Custom Spice Roll Out Organizers for the Hard Working Kitchen.

Roll outs were carefully planned adjacent to the Dacor Range for easy access and storage. Kate Falconer Photography

Coronet Modern Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

Cabinetry: Sollera Fine Cabinetry Photo courtesy of the Customer.

Bold and Blue Cottage Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Diana Wiesner of Lampert Lumber in Chetek, WI worked with her client and Dura Supreme to create this custom teal blue paint color for their new kitchen. They wanted a contemporary cottage styled kitchen with blue cabinets to contrast their love of blue, red, and yellow. The homeowners can now come home to a stunning teal (aqua) blue kitchen that grabs center stage in this contemporary home with cottage details. Bria Cabinetry by Dura Supreme with an affordable Personal Paint Match finish to "Calypso" SW 6950 in the Craftsman Beaded Panel door style. This kitchen was featured in HGTV Magazine summer of 2014 in the Kitchen Chronicles. Here's a quote from the designer's interview that was featured in the issue. "Every time you enter this kitchen, it's like walking into a Caribbean vacation. It's upbeat and tropical, and it can be paired with equally vivid reds and greens. I was worried the homeowners might get blue fatigue, and it's definitely a gutsy choice for a rural Wisconsin home. But winters on their farm are brutal, and this color is a reminder that summer comes again." - Diana Wiesner, Lampert Lumber, Chetek, WI Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Soderberg - Playa Del Ray - Kitchen and Living Room

Pearl Remodeling

We demolished a wall between the Kitchen and living room to accommodate this luxurious kitchen island

Sands Point Transition New Build

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

This kitchen was designed for a open floor plan in a newly designed home. The juctapositioning of textured wood for the hood and side coffeebar pantry section, as well as BM Hale Navy Blue for hte island, with the Simply White Cabinetry, floor to ceiling, created a transitional clean look.

Ashland Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen open to Living Rom on left. Inspired by clients love of mid century modern architecture. Photo by Clark Dugger

Marlow

CO Interiors

This kitchen has four different cabinetry colour finishes and we've made it work by carrying the same hardware and counter top throughout the space. The design was initialized when our client informed us that they were going to keep their white appliances. In order to visually make the appliances less noticeable, we introduced white cabinetry at the base. Black cabinetry was introduced along the uppers to create interest and draw the eye upward away from the actual counter surface. A unique onyx mosaic backsplash tile with a black and white geometric pattern ties the two surfaces together. Photographer: Stephani Buchman

Sammamish Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Kitchen and Bath

Perimeter cabinets are shaker style in the color Cottage White and the island in the color Dill. Pental quartz countertop in Misterio, Emser backsplash tile in Shape Gray Cube, and Jeffery Alexander handles from the Sutton collection in Brushed Pewter.

Fourty-One

The Glade Design

Walk in pantry

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Copper Accents Rustic Kitchen

Integrated Kitchens

Marlborough Kitchen

Spotlight Design Center

CASA PANTANELLA

officineMAMA

Cucina aperta a vista sul salone con snack per le colazioni veloci. Lavello sotto finestra e cappa di design

Kingswood Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - MD

Flooret

Kingswood Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette.

Schomberg Country Home and Horse Farm

Ringwald — Design. Build.

Ribblesdale Road, SW16

Zenico

Tim Slorick

Modern Family Home Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

David Quarles IV Midcentury Modern Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Drenched in natural light, every detail comes together flawlessly from the counter-to-ceiling 2x6 Ceramic Tile in flora-forward Palm Tree complementing the walnut shelves to a floor of 8” Hexagons in Sunflower playing beautifully with the wallpaper David designed himself. DESIGN David Quarles IV PHOTOS Sarah Rossi, Michael Butler TILE SHOWN Palm Tree 2x6 Sunflower 8" Hexagon

Rustic Hickory Edge Grain Butcher Block

Hardwood Lumber Company

"We love our butcher block island top! It is a stunning visual centerpiece in the kitchen, where we have a big island and wanted something with warmth and practicality. Went with rustic hickory for its hardness of the interesting look of the wood, finished with Acrylic Polyurethane in semi-gloss. For extra support we used Countertop Island Support from Centerline Brackets and had our cabinet builder notch them right into the cabinets. Working with Hardwood Lumber by email and occasional phone was easy - thanks Martha Mae!" John from California

Paia Bay Suites - Maui Beach Vacation Cottage Remodel

User

Maui beach chic vacation cottage makeover: custom cabinets; custom rustic concrete countertop, undermount stainless steel sink; custom rustic dining table for two, backsplash and passage doors handcrafted from the same Maui-grown salvaged Cypress log wood, all-new hand-crafted window casings with retrofit low-e windows. Photo Credit: Alyson Hodges, Risen Homebuilders LLC.

L-shaped Kitchen with 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!