Marty Paoletta

Country Shaker-Inspired Kitchen Facelift - Adelaide Hills

Transform-A-Space

Art Department Creative

Black Mountain Ranch Butlers Pantry with Rustic Wood Counter

Maraya Interior Design

This is actually a room for to process the fruit and nuts picked on the ranch- not really a kitchen! Rustic custom made and handscraped alder cabinets. Stained medium brown with a dark glaze coat. Kohler sink sets into one solid, thick piece of sycamore slab wood counter. This was custom made by a local craftsman. Random stone slate floor, handpainted glazed tile backsplash with metal tile inserts. This rustic working walnut ranch in the mountains features natural wood beams, real stone fireplaces with wrought iron screen doors, antiques made into furniture pieces, and a tree trunk bed. All wrought iron lighting, hand scraped wood cabinets, exposed trusses and wood ceilings give this ranch house a warm, comfortable feel. The powder room shows a wrap around mosaic wainscot of local wildflowers in marble mosaics, the master bath has natural reed and heron tile, reflecting the outdoors right out the windows of this beautiful craftman type home. The kitchen is designed around a custom hand hammered copper hood, and the family room's large TV is hidden behind a roll up painting. Since this is a working farm, their is a fruit room, a small kitchen especially for cleaning the fruit, with an extra thick piece of eucalyptus for the counter top. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Vance Simms contractor Peter Malinowski, photographer

Denver Remodel

Timberline Kitchen & Bath , Inc.

Kitchen

Rockefeller Kempel Architects

Eric Staudenmaier

Traditional Kitchen Extension, Oxfordshire

HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes

Country house CGA

Ganz Interiors

Old style farm kitchen with large French hob and table. Stone floors and display cabinet.

The Barn

Paul Uhlmann Architects

This residence was designed to be a rural weekend getaway for a city couple and their children. The idea of ‘The Barn’ was embraced, as the building was intended to be an escape for the family to go and enjoy their horses. The ground floor plan has the ability to completely open up and engage with the sprawling lawn and grounds of the property. This also enables cross ventilation, and the ability of the family’s young children and their friends to run in and out of the building as they please. Cathedral-like ceilings and windows open up to frame views to the paddocks and bushland below. As a weekend getaway and when other families come to stay, the bunkroom upstairs is generous enough for multiple children. The rooms upstairs also have skylights to watch the clouds go past during the day, and the stars by night. Australian hardwood has been used extensively both internally and externally, to reference the rural setting.

Nelson St. Condo Renovation

Joy Martin Architecture

The kitchen was 'rough' when the owners bought this condo. The beams had been stripped of years of paint, and the cook top and sink were in place. The architect completed the built-in cabinets around the refrigerator, added a pantry, created a customized island (with hidden liquor cabinet - behind the blue door). New lighting was installed, the owner opted for track lighting since recessed lighting was not an option without dropping the ceiling. Under cabinet lighting was added as well as the unique Italian porcelain backsplash tiles.

Handmade Bespoke Kitchen - Gray's 'Shaker'

Baker & Baker Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

Award winning, this new-build won Best Timber Frame and Best Interior 2012 and it's easy to see why. A modern open plan interior with an abundance of glass, timber and metalwork, our clients chose the simple Baker & Baker ‘Shaker’ design for the kitchen cabinetry. Dark grey paintwork and brushed steel fittings go together beautifully with the solid oak worktops and dark stone floor. A long narrow island with breakfast bar runs parallel to the wall cabinets and a built in fridge freezer cupboard with steel clad doors adds to the overall contemporary feel

On The Lake - Wisconsin

PB Kitchen Design

Fireplace in kitchen

Цвет небесный

Oliya Latypova Design and Decor

Декоратор - Олия Латыпова Фотограф - Виктор Чернышов

Die offene Wohnküche wurde für eine Maisonette Wohnung geplant. Ein großer Teil der Schränke befindet sich unter der Treppe, deren Ausführung aus massiber geölter Eiche sich in der Arbeitsplatte der vorgelagerten Kücheninsel wiederfindet. Die Fronten der Küche sind weiß lackiert mit Griffleisten ebenfalls aus geöltem Eichenholz.

Wet Bar with Beer and Seltzer Tap

J Davey

Cabinets from Conestoga Wood Specialties (Conestogawood.com) from Cabinet Joint (Cabinetjoint.com) Backsplash tile: Quemere Beer tap, Seltzer Tap, Chilled Filtered Water, Hot/Cold Walnut Counter: Armani Fine Woodworking ( http://www.armanifinewoodworking.com/ )

Industrial Style Rustic Kitchen designed by Mia Marquez

Bath Bespoke

Industrial chic rustic kitchen in Wiltshire featuring reclaimed wood and french oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances a submerged Belfast ceramic white sink, with large reclaimed oak larder and a slab tiled floor.

Small cottage kitchen

SoKipling

This small cottage had a small kitchen and very little storage space. To accommodate a large fridge freezer, a washing machine, a dishwasher and an oven and still have useful storage space and worksurface was tricky. A tall and deep larder cupboard beside the fridge was the answer to storing food and the well designed corner cabinet accommodates all pots and pans. The pull-out shelf under the sink allows easy access to all the cleaning products. Other features such as plinth drawer, a small wall cupboard and wall shelves on brackets for kiln jars added valuable storage space without making the room too small. The freestanding washing machine was hidden behind a curtain for added colour and a bit of extra worktop above.

The Coach House, Hutton Castle. Photographed For Crabtree & Crabtree

Inside Story Photography

Tracey Bloxham, Inside Story Photography Photographed for Crabtree & Crabtree www.crabtreeandcrabtree.com

Durant Kitchen

Imagine Remodeling

This kitchen makes the most of every inch of space. From the open storage embedded in the kitchen island to the glass front cabinetry, it's a beautiful space!

La Plata County Ranch House

REYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATES

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Slate 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!