TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Country Lane Classic

Martineau Homes

Ullrich -

Round Top Home Builders

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

BLD-1 - Stunning Custom Home with River Views

Cascade West Development

Japandi Home

SDA Architects

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

Country Lane Classic

Martineau Homes

Backcountry Farmhouse

Norwood Architects

The Kitchen

Appt. 01: Wohnzimmer | Esszimmer | Küche

Schöner*INNEN

Two-Tone Farmhouse Kitchen Design in Clarksville

Guthrie Kitchen and Bath Plus LLC

This stunning, modern farmhouse kitchen design features an on trend two-tone color scheme that creates a stunning style for this Clarksville, TN home. Holiday Kitchens cabinetry Mission cabinetry in Snow Drift provides ample storage around the perimeter of the room, accented by a quartz absolute black countertop. The island cabinetry in Ebony offers a striking contrast with a Cafe Countertops butcherblock European walnut top with a beveled edge. Top Knobs gun metal gray pulls accessorize the cabinet style. The white oak hardwood floors from Happy Floors bring warmth to the room. Black finish appliances, a custom black hood, and white apron front sink complete the two-tone color scheme.

The Lookout

Lisa Carlisle Architect

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Modern Cape Cod | Coyle Carpet One

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

If you love what you see and would like to know more about a manufacturer/color/style of a Floor & Home product used in this project, submit a product inquiry request here: bit.ly/_ProductInquiry Floor & Home products supplied by Coyle Carpet One- Madison, WI • Products Supplied Include: Aspect White Maple Cabinets, Kitchen Island, Shiloh Kitchen Cabinets, Silestone Countertops, Quartz Countertops, White Oak Floating Shelves, Rift Cut Floating Shelves, Brushed Oak Hardwood Floors, Kentwood Hardwood, Seamless Backsplash

Modern Medina Two-Story

Swanson Homes

The gourmet kitchen appliances harmonize with the elevated interior finishes to provide the perfect blend of modern technology, innovation and beauty. The open concept main level aids in the feeling of coziness while creating a spacious, yet, comfortable area for entertainment and day-to-day life.

Needham II

Michelle Markert Interiors

Needham Spec House. Eating room: Nickel Gap wall paneling and nickel gap cathedral ceiling. Trim color Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Shaws flooring Empire Oak in Vanderbilt finish selected by BUYER. Wall color and lights provided by BUYER. Photography by Sheryl Kalis. Construction by Veatch Property Development.

Ponte Vedra Plantation

The Cabinet Shoppe

China cabinet with two sets of glass doors in upper section with adjustable shelving and drawers in lower section

9 Units Chadstone SDA House

Sky Architect Studio

CHADSTONE SDA HOUSE The Brief Rich in potential, character and highly sought area of Chadstone. This generous 708sqm land was bought with an intention for development of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) that contributes to the social and economy outcomes for Australians with a significant and permanent disability. SDA refers to home for people who require specialist housing solutions, including to assist with the delivery of supports that cater to their extreme functional impairment or very high support needs for independent living. The release of the SDA Design Standards marks an important milestone in the maturing of the SDA market. The improved clarity of design requirements, together with the opportunity for pre-certification at the planning stage add to provider confidence and surety of compliance, ultimately strengthening the market. This approach will ensure residents continue to have access to high quality, well-maintained SDA. For eligible participants, SDA is a life-changing support. SDA empowers participants through greater control, independence, privacy and opportunities to maintain and grow personal relationships. It is estimated that around 28,000 or 6.1 per cent of NDIS participants will be eligible for SDA once it is fully rolled out. Design Solutions A high standard of detailed Design requirements has been incorporated into this new built SDA home under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) based on Improved Liveability. Our 9 Units Improved Liveability SDA units design based on apartment concept with self-contained units occupying only part of the larger residential. Each of the self-contained unit comprises a contemporary open layout Living, Dining, Kitchen, study area, laundry space, minimum of one bedroom and an Ensuite attached that is accessible from Living area and Bedroom. Every unit opens to a deck offered with leafy green landscape and bright sunshine. For the improvement of the participants, the common walkway that links to the Entry/Exit of the dwelling is well equipped with Hot desk for communal purpose that encourages connection between participants. Two Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA) units were provided each on one floor for OOA support staff to provide services overnight to participants living in this new SDA home. A large outdoor decking was also provided as communal facility. Moreover, to fully facilitate movements of the participants, a lift was in placed to connects ground and the first floor.

Urban Farmhouse Kitchen

Zieba Builders, Inc.

White backsplash with black grout and matching white custom cabinetry with black hardware. The butcher block island countertop, and the tasteful pendant lighting add to the farmhouse charm. Shiplap ceiling, exposed beams, and a decluttered look with little overhead cabinetry round off the look! Stainless steel appliances and fixtures add contrast.

Northfield

Reverie Building Co.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Timber 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!