Colourful kitchen transformation within the same space

Lima Kitchens Contemporary handle-less kitchen in custom painted dark grey brown and vivd yellow.

Handleless Matt Cashmere cabinetry with integrated appliances and Caesarstone Worktops and Upstands, Mirror Splashbacks and Contemporary Bar Stools. Wood Flooring throughout. Maison Photography

Great Hills #1

New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath

An eye-catching crystal orb chandeliers hang from a high ceiling providing light while adding a touch sparkle and brilliants to the room.

3-х комнатная кв-ра, ул. Нижегородская, 65кв.м

Ирина Шевченко

Кочешков Андрей

NKBA Award Winning Kitchen - DESIGNED BY CJ LOWENTHAL

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

The client was recently widowed and had been wanting to remodel her kitchen for a long time. Although the floor plan of the space remained the same, the kitchen received a major makeover in terms of aesthetic and function to fit the style and needs of the client and her small dog in this water front residence. The peninsula was brought down in height to achieve a more spacious and inviting feel into the living space and patio facing the water. Shades of gray were used to veer away from the all white kitchen and adding a dark gray entertainment unit really added drama to the space. Schedule an appointment with one of our designers: http://www.gkandb.com/contact-us/ DESIGNER: CJ LOWENTHAL PHOTOGRAPHY: TREVE JOHNSON CABINETS: DURA SUPREME CABINETRY

Studio C Kitchen & Bath, LLC

Small but highly functional luxury condo in downtown Boston. Upper cabinets over the sink have aluminum framed doors with back painted glass inserts. Base and tall cabinets are acrylic in a "metallic gris" color. The backsplash is a single piece of mirror. Extra storage is under the peninsula and a tall pantry next to the fridge Appliances are Wolf & Sub-Zero: induction cooktop, flush mounted microwave and wall oven, single column fridge.

K & M

Jacob Roberts Interiors

East 6th New build house staging

J&W Inspired Home

Traditional French Cape Cod with a Modern Twist

Lagois Design Build Renovate

As part of a major remodel, the owners of this French Cape Cod style home desired a larger kitchen that integrated with their new living spaces. They wanted our design to feature the existing stone wall and solve the cold floor issues that have plagued them over the years. The existing kitchen was located in back of the home and was combined with an eat-in space. The design challenge was to maintain its location and footprint and keep the existing window in the back corner. The new kitchen offers more than double the counter and storage space. An end wall features a full pantry, refrigerator, built-in oven units, and shelving for her cookbooks – all without disturbing the existing window placement. Clean white cabinets, white tiled floors and mirrored backsplashes combine with the exposed stone to create a very pleasing modern twist. Large windows visually integrate the rear and side yards. The mirrored backsplashes make the natural light bounce and make the windows almost appear as if they are floating. A sunken wet bar provides a practical space for preparing cocktails. Heating and cooling and indoor air quality of the kitchen was a challenge due to the existing boiler system. The existing stone walls had to be addressed to avoid thermal bridging and cold infiltration. A new 97% high efficiency boiler was installed, as well as hydronic in-floor radiant heat. Goodbye cold floors! The finished kitchen has exceeded the client’s expectations and compliments the adjacent remodeled spaces perfectly.

Chelsea Apartment 2

DAS Studio

Photos: DAS Studio; Kitchen, dining and living room are combined in one large space. The surrounding cabinets hide a desk as well as the TV, media and office equipment. All the items required to make it a functional living, dining and office space are integrated in the cabinets and leave the remaining space flexible and clutter free.

South Miami Residence

PDZ Studio

Chevron Flooring in colour Linen

Cheville Parquet

Armadale Terrace House

Peter Schaad Design Studio

Kitchen make-over

Shmik Interiors

Beautiful Dekton 'Opera' compact ceramic surface has been used on this island bench for it's practical and durable surface and the beautiful simple veining pattern to give a timeless and elegant finish two this small kitchen.

Industrial New York Apartment by the Beach

Revamper Interior Design

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom Columbia

Jay Greene Photography

Gould

LA Smith Kitchens and Furniture

Rénovation cuisine/verrière Saint Symphorien d’Ozon 69360

Les cuisines d'Arno

Lotfi Dakhli

Kitchen with Mirror Splashback and a Peninsula 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!