Black Mass, Linden Street, San Francisco, Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS)

Tim Griffith Photography

Contemporary Condo Kitchen, Two12 North 9th, Brooklyn

An open modern kitchen and bright inviting living area in this Brooklyn apartment boasts floor to ceiling windows, a balcony patio, teal accent wall, and grey stained oak flooring. The highly functional, design forward contemporary kitchen features a white lacquer refrigerator and washing machine, brushed aluminum lower cabinets and walnut upper cabinets. Pure white Caesarstone countertops, Blanco kitchen faucet and sink, Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher, architectural lighting trough with LED lights, and Emtech brushed chrome door hardware complete the high-end loft look.

FAWN POINT KITCHEN

DESIGNS BY CHRISTINE

Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography

Bellevue Hill House

Michael Bell Architects Pty Ltd

Photographer Justin Alexander ph: 0414 365 243

Upper Eastside Apartment

kimberly peck architect

photos by Pedro Marti The clients hired us to overhaul a dated post war apartment on the upper Eastside of Manhattan. The clients wanted an open kitchen so we removed the wall separating the standard galley kitchen from the living area letting all the light from the adjacent glass terrace doors enter the kitchen. We also extended the footprint of the kitchen to create a large eat-in counter. The kitchen has a white on pale grey color scheme with custom white lacquer cabinetry, light grey wood grain base cabinetry, and light grey and white quartz counters and backsplash. The white and grey scheme continues in the powder room where a small white carrera marble and stainless steel wall hung sink is surrounded by a pale silver/grey grasscloth wallpaper. The master bathroom has a large dark wood double sink vanity with custom mirrored cabinets above that have tv’s within the mirrored glass. The master bathroom is tiled with a white thassos marble mini brick pattern pattern on the floors, a large white thassos marble wall tile, and dramatic white and black linear veined marmara marble wall tiles inside the shower. In the ensuite guest bathroom similar large white thassos marble tiles clad the wall with a custom grey and white glass mosaic inset behind the vanity and inside the tiled niche. Pedro Marti

Spring Meadow Residence

Cornerstone Design

Kevin Schultz

Contemporary Kitchens

Bath and Kitchen Creations, Inc.

Kitchen

Architectural Design & Construction

Tropical Light Photography

Grand Condo

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

Photography: Paul Gates

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

Glenwood

Charla Ray Interior Design

Stawell St Prahran Townhouse Renovation

MMAD Architecture

Transformation of existing kitchen with remote powered servery window

Kitchen Remodel

RBuilder Construction Inc.

RCH Design Center Modern Kitchen

RCH Home & Design

At the RCH Home and Design Center, our modern kitchen features sleek black cabinetry embellished with brushed gold hardware. The quartz waterfall edge countertop extending into the backsplash gives this kitchen a clean look. The pot filler over the KitchenAid slide-in range is a nice modern convenience. The custom wood floating shelves give this space an open and airy vibe.

Thompson Street Apartment Renovation

KBR Design & Build

Custom Kitchen Design with Bespoke Woodwork and Marble Counters

Kern & Co. - Susan Spath Interior Design

This luxury kitchen design in a Salt Lake penthouse features marble counters, bespoke woodwork, custom kitchen cabinets, a marble back splash, high end furniture, custom interior lighting, and fine accessories. Interior designer Susan Spath of Kern & Co.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen countertop

ID by Gwen

Pure White waterfall Caesarstone quartz countertop, glassy baby votives, DWR - Eames DAR chair

Gray and white transitional kitchen in Oakton, VA

Design Studio International

A lovely curved peninsula extends the workspace and offers room for a welcoming buffet.

Appian Way Remodel

Tamara Rene Designs

Raised Panel Cherry Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Bishop Cherry Richmond door style in medium stain. with Soapstone countertops. Cherry flooring. G shaped Kitchen. Linda McManus

Kitchen with Stone Slab Splashback and a Peninsula 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!