Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, Major Remodel, Spanish Colonial

Allen Construction - Contractor, Shannon Scott Design-Interior Designer, Jason Rick Photography - Photographer

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Refined Farmhouse Kitchen, Laundry + Bathroom Renovation

Sharp and Grey Interiors

This kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom in Elkins Park, PA was completely renovated and re-envisioned to create a fresh and inviting space with refined farmhouse details and maximum functionality that speaks not only to the client's taste but to and the architecture and feel of the entire home. The design includes functional cabinetry with a focus on organization. We enlarged the window above the farmhouse sink to allow as much natural light as possible and created a striking focal point with a custom vent hood and handpainted terra cotta tile. High-end materials were used throughout including quartzite countertops, beautiful tile, brass lighting, and classic European plumbing fixtures.

#BrilliantonBorder Custom Home

WYC Designs

Transitional kitchen with warm white cabinets, stained island, paneled appliances and walk in pantry.

1940s House Renovation

You-Neek Designs

1900's Farmhouse Renovation

Black Oak Construction, LLC

Interior renovations incorporated with exterior and addition. Note that the homeowner opted to live in the house throughout the entire renovation! Cabinet refinish, new gas cooktop, relocation of existing cooktop ventilation, new prep island

Dining/Kitchen/Sunroom

Katie Postel Interiors

Kitchen Remodel - Sipos

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a wonderful kitchen remodel. This kitchen uses Wellborn Forest's Champagne painted finish to create a bright and airy space. The Champagne painted finish has a Chocolate glaze to add a more rustic, hand-made look to their kitchen. The glaze stands out perfectly on the Madison raised panel door style. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country

J B Hall Custom Homes

Julie Albini

Gordon Residence

Brechbuhler Architects

Karl Neumann

Laguna Niguel Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel Inspired by the California Coast

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

The beverage station you never knew you needed! Featuring glass paneled cabinets equipped with mini puck lights to add ambience, and a stunning hand-painted tile backsplash.

Modern, Masculine Craftsman

Kelly Martin Interiors

A bold, masculine kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home. We went dark and bold on the cabinet color and let the rest remain bright and airy to balance it out.

West Loop Loft Kitchen

Amish Custom Kitchens

Gray stained, shaker style maple cabinets. Floating table height ledge on island. Dog bowls in pantry toe space concealed. Photographer: Luke Cebulak

Walnut Grove home renovation

Grenor Homes

This kitchen has an amazing contemporary design, with and industrial feel brought in by the custom walnut butcher block island top with metal legs. The detail of the stainless steel is softened by the terracotta glazed hexagon tile by Walker Zanger. Accents of wood on the island, hood fan, and side shelves all tie the space together.

Reclaimed Timber & Elegant Brass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

We designed this cosy grey family kitchen with reclaimed timber and elegant brass finishes, to work better with our clients’ style of living. We created this new space by knocking down an internal wall, to greatly improve the flow between the two rooms. Our clients came to us with the vision of creating a better functioning kitchen with more storage for their growing family. We were challenged to design a more cost-effective space after the clients received some architectural plans which they thought were unnecessary. Storage and open space were at the forefront of this design. Previously, this space was two rooms, separated by a wall. We knocked through to open up the kitchen and create a more communal family living area. Additionally, we knocked through into the area under the stairs to make room for an integrated fridge freezer. The kitchen features reclaimed iroko timber throughout. The wood is reclaimed from old school lab benches, with the graffiti sanded away to reveal the beautiful grain underneath. It’s exciting when a kitchen has a story to tell. This unique timber unites the two zones, and is seen in the worktops, homework desk and shelving. Our clients had two growing children and wanted a space for them to sit and do their homework. As a result of the lack of space in the previous room, we designed a homework bench to fit between two bespoke units. Due to lockdown, the clients children had spent most of the year in the dining room completing their school work. They lacked space and had limited storage for the children’s belongings. By creating a homework bench, we gave the family back their dining area, and the units on either side are valuable storage space. Additionally, the clients are now able to help their children with their work whilst cooking at the same time. This is a hugely important benefit of this multi-functional space. The beautiful tiled splashback is the focal point of the kitchen. The combination of the teal and vibrant yellow into the muted colour palette brightens the room and ties together all of the brass accessories. Golden tones combined with the dark timber give the kitchen a cosy ambiance, creating a relaxing family space. The end result is a beautiful new family kitchen-diner. The transformation made by knocking through has been enormous, with the reclaimed timber and elegant brass elements the stars of the kitchen. We hope that it will provide the family with a warm and homely space for many years to come.

Arvada Colorado Kitchen Remodel Featuring a butlers pantry

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Perimeter Cabinets and Bar: Frameless Current by Crystal Door style: Countryside Wood: Rustic Cherry Finish: Summer Wheat with Brown Highlight Glass accent Doors: Clear Waterglass Island Cabinets: Frameless Encore by Crystal Door style: Country French Square Wood: Knotty Alder Finish: Signature Rub Thru Mushroom Paint with Flat Sheen with Umber under color, Distressing and Wearing with Black Highlight. SubZero / Wolf Appliance package Tile: Brazilian Multicolor Slate and Granite slab insert tiles 2x2” Plumbing: New Blanco Apron Front Sink (IKON) Countertops: Granite 3CM Supreme Gold , with Ogee Flat edge.

Large kitchen island

Balber Architecture, Inc.

The owners of this waterfront home have a huge extended family and constantly throw parties of 30 or more people. This kitchen is not only spacious, but offers incredible views of the open waters of Tampa Bay. Although the eat-in table is quite large, it is still only an eat-in kitchen. There is a separate formal dining room. The pendant lights add a touch of eclectic style seeing how pretty much every other fixture in the home is wrought iron.The owners of this

Yellow Farmhouse Kitchen | Imperial Beach, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

All custom made cabinetry that was color matched to the entire suite of GE Cafe matte white appliances paired with champagne bronze hardware that coordinates beautifully with the Delta faucet and cabinet / drawer hardware. The counter surfaces are Artic White quartz with custom hand painted clay tiles for the entire range wall with custom floating shelves and backsplash. We used my favorite farrow & ball Babouche 223 (yellow) paint for the island and Sherwin Williams 7036 Accessible Beige on the walls. Hanging over the island is a pair of glazed clay pots that I customized into light pendants. We also replaced the builder grade hollow core back door with a custom designed iron and glass security door. The barstools were a fabulous find on Craigslist that we became mixologists with a selection of transparent stains to come up with the perfect shade of teal and we installed brand new bamboo flooring! This was such a fun project to do, even amidst Covid with all that the pandemic delayed, and a much needed burst of cheer as a daily result.

Custom Home

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Kitchen with Terra-cotta Splashback and Brown Floor 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!