Kitchen open to Living Rom on left. Inspired by clients love of mid century modern architecture. Photo by Clark Dugger

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Another update project we did in the same Townhome community in Culver city. This time more towards Modern Farmhouse / Transitional design. Kitchen cabinets were completely refinished with new hardware installed. The black island is a great center piece to the white / gold / brown color scheme.

Bedminster Plywood Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Bespoke birch plywood kitchen handmade by Sustainable Kitchens as part of a kitchen extension renovation in Bristol. Island includes a downdraft bora extractor with a terrazzo durat worktop. Wall run includes a corian worktop and splashback, a fisher and paykel dishdrawer and a stainless steel lined breakfast cabinet

Marlow

CO Interiors

This kitchen has four different cabinetry colour finishes and we've made it work by carrying the same hardware and counter top throughout the space. The design was initialized when our client informed us that they were going to keep their white appliances. In order to visually make the appliances less noticeable, we introduced white cabinetry at the base. Black cabinetry was introduced along the uppers to create interest and draw the eye upward away from the actual counter surface. A unique onyx mosaic backsplash tile with a black and white geometric pattern ties the two surfaces together. Photographer: Stephani Buchman

Issaquah Modern Monochrome

ULLE Studio

Dora Whitley Farmhouse

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Sammamish Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Kitchen and Bath

Perimeter cabinets are shaker style in the color Cottage White and the island in the color Dill. Pental quartz countertop in Misterio, Emser backsplash tile in Shape Gray Cube, and Jeffery Alexander handles from the Sutton collection in Brushed Pewter.

Grennoch

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

Beautiful white tile with texture adds a touch of elegance to this kitchen.

Fourty-One

The Glade Design

Walk in pantry

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Copper Accents Rustic Kitchen

Integrated Kitchens

Marlborough Kitchen

Spotlight Design Center

Hubertus,WI

Ruebl Builders LLC

Elegant arts and crafts custom kitchen in white quarter sawn oak.

CASA PANTANELLA

officineMAMA

Cucina aperta a vista sul salone con snack per le colazioni veloci. Lavello sotto finestra e cappa di design

Kingswood Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - MD

Flooret

Kingswood Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette.

Romantic Nest

Ernesto Fusco Interior Designer

Anche questo spazio è pensato come una scatola bianca e funzionale per mettere in risalto i colori delle ceramiche e la splendida vista sul mare.

Schomberg Country Home and Horse Farm

Ringwald — Design. Build.

Ribblesdale Road, SW16

Zenico

Tim Slorick

Los Angeles, Sweetzer - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Coppell Bethel School Rd. Kitchen

Integrated Home Improvement

Both the design and construction teams put their heart into making sure we worked with the client to achieve this gorgeous vision. The client was sensitive to both aesthetic and functionality goals, so we set out to improve their old, dated cramped kitchen, with an open concept that facilitates cooking workflow, and dazzles the eye with its mid century modern design. One of their biggest items was their need for increased storage space. We certainly achieved that with ample cabinet space and doubling their pantry space. The 13 foot waterfall island is the centerpiece, which is heavily utilized for cooking, eating, playing board games and hanging out. The pantry behind the walnut doors used to be the fridge space, and there's an extra pantry now to the left of the current fridge. We moved the sink from the counter to the island, which really helped workflow (we created triangle between cooktop, sink and fridge/pantry 2). To make the cabinets flow linearly at the top we moved and replaced the window. The beige paint is called alpaca from Sherwin Williams and the blue is charcoal blue from sw. Everything was carefully selected, from the horizontal grain on the walnut cabinets, to the subtly veined white quartz from Arizona tile, to the black glass paneled luxury hood from Futuro Futuro. The pendants and chandelier are from West Elm. The flooring is from karastan; a gorgeous engineered, white oak in herringbone pattern. The recessed lights are decorative from Lumens. The pulls are antique brass from plank hardware (in London). We sourced the door handles and cooktop (Empava) from Houzz. The faucet is Rohl and the sink is Bianco.

Kitchen with Pink Floor and Yellow Floor 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!