perfectly suited to you.

Touchtex ZeroLine Mist Kitchen

Panelform

Touchtex ZeroLine 'laser edge' doors and panels in Melteca Mist Naturale with Ezi-Venice aluminium strip handles. Frizzell Photography

Awkward Kitchen Shape

The Kitchen Lady UK

The Project Una and Pat bought this house with their young family and spent many happy years bringing up their children in this home. Now their children have grown up and moved away, it was time to update the house to fit their new lives and refresh their style. Awkward Space They had already undertaken some large projects years beforehand, adding a wrap around extension that linked their kitchen and garage together, whilst providing a dining room and utility space. However, by keeping the original kitchen, guests were squeezed passed the chef by the door, shown through the utility room before sitting down for their meal in a room that felt quite isolated from the rest of the house. It was clear that the flow just wasnt working. By taking the rather radical step of knocking through an old window that had been blocked up during the extension, we could move the doorway towards the centre of the house and create a much better flow between the rooms. Zoning At first Una was worried that she would be getting a much smaller kitchen as it was now fitting into the utility room. However, she didn't worry long as we carefully zoned each area, putting the sink and hob in the brightest areas of the room and the storage in the darker, higher traffic areas that had been in the old kitchen. To make sure that this space worked efficiently, we acted out everyday tasks to make sure that everything was going to be in the right space for THEM. Colours & Materials Because we used a local cabinetmaker to turn plans into reality, Una had an almost unlimited choice of doors to choose from. As a keen amature artist, she had a great eye for colour but she was even braver than I had expected. I love the smoked woodgrain door that she chose for the base units. To keep the bright and calm feel, we paired it with a soft grey door on the wall and tall units and also used it on the plinth to create a floating feel. Una and Pat used a new worktop material called Compact Laminate which is only 12mm thick and is a brilliant new affordable solid worktop. We also used it as a splashback behind the sink and hob for a practical and striking finish. Supporting Local Because we used a local cabinetmaker, they could add some great twists that we couldn't have had from buying off the shelf. There is actually a hidden cupboard in the area going through the arch, a handle would have been a hip bruiser so we used a secret push to open mechanism instead. They also took that extra care when making the units, if you look carefully on the drawers, you will see the same grain runs down all three drawers which is beautiful.

Pennyroyal

Schrock's Woodworking

Good things come in small packages

New Zealand Certified Builders Association

Many standard kitchen features including an oven, fridge, freezer, plenty of cupboard space, and a breakfast bar.

Reid Kitchen

The North Thompson Woodwright

Simple maker shaker style kitchen with laminate counters and corian edge.

Stylish Townhouse of Peace in Stanmore

Pilcher Residential

McAdams - Encino - Black & Brass Kitchen Remodeling

Pearl Remodeling

Hampton Style

James Kitchens

This beautiful home highlights the modern shaker variant of a traditional routed door style. With 2pac painted cabinetry combined with Quantum Quartz Bianco Venato Quartz, it really does turn heads.

Goring way, Worthing

The Workshop

Palma Gray Shaker Kitchen, Birch plywood interiors. Palma Gray exterior with matching edge banding. Solid surface worktop, upstand and window sill wrapped in single piece.

Ranch Kitchen

The North Thompson Woodwright

This farmhouse kitchen was entirely custom. Each cabinet was designed to suit the clients needs exactly, from a lower pensinsula for breadmaking, to flour bin drawers, to making everything fit in a tight space. Only the base cabinets were replaced and the upper cabinets are the original farmhouse cabinets.

Lovely Little Kitchen in Wethersfield

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Washer and dryer in the kitchen? Of course!

Kitchen with Linoleum Floors and Brown 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!