Beach Cottage Transformation - Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen.

Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen. A combination of white painted cabinetry and rustic hickory cabinets create an earthy and bright kitchen. A new larger window floods the kitchen in natural light.

Hubertus,WI

Ruebl Builders LLC

Elegant arts and crafts custom kitchen in white quarter sawn oak.

Schomberg Country Home and Horse Farm

Ringwald — Design. Build.

Melendy Cherry Kitchen

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

This is a Design-Build project by Kitchen Inspiratin Inc. Cabinetry: Sollera Fine Cabinetry Countertop: Natural Quartzite Hardware: Top Knobs Appliances: Bluestar Backsplash: Special artisan glass tile More about this project: This time we cherish the beauty of wood! I am so happy to see this new project in our portfolio! The highlight of the project: ✅Beautiful, warm and lovely custom cherry cabinets ✅ Natural quartzite that clearly shows the depth of natural stone! ✅Pro-style chef-grade appliances ✅Carefully planned accessories ✅Large peninsula with prep sink ✅Unique 3D stove splash ✅Custom made heavy duty pantry

The Right House v2.0

Harry Hunt Architects

Photography - Jim Westphalen Interior Design - DiazsmithStudio

825 NE 7th Avenue

Judi Lukens & Kim Lekas

Kitchen

Henderson Main Floor

VL Builders

Diamond Alder Montgomery Black Forest cabinets, NuStone Catamount Counertops, Faux Beams, Red Oak Floors

Portland Ave.

Ohana Home & Design

This 1800's Minneapolis kitchen needed to be updated! The homeowners were looking to preserve the integrity of the home and the era that it was built in, yet make it current and more functional for their family. We removed the dropped header and replaced it with a hidden header, reduced the size of the back of the fireplace, which faces the formal dining room, and took down all the yellow toile wallpaper and red paint. There was a bathroom where the new back entry comes into the dinette area, this was moved to the other side of the room to make the kitchen area more spacious. The woodwork in this house is truly a work of art, so the cabinets had to co-exist and work well with the existing. The cabinets are quartersawn oak and are shaker doors and drawers. The casing on the doors and windows differed depending on the area you were in, so we created custom moldings to recreate the gorgeous casing that existed on the kitchen windows and door. We used Cambria for the countertops and a gorgeous marble tile for the backsplash. What a beautiful kitchen! SpaceCrafting

Champion

Construction by Meyer

The backsplash added a burst of energy and personality to the kitchen. A striking fish scale tile pattern in shades of soft aqua, teal, and white covered the wall behind the stove. This eye-catching design not only brought life to the space but also introduced a vibrant pop of color that resonated with the natural surroundings.

Multi-Cook Entertaining Kitchen (HBA Excellence Award)

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

Detail of large island with raised countertop for guests and food service. Island has a large prep sink; the faucet can be used as a pot filler for the adjacent commercial cooktop. Inspired Imagery Photography

European Modern kitchen remodeling in Arcadia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

The European kitchen "slab" cabinets or in their more common name the flat panel cabinets became popular more than 3-4 decades ago across the European continent and in the past decade or so started to show in the US as well. The owners of this kitchen were looking to create a semi-open kitchen and Livingroom design with a clean and sunbathed kitchen space. To create an open concept but still divided space we utilized the ceiling instead of the walls. All the walls were removed but the ceiling of the kitchen remained at normal height while the Livingroom boosted vaulted ceilings, this way the two spaces were separately defined. The 2 large corner windows were preserved, and the sink was relocated to that corner of the kitchen and to add additional light we framed a new entry door made by Rustica. This door is all glass with a thin frame of steel gave another much needed light penetration to the kitchen space. The island design includes waterfall panels made from the same cabinet material instead of the countertop stone. The upper cabinets color matches the wall paint thus making them almost invisible in the space.

Natural Hickory/Loloi Rugs/Karastan Carpet

Mouery's Flooring

Rustic Modern - Kitchen

LaDyne Design

LADYNE DESIGN http://ladynedesign.com Rustic Modern Farmhouse - West Marin, CA

Hartford Road House

Clayton&Little Architects

Custom Cherry kitchen

Garrett Construction Company

Custom Cherry cabinetry built by Stumbo wood products of Iowa City. Soapstone counters, Marmoleum flooring, Antique milk glass doors.

Kitchen Island, Mountain Farmhouse

Videre Decor

Reclaimed wood and metal come together in the island materials and the stools under the unique live edge counter.

Coppell

Integrated Home Improvement

This client was looking to design a mid-century modern kitchen with an industrial touch that would feel bigger and improve its workflow by changing the layout. Additionally, the client was looking to change the laundry room to make it less crowded and more functional. We placed the previously unused pantry in an area, between the kitchen and the powder bathroom on the other side of the wall, increasing their pantry space from very small to 32 SF. We moved the fridge, sink, and cook-top to increase proximity to each other and improve workflow. We still used some of the space from the old pantry to hold spices and other essential cooking ingredients in an accessible-for-cooking area next to the fridge. We opened up the countertop to be a straight line all the way to their dining room, instead of the "L" they had before, which made the space feel smaller. We changed the orientation of their dining room table. We turned their bar, which they were not so keen on, into a wine rack. We created a buffet space in their dining room.

Castle Pines

Arise Constructions & Remodels

Arise Refinished the cabinets, hardwood floors, countertops, backsplash, sink, and fireplaces design.

Forest Hill Residence

Kaplan Architects, AIA

looking into kitchen area from dining space

Portland Ave.

Ohana Home & Design

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Yellow Floor 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!