Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Farmhouse kitchen with stained and painted custom cabinetry. Beauftiful large island, custom wood range hood, and floating shelves.

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Nevin Home Builders LLC

Modern farmhouse kitchen, wood island, white cabinets, patterned tile backsplash, shiplap

Modern-country style utility/boot room

Lima Kitchens

A traditional country look has been achieved in this utility room with pale Putty and Gravel in-frame doors, white quartz and grey tiles. Tongue and groove panelling, belfast sink, traditional style skirting plinth cornice also add to the style of the room.

Barton Hills Residence

FLUX COLLABORATIVE

Morse Lake Kitchen/Main Level Remodel

Bender Homes LLC

Stunning lake house kitchen - full renovation. Our clients wanted to take advantage of the high ceilings and take the cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. We renovated the main level of this home with new flooring, new stair treads and a quick half bathroom refresh.

Bel Air Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Design Build, Inc

Farmhouse style kitchen remodel. Our clients wanted to do a total refresh of their kitchen. We incorporated a warm toned vinyl flooring (Nuvelle Density Rigid Core in Honey Pecan"), two toned cabinets in a beautiful blue gray and cream (Diamond cabinets) granite countertops and a gorgeous gas range (GE Cafe Pro range). By overhauling the laundry and pantry area we were able to give them a lot more storage. We reorganized a lot of the kitchen creating a better flow specifically giving them a coffee bar station, cutting board station, and a new microwave drawer and wine fridge. Increasing the gas stove to 36" allowed the avid chef owner to cook without restrictions making his daily life easier. One of our favorite sayings is "I love it" and we are able to say thankfully we heard it a lot.

Manheim First Floor Remodel

Vatter Construction, LLC

White upper cabinets, custom-made open shelving, black lower cabinets. Shiplap backsplash. Custom walnut bench seat. Gold sconces over the windows.

Custom Home : Character & Charm

Renew Properties

Soho Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | TX

Flooret

he Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

Abbotsford Aspirational Living

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photography by Brice Ferre. Open concept kitchen space with beams and beadboard walls. A light, bright and airy kitchen with great function and style.

Classy Farmhouse

Atlantic Designs

SE 20th

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Whitney Lyons

Columbia River Craftsman

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

This wall of custom storage provides open shelving for books and baskets to store items. The cabinets hold pantry items. Thought was given to every detail for efficient function and storage for this growing family.

Rudgewick

CALIBER Remodeling & Construction

The client originally wanted a kitchen makeover and as we progressed further into the project, requested a more significant remodel. In addition to the kitchen and details, we installed about half of the porcelain tile, wood pattern, flooring downstairs. More custom details were added to the project, a new pantry with a countertop used for making coffee and usage of other small appliances, a custom bar area wine rack cabinet and countertops along with a beverage refrigerator, laundry cabinets and folding station with countertop, and a custom banquette in the breakfast area. The Client wanted Shiplap as a backsplash in the kitchen which made for very clean lines and adding to a more open kitchen space. Lighting details were also added in the kitchen (above and under cabinet), pantry, laundry, back entry, and powder room.

Kitchen Sinks

Kingston Brass

A white kitchen accented with natural wood décor and accented with a brushed brass widespread faucet and an expansive farmhouse sink from Kingston Brass. Photo from: Lisa Nightingale @darlingnightingale

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Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Joe DeMaio Photography

Morse Lake Kitchen/Main Level Remodel

Bender Homes LLC

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Shiplap 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!