Brian Hartman, Photo Elan

This lovely kitchen-diner and utility started life as a collection of much smaller rooms. Our clients wanted to create a large and airy kitchen-dining room across the rear of the house. They were keen for it to make better use of the space and take advantage of the aspect to the garden. We knocked the various rooms through to create one much larger kitchen space with a flow through utility area adjoining it. The Kitchen Ingredients Bespoke designed, the kitchen-diner combines a number of sustainable elements. Not only solid and built to last, the design is highly functional as well. The kitchen cabinet bases are made from high-recycled content MFC, these cabinets are super sustainable. They are glued and dowelled, and then set rigidly square in a press. Starting off square, in a pres, they stay square – the perfect foundation for a solid kitchen. Guaranteed for 15 years, but we expect the cabinets to last much longer. Exactly what you want when you’re investing in a new kitchen. The longer a kitchen lasts, the more sustainable it is. Painted in a soft light grey, the timber doors are easy on the eye. The solid oak open shelves above the sink match those at the end of the peninsula. They also tie in with the smaller unit's worktop and upstand in the dining area. The timber shelves conceal flush under-mounted energy-saving LED lights to light the sink area below. All hinges and drawer runners are solid and come with a lifetime guarantee from Blum. Mixing heirlooms with the contemporary The new kitchen design works much better as a social space, allowing cooking, food prep and dining in one characterful room. Our client was keen to mix a modern and contemporary style with their more traditional family heirlooms, such as the dining table and chairs. Also key was incorporating high-end technology and gadgets, including a pop-up socket in the Quartz IQ worktop peninsula. Now, the room boasts underfloor heating, two fantastic single ovens, induction hob and under counter wine fridge. The original kitchen was much, much smaller. The footprint of the new space covers the space of the old kitchen, a living room, WC and utility room. The images below show the development in progress. By relocating the WC to just outside the kitchen and using RSJs to open up the space, the entire room benefits from the flow of natural light through the patio doors.

Sharnbrook Bungalow Extension & Refurbishment

Imogen Jack

Dacor Appliances

AJ Madison

This bright colorful space is versatile and open. We love the pops of color against the white and dark brown surroundings.

Forbo Marmoleum Click - Natural Linoleum Flooring

Green Building Supply

Colors: Blue, Whispering Blue

Edwardian Kitchen and Ceiling

Lomax Interiors

Hand made Traditional kitchen in an Edwardian house along with a traditional coffered ceiling made by ourselves.

Ridgevalley

Jason Todd Bailey, LLC.

This home was built in 1960 and retains all of its original interiors. This photograph shows the kitchen and breakfast area. The furniture, artwork, new backsplash tile, new granite countertop, and new appliances were added. The original walnut paneled walls, walnut cabinetry, and plank linoleum flooring was restored. We kept the original vent hood as it still functioned perfectly, but also helped to retain the unique character of the space. photographs by rafterman.com

Fergusson

Celeste Sali - Kitchen & Bath Solutions

Custom Design, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, 3/4" Maple with Recessed Panel Veneer Shaker Door Style. Fogged Canadian Walnut stain. Quartz Countertops Raised eating countertop and stainless steel appliances. Custom stained glass window with side opening side lights

Küche Fashion in Weiss, matt

Kölner-Küchen-Team

Our Work

Builders Integrity, Inc.

1950's Ranch House Kitchen Remodel

Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS - Atmoscaper Design

Photo by Robin Amorello CKD CAPS

Lakeside Family Hangout

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This family created a great, lakeside get-away for relaxing weekends in the northwoods. This new build maximizes their space and functionality for everyone! Contemporary takes on more traditional styles make this retreat a one of a kind.

Kitchen Update

Murphy Door | Hidden Door Solutions

Kitchen hidden door.

Brereton Lake Cottage

Pine Creek Homes

Blending old and new, rustic and contemporary. A custom build allows you to do all these things. Merging all these things when done right, is seamless and beautiful. Make your great room perfectly suited to you.

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design Designed by #JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Walnut Kitchen

Sergio Raynal Fine Custom Woodworking

book-matched walnut with glass backsplash

North End Tacoma: Craftsman Bungalow

ROM architecture studio

Mid Century Modern Kitchen BH

Pamela Leone Design, Inc.

Complete Renovation of an authentic Mid Century Modern kitchen, retaining its original charm but modernizing and opening the space

Kitchen Renovation

America Green Builders

New kitchen cabinets with an island in the middle and quartz counter top. built in oven with cook top, sub zero fridge. pendents lights over the island and sink. bar stool on one side of the island. pantries on both sides of the fridge. green cement tile on back-splash walls.. upper cabinets with glass and shelves. new floor. new upgraded electrical rewiring. under cabinet lights. dimmer switches. raising ceiling to original height. new linoleum green floors. 4 inch Led recessed lights. new plumbing upgrades.

NW Saltbox Kitchen Remodel

McCabe By Design LLC

Cherry cabinets, granite countertops, linoleum flooring and exquisite tumbled marble tile comprise this beautiful traditional Kitchen. Microwave convection oven, wall oven induction cooktop, exhaust hood, trio counter depth refrigerator and wine captain by Kitchen Aid.

Large Kitchen with Linoleum 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!