Kurtis Miller Photography, kmpics.com Rough Sawn cabinets with a double glazing process contrast the frosted glass cabinet doors and nickel hardware. Gives a whole different take on a log home kitchen. Modernizing without drifting to far from its rustic base.

Cottonwood

Zoske Construction

Bella Royale Rustic Contemporary Home

Vistal Homes, LLC

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

Modern Ranch

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

James Kruger, LandMark Photography, Peter Eskuche, AIA, Eskuche Design, Sharon Seitz, HISTORIC studio, Interior Design

Devonshire Custom Home_Stone

LRO Residential

Imagery Intelligence

Soapstone Kitchenette

Custom Marble & Granite

Kitchens

Sublime Homes

Sublime's Jacklyn Model Home

Mountain Home Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

This small, rustic, kitchen is part of a 1200 sq ft cabin near the California coast- Hollister Ranch. There is no electricity, only wind power. We used the original wood siding inside, and washed it with a light stain to lighten the cabin. The kitchen is completely redesigned, using natural handscraped pine with a glaze coat. Stainless steel hood, skylight, and pine flooring. We used a natural sided wood beam to support the upper cabinets, with wood pegs for hanging vegetables and flowers drying. A hand made wrought iron pot rack is above the sink, in front of the window. Antique pine table, and custom made chairs. Multiple Ranch and Mountain Homes are shown in this project catalog: from Camarillo horse ranches to Lake Tahoe ski lodges. Featuring rock walls and fireplaces with decorative wrought iron doors, stained wood trusses and hand scraped beams. Rustic designs give a warm lodge feel to these large ski resort homes and cattle ranches. Pine plank or slate and stone flooring with custom old world wrought iron lighting, leather furniture and handmade, scraped wood dining tables give a warmth to the hard use of these homes, some of which are on working farms and orchards. Antique and new custom upholstery, covered in velvet with deep rich tones and hand knotted rugs in the bedrooms give a softness and warmth so comfortable and livable. In the kitchen, range hoods provide beautiful points of interest, from hammered copper, steel, and wood. Unique stone mosaic, custom painted tile and stone backsplash in the kitchen and baths. designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Photo by Peter Malinowski

Chef Ludo Lefebvre's LA Kitchen

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Brick accent wall in kitchen for beverage center.

Country French Cottage

Elevation Design Group

Dick Springgate

Spanish Flare - Turquoise Cabinetry

The Artists Hands - Faux Finishes

Our clients vibrant personality was well reflected in their choice of color for their butlers pantry cabinets. A beautiful, vibrant distressed turquoise finish was applied to compliment the Spanish flare created throughout this home. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

Luxury Custom Kitchen Design

Alex Custom Homes, LLC

Luxury Kitchen, High End Kitchen, French Style Kitchen, Kitchen Hood, Kitchen Renovation, Kitchen Remodeling, White Kitchen Design, Stain Grade Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Kitchen, Transitional Style Kitchen, Backsplash, Kitchen Remodelers, Large Kitchen Island, Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Dunwoody, Custom Home Builder, Marble Backsplash, Kitchen Pot Filler, High End Appliances

Stone Pine Lodge New Construction

Lone Pine Developments

Custom pine cabinets with early american finish with glaze finish, tennessee field stone back splash. Stainless Steel applainces. New Venetian Gold Counter tops.

Chester Springs Kitchen & Laundry Remodel

K T Highland, Inc.

Kitchen storage was enchanced by adding an open shelf closet system to the walk-in pantry

Tupperlake

Charles Martin Custom Homes

Wade Blissard

Nashua, NH Kitchen Remodel

G. M. Roth Design Remodeling, Inc.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Stone 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!