Matt Francis Photos

Light & Bright on Belinder: Kitchen Remodel in Fairway, KS

From Dark to Dazzling: Modern Kitchen Transformation in Fairway This once dark and dated kitchen in Fairway, Kansas, underwent a dramatic transformation into a light, modern, and airy haven. Erica Kay Design collaborated with the homeowners to craft a timeless white kitchen accented with warm blonde white oak for a touch of contemporary flair. A professional-grade range takes center stage, ideal for the home chef, while sleek, panel-ready refrigerators ensure seamless integration with the cabinetry. For a personalized touch, captivating CLE backsplash tiles were incorporated alongside an abundance of custom built-in features that maximize storage and functionality. Soaring ceilings add to the feeling of spaciousness, creating a truly inviting culinary environment.

Navy-Blue Curved Island with Open Storage inside a Modern Organic Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Discover the focal point of this Modern Organic Kitchen: a captivating Navy-Blue Curved Island with Open Storage. With its elegant curves and functional open shelving, it takes center stage, embodying both style and utility. This striking centrepiece harmonizes with warm rift-cut white oak cabinetry and fresh white accents, creating a perfect blend of form and function in this culinary haven.

Trend Forward Earthy Tones

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

Adding trend forward greens with natural wood accents is a sure-fire way to create a look that’s fresh and organic.

Cherry Finish and Ivory Painted Kitchen Design With Herringbone Wall Tile

Village Home Stores

Kitchen remodel design with combination of Cherry Frontier finishes and painted Ivory White Koch cabinetry. Silestone Ethereal Glow Quartz counters, KitchenAid appliances, COREtec Barnwood Rustic Pine vinyl plank flooring, and Daltile Sublimity Namaste herringbone wall tile also featured. Kitchen design, products, and complete start to finish remodel by Village Home Stores.

California Casual White Oaks Kitchen

Studio Haven Interiors

This kitchen was updated to reflect a light and airy mixed wood and paint, family eat-in style island. Inset cabinets paired with quart countertops and herringbone natural stone backsplash.

Nelson Park - Unit #1

Madeleine Design Group Inc.

Cold Canyon Remodel

The Cabinet Gallery

Kitchen and master vanity remodel.

Schuler Cottage Maple White Dry Brush

ELizabeth Bollenbach at Lowes Maple and Ridge

Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

LD's Unlimited Home Improvement

Modern Kitchen in a Tudor-style Home

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This kitchen is a result of updating a Tudor-style home with a more modern aesthetic. The 12’ island, with a Super White Pental Quartz countertop, is larger than the kitchen was prior to the renovation. A combination of finishes were used – dark horizontal grain cabinetry mixed with a horizontal, grainier pattern for the island and range wall (horizontal patterns were used to emphasize the length of the room). The wall cabinets are steel and glass to lighten up the back wall with Calcutta Gold Marble backsplash from Artistic Tile. The range wall is the most used area, with a Kyoto Steel tile backsplash. The 48” professional series range is flanked by spice drawers, a large pantry (left), and the 30” refrigerator (right). A secondary sink was placed behind the chef with a knife block and knife drawer for easy food prep. The opposite end of the island is for entertaining – with the bar, tall freezer column, and wine cooler. Bilotta Designer: Senior Designer, Paula Greer, CKD. Architect: Mario Canteros, Canteros & Zorilla Architecture. GC: Stephen Moliterno, M.J.S. Contracting Corp. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Dighton Designer Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Details

Matt Francis Photos

Diamond Kitchens from Masterbrand

AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)

Rustic Kitchen Reno

Refined House, LLC

Simple Elegance in Western New York

Artisan Kitchens and Baths

Cabinetry – Kemper Echo Cabinetry Hardware- Jeffrey Alexander stainless bar pulls Countertops- Cambria Quartz Torquay Sinks and Faucets- Blanco Anthracite undermount Silgranite sink. Moen Faucet Nickel Appliances- Samsung French door refrigerator in stainless, Samsung slide in gas range, Whirlpool wall Oven/ Microwave combination, Bosch 500 series dishwasher, and Broan Elite series pro range hood. Flooring- prefinished 3/4 oak hardwood. Backsplash- Natural stone subway tile. -Inspiration and Design Challenges The Original kitchen in this 1970’s raised ranch was bright an open yet left the dining room closed off from the home and wasn’t large enough for the island that Joe and his wife would have liked. Joe and Tim from THI Co. had developed a plan relocate the kitchen to one exterior wall and allow for an island that would function for both seating and entertaining. The challenge we faced was the original windows of the kitchen had to completely go. Relying solely on the open floor plan for natural light, Tim opened up the Dining room wall, removed the dividing half wall to the family room and widened doorways to the great room leading from the kitchen and dining room. The removal of the soffits and consistent wood flooring help tie together the adjacent rooms. The plan was for simple clean lines with subtle detail brought out in the trim on the cabinetry and custom 10ft island back panel. Finding a set of appliances was the next task. The kitchen was designed with the intention of being used. The Whirlpool convection wall ovens give the kitchen 3 possible functioning ovens with along with the Samsung 5 burner range. The end result is a simple elegant design that has all the functionality of galley kitchen yet the feel of an open kitchen with twice the square footage.

Traditional Kitchen

Westerville Whole House

Custom Home Works

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Stone Tile 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!