Instead of a trash pullout we left an open trash niche between sink and fridge. A convenient location — and everyone can find the trash can! There's a second can for recycling behind it.

Rangements ingénieux - Cuisine & Ailleurs | LM Design

Lorraine Masse Design

Lorraine Masse Design | photographe Vincent Provost

Askew Residence - AFTER

StyleLine Interiors Ltd. Kitchen & Bath Design

Beautiful Transformation! Removing a portion of the Kitchen wall, opened this small dark kitchen up to include a Peninsula island. This offers more storage opportunities, allows the kitchen to be open to the Living area, as well as provides an ideal space for the children to enjoy their morning cereal. We also moved a window higher to allow more cabinetry which continued right of the Dishwasher.

Midland - Transitional Kitchen Back Splash

Custom Tile & Design, Ltd.

This kitchen back splash was designed to have no seams and to be maintenance free. The product that was used to achieve this was Crossville Inc Laminam. This product is a porcelain panel designed to look like statuario venato marble.

Dunstable Country Kitchen

Denyne Designs

The design is in the details with this kitchen. Everywhere you look there is something to surprise you – from the custom linoleum “rug” surrounding the island, built in niches that hold oils & spices, and custom tiled vent hood to the old fashioned farm sink. This kitchen is the heart of the home and a great gathering place for the clients, their two teenage boys and many friends.

Major Kitchen Upgrade - Byron, MN

Encore Design LLC

Remodeled updated kitchen island. Photo: R Keillor

Burns Lake- New Home

Signature Woodcraft

Levine Residence - San Diego, CA

Asquared Studios Inc.

Photo by: Pierce Harrison

Kitchen-diner Blues

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

This lovely kitchen-diner and utility started life as a collection of much smaller rooms. Our clients wanted to create a large and airy kitchen-dining room across the rear of the house. They were keen for it to make better use of the space and take advantage of the aspect to the garden. We knocked the various rooms through to create one much larger kitchen space with a flow through utility area adjoining it. The Kitchen Ingredients Bespoke designed, the kitchen-diner combines a number of sustainable elements. Not only solid and built to last, the design is highly functional as well. The kitchen cabinet bases are made from high-recycled content MFC, these cabinets are super sustainable. They are glued and dowelled, and then set rigidly square in a press. Starting off square, in a pres, they stay square – the perfect foundation for a solid kitchen. Guaranteed for 15 years, but we expect the cabinets to last much longer. Exactly what you want when you’re investing in a new kitchen. The longer a kitchen lasts, the more sustainable it is. Painted in a soft light grey, the timber doors are easy on the eye. The solid oak open shelves above the sink match those at the end of the peninsula. They also tie in with the smaller unit's worktop and upstand in the dining area. The timber shelves conceal flush under-mounted energy-saving LED lights to light the sink area below. All hinges and drawer runners are solid and come with a lifetime guarantee from Blum. Mixing heirlooms with the contemporary The new kitchen design works much better as a social space, allowing cooking, food prep and dining in one characterful room. Our client was keen to mix a modern and contemporary style with their more traditional family heirlooms, such as the dining table and chairs. Also key was incorporating high-end technology and gadgets, including a pop-up socket in the Quartz IQ worktop peninsula. Now, the room boasts underfloor heating, two fantastic single ovens, induction hob and under counter wine fridge. The original kitchen was much, much smaller. The footprint of the new space covers the space of the old kitchen, a living room, WC and utility room. The images below show the development in progress. By relocating the WC to just outside the kitchen and using RSJs to open up the space, the entire room benefits from the flow of natural light through the patio doors.

Design de cuisine Marier / Kitchen Design par/by Lorraine Masse

Lorraine Masse Design

Design de cuisine par Lorraine Masse Design - photographier par Vincent Provost

Small Kitchen and Dining Space

Clever Closet Company

Eclectic blend of rustic farmhouse and modern for a super functional small kitchen with everything that opens and closes to maximise space and efficiency

Couple's Modern Evanston Bungalow

Inspired Interiors

Clifton Gardens Home Staging

Anna Cottee Designs

The tired and dated timber kitchen was painted white, new linoleum floor added, painted cabinet doors, new handles, new light fitting and simple styling.

Small Kitchen make over

RJ Austin Interior Design

Meredith Gilardoni Photography

Photo:hiroshi nakazawa

Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen Door Workshop

Mr & Mrs Wincote

Retrokök, Oskarshamn

Formakök

Jonas Persson

Kitchen remodel with wavy textured subway tiles

biknforfun

4.25" x 12.75" porcelain tile Wavecrest by Allen + Roth Purchased at Lowes for $1.69 each Item #0526285

Levine Residence - San Diego, CA

Asquared Studios Inc.

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback and Linoleum 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!