Gray painted Arts & Crafts style kitchen designed by North of Boston kitchen showroom and Best of Houzz winner Heartwood Kitchens in Danvers. This kitchen was designed for a new Arts & Crafts style home in Wellesley. Designed by Heartwood Kitchens Danvers MA using QCCI custom cabinetry. Photographed by Eric Roth Photography.

Best of Orris Maple | True Collection

Hallmark Floors

Orris Maple Hardwood– Unlike other wood floors, the color and beauty of these are unique, in the True Hardwood flooring collection color goes throughout the surface layer. The results are truly stunning and extraordinarily beautiful, with distinctive features and benefits.

NY Loft Inspired Kitchen Addition

Michelle Lecinski

MAISON BOURGEOISE

Maison Patronat- conseil en décoration et travaux

L'évier et le plan de travail sont en pierre de bourgogne. Le mur côté fenêtre est resté en pierres apparentes et l'ancienne fenêtre conservée pour donner du charme à cette cuisine.

Palo Alto, modern kitchen in 19th century victorian house

European Kitchen Design

This Victorian old house from the beginning of the previous century had to keep its exterior look, but the interior went through a dramatic change and brought it into our era. The first floor of the house was completely transformed into a huge open space, which by doing that already gave it a modern feeling around. The use of modern laminate door style in different colors had emphasized the contemporary style that was brought in with so much elegancy together with the light wood floors and light counter tops. The island was given a sculpture look to create a nice focal point for the kitchen where the cooking preparation is mostly taking place at. Door Style Finish: Alno Look, laminate door style, in the graphite, yellow and magnolia white colors finish.

Garage to Gourmet

Haskell Interiors

This expansive butlers pantry is directly off the gourmet kitchen and seperated by a large archway, itself containing recess storage and a builtin coffee station. The pantry contains tall china cabinets for the homeowners dishes and serving pieces as well as ample counterspace and addtional storage. The space began as a 2-car garage. After months of renovation, it is now a gourmet kitchen. The focal point is the hood made from a reclaimed warehouse beam and finished with a copper top and placed on stone and glass mosaic tile. The island is large enough to accomadate seating and provide plenty of room for prepping. Adjoining the space is a large butlers pantry and bar and a home office space. Tall cabinetry flank the cooking wall and provide easy access storage to pots and pans as well as small appliance storage. This was the 2011 National Transitional Kitchen of the Year as awarded by Signature Kitchens & Baths Magazine. Photography by Med Dement

Lake Whatcom Residence

Page & Beard Architects PS

New York City Loft Styled Kichen Addition

Mariano & Co., LLC

Monte Sereno Contemporary | Santa Fe

Prull Custom Builders

Photographer | Daniel Nadelbach Photography

MODERN FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

HAVEN design+building llc

Installing a steel beam and removing a dividing wall allowed us create a large open floor plan kitchen for this vibrant young family. The combination of modern and industrial elements give this farmhouse kitchen a stylish edge. The clean white cabinets are warmed up with antique brass hardware as well as the walnut island top and earthy, honed Pietra del Cardoso counter tops. Chunky wood and steel stools and a custom steel backsplash add a rugged industrial touch. HAVEN design+building llc

Traditional Kitchen

Lichfield Project

Strawbuilder LLC

Country kitchen of farmhouse in litchfield, litchfield county CT. custom cabinets oak, flooring, aga stove, custom island and pantry, soap stone sink. custom backsplash

Judy & Craig's (nearly Net-Zero) home

2e Architects

Alain Jaramillo and Peter Twohy which means the sun in combination with the long overhang and the large expanse of glass not only heats the home in the winter but also cools the home all summer long

Coastal Chic Italian Villa

ELISABETTA MARIOTTI Italian Interiors

Marbolis Fossil Stone 2cm honed limestone slab on countertops with 1 1/2" extended bevel edge. Full splash with Waterfall 1x1 Earth/khaki blend. Wolf/KitchenAid Appliance package.

6th Street Custom Kitchen Upgrade

Eaton Designs

Photography by Stephen Schauer

Contemporary New Construction

Single Source Builders

Open kitchen, dining and family in this tasteful modern contemporary.

New - FLAT OAK front to IKEA bases

Bucks and Spurs Stockholm

Ny lucka - livfulla FLAT OAK till IKEA stommar. Vår nya designserie FLAT, som vi tagit fram i samarbete med livsstils influencern Elin Skoglund, är en elegant slät lucka i ek. Luckor och fronter har ett slätt fanér i olika bredder och skapar på så sätt ett levande uttryck. Luckorna är anpassade till IKEAs köks- och garderobstommar. Varje kök och garderob får med de här luckorna sitt unika utseende. Ett vackert trähantverk i ek som blir hållbara lösningar med mycket känsla och värme hemma hos dig till ett mycket bra pris. New front - vibrant FLAT OAK for IKEA bases. Our new FLAT design series, which we have developed in collaboration with the lifestyle influencer Elin Skoglund, is an elegant smooth front in oak. Doors and fronts have a smooth veneer in different widths, thus creating a vivid expression. The doors are adapted to IKEA's kitchen and wardrobe bases. Every kitchen and wardrobe with these doors get their unique look. A beautiful wooden craft in oak that becomes sustainable solutions with a lot of feeling and warmth at your home at a very good price.

Kitchens

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Modern remodeled kitchen design with stainless steel appliances, light tone wood floors, white counter tops, and dark tone kitchen cabinets.

Sycamore St, Caulfield South

M.J.Harris Group

This Caulfield South kitchen features a Calacatta Caesarstone benchtop and French Oak flooring. Paired with a gloss-white tiled splashback and brushed brass fixtures, this kitchen embodies elegance and style. The generous sized island bench is the anchor point of the free flowing kitchen. The joinery details were designed and skilfully crafted to match the existing architecture on the hallways doors, paying homage to the grandeur of the home. With multiple access points, the kitchen seamlessly connects with an open living space, creating an entertaining hub at the heart of the home.

Rouken Glen II

Studio Dearborn

A spacious Tudor Revival in Lower Westchester was revamped with an open floor plan and large kitchen with breakfast area and counter seating. The leafy view on the range wall was preserved with a series of large leaded glass windows by LePage. Wire brushed quarter sawn oak cabinetry in custom stain lends the space warmth and old world character. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Architect Ned Stoll, Stoll and Stoll. Pietra Cardosa limestone counters by Rye Marble and Stone. Appliances by Wolf and Subzero; range hood by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum. Hardware by Schaub & Company. Stools by Arteriors Home. Shell chairs with dowel base, Modernica. Photography Neil Landino.

L-shaped Kitchen with Limestone Benchtops 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!