This lovely Monterey Modern style house on Royal Blvd in Glendale had a 1980’s kitchen without good light or access to the house’s outdoor spaces. To aggravate the flow of the house further, the driveway runs directly to the back of the house where the garage is located off of a motor court. Access to the house by family and friends was naturally happened through the backyard which forced them through a carport and around the side of the house to enter the kitchen directly. The kitchen has a new exit to the side yard and a set of french doors to a new deck. The location of the deck connects the formal living room with the kitchen through exterior spaces in a more immediate way than it is connected through the interior. To create a kitchen that could accomodate a family of cooks and in-kitchen dining, one of the requests of the Client, we combined the existing kitchen, an old utility room, and small breakfast room. The small utilitarian spaces of the original rooms were remade to feel and embrace a contemporary lifestyle, while also integrating seamlessly into the style and scale of this 1930’s vintage home. When working on a kitchen of this scale in a vintage home, we make sure to layer materials and forms into the design so it does not feel out of scale or modernist. The floors are blue slate herringbone and set the color tone for many of the other finishes. We used a quartzite with many of the same colors as the floor for the perimeter counters because of its durability and a light marble with flecks of blue and gold for the eat-in island. The wood on the inside of the windows and doors was stained blue. Cabinets are a combination of white oak and painted with brass screen fronts. The Client has wanted to save some built-in niches from the original breakfast room, but in the end it would have limited the design too much and so included two small radiused end cabinets, one in each cabinet finish.

Buffalo Pass

Hello Kitchen

La casa verde

Imaisdé Design Studio

Wifre Meléndrez

Modern Kitchen

Via Laulima, LLC

©Tessa Marie Images

Scandinavian Modern Kitchen Design- Coogee, Sydney

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

Scandinavian Style kitchen designed and built in Sydney. Featured here are some open shelves in the kitchen island. Photo credit: Pablo Hirigoyen

Berry Hill project

Frontier Craftsmen

The open and airy space provides ample room for food preparation and a large island with seating, allowing the whole family to spend more time together. In the hallway to the right of the kitchen, bench cabinets with drawers and locker cabinets provide places for the family to keep their shoes and outdoor apparel convenient but out of sight.

Oakland Mediterranean Kitchen Remodel

Drafting Cafe Architects

Ethan Andersen, Drafting Cafe

West Lane

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photographer

Michelle Lane

Kitchen & Bath Details

Matt Francis Photos

Splash of Color Kitchen - Belle Isle

MIDMODERNdesign

Ryan Wells

Quirky Retro Style Shaker Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Sink run in an L shaped oak shaker style kitchen with three orange pendant lights hanging above. The cabinets are painted in Farrow & Ball Ammonite. The butler's sink goes well with engineered quartz worktop. The raised breakfast bar has an oak worktop that adds warmth. The flooring add a quirkiness to the kitchen. Charlie O'Beirne

FOR SALE: 304 Pearl Creek Ct. Covington, LA 70433

Jenkins Homes, LLC

Mt. Vernon

Dana Clemons

photo: garey gomez

Santa Monica Residence

Tamar Stein Interiors

Lewis Schoeplein Architects Roger Davies Photography

White Maple Kitchen with Quartz Countertops ~ Medina, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen renovation, we removed the existing soffits and installed Medallion Gold, Maple, 1 ¼“ Cabinets in the Mission Door style with a Flat Center Panel Painted in White Icing accented with Brushed Satin Nickel Knobs and Wide Cup Pulls. Cambria 3cm Quartz Countertop in Brittanica Color with Standard Edge Profile was installed on the countertop. On the backsplash, 3x6 Expressions Daylight White Gloss Ceramic Tile and trim pieces were installed. Also a Fireclay White Farmhouse Double Bowl Sink with a Meridian Semi-Professional Double Spiral Flexible Pull-Out Spray Hose in Satin Nickel was installed. On the floor, American Olean’s wood look 6x36 Ceramic Tile in Historic Bridge Old Forge.

Off Black Sophisticated Custom Kitchen - Greenwich CT

Ackley Cabinet, LLC

Derry/l'Derry

Canavan Interiors

Designed for a classic style new build property set in the rolling countryside in Northern Ireland, this stunning solid wood kitchen has been handpanted in specially selected muted tones from Zoffany. A feature bulkhead has been created in the ceiling with shadow lighting - part of a bespoke ambient lighting package created by us. The kitchen has full walnut internals, and includes a Rangemaster range, Perrin & Rowe sinks and taps. A full height larder unit has also been specified, while a walk in pantry provides additional storage. Images Infinity Media

Coastal Modern Fusion

Ocean Blue Custom Homes

Historic Home Kitchen & First Floor Renovation.

Hammer Design Build Remodel

The Olney Manor is a historic property sitting on a beautiful 7 acre estate and surely provided some interesting design challenges while our design team worked with the Brown family on their home from the 1930's. To unify 400 square feet of kitchen and morning room seating space the team re-configured a structural opening and fireplace to create a beautiful stone wall with floating gas insert as the feature wall for the kitchen. Tasteful two tone painted cabinets with a cherry island and breakfast table created a great traditional and French country style melding that mirrored the classic elegance of the home. A historic property brings many challenges to planning, designing, and building, but our team delivered the Brown's dream kitchen, adding value and beauty to this already famous estate. http://www.lepaverphotography.com/

Woodside Model Home

Nandina Home & Design

A mid-sized transitional open-concept house that impresses with its warm, neutral color palette combined with splashes of purple, green, and blue hues. An eat-in kitchen given visual boundaries and elegant materials serves as a welcome replacement for a classic dining room with a round, wooden table paired with sage green wooden and upholstered dining chairs, and large, glass centerpieces, and a chandelier. The kitchen is clean and elegant with shaker cabinets, pendant lighting, a large island, and light-colored granite countertops to match the light-colored flooring. Project designed by Atlanta interior design firm, Nandina Home & Design. Their Sandy Springs home decor showroom and design studio also serve Midtown, Buckhead, and outside the perimeter. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://nandinahome.com/portfolio/woodside-model-home/

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and Ceramic Floors 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!