Integrated appliances serve to unify a relatively small kitchen. To the left of the built-in refrigerator is an appliance garage housing a small microwave oven. The minimal slide out range hood helps maintain a furniture-like aesthetic in this very visible kitchen.

Kitchen

Leib Designs

The kitchen was created in collaboration with Smallbone of Devizes. The electronic stove from Wolf has a stainless steel finish and allows residents to choose from ten different cooking modes with even temperatures and airflow throughout. The available dual fuel ranges are natural or LP gas. The refrigerator is a product of Sub-Zero and is built into the surrounding cabinetry. To ensure freshness of food and water, the refrigerator features an air purification system, that reduces stench, odors, bacteria and viruses. The residents will be accustom to cleaning without error, with the help of their fully integrated dishwasher from Miele.

Traditional Kitchen

Marchvale Kitchen

Laurysen Kitchens Ltd.

Urban Living XXL

Walker Architects

A modern kitchen with gray cabinets and stainless steel appliances. John Horner

Isle of Palms Ocean Point Kitchen

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Photo by: Warren Lieb

View of kitchen work area

Robin Muto

This kitchen was originally a servants kitchen. The doorway off to the left leads into a pantry and through the pantry is a large formal dining room and small formal dining room. As a servants kitchen this room had only a small kitchen table where the staff would eat. The niche that the stove is in was originally one of five chimneys. We had to hire an engineer and get approval from the Preservation Board in order to remove the chimney in order to create space for the stove.

Abelow Sherman Architects LLC

FLANAGAN HOUSE Bronxville, New York Abelow Sherman Architects (in association with Shin Koga) Partner-in-Charge: David Sherman Contractor: Top Drawer Construction Corp. Photographer: Michael Moran Completed: 2003 Project Team: David Hendershot A large house in the seminal ?garden suburb? village of Bronxville, in Westchester County, was thoroughly renovated by a family relocating from Manhattan. The original house was conceived in a mock Tudor manner, though with a rare simplicity of detail, and with a surfeit of steel casement windows on two sides of many rooms, as the house is only eighteen feet deep. The new owners commissioned the architectural team to upgrade the infrastructure of the house, completely rethink the kitchen, and give a new fit-and-finish quality to the remainder of the house. The simplicity of the original detailing inspired a new minimalist approach to what is commonly referred to as ?transitional? design. New steel casements were sought which precisely match the early 20th century model. A central air conditioning system was threaded through the interior partitions and ceilings, insulation was injected, and a high-end perspective was applied throughout to transform a home for a family of five that might stand up for many decades.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

Sunny Yellow Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

DESIGN: Hatch Works Austin // PHOTOS: Robert Gomez Photography

Kitchen

Hill Swift Architect, pllc

Taj Mahal

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Featured here is the custom marble countertop DEANE Inc has created to give this kitchen a clean, polished appeal. The light colored marble is accompanied by lots of natural light to give the room a bright and warm feeling.

Complete Home Build, Marco Island

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Kitchen Range

Tim Barber Architects

Photography by Laura Hull.

Barnwood Cape Cod Kitchen

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Contemporary Classic Asbury Park, NJ

Town & Country Kitchen and Bath

Custom Home

J.M. Froehler Construction

Westway Kitchen

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

View of Kitchen from Family Room. Photography by Michael Hunter Photography.

Queen Anne Bungalow Resurrection

Carl Mattison Design

The gray on gray palette creates a soothing dining and kitchen area that is still fresh and modern. Photography by Josh Vick

Groves Ave Kitchen Renovation

Jordan Design-Build Group

The beautiful Glorious White marble counters have a soft honed finish and the stunning marble backsplash ties everything together to complete the look.

Kitchen with Marble Benchtops 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!