Keith met this couple from Hastings at Grand Designs who stumbled upon his talk on Creating Kitchens with Light Space & Laughter. A contemporary look was their wish for the new kitchen extension and had been disappointed with previous kitchen plan/designs suggested by other home & kitchen retailers. We made a few minor alterations to the architecture of their new extension by moving the position of the utility room door, stopped the kitchen island becoming a corridor and included a secret bookcase area which they love. We also created a link window into the lounge area that opened up the space and allowed the outdoor area to flow into the room with the use of reflected glass. The window was positioned opposite the kitchen island with cushioned seating to admire their newly landscaped garden and created a build-down above. The design comprises SieMatic Pure S2 collection in Sterling Grey, Miele appliances with 12mm Dekton worktops and 30mm Spekva Breakfast Bar on one corner of the Island for casual dining or perching.

Jenkins Avenue

Audus Kitchens

Clients' children had left home and they wanted a grown up space to entertain friends in and get the dream home together to enjoy in retirement.

Vieille Ville - Place du Palais de Justice - Nice

Casavog

Cuisine qui s'articule autour de l'îlot central. Réalisation sur-mesure d'un plateau bois teinté pour la prise des repas. Dans le prolongement de l'évier, un retour organisé pour la buanderie. Îlot revêtu d'une plaque aluminium gold. Meuble teinte sauge.

Industrial New York Apartment by the Beach

Revamper Interior Design

Brighton Town House

Anderson Design

A matching custom printed vinyl covered a problem area with different tiles and floorboards that hid a stairway in an 1832 geometric floor

Munster Road

Granit Architects + Interiors

This semi-detached home in Teddington has been significantly remodelled on the ground floor to create a bright living space that opens on to the garden. We were appointed to provide a full architectural and interior design service. Despite being a modern dwelling, the layout of the property was restrictive and tired, with the kitchen particularly feeling cramped and dark. The first step was to address these issues and achieve planning permission for a full-width rear extension. Extending the original kitchen and dining area was central to the brief, creating an ambitiously large family and entertainment space that takes full advantage of the south-facing garden. Creating a deep space presented several challenges. We worked closely with Blue Engineering to resolve the unusual structural plan of the house to provide the open layout. Large glazed openings, including a grand trapezoid skylight, were complimented by light finishes to spread sunlight throughout the living space at all times of the year. The bespoke sliding doors and windows allow the living area to flow onto the outdoor terrace. The timber cladding contributes to the warmth of the terrace, which is lovely for entertaining into the evening. Internally, we opened up the front living room by removing a central fireplace that sub-divided the room, producing a more coherent, intimate family space. We designed a bright, contemporary palette that is complemented by accents of bold colour and natural materials, such as with our bespoke joinery designs for the front living room. The LEICHT kitchen and large porcelain floor tiles solidify the fresh, contemporary feel of the design. High-spec audio-visual services were integrated throughout to accommodate the needs of the family in the future. The first and second floors were redecorated throughout, including a new accessible bathroom. This project is a great example of close collaboration between the whole design and construction team to maximise the potential of a home for its occupants and their modern needs.

Bankside I - Minimal White Kitchen

Mark Stevens Architects

The refurbishment makes the most of an unconventional layout to create a light-filled home. The apartment, in a 3-storey Edwardian terrace on a dense urban site in London Bridge, was originally converted from office space to residential use. Over the years, it underwent various unsympathetic alterations and extensions, resulting in an unconventional layout which meant the apartment was unwelcoming and lacking light. To begin with, we opened up the space, removing partitions to create an open plan layout, creating light and connections across the apartment. We introduced a series of insertions in the form of vertical panels and white, oiled, Douglas Fir flooring, to create new living and sleeping spaces. Full-height pivoting doors are concealed by folding back into the walls, which allow the space to be read as tne single plane. The bleached timber floor adds to the effect, creating a lightfilled ‘box’ that’s accented with the owner’s colourful art and furniture. The communal areas have been designed as open and engaging spaces where the family comes together to cook, eat and relax. Secondary working space and storage has been created through a number of sculptural boxes which form the enclosure to the shower room. Bedrooms are configured around three spaces – storage, dressing and sleeping – and orientated towards the rear where doors lead out onto a small terrace. The precision of the design makes the most out of the small floorplate, creating a generous sense of space that allows the family to manipulate areas to suit their own needs. Selected Publications Dezeen Divisare Estliving Leibal Minimalissimo Open House Bankside Simplicity love The Modern House

Altringham

ArtHouse Creative Interiors

It started at Grand Designs

A Winning Design. Ultra-stylish and ultra-contemporary, the Award is winning hearts and minds with its stunning feature façade, intelligent floorplan and premium quality fitout. Kimberley sandstone, American Walnut, marble, glass and steel have been used to dazzling effect to create Atrium Home’s most modern design yet. Everything today’s family could want is here. Home office and theatre Modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances Elegant dining and living spaces Covered alfresco area Powder room downstairs Four bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs Separate sitting room Main suite with walk-in robes and spa ensuite

1C Rose Park | AWARD NOMINEE

TDDP architects

Contemporary white handleless kitchen

Ridgeway Interiors

Meticulously crafted, this luxury kitchen design fuses contemporary chic with timeless sophistication, bringing to life the hub of the home for our client. With frosted glass cabinets concealing culinary treasures within their sleek contours, a mesmerising symphony of light and texture awaits, where translucent glass and understated elegance entwine perfectly. Behold the captivating feature mirrored tile splashback. Each glistening tile brings luminosity to the space. The range cooker reigns supreme, with our handleless kitchen’s gleaming centrepiece effortlessly commanding attention. Whether you’re looking forward to a sumptuous feast or an intimate dinner for two, the cooker offers precise control and unrivalled performance. Illuminate the culinary domain with the ethereal glow of under-cabinet LED lighting. With a gentle touch, the kitchen awakens. Every knife stroke, every spice measured, becomes an enchanting choreography of light and shadow. Our handleless kitchen embraces the concept of smart storage; every utensil and ingredient finds its perfect sanctuary, artfully concealed within bespoke cabinets. Seamlessly merging aesthetics with practicality, this kitchen design makes organisation effortless. Embark on an exquisite voyage of inspiration and explore our portfolio of captivating projects – including white handleless kitchens like this one - to unlock a world of design possibilities for your home.

Jenkins Avenue

Audus Kitchens

Clients' children had left home and they wanted a grown up space to entertain friends in and get the dream home together to enjoy in retirement.

Кухня

3D max, Corona renderer

Vieille Ville - Place du Palais de Justice - Nice

Casavog

Notre intervention après travaux. Meuble teinte sauge. Parquet d'origine conservé.

Altringham

ArtHouse Creative Interiors

NICHOLAS RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

BLACK & WHITE - Two tone 'Black & White' satin polyurethane cabinetry with 'shaker' profile - 100mm mitred 'Calacatta Paonazzo' marble island benchtop - 80mm mitred Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - Dropped island seating - Smokey mirror splashback - Recessed LED strip light - Shadowline profile - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Jenkins Avenue

Audus Kitchens

Clients' children had left home and they wanted a grown up space to entertain friends in and get the dream home together to enjoy in retirement.

Luxurious kitchen in Belgravia project

Supremati

Kitchen with Mirror Splashback and Recessed 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!