With its gabled rectangular form and black iron cladding, this clever new build makes a striking statement yet complements its natural environment. Internally, the house has been lined in chipboard with negative detailing. Polished concrete floors not only look stylish but absorb the sunlight that floods in, keeping the north-facing home warm. The bathroom also features chipboard and two windows to capture the outlook. One of these is positioned at the end of the shower to bring the rural views inside. Floor-to-ceiling dark tiles in the shower alcove make a stunning contrast to the wood. Made on-site, the concrete vanity benchtops match the imported bathtub and vanity bowls. Doors from each of the four bedrooms open to their own exposed aggregate terrace, landscaped with plants and boulders. Attached to the custom kitchen island is a lowered dining area, continuing the chipboard theme. The cabinets and benchtops match those in the bathrooms and contrast with the rest of the open-plan space. A lot has been achieved in this home on a tight budget.

W. Creekside Residence

Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)

Casey Dunn Photography

Sierra Madre Renovation

SoCal Canyon Builders

Updated kitchen with custom green cabinetry, black countertops, custom hood vent for 36" Wolf range with designer tile and stained wood tongue and groove backsplash.

Home in Hampton Lake

Coastal Signature Homes

This open kitchen, making the best use of space, features a wet bar combo coffee nook with a wine cooler and a Miele Built In Coffee machine. Nice!

Boise Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen. Photo by Clark Dugger

Milton Renovation: Beauty & Function

Renew Properties

Farmhouse white kitchen with butler's pantry

North Fork Waterfront

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

MAISON DE CAMPAGNE SURFONDS

LES CHANTIERS COTTIN

Victor Grandgeorges

Natural Charm Farmhouse Kitchen

Cambria

This open and airy kitchen by Millhaven Homes in Utah has hints of farmhouse flair and Cambria Clareanne Matte™ countertops. A large island serves for entertaining and family gatherings. Photo: Rebekah Westover

Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry

Tim Moss

Emma Lewis

Sunnyland Residence

Rosewood Custom Builders

Jenn Baker

Appartamento VM - Casa minimalista di 80 mq

HOP! Arch

Optimisation d'une petite surface - Projet Gaîté

Mon Concept Habitation

Les propriétaires ont fait l’acquisition de ce bien pour loger leur fille, jeune étudiante en Médecine. Dans cet appartement de 32m², les murs et les sols n’étaient pas droits, l’immeuble d’en face obstruait la lumière et l’agencement global du logement laissait à désirer. Il a donc été nécessaire de tout remettre à niveau, de repenser complètement les volumes et d’optimiser au maximum les espaces tout en apportant luminosité et modernité, pour lui permettre s’y sentir bien pour recevoir sa famille et ses amis et de travailler en toute sérénité. Dès l’entrée, le regard est instantanément attiré par les superbes menuiseries courbées qui habillent la pièce à vivre. La peinture « Vert Galane » des murs de l’entrée font écho au « Vert Palatino » des niches de la bibliothèque. Dans le renfoncement gauche de cette petite entrée feutrée, se trouve une salle d’eau compacte pensée dans un esprit fonctionnel et coloré. On aime son atmosphère provençale apportée par le carrelage et la faïence effet zellige, couleur terre cuite. Le séjour épuré et légèrement coloré a été optimisé pour accueillir famille et amis. Les bibliothèques encastrées et courbées ont été réalisées sur mesure par notre menuisier et permettent d’ajouter du rangement tout en apportant une touche graphique et résolument chaleureuse. Notre architecte a également opté pour une cuisine IKEA linéaire et fonctionnelle, pour gagner en surface. Le plan de travail en bouleau, pensé tel une niche a lui aussi été réalisé sur mesure et fait écho au mobilier de la pièce de vie. Enfin dans la chambre à coucher, l’impressionnant travail de menuiseries se poursuit. L’agencement de l’espace a été pensé dans les moindres détails : tête de lit, dressing, niches avec étagères et même coin bureau ; tout y est !

Twin Cabana Interiors

User

Built in bench and storage cabinets inside a pool house cabana. White shaker cabinets installed with shiplap walls and tile flooring.

Complete remodel and addition of 1000sq Tudor home in Altadena

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

An original 1930’s English Tudor with only 2 bedrooms and 1 bath spanning about 1730 sq.ft. was purchased by a family with 2 amazing young kids, we saw the potential of this property to become a wonderful nest for the family to grow. The plan was to reach a 2550 sq. ft. home with 4 bedroom and 4 baths spanning over 2 stories. With continuation of the exiting architectural style of the existing home. A large 1000sq. ft. addition was constructed at the back portion of the house to include the expended master bedroom and a second-floor guest suite with a large observation balcony overlooking the mountains of Angeles Forest. An L shape staircase leading to the upstairs creates a moment of modern art with an all white walls and ceilings of this vaulted space act as a picture frame for a tall window facing the northern mountains almost as a live landscape painting that changes throughout the different times of day. Tall high sloped roof created an amazing, vaulted space in the guest suite with 4 uniquely designed windows extruding out with separate gable roof above. The downstairs bedroom boasts 9’ ceilings, extremely tall windows to enjoy the greenery of the backyard, vertical wood paneling on the walls add a warmth that is not seen very often in today’s new build. The master bathroom has a showcase 42sq. walk-in shower with its own private south facing window to illuminate the space with natural morning light. A larger format wood siding was using for the vanity backsplash wall and a private water closet for privacy. In the interior reconfiguration and remodel portion of the project the area serving as a family room was transformed to an additional bedroom with a private bath, a laundry room and hallway. The old bathroom was divided with a wall and a pocket door into a powder room the leads to a tub room. The biggest change was the kitchen area, as befitting to the 1930’s the dining room, kitchen, utility room and laundry room were all compartmentalized and enclosed. We eliminated all these partitions and walls to create a large open kitchen area that is completely open to the vaulted dining room. This way the natural light the washes the kitchen in the morning and the rays of sun that hit the dining room in the afternoon can be shared by the two areas. The opening to the living room remained only at 8’ to keep a division of space.

Cuisine Clairefontaine

Clémence Weil, décoration d'Intérieurs

Création d'une cuisine moderne dans une longère pleine de charme.

Classic French Country Distressed Blue Painted Kitchen Cabinets By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Kitchen with Timber Splashback and Shiplap 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!