This open concept kitchen is great for keeping tabs on the family and being a part of the conversation with your guests. Soft Italian leather bar stools create a nice place to sit and hang as you (or the chef!) cooks up a tasty meal. White cabinets with bronze accents keep the space feeling bright. Equip with a La Cornue stove, custom pendant lights and textured marble countertops, this kitchen is a dream! A second hang-out space just off the kitchen for relaxing on a large, comfy sectional.

Two Tone Traditional Kitchen Renovation

Valcourt. The Woodlands TX

SCM Design Group

Big big changes! We transformed a dark closed in kitchen into a bright, light and airy transitional chef's kitchen. Painting the tall cabinetry a creamy white opened up the entire space. Removing the pot rack and adding many recessed LED can lights made such a difference in the feel of this room. The other piece of the design that opened up the kitchen, bringing the bar down to one level. The countertops are an amazing quartzite with limestone backsplash. The Wolf appliances complimented the design. To tie in the new fireplace in the adjacent room, we used the same wood tile on the front of the kitchen bar. Amazing champagne gold touches pulled everything together from the cabinet pulls to the wonderfully unique light.

Bonnet Shores Renovation

Balanced Interiors

Two Tone Traditional Kitchen Renovation

Cypress Design Co.

LAB | Cocinas

Laboratorio de Arquitectura en Barcelona

Ben & Maggie Pigg

Laurelwood Interiors

Thomasville semi-custom cabinets from The Home Depot. Russell painted white door style with greige quartz countertops. Vinyl flooring. Modernistic Pull in Brushed Satin Nickel (M570). GE Stainless Steel appliances. Limestone Backsplash (Model # 98462). Clear Glass inserts. Pendant Lighting.

Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and Addition, Elma, NY

Kaz Home Improvements

After photo of kitchen remodel, we raised and peaked the roof with a complete remodel

Glamorous Wine Country Retreat

Julia Katrine Designs

Shaker Simplicity

Cabinet Direct

Harts Run Kitchen

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The renovation to the Hart’s Run Kitchen was not just a simple redesign of the original layout: walls were removed, larger windows were installed, access to the rear deck was relocated, and the relationship between rooms reconfigured. Place’s vision was to: reorient the cooking area; flood the space with light; create a better flow from the kitchen to the rest of the first floor; keep a connection with the existing family room; and transform an unused room into a breakfast area. Photo: Tom Holdsworth Photography

Port Dalhousie Home

Thorpe Concepts

Two-toned white and navy blue transitional kitchen with brass hardware and accents. Custom Cabinetry: Thorpe Concepts Photography: Young Glass Photography

Traditional Kitchens

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Ed Butera | ibi Designs

Traditional Beauty - Light & White Kitchen Remodel

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

The homeowners of this residence worked alongside Angie to create a stunning traditional kitchen featuring white cabinets and a dark countertop throughout. Within the space they incorporated a beautiful wood hood, decorative hutch furniture piece, double ovens, built in microwave, large paneled fridge and beverage center. Additional accessories are hidden within the cabinets including spice rack pull-outs, large drawers for pots and pans, trash and recycling units and an appliance garage lift up. This beautiful space also includes a natural stone backsplash with accent above the rangetop, wood floors and dark granite countertops. Schedule a free consultation with one of our designers today: https://paramount-kitchens.com/

Open kitchen

Kitchen and Bath Renovations

This elegant kitchen features beautiful glazed cabinets with soft close and roll outs. The oil rubbed bronze hardware lends a nice contrast to the light cabinets and dark glazing. With this being a large space conveniences like a pot filler shorten the steps and lend to an ease of function in a large space. The light multi tone granite counters blend seamlessly but pop against the dark floors. Dimming chandeliers can set a soft tone while recessed cans and under cabinet lighting provide enough light to prepare gourmet meals. The open floor plan was achieved by removing existing pillars, removing a wall, building a new space to house the refrigerator, and closing off a cumbersome entry. The sight lines in the space are now completely open for this family to host parties and keep a better eye on their young family.

Antique White Kitchen Remodel with Unique Countertops in Sacramento, CA

A+ Construction & Remodeling

Calabasas Transitional Kitchen

Pamela Leone Design, Inc.

Transitional kitchen with large island wine storage china cabinets and breakfast table

PETE

Hunterdon Kitchens

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Limestone 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!