Opening the kitchen without moving load-bearing walls created a narrow space, but there was still circulation around the long island. Accented by the herringbone stone tile wall framing the windows, a hidden shade system is discreetly tucked away behind the faux wood beams.

Dovetail Drawers

Dovetail Drawers of Richmond

Traditional Kitchen

Pine Tree Chalet

Interior Motives

Hazelwood Maple Leaf Heights Rustic Kitchen in Great Room

Village Home Stores

Rustic Transitional great room with kitchen with kitchen design and materials by Village Home Stores for Hazelwood Homes. Koch cabinetry in the Savannah Maple door and Ivory painted finish. Kitchen island in Birch wood with stone stain. Hickory hardwood in Paramount Barnwood series, Covered Bridge stain. Desert Beach granite with chiseled edge profile.

North Hills makeover

Vimish Cabinetry & Design

This is a good view of the kitchen when you enter the space from the basement/garage area. Previously the refrigerator would have blocked this view, now we have a more open feel by flipping the layout of the space. We also get o good look at Island and how it works into the design.

Traditional Home on West 95th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Today's StarMark Custom Cabinetry & Furniture

In south Sioux Falls, homeowners choose StarMark Cabinetry for their new home. Brooke, a designer on staff with Today's StarMark Custom Cabinetry in Sioux Falls, specified the Melbourne door style in Rustic Alder finished in a cabinet color called Toffee. The island and hood surround were created with the Melbourne door style in Rustic Alder finished in a cabinet color called Hazelnut. Lapour Photography

Tuscan Traditional Kitchen in Ann Arbor, MI

Forward Design Build Remodel

Fischer

Woodstock Flooring & Design Center

Myrtle Ave

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

An eclectic blend of materials create this charming kitchen, from the rub-through edges on the lower dark cabinetry, simple white uppers, and funky raised wood bar.

Farmhouse in Troy, MI

Dream Kitchens

Warm & Contemporary

Silva Custom Construction, Inc.

Allenhaus Productions

Cabinet Showroom

GEORGIA DIRECT CARPET INC

Visit Georgia Direct Carpet in Richmond and Noblesville to take advantage of installation and supplies for cabinets and countertops.

Large Kitchen Remodel with Floor to Ceiling Windows and View

Talmadge Construction, Inc.

This expansive kitchen and dining space remodel features broad floor to ceiling windows, a skylight, and an open ceiling with exposed beams. Recessed panel white cabinets along with gray recessed panel cabinets on the island offer a simple and clean look for this well-lit space.

Custom Bellevue Kitchen with Blue Accents

ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting

Paint, Material Color Selection & Photo: Renee Adsitt / ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting

Kitchen -- McLean

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Bullseye designed this kitchen with slab drawer fronts and raised panel doors. The perimeter cabinetry is maple with Antique white and the island is cherry with a Honey wiping stain. The kitchen features Sienna Bordeaux granite counter tops, herringbone tile back splash with niche behind range top, hardwood flooring, two-tiered wall cabinets, soft-close hinges and slides, crown, wood hood, pull-outs, double trash pull-out, sink tilt-out, lazy Susan, vertical storage and island with disguised operable cabinetry under over hang, decorative legs with seating for four.

A Wine Connoisseur's Home

Fiorito Interior Design

Like many projects, this one started with a simple wish from a client: turn an unused butler’s pantry between the dining room and kitchen into a fully functioning, climate-controlled wine room for his extensive collection of valuable vintages. But like many projects, the wine room is connected to the dining room which is connected to the sitting room which is connected to the entry. When you touch one room, it only makes sense to reinvigorate them all. We overhauled the entire ground floor of this lovely home. For the wine room, I worked with Vintage Cellars in Southern California to create custom wine storage embedded with LED lighting to spotlight very special bottles. The walls are in a burgundy tone and the floors are porcelain tiles that look as if they came from an old wine cave in Tuscany. A bubble light chandelier alludes to sparkling varietals. But as mentioned, the rest of the house came along for the ride. Since we were adding a climate-controlled wine room, the brief was to turn the rest of the house into a space that would rival any hot-spot winery in Napa. After choosing new flooring and a new hue for the walls, the entry became a destination in itself with a huge concave metal mirror and custom bench. We knocked out a half wall that awkwardly separated the sitting room from the dining room so that after-dinner drinks could flow to the fireplace surrounded by stainless steel pebbles; and we outfitted the dining room with a new chandelier. We chose all new furniture for all spaces. The kitchen received the least amount of work but ended up being completely transformed anyhow. At first our plan was to tear everything out, but we soon realized that the cabinetry was in good shape and only needed the dated honey pine color painted over with a cream white. We also played with the idea of changing the counter tops, but once the cabinetry changed color, the granite stood out beautifully. The final change was the removal of a pot rack over the island in favor of design-forward iron pendants. Photo by: Genia Barnes

Kitchen, Rustic Elegance

Videre Decor

Additional charging was hidden within the undercabinet light and electrical outlet system.

Benview

LoneStar Design Build

Hazelwood Maple Leaf Heights Rustic Kitchen in Great Room

Village Home Stores

Kitchen with Travertine Splashback and Medium Hardwood 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!