A young family sought their forever home where they would grow together and create lasting memories. Designing this custom home on a spacious 4.5-acre waterfront lot provided the perfect setting to create an openness with spaces where every member of the family could enjoy. The primary goal was to maximize the lake views with separate special spaces for various uses and activities, yet with an open concept for connection between rooms. They wanted a home that would stand the test of time and grow with the family. Traditional with a classic sensibility lead the design theme. A happy color palette of soft toned colors in blues, pinks, and turquoise - with a nod to lake living through patterns, and natural elements - provides a lived in and welcoming sense. It’s eclectic flair of polished sparkle finds balanced with rustic detailing that gives it a curated presentation with classic styling for the sense of a home that has always been there.

Naples, FL Custom Home

Domanus Development Partners LLC

Incredible, timeless design materials and finishes will be the hallmarks of this luxury residence. Designed by MHK Architecture. Unique selections by Patricia Knapp Design will offer a sophisticated yet comfortable environment: wide plank hardwood floors, marble tile, vaulted ceilings, rich paneling, custom wine room, exquisite cabinetry. The elegant coastal design will encompass a mix of traditional and transitional elements providing a clean, classic design with every comfort in mind. A neutral palette of taupes, greys, white, walnut and oak woods along with mixed metals (polished nickel and brass) complete the refined yet comfortable interior design. Attention to detail exists in every space from cabinet design to millwork features to high-end material selections. The high-quality designer selections include THG, Perrin and Rowe, Circa Lighting, Trustile, Emtek and furnishings from Janus et Cie and Loro Piana.

Kitchen expansion within existing footprint

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Walls removed to enlarge kitchen and open into the family room . Windows from ceiling to countertop for more light. Coffered ceiling adds dimension. This modern white kitchen also features two islands and two large islands.

Kitchen Palisade Custom Home

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

This stove was made for entertaining the masses.

Waters Edge Modern Kitchen and Dining

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

The home has a large spacious and open Great Room, Kitchen and Dining Area, all looking out to pool and lake beyond.

Silk Grey & Lava Oak kitchen

Arlington Interiors

This project had an open plan kitchen extension. This is a German kitchen in a mix of Light Silk grey and Laminate Oak lava woodgrain with a sleek minimal stainless steel handle. This is teamed with White Storm quartz worktops, smoked grey mirror splash back and Siemens appliances. This Kitchen design includes one of Kuhlmann's unique award winning systems. The multilevel corner drawer unit - This unit allows drawers to be accessed from both sides of the corner. The island has both breakfast bar seating, and dropped table seating with a sleek glass leg to give the floating illusion. combing the two types of seating really worked for this family as they wanted this to be their main family room

Rock Spring Road, Arlington

Joy Design + Build

Winter Park Penthouse

Central Kitchen & Bath

Tall ceiling and penthouse views help make this space stand out. Beautiful white cabinets with brass accents flow nicely with the wood floors and black bar area.

Rutt Cabinetry - Bold Styled Kitchen - Drury Design

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

"This beautiful design started with a clean open slate and lots of design opportunities. The homeowner was looking for a large oversized spacious kitchen designed for easy meal prep for multiple cooks and room for entertaining a large oversized family. The architect’s plans had a single island with large windows on both main walls. The one window overlooked the unattractive side of a neighbor’s house while the other was not large enough to see the beautiful large back yard. The kitchen entry location made the mudroom extremely small and left only a few design options for the kitchen layout. The almost 14’ high ceilings also gave lots of opportunities for a unique design, but care had to be taken to still make the space feel warm and cozy. After drawing four design options, one was chosen that relocated the entry from the mudroom, making the mudroom a lot more accessible. A prep island across from the range and an entertaining island were included. The entertaining island included a beverage refrigerator for guests to congregate around and to help them stay out of the kitchen work areas. The small island appeared to be floating on legs and incorporates a sink and single dishwasher drawer for easy clean up of pots and pans. The end result was a stunning spacious room for this large extended family to enjoy." - Drury Design Features cabinetry from Rutt

Transitional Lawndale

Ross Builders, Inc.

Kitchen

Livingston Woods Residence

CGU Homes

Stubbs Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Kitchen Transitional

Primo Contracting

Lancaster Residence

Steven Dailey Construction

Modern Traditional kitchen with a mixture of Oak and White painted cabinets.

D.E. Residence

Studio Ten Interior Design Ltd.

Sleek U-Shaped Kitchen

United Signature Tacoma

A U-shaped kitchen is designed to maximize the space and give enough room for comfortable movement. On the other hand, the open cabinetry adds up a minimalistic look for the whole kitchen area.

East Grinstead Shaker Kitchen and Wine Room

Higham Furniture

Extra wide Smeg oven with undermount sink, tap and mirror splashbacks

Greenwich village Townhouse

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

These large stylish pendant lights look great against pink furniture and walls. Their soft calm light adds warmth, high style and comfort to the interior. The main functional task of the pendant lamps is highlighting the island in the center of the kitchen. Create your own unique world of beauty, coziness and comfort with the best interior designers in the city of New York!

Kitchen expansion within existing footprint

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Gold and Gray Backsplash

Fratantoni Interior Designers

We love this kitchen's monochromatic style and design. Featuring custom vaulted ceilings, gold pendant lighting fixtures, a marble floor, and white kitchen cabinets.

Kitchen with multiple Islands and Coffered 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!