Color:Castle-Combe-Artisans-Rookwood

Slim storage

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Alta Vista Engineered Hardwood Flooring Collection - Cambria Oak

Hallmark Floors

The Alta Vista hardwood collection is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of European Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability. The floors feature Hallmark Floors’ authentic sawn-cut style, are lightly sculpted and wire brushed by hand. The boards are of generous widths and lengths, and the surface is treated with our exclusive Nu Oil® finish for a classic style and elegance.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation

Borgani Kitchens Cabinetry and Custom Closets

Beautiful Beach Style Kitchen

Excell Granite

Allentown kitchen Remodel with Mouser Centra Cabinetry

Hamilton Building Supply / HBS Home™

This dramatic kitchen features Mouser Centra cabinetry in ebony on cherry with normal rub-through. The drama is further heightened by the black granite countertops, ebony brick backsplash and gleaming stainless steel appliances. Kitchen Design by: Mary Kendrick, HBS Home™ / Hamilton Building Supply

Kitchen on Appletree Lane

Cadence Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

This couple wanted to open the kitchen, so we removed the wall. Hand-made white shaker cabinetry lends a light, clean feel to the kitchen, and contrasts well with the dark counter tops. The natural cherry pub table accomdated the clients desire for both a small island and a eating area, but not combined. It also warms up the kitchen. This kitchen is inundated with organizing and storage accesories, such as 6" spice pull-outs, shallow drawers where standard doors wouldn't fit, and roll-out trays everywhere. An organizing center (white board/cork board) at the kitchen drop zone keeps the family organized. Jameson Nenn

Kitchen backsplash and hood

The Design Standard, Inc.

Daisy Pieraldi Photography

Our Work

Rostrata Builders, Inc.

Golf Magazine's 2015 Golf Dream Home

Design West

Concave Shape: Custom Copper Range Hood # 34

Texas Lightsmith

Range Hood # 34 Application: Wall Mount Custom Dimensions: 42” W x 44” H x 24” D Material: Copper Finish: Custom mottled copper Body: smooth; standing Seams Border: double stepped border in custom mottled copper Crown: Custom mottled copper angle stepped crown Our homeowner wanted a custom mottled finish on her copper range hood, to complement the finish on her wood cabinets. We worked on several finishes before we arrived at a solution acceptable to the client, and it came out very well in this application. Photos submitted by homeowner.

Modern Kitchen Teaneck NJ

Park Avenue Kitchens

This bright modern kitchen is a big change from the dark enclosed space that was there before. By opening up the wall between the kitchen and the living space and using light colored cabinets a room you want to hang out in was created.

Kitchens & Baths

BMC Cabinet Specialists

Country Kitchen inspired by HGTV Fixer Upper

Design by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLC

Rebecca Zajac

3511 South Ocean Boulevard — Highland Beach, Florida

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

ibi designs inc. Boca Raton, Florida

Full Kitchen Renovation - Montecito, CA

RD Homes

Pale-greay wood-grain resin cabinets were installed above and below the new mottled-gray resin countertop that runs along three sides of the kitchen. The island-expanded slightly and given new white lacquer cabinets and a black granite work surface - now stands as a contrasting, yet complementary, element in the center of the room. Long, slotted brushed-steel pulls aligned horizontally on drawers and vertically on cabinets - are a unifying element, and a new hardwood floor warms they way only wood can. The stainless-steel refrigerator and dual oven are now flush with the cabinets. Reed also added touch- recessed LED lights that turn on automatically when a cabinet door is opened, illuminating the interior, plus touch-activated LEDs on the bottom of the cabinets to light the countertop

Modern Black and White Kitchen

Rehome Remodeling

Modern Black and White Kitchen with white tile floors, black onyx countertops, black overhead cabinets, sterling silver appliances, and a white kitchen island. Windowed backsplash.

European Cape Cod Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

The back of this 1920s brick and siding Cape Cod gets a compact addition to create a new Family room, open Kitchen, Covered Entry, and Master Bedroom Suite above. European-styling of the interior was a consideration throughout the design process, as well as with the materials and finishes. The project includes all cabinetry, built-ins, shelving and trim work (even down to the towel bars!) custom made on site by the home owner. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery

Hilltop Residence

Phoebe Howard

Kitchen Remodel - Lake Forest IL

ABLAZE Design Group (ABL)

Furla Studio

Kitchen with Onyx Benchtops 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!