Contemporary Kitchen in Ellie Gray

Crown Point Cabinetry

Sleek and contemporary ‪Crown Point Kitchen‬ finished in Ellie Gray. Photo by Crown Point Cabinetry

Luxury Blue Painted Kitchen

Tom Howley

The island is truly the heart of any enviable kitchen and we’ll help you position it perfectly. In this blue painted kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows invite both the garden inside and admiring glances from your guests. While stunning contemporary doors and beautiful finishing touches make everyone pull a seat up and take notice.

Shaker Küche No. 203

Woodworker GmbH & Co.KG

Küche: Shaker Küche No. 203 Ort: Wesermarsch Farbe: No. 2003 Pointing Beschläge: Messingguß, vernickelt und poliert Worktop-Holzart: lackierte Flächen Worktop-Stein: getrommelter Granit Baujahr: 2009 Grundfläche: ca. 28 m² Besonderheiten: Reetgedeckter Bauernhof (Ferienhaus) Ist Halbinsel nicht ein viel schönerer Begriff für Küchenblock? Besonders dann, wenn sie in einem reetgedeckten Haus steht, von dem aus man das Meer riechen kann? Wenn die Farben, die sie umfluten an die Nordsee erinnern? Und wenn der glücklicherweise perfektionistische Schreiner sogar Muschelgriffe gießen lässt? Wenn es nämlich nicht perfekt ist, dann ist es ihm nämlich nicht gut genug! Und die breiten, flachen Sideboards mit offenen und geschlossenen Stauflächen! Sie riechen gefühlt bis zum Horizont, weil sie sich raffiniert in die Fensterlaibung schmiegen. Damit es hier nicht allzu aufgeräumt zugeht, schlendern unsere Kunden aus der Wesermarsch aber gern mal durch unsere Scheune in Meerbusch. Insidern auch bekannt als The Barn. Da findet man antike Hocker, dänische Emailletöpfe, tolle olle Krüge, Vasen mit echter Patina, alte Bauernleinen, mal dies, mal das. Und unsere Klassiker, das Schneidebrett zum Beispiel, gibt's da immer.

Fairfax Station Elegant Off-White Kitchen

Braswell Design+Build

Off-white Decora maple cabinets, an Ethan Allen chandelier and Seapearl quartzite grey and green countertops transformed an outdated kitchen into a peaceful sanctuary. A high gloss ceramic handmade tile, Light Ocean from Quemere International, reflects light from the kitchen's large window. Stamped concrete island cabinets provide an enchanting color contrast to the Chantille cabinets. Amish wood stools offer understated seating. Top Knobs trunk pulls in polished nickel contribute to this kitchen’s high class. The existing kitchen floor plan in this 20-year-old Fairfax Station did not require enlarging. The homeowners upgraded to a double oven and converted from electric to gas. In the breakfast room, a Hinkley chandelier above a Lee Industries table accommodates eight, with an open view of an updated fireplace. After removing the wall between living and breakfast rooms, in-house lead carpenter Bruce designed and built the classic columns on either side of the arch between the rooms. The rooms are painted in Benjamin Moore Titanium, and the wet bar boasts an Arabesque Carrara marble backsplash. Photographer Greg Hadley

Country French Kitchen - Bryn Mawr, PA

Ginger Woods Design

Kitchen Remodeling Palos Heights

LaMantia Design and Remodeling

The home began life as an unassuming ranch on a large lot in Palos Heights, a southern suburb of Chicago. And then, several years ago, this quiet little home was purchased for the large property that it sat on by two people that love to garden and envisioned a dream. Along with the yard, the quiet home was also in for a complete new life with it’s new people. Lifestyles today require homes to function differently than 50 years ago so the clients went about building-in new and repurposing original space. When all the dust settled from the large construction revisions the clients looked at their existing kitchen and decided it was now time to move this room to another level. LaMantia kitchen designer, James Campbell, CKD, saw many opportunities to open the flow and enlarge the existing kitchen footprint. But, mostly, the drawings Campbell presented to the clients, played mainly into marrying the glorious outdoor space into the interior of the home. The original furnace room, sitting just behind the kitchen and abandoned during a previous construction, offered the possibility of additional kitchen square footage. Enlarging both the Family and Living Room entries into the kitchen played a significant part of the open flow Campbell was looking to achieve;widening these opening allowed clear views of both the front and back outside expanses of the home.

Kitchen

Sugatsune America, Inc.

Handles are made by Sugatsune

Monticello Replica

Vartanian Custom Cabinets

Blue and White Country Kitchen

Dimensions in Wood Inc

The center of the hutch cabinetry has clear glass framed doors, glass shelves, interior lighting, and bead-board back.

Marietta Home

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NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes 2014

Neighbors Home Remodeling

This kitchen had the old laundry room in the corner and there was no pantry. We converted the old laundry into a pantry/laundry combination. The hand carved travertine farm sink is the focal point of this beautiful new kitchen. Notice the clean backsplash with no electrical outlets. All of the electrical outlets, switches and lights are under the cabinets leaving the uninterrupted backslash. The rope lighting on top of the cabinets adds a nice ambiance or night light. Photography: Buxton Photography

White Kitchen in Basking Ridge

Modern Millwork Kitchen & Bath Studio

Andy Colannino, CKD, Vinny Colannino and Joanne de la Torre of Modern Millwork Kitchen & Bath Studio Photo by: Wing Wong

RainShine House, a LEED Platinum certifited EarthCraft house

Pinnacle Custom Builders, Inc.

This fun and functional custom kitchen features concrete counters made with recycled glass.

Palm Beach Residences

Marmol Export USA

Granada Marble floors and Ivory Chiffon Granite counter

Eclectic Remodel

Dettaglio Interior Design

Inckx Photography

Cozy Cottage

Gatling Design

Photo by Ed Gohlich

Traditional Kitchen With Large Island

Marble of the World

Photo courtesy of Ron Rosenzweig Photography

Large Separate Kitchen 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!