Contemporary Off-White Kitchen in Buffalo, NY

This beautiful kitchen features UltraCraft Cabinetry's Plainview Wide door style with Rag and Bone paint, and was featured in the Consumer Report's Kitchen & Bath Design Guide. Designed by the talented Trés Jolie Maison (www.tjminteriordesign.com), an interior design firm offering residential and commercial interior designs with offices in Naples Florida, Buffalo New York, and Chicago Illinois; as well as offering their services internationally. Photographed by Kim Smith Photo (www.KimSmithPhoto.com)

Beautiful Kitchen Remodel and Wet Bar - Stunning Wet Bar

Thaddeus Drew Remodeling

This beautiful wet bar is the perfect place to host parties!

Lake Forest French Chateau

New Style Cabinets

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

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Placing the main sink in front of the window presented a whole host of design challenges. The cabinet was pulled forward to allow the casing to continue uninterrupted and the back of the cabinet was finished for a clean appearance from the street.

Bracken House

GOATER JONES London Ltd

NW 88th St.

McDermott Construction Co

Tiffany Karen Blevins Realty Group

Battersea Painted Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

This beautiful penthouse kitchen in Battersea features a large L-shaped island that also incorporates a large structural pillar. The main kitchen sink is behind the pillar which creates some separation between the washing up area and the dining area. We paneled the pillar with Shaker-style panels that match the kitchen which works as a great place for the TV to be hung. The client does a lot of entertaining, so they have a separate bar area to the left of the kitchen. This kitchen features a large stainless steel Mercury cooker, white quartz worktops, and a mirrored splashback. The tall cabinets are painted in Lamp Black by Little Greene and the other cabinets in the classic French Grey, also by Little Greene.

Lakefront Landing

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors

This beautiful lakefront New Jersey home is replete with exquisite design. The sprawling living area flaunts super comfortable seating that can accommodate large family gatherings while the stonework fireplace wall inspired the color palette. The game room is all about practical and functionality, while the master suite displays all things luxe. The fabrics and upholstery are from high-end showrooms like Christian Liaigre, Ralph Pucci, Holly Hunt, and Dennis Miller. Lastly, the gorgeous art around the house has been hand-selected for specific rooms and to suit specific moods. Project completed by New York interior design firm Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors, which serves New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/luxury-lakehouse-new-jersey/

Dun Laoghaire

BeSpace - kitchens/bedrooms/living

bmlmedia

Handmade Kitchen in Crouch End, London

WILLIAMS RIDOUT

Open-plan living made simple with a deep blue colour scheme running throughout this rear extension in Crouch End, London. Traditionally styled with contemporary features, this handmade kitchen is hand painted with our specialist finish and boasts curved ends on both sides, dovetailed oak drawers and a mirrored splashback.

Blue Shaker Kitchen in Hitchin

Planet Furniture

A well planned family kitchen hand built in the Shaker style. Designed to meet the customers brief of an eating and cooking space which all the family could enjoy. The kitchen includes a bespoke island with a Quartz worktop and breakfast bar seating in Caesarstone's Misty Carrara. Like the base cabinets it's painted in Farrow & Ball's Stiffkey Blue whilst the wall units are painted in Pavilion Grey. The cabinetry is perfectly complemented by the brushed nickel handles and solid oak shelves with painted gallows brackets.

Chelsea kitchen by 202 Design

Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire

Ailesbury

Shalford Interiors

Sympathetically designed and crafted to do this magnificent period property justice, this is a memorable scheme that celebrates classic design and stunning architectural features. The fabulous coffered ceiling sets the tone for the scheme, with cabinetry handcrafted in tulip wood, handpainted in Farrow & Ball Dimity with maple larder furniture in the unique walk-in pantry. Adding to the level of luxury, work surfaces have been selected in a Verde Venus exotic stone, with an exquisite selection of appliances including Miele and La Cornue. The kitchen includes modern elements, such as a technology drawer for charging iPads and iPhones.

Blue Sky Thinking

Mowlem & Co

Cotswold Country House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

Open plan living/dining/kitchen in refurbished Cotswold country house

CASTLE HILL RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

GRAND OPULANCE - Large custom designed kitchen and butlers pantry, using the 'shaker' profile in a white satin polyurethane - Extra high custom tall cabinetry - Butlers pantry, with ample storage and wet area - Custom made mantle, with metal detailing - Large glass display cabinets with glass shelves - Integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and bin units - Natural marble used throughout the whole kitchen - Large island with marble waterfall ends - Smokey mirror splashback - Satin nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Traditionl Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Black & White Classic Kitchen & Butler's Pantry

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

The clients approached Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms as part of a bigger project they were undertaking, seeking our expertise in custom design joinery and project management. The space for the kitchen was pre-existing and they had clear ideas on how they wanted to use the space, with a butler's pantry to be included, extensive drawers and double ended storage in the island bench. They had fully researched the appliances they liked and the V-Zug double steam ovens were incorporated into the design, closely linked with the "working area" being the butler's pantry which hosted the under bench Miele oven. The layout of the space lending itself to a galley style kitchen with the tall cabinets framing the space in an asymmetrical design. The black and white two pack shaker style cabinets were a timeless choice, along with the smoked mirror splash back, resulting in a classic space with the beautiful parquetry flooring which was arranged by the client.

Bold and daring pink and blue skinny shaker

Lima Kitchens

As well as being beautiful to look at, this kitchen comes with lots of internal solutions, making it a very functional and practical space to work in too.

River North Loft

Stephen Young Design LLC

Daniel Kelleghan

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Mirror 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!