Debra DeLorenzo Interiors - One Ranfurly Ltd

The pantry features a stone work top, and the space can be hidden away behind pocket doors.

Dark vertical grain cabinetry adds height to this galley kitchen. The cleaning zone’s sink, dishwasher, and trash/recycling center line the exposed brick wall, while the opposite wall integrates a fridge, two ovens, and pantry. In between, the elongated white island features a cooktop, microwave drawer, and sleek stainless hood with ample room to prep or pull up a stool.

Kennedy

Evolve Kitchen Design

Combining the linear detailing of a handless door with a subtle shaker frame, This Kitchen captures the true essence of traditional styling with a contemporary twist. Be as adventurous or as serene as you like with our multitude of amazing colours. here we have hand painted the doors in Farrow and Ball shade St Giles Blue. You can create an environment that reflects your personality and lifestyle. Hand made Belfast sink in Mottled Blue creates a unique statement piece and focal point. Client used own washing machine and existing American fridge freezer but with the option to change to integrated at a later date.

Adirondack Update

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

This 1970s kitchen in the Adirondacks got a big lift and a fabulous new bar. Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinets, Shaker door, Saybrook Sage. Silver Gray Granite with leathered finish. Brook Custom Artisan Slant Shaped hood with cast nickel finish. Pine flooring. Interior features include LeMans swing outs, pull out pantry, angled dividers for utensils, and roll-shelves in cabinets.

Mountain View Altadena Modern

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Silver Springs Residence

Loop Interior Design Inc.

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Allandale Mid-Century Remodel

Studio Steinbomer

Kitchen

Character White Oak Hardwood Flooring, Kitchen

Vermont Plank Flooring

A gorgeous timberframe cottage renovation features Plain Sawn Character White Oak Hardwood Flooring in 8-inch widths. Flooring: Character Grade White Oak in 8″ widths Finish: Vermont Plank Flooring Waterbury Finish Construction: Mike Norton @ FrameTechs Inc. Design: Dave Rodman Johnson Photography by Dan Cutrona

pantry Pullout

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

More storage can be found in creative spaces like this pantry pullout between the refrigerator and double ovens. Oils and spices are quickly tucked away after food preparation.

Downtown Bellevue Custom Home | Kitchen

JayMarc Homes

Mountain rustic

Black Rock Design | Build

Beautiful remodel of this mountainside home. We recreated and designed this remodel of the kitchen adding these wonderful weathered light brown cabinets, wood floor, and beadboard ceiling. Large windows on two sides of the kitchen outstanding natural light and a gorgeous mountain view.

Sardella

FORM Design + Build

A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods

Amazing Spaces

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Malvern Renovation

Eclectic Creative

Classic contemporary kitchen featuring shaker cabinets, waterfall edge stone, simple chrome handles, and chrome fittings, and sage green splashback tiles. Tasmanian Oak solid timber floors.

Forest Hills Mid-Century Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Cherry Laude Kitchen

Nest Kitchen, Bath & Home Design

www.nestkbhomedesign.com Photos: Linda McKee With an open concept kitchen, this large kitchen island makes entertaining a breeze.

Casual Refinement

Panache Designs

Raleigh Hills Mid Century Modern

Northland Design & Build

Santa Monica Residence

Paul Brant Williger Architect

Kitchen with Tile Wainscot

Kitchen with Vaulted 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!