Tracy Kraft Leboe

The kitchen has a large island with wood veneer cabinets and appliances underneath a 3" thick dark walnut butcher-block countertop. Four mint/red pendant lights, designed by Jonah Takagi, light this area.

Serenity

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Manhattan Pied-a-Terre

User

Stainless cabinets were custom made to fit the small space. Ribbed glass front doors and glass shelves give a lightness to the cabinets

Award Winning Texas Kitchen

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Dennis Martin

Stainless Steel Kitchen Makeover

Berneche2 Architecture PC

View of range and hood. PGP Creative Photography Donna Norell CKD

Brookfield Kitchen Remodel

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

Featuring a GE Advantium convection oven and a Jenn-Aire 36" refrigerator with a bottom freezer. A 30" Wolf four burner gas range is shown with a flanking pan storage and pull out spice rack for the gourmet chef. As 30" Nouveau Pro wall hood features a modern canopy and maintains the rectangular lines throughout the kitchen. The homeowner loves the look of a farmhouse / apron front sink with the clean stainless finish to match the other appliances. A Kohler Verity stainless steel sink was selected with an easy-to-use Kohler gooseneck faucet. Aligning with the homeowner's request for a warmer wood feel, we decided upon maple cabinets in a Praline finish and New Global Exotics Natural Cumaru hardwood flooring extending through the hall to the front entry. The multi colored hardwood floor accentuates the cabinets and adds visual interest through color and contrast. Additional complimentary features are the Volga Blue granite tops, custom glass tile backsplash, new stainless steel appliances and task lighting under all wall cabinets and behind all cabinets with glass doors. Long stainless steel bar pulls and the glass tile were used to emphasize the vertical shift in the kitchen appearance and add an artistic flare.

Kitchen Island

De Mattei Construction

The kitchen island stands out against the custom stainless steel roll-up cabinet doors.

Contemporary Mesa Residence & ADU

Allen Construction

The original house was demolished to make way for a two-story house on the sloping lot, with an accessory dwelling unit below. The upper level of the house, at street level, has three bedrooms, a kitchen and living room. The “great room” opens onto an ocean-view deck through two large pocket doors. The master bedroom can look through the living room to the same view. The owners, acting as their own interior designers, incorporated lots of color with wallpaper accent walls in each bedroom, and brilliant tiles in the bathrooms, kitchen, and at the fireplace. Architect: Thompson Naylor Architects Photographs: Jim Bartsch Photographer

Quonset Hut Kitchen

Frederick + Frederick Architects

Photo by Dickson dunlap

Monarch Bay

Teale Architecture

Jason Schulte John Arnold Garcia Interior Designer

Cuisine blanche et bois

Cuisine intérieur Design

cuisine intérieur design toulouse, cuisine équipée, blanche et bois avec évier sous plan en silestone anthracite avec égouttoir sûr plan de travail, façades blanches laquée mat, et bois, sans poignée, îlot coin repas avec cave à vin, hotte cachée dans meubles hauts, crédence en verre blanche blanc, white, wood contemporaine, moderne, tendance, 2021, aménagement, agencement, cuisine ouverte

Cuisine blanche et bois

Cuisine intérieur Design

Kitchen Storage

De Mattei Construction

Stainless steel roll-up doors by Dawson-Clinton provide contemporary kitchen storage.

Casa Bianca

tuthill architecture

Stainless Contemporary

Custom Craft Cabinets, Inc.

This kitchen is in an A-Frame house, which required many custom design details to maximize storage and usable counter space. Cabinetry: Custom Craft Cabinets Photo Credit: Kate Patchett

Thermal Spring

Michael Given Environments, LLC

Pool side outdoor kitchen cabana with deck above. Finishes include ledger stone bar and tv wall, custom Sicis glass tile backsplash, limestone counter tops, hand scrapped timber wraps for deck posts & beams, LED lighting, zoned audio system, & stone patio/pool deck by Michael Given Environments, LLC

Kitchen

User

Photography by Troy Thies

Kitchen with Stainless Steel Cabinets and Glass 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!