Kitchen with wood lounge and groove ceiling, wood flooring and stained flat panel cabinets. Marble countertop with stainless steel appliances.

Merillat Masterpiece Adirondack Style

Curtis Lumber Queensbury

This Adirondack inspired kitchen designed by Curtis Lumber Company features cabinetry from Merillat Masterpiece with a Montesano Door Style in Hickory Kaffe. Photos property of Curtis Lumber Company.

Merillat Masterpiece Adirondack Style

Curtis Lumber Queensbury

This Adirondack inspired kitchen designed by Curtis Lumber Company features cabinetry from Merillat Masterpiece with a Montesano Door Style in Hickory Kaffe. Photos property of Curtis Lumber Company.

Chicago Lakefront Contemporary

Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.

Luxury lakefront condominium custom Kitchen. started as white space, this kitchen is one of a kind. There is a waterfall quartz peninsula with Caesarstone counters in the utility areas. This small space packs in all the necessities for the experienced cook. We added a dropped ceiling with a live edge wood slab with low voltage lighting for visual interest Tope cabinets are glass painted doors and the base cabinets wenge wood.

Post and Beam beauty

Jessica Bell Designs

'Shooting Stars' Unbuilt Project: SunBrow

SunSwallow Design, LLC

The clients called me on the recommendation from a neighbor of mine who had met them at a conference and learned of their need for an architect. They contacted me and after meeting to discuss their project they invited me to visit their site, not far from White Salmon in Washington State. Initially, the couple discussed building a ‘Weekend’ retreat on their 20± acres of land. Their site was in the foothills of a range of mountains that offered views of both Mt. Adams to the North and Mt. Hood to the South. They wanted to develop a place that was ‘cabin-like’ but with a degree of refinement to it and take advantage of the primary views to the north, south and west. They also wanted to have a strong connection to their immediate outdoors. Before long my clients came to the conclusion that they no longer perceived this as simply a weekend retreat but were now interested in making this their primary residence. With this new focus we concentrated on keeping the refined cabin approach but needed to add some additional functions and square feet to the original program. They wanted to downsize from their current 3,500± SF city residence to a more modest 2,000 – 2,500 SF space. They desired a singular open Living, Dining and Kitchen area but needed to have a separate room for their television and upright piano. They were empty nesters and wanted only two bedrooms and decided that they would have two ‘Master’ bedrooms, one on the lower floor and the other on the upper floor (they planned to build additional ‘Guest’ cabins to accommodate others in the near future). The original scheme for the weekend retreat was only one floor with the second bedroom tucked away on the north side of the house next to the breezeway opposite of the carport. Another consideration that we had to resolve was that the particular location that was deemed the best building site had diametrically opposed advantages and disadvantages. The views and primary solar orientations were also the source of the prevailing winds, out of the Southwest. The resolve was to provide a semi-circular low-profile earth berm on the south/southwest side of the structure to serve as a wind-foil directing the strongest breezes up and over the structure. Because our selected site was in a saddle of land that then sloped off to the south/southwest the combination of the earth berm and the sloping hill would effectively created a ‘nestled’ form allowing the winds rushing up the hillside to shoot over most of the house. This allowed me to keep the favorable orientation to both the views and sun without being completely compromised by the winds.

つくばみらいの家

株式会社匠建

Contemporary Home, Ross Valley

Polsky Perlstein Architects

San Rafael Mid Century Modern

User

Iglehart Avenue, St. Paul

Albers Design LLC

Traditional kitchen with beaded inset cabinets, apron sink and soapstone countertops. Teal window casing and beadboard ceiling. Red exterior door.

キッチン／kitchen

廣田真治建築設計事務所

構造用合板で造形キッチンを製作ダイニングテーブルと高さを揃えている一体的に利用できるように配慮造作キッチン・W2,100×D800×H850 ・面材構造用合板 t=24 （ウレタンクリア塗装_ツヤ消し）・シンク一体型ステンレストップ（バイブレーション仕上げ）キッチン設備・IH ヒーター（AEG）・食洗器（Panasonic）・ニッケルサテン水栓（toolbox）・レンジフード（toolbox）

Lake Topaz Reno

Knight Custom Homes

Working together to rebuild a home with traditional style and strong design details took months of planning and preparation, but the finished product was well worth it! This renovation features a completely new kitchen, 3 remodelled bathrooms, a fresh laundry area and new paint and flooring throughout.

Varsity Residence - Kitchen

GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

KITCHEN Broad Ripple Modern Lux

Central Construction Group, Inc.

Martis Camp_Kenarden Drive

Emily Roose Interiors

An entertainer's dream kitchen with a large walk-in butler's pantry with a built-in wine fridge. This kitchen has a 48" fridge and freezer, a 48" Wolf range, a beverage fridge, ice maker, two dishwashers, a coffee maker and a microwave.

The Al Dente

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

A new peninsula-style island with stained base cabinets. The combination of stained and painted cabinetry brightens the space significantly without putting the kitchen out of place from the rest of the home featuring stained wood. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Лофт в сталинке

Tatiana Nikitina Photography

Дизайн проект: Семен Чечулин Стиль: Наталья Орешкова

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Wood 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!