Grabill Cabinetry: Madison Square Door Style in a Custom Color “Narragansett Green” Paint by Benjamin Moore on Maple. Cambria Countertops: Brittanica Quartz. Backsplash: Metallic Tile Called “Olympia Prism Silver” from Beaver Tile & Stone.

Theriot Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

View from the Top

Kate Savitch Design

This home was built with two large master closets but zero storage in the kitchen. We were able to add a door to one of the closets on kitchen side and close up the door on the bedroom side. We then added custom cabinetry and this gorgeous wallpaper for oodles of storage!

Quality Joinery & Cabinet Making

Tranne A.C.Interiors

Margarita Ave

Nicolls Design Build

Kristen Vincent Photography

Area Rug Collection

Classic Floor Designs

Call Classic Floor Designs at 202-437-6424 or stop by our showroom at 2120 L Street, NW, schedule your FREE In-Home Design Consultation and estimate today!

Brighton Copper Pops - Kitchen

Camilla Molders Design

Residential Kitchen design by Camilla Molders Design Photography by Martina Gemmola

Self Build

Studio 3 kitchens

San Francisco Flat - Remodel

Koch Architects

This warm, modern kitchen has a timeless feel.

Living with Art

Just the Thing

Simple flat front cabinetry was selected for this kitchen: white for the main work area and deep blue-grey for the island. The mobile island serves both as a buffet and work area when pulled into the work area. The butcher block top adds warmth and echoes the tones of the cherry floor. The long main wall continues into the hallway and stairwell, as does the display of artwork. The white backdrop allows the brilliant colours of the art to sing, while playing off the red walls in the work area.

Irvine XVI

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Kitchen

Designs By Mark, Inc.

Design Statement: My design challenge was to create and build a new ultra modern kitchen with a futuristic flare. This state of the art kitchen was to be equipped with an ample amount of usable storage and a better view of the outside while balancing design and function. Some of the project goals were to include the following; a multi-level island with seating for four people, dramatic use of lighting, state of the art appliances, a generous view of the outside and last but not least, to create a kitchen space that looks like no other...”The WOW Factor”. This challenging project was a completely new design and full renovation. The existing kitchen was outdated and in desperate need help. My new design required me to remove existing walls, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing, electric…a complete demolition. My job functions were to be the interior designer, GC, electrician and a laborer. Construction and Design The existing kitchen had one small window in it like many kitchens. The main difficulty was…how to create more windows while gaining more cabinet storage. As a designer, our clients require us to think out of the box and give them something that they may have never dreamed of. I did just that. I created two 8’ glass backsplashes (with no visible supports) on the corner of the house. This was not easy task, engineering of massive blind headers and lam beams were used to support the load of the new floating walls. A generous amount of 48” high wall cabinets flank the new walls and appear floating in air seamlessly above the glass backsplash. Technology and Design The dramatic use of the latest in LED lighting was used. From color changing accent lights, high powered multi-directional spot lights, decorative soffit lights, under cabinet and above cabinet LED tape lights…all to be controlled from wall panels or mobile devises. A built-in ipad also controls not only the lighting, but a climate controlled thermostat, house wide music streaming with individually controlled zones, alarm system, video surveillance system and door bell. Materials and design Large amounts of glass and gloss; glass backsplash, iridescent glass tiles, raised glass island counter top, Quartz counter top with iridescent glass chips infused in it. 24” x 24” high polished porcelain tile flooring to give the appearance of water or glass. The custom cabinets are high gloss lacquer with a metallic fleck. All doors and drawers are Blum soft-close. The result is an ultra sleek and highly sophisticated design. Appliances and design All appliances were chosen for the ultimate in sleekness. These appliances include: a 48” built-in custom paneled subzero refrigerator/freezer, a built-in Miele dishwasher that is so quiet that it shoots a red led light on the floor to let you know that its on., a 36” Miele induction cook top and a built-in 200 bottle wine cooler. Some other cool features are the led kitchen faucet that changes color based on the water temperature. A stainless and glass wall hood with led lights. All duct work was built into the stainless steel toe kicks and grooves were cut into it to release airflow. Photography by Mark Oser

Sleek Contemporary Kitchen

Kitchen Technology

Two level island with two countertop choices accented with under countertop lighting and gold mosaic tile.

Colville Road Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Powder Room Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

This custom made black walnut and floating drawer standing desk provide a landing zone to reference a recipe online or for homework. The bottom drawer features a hidden printer.

Eclectic Kitchen Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

School House Eclectic

Third Coast Interiors

Conteperary Newbury Park Kitchen

Alana A. Busse

Rebecca Chambers

Contemporary Orange Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Modern Home Interiors and Exteriors, featuring clean lines, textures, colors and simple design with floor to ceiling windows. Hardwood, slate, and porcelain floors, all natural materials that give a sense of warmth throughout the spaces. Some homes have steel exposed beams and monolith concrete and galvanized steel walls to give a sense of weight and coolness in these very hot, sunny Southern California locations. Kitchens feature built in appliances, and glass backsplashes. Living rooms have contemporary style fireplaces and custom upholstery for the most comfort. Bedroom headboards are upholstered, with most master bedrooms having modern wall fireplaces surounded by large porcelain tiles. Project Locations: Ojai, Santa Barbara, Westlake, California. Projects designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Black Caesarstone tops this orange painted island. The upper cabinets are light stained oak, the lowers painted a glossy orange. Metal mosaic tile backsplash Andrew Stasse, contractor, Fred Rothenberg,photographer,

Coogee Beach Apartment

Dan Kitchens Australia

The kitchen looking from the adjoining living room. An island acts as an informal place for meals and homework. The smoked mirror helps to visually expand the space. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea

Gardenvale Apartments

FMSA Architecture

Photographer: Kim Dumayne A contemporary compact cooks kitchen is integrated in each apartment including an island preparation space and storage, integrated sink, drawer dishwasher, integrated rangehood, gas cooktop and oven. Luxe features including matte black tapware, soft close fixes and smoked mirrored splashback add to the spacious feel of the kitchen and adjacent dining space.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Metallic Splashback 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!