Kolanowski Studio

Travertine Backsplash and Quartz Countertops Freshen Up Original Cabinets

French Creek Designs Kitchen & Bath Design Center

Client freshened up their kitchen cabinets by upgrading their countertops with Clarino Quartz and adding Travertine Subway Tile Backsplash for a warm and inviting kitchen.

Kings Gate

Kitchen and Bath Plus

3D design for the kitchen are done by us along with customization of the cabinets. We provided the cabinet and countertop installation service for the client. We supplied the cabinets and quartz countertop.

KITCHEN AND GENERAL REMODELING

American Home Improvement Inc.

Warm Kitchen Glow in Brighton, MI

Dream Kitchens

Round Lake 1

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Colligan Kitchen Remodel

Cree designs

Gold Canyon Classic

Reve Design & Custom Construction

David Elton

Traditional Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel | Parks

Act 1 Flooring, Inc.

This backsplash is perfect with this kitchen. The countertops and cabinets are solid colors, so the variation in the natural stone on the backsplash adds design to the kitchen without looking too busy. Subway tiles are a great traditional look. They used a different color on the top cabinets than they used on the bottom, but all the colors tie together nicely and add a modern look to this traditional kitchen. The hammered, copper farmhouse sink is just beautiful.

Holden Row

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Rudloe

Scarinish Studio

Spacious Modern White Design Brings New Light to Busy Kitchen

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

Spacious Modern White Design Brings New Light to Busy Kitchen For this busy family of Mclean, Virginia, converting a limited kitchen space to a modern kitchen space was a much desired and necessary upgrade. This kitchen space was limited by an adjacent laundry room and family room walls. By relocating the laundry room to the second floor, extra space opened up for the remodeled modern kitchen. Removal of the bearing wall between the kitchen and family room, allowed an increase of daylight into both spaces. The small windows of the previous kitchen and laundry room were replaced with a large picture window to allow maximum daylight to shine from the south side. Relocating the stove from the old island to a back wall and replacing the older island with a beautiful custom stained island provided extra seating capacity and expanded counter space for serving and cooking uses. Added to this gorgeous prize-winning kitchen were double stacked classic white cabinetry with glass display cabinets, along with lots of direct and indirect lighting and gorgeous pendant lights. A 48-inch gas oven range and large scale appliances contributed to this stunning modern kitchen space. New hardwood flooring with espresso low gloss finish created an endless look to the entire first floor space. Life is now grand with this new spacious kitchen space.

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.

Old Toccoa Farms

Mountain Lakes Cabinetry

Beautiful cozy cabin in Blue Ridge Georgia. Cabinetry: Rustic Maple wood with Silas stain and a nickle glaze, Full overlay raised panel doors with slab drawer fronts. Countertops are quartz. Beautiful ceiling details!! Wine bar features lovely floating shelves and a great wine bottle storage area.

Contemporary Remodel

Williamson James Homes LLC

Benview

LoneStar Design Build

Returning Client- Plymouth Kitchen Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

With Landmark Remodeling by our side we tackled the fourth project we have been on with these long-time clients. They have wanted to refresh the kitchen from day one of looking at it and were very excited that they were finally doing it four years later. We went back and forth on whether we reface the current cabinetry or do the whole gut and remodel route. This is a conversation we have all the time with clients and we gave our opinion to save the money and only refresh. We landed on refacing and then applying some of those saving into refacing the fireplace in the adjacent family room to tie the two spaces together. Since we were replacing the counters we took the opportunity to extend the island to accomodate more counter space and additional stool seating.

Complete Kitchen Remodel in Fairfax Station, VA

GBC Kitchen and Bath

Moore Kitchen

Houston Remodeling

Here is a beautiful KraftMaid Vantage Kitchen we build for Mrs. Moore and Family. The door style is Amhurst, wood is Hickory and color is Molasses. Countertops are Silestone ET Calcutta Gold. The sink is a Kohler Whitehaven 36" Farmhouse Undermount.

Oakland Craftsman Kitchen

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Range area. Photo by Sunny Grewal

Kitchen with Travertine Splashback and White Benchtop 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!