Kitchen Remodel

Springs Home Improvement

We completely remodeled this kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, and a breakfast bar.

High-end Kitchen Design with Oversized Island

Emily’s Interiors

The large peninsula topped with leathered fantasy brown granite provides ample preparation and entertaining space. photo by Perko Photography

Fantasy kitchen

Woodmaster Kitchens

This dated kitchen was transformed, like a princess, to a fantasy. The stone accent wall with arched niche holds a large range, while double islands serve as centers for prep work as well as informal gatherings and entertaining. The kitchen opens to a vaulted sitting area equipped with custom cabinets surrounding a large fish tank. The tank also faces the entry way, and is equipped with cabinets of a contrasting finish, including a seating bench.

Beach Condo

Inspired Designs

Lisa R Barrett

Omega Kitchen Hood in New York

Omega Stone Mantels

This Omega range hood is a masterpiece. Huge, perfectly adapted to the decor, this chocolate honed finish vent hood is really gorgeous. The choice of dark marble fits great with the dark wood cabinets and cast stone hood.

Transitional / Tropical Kitchen Model Home

A Coastal Home LLC

Cheryl Holmes Design

Lux House Staging

Kitchen and Living Room Remodel in Middle TN

HomeCORR

Mouser Premier Cabinetry in custom stain on cherry wood. Drawers/doors are in applied molding, inset and have decorative fluting and corbels. photo by http://www.mattographyunique.com/

Upscale Kitchen Rennovation - Chateau Blanc Quartzite

CLASSIC GRANITE & MARBLE

Mitch Allen

Huntington Harbor White Kitchen

Pacific Coast Custom Design

Distressed gray finish custom bar with built in wine refrigerator. The sea shell mosaic backsplash, custom glass doors, and hammered stainless steel sink add all of the touches to make this built in bar absolutely stunning.

Tuscan Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

The client wanted a Tuscan style Kitchen and loved the stone hearths we had done before so we created this complete wall of stone which compliments the granite countertops, tumbled travertine backsplash with bronze accents. An iron and crystal chandelier hightlights the large island.

OC Kitchen

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

Kiss the Cook. This elegant mix of transitional and modern sits up in the Hills of Anaheim capturing the views and breezes that encompass this elegant kitchen. The full remodel of the once dark kitchen was transformed to be light and bright and evokes all the senses for this family of 5. With a new walk in pantry we built to store all the essentials, as well as a hidden appliance cabinet under the microwave. We also designed and built the custom hood that is the centerpiece to the design, along with the striking mixed stone tile that was imported from Italy. The large island is one complete slab that sits on top of our custom island that has storage all the way around so that everything has its place. The design was one for entertaining with ease and a place to gather as a family. The desk area is great for business or school and the custom pulls from Top Knobs finishes off the custom cabinet designed and built by our Firm. We incorporated a bar/ beverage area so that serving guest is easily done between the kitchen and dining room. Every detail from lighting to tile, to how flowing through the kitchen and space was considered within this custom kitchen.

Light Box House

SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture

Yucca Residence

Skylar Parker Construction & Development Inc.

Laguna Homes - 6575 Compton Court

Melchin Residential Design, LLC

Downridge Dr. Remodel

MODUS Design - Build

Heathrow Woods Country Club Home

Jorge Ulibarri Custom Homes

This 6,300 square foot custom home by Orlando Custom Home Builder Jorge Ulibarri features a Tuscan-inspired kitchen that draws its character from its ceiling treatment of undulating barrels, beams and travertine stone insets. A bi-level kitchen island double tasks as the breakfast bar and a work area with stainless appliances to make it modern and of the moment yet in character with rustic accents such as the copper farmhouse sink and decorative copper insets. Another standout feature is the coffee station featuring a built-in espresso machine and service niche underneath with a microwave combo oven below. Photo credit: Harvey Smith

Inset walnut cabinets with wood top

Gary Brown Homes LLC

Young Remodeling Photos, Fully Custom walnut kitchen from Plato Woodwork

Palm Beach Residences

Marmol Export USA

Granada Marble floor and Ivory Chiffon Granite counter

Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Splashback and Travertine Floors 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!