Brantley Photography

Timeless Transitional Kitchen

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Stone hood; recessed eat-in wood top table concrete top in the main prep area

Harvard Kitchen #3

Inspired Design of Harvard, MA

Ellen Harasimowicz Photography

A French Country Kitchen Design in McLean, Virginia

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

A family of five, who lives in a prestigious McLean neighborhood, was looking to renovate and upgrade their 20-year-old kitchen. Goals of the renovation were to move the cooktop out of the island, install all professional-quality appliances, achieve better traffic flow and update the appearance of the space. The plan was to give a French country look to this kitchen, by carrying the overall soft and creamy color scheme of main floor furniture in the new kitchen. As such, the adjacent family room had to become a significant part of the remodel. The back wall of the kitchen is now occupied by 48” professional range under a custom wood hood. A new tower style refrigerator covered in matching wood panels is placed at the end of the run, just create more work space on both sides of the stove. The large contrasting Island in a dark chocolate finish now offers a second dishwasher, a beverage center and built in microwave. It also serves as a large buffet style counter space and accommodate up to five seats around it. The far wall of the space used to have a bare wall with a 36” fireplace in it. The goal of this renovation was to include all the surrounding walls in the design. Now the entire wall is made of custom cabinets, including display cabinetry on the upper half. The fireplace is wrapped with a matching color mantel and equipped with a big screen TV. Smart use of detailed crown and trim molding are highlights of this space and help bring the two rooms together, as does the porcelain tile floor. The attached family room provides a casual, comfortable space for guest to relax. And the entire space is perfect for family gatherings or entertaining.

Highland 1

Marble of the World

Contemporary kitchen featuring granite counter tops and marble flooring. Picture courtesy of Phil Kean Designs, Design/Build

Katz

Daisy Mountain Design

Fair Lakes Small Farmhouse Kitchen

Brian J. McGarry Interiors

The drop ceiling was eliminated so the cabinets go to the true ceiling creating a wonderful bright open kitchen. The slide in range keeps the sleek lines of the cooking wall. the use of a proper width sink base allowed for a lazy susan in the corner where there had only been a tight blind corner cabinet. Instead of the ugly fluorescent fixture with it's "bug catching" plastic panels we have added clean recessed lighting. Photos by Brian J. McGarry

Custom Sapele cabinetry in a newly designed layout provides an efficient yet beautiful wet bar in this Wailea Kialoa home on Maui, Hawaii Photo Credit: Take 1 Media, Sharon Brooks

Mediterranean Manhattan Beach Home

Tomaro Architecture

Photography: Geoff Captain Studios

Lake Winnebago Remodel kitchen island

ROTHERS Design/Build

Photo by James Maidhof

KitchenDesigns.com - Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc.

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

Luxurious Getaway at the Floridian Golf and Yacht Club

Pineapple House Interior Design

The kitchen sparkles with state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, white painted and mirrored cabinetry, walls of polished lacquer, and a massive granite island that spills over the top and down its sides. A Bonisolli Photography

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Kitchen with large island, grey veiny countertops, leather bar stools, under mount grey sink with black matte faucet, oversized white fabric and iron pendants, white cabinetry with black matte hardware, cream subway tile backsplash, and custom made iron hood.

Mother-in-Law Suite / Pool House Kitchen

Capital Renovations Group

Photographer - Ken Vaughn; Architect - Michael Lyons

Traditional Kitchen

Soft white cabinetry paired with rich, dark timber accents creating an elegant and sophisticated space. The abundance of natural light flooding the room elevated the refined colour palette, evoking a sense of tranquility. We considered every detail to blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, resulting in a kitchen perfect for entertaining!

San Juan Capistrano Kitchen Remodel

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

The centerpiece of the kitchen is the massive island, featuring Omega cabinetry in a beautiful Ceruse Natural oak finish

Finca auf Mallorca

BRÜNING INTERIORS

Ein offener Küchentraum. Gemauerte und gespachtelte Unterkonstruktion, edel mit Travertin verkleidet. als Akzent die Natursteinwand, "Wow".

Brenwick Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Rich toasted cherry with a light rustic grain that has iconic character and texture. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and Travertine 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!