These homeowners requested a complete makeover of their dated lake house with an open floor plan that allowed for entertaining while enjoying the beautiful views of the lake from the kitchen and family room. We proposed taking out a loft area over the kitchen to open the space. This required moving the location of the stairs to access the basement bedrooms and moving the laundry and guest bath to new locations, which created improved flow of traffic. Each bathroom received a complete facelift complete with the powder bath taking a more polished finish for the lone female of the house to enjoy. We also painted the ceiling on the main floor, while leaving the beams stained to modernize the space. The renovation surpassed the goals and vision of the homeowner and allowed for a view of the lake the homeowner stated she never even knew she had.

Kitchen Blues

EL Design Studio

This Rego Park apartment remodel consisted of a traditional white kitchen, with modern aspects all driven by the 'Skye' blue Cambria Quartz countertop. Balanced with a white frosted glass backsplash and chrome finishes from the fixtures, appliances and hardware to give it the necessary flow and allow the top to do all the talking.

Atlanta BLUE kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

WINE VALLEY CIRCLE

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Modern Traditional Kitchen for a lovely couple in the Bay Area. The Fieldstone and Forte paprika cherry cabinetry invite you into the kitchen and give warmth to the room. The Bainbridge door style used in this design is a beautiful traditional raised panel door with clean lines and details. The light natural tones from the polished porcelain floors by Emser Tile and the natural tones from the Havenwood chevron porcelain backsplash by MSI serve as a great accompaniment to the cabinetry. The pop in this kitchen comes from the stunning blue Cambria Skye countertop on the kitchen island and is a great complimentary color to the red tone radiating from the cherry cabinetry. The tall celings painted in Malibu Beige by Kelly Moore in this kitchen allow for a light an airy feel, and this feeling is felt even more by a mirrored backsplash in the Hutch area, as well as the diffused glass cabinet doors in the hutch and island cabinetry. Accents of polished chrome hardware from Top Knobs Hardware allow for a sparkle and shine in the kitchen that compliments the stainless steel appliances. All of these materials were found and designed in our wonderful showroom and were brought to reality here in this beautiful kitchen.

Farmhouse Modern

Kirk Design and Construction

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Bath Township Kitchen Remodel

ODD FELLOWS CONTRACTING

Photo Credits: http://www.schuonphoto.com/

Cambria

Kitchen & Bath Source

Cambria

What is considered conventional in kitchen design doesn’t have to apply to your ideal dream kitchen. Our client dreamed of a blue coloured island and we delivered, but we also wanted to find a way to introduce it in other areas so that there was a greater link and definition within the millwork. Therefore we chose only a few doors/drawers to highlight while keeping the rest of the cabinetry in white. Although the drawers are part of one long unit, they have their own presence and therefore visually create a new form of millwork.

A lovingly restored Georgian farmhouse in the heart of the Lake District. Our shared aim was to deliver an authentic restoration with high quality interiors, and ingrained sustainable design principles using renewable energy.

Kitchen Remodel in Manassas, VA

Northwood Construction, Inc.

Custom countertop overhang for bar stools. Cambria Engineered Quartz - Mayfair

Another after image looking toward the front entry to the house.

Chermak Construction, Inc.

View from the dining area toward the front entry way. New induction range and vent hood add style and function to a favorite family area. Cambria quartz counter tops in Bristol Blue.

Shaker White Cabinetry with Nuit Blue Quartz

Indy Cabinetry LLC

A Touch of Navy

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Divinity Shaker Kitchen

Miramar Kitchen and Bath

From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

This Chef's Pantry provides oodles of storage space and keeps busy cooks organized. There are multiple adjustable shelves behind the swing out shelves. WestSound Home & Garden

Installations: Kitchen Designs

Clayton Tile

Photos: Angela Zion

Marvelous Malverne

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

Pull up a seat at the Bala Blue Cambria island and admire the sheer beauty of this modern kitchen. With its 30 inch professional grade range and hood, separate sinks for prep and cleanup, a built in espresso machine, and contrasting countertops with waterfall legs, this UltraCraft Cabinetry Plantation Arctic White painted kitchen truly has it all.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Blue Benchtop 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!