Transitional, French Provincial, Shabby-chic Kitchen

French Country Kitchen

Golden Bear Cabinetry

Eclectic Kitchen & Family Space

User

Eclectic, open plan kitchen. Designed by Mark Newbery, Director at Sapphire Spaces. Photography by Paul Ryan Goff

The Mill House Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

Transitional, French Provincial, Shabby-chic Kitchen

Kim Johnson Designs, LLC

These extras that my cabinet makers build are fantastic ways to make every inch the most functional it can be.

Charlotte - SAB

Banner's Cabinets

This kitchen features white painted cabinets with light distressing. The wall cabinets have a two-piece crown molding, molded bottoms, and faux doors on exposed ends. The hutch in the corner has glass doors with mullions at the upper section for display. The hood is flanked by raised-panel columns with carved capitals. The hood has a radius shape on the face and the bottom, giving it a unique design complexity. The paneled header above the hood is arched to fit the space. The medium brown stained island features one of Banner's Cabinets most popular rustic doors with heavy distressing. The U-shape of this Island makes it ideal for combining kitchen work and socialization. The 42" high bar has corbels to support the bar top, and both the bar wall and the back and ends of the island have faux doors for a completely finished look. The ceiling beams and doorway casing/jamb are also by Banner's Cabinets.

Paris Country Kitchen

Leggo Kitchens

Large working & dining kitchen.

Créer un loft sur mesure - Projet Opéra

Mon Concept Habitation

Nos clients, une famille avec 3 enfants, ont fait l'acquisition de ce bien avec une jolie surface de type loft (200 m²). Cependant, ce dernier manquait de personnalité et il était nécessaire de créer de belles liaisons entre les différents étages afin d'obtenir un tout cohérent et esthétique. ⁠ ⁠ Nos équipes, en collaboration avec @charlotte_fequet, ont travaillé des tons pastel, camaïeux de bleus afin de créer une continuité et d’amener le ciel bleu à l’intérieur. ⁠ ⁠ Pour le sol du RDC, nous avons coulé du béton ciré @okre.eu afin d'accentuer le côté loft tout en réduisant les coûts de dépose parquet. Néanmoins, pour les pièces à l'étage, un nouveau parquet a été posé pour plus de chaleur. ⁠ ⁠ Au RDC, la chambre parentale a été remplacée par une cuisine. Elle s'ouvre à présent sur le salon, la salle à manger ainsi que la terrasse. La nouvelle cuisine offre à la fois un côté doux avec ses caissons peints en Biscuit vert (@ressource_peintures) et un côté graphique grâce à ses suspensions @celinewrightparis et ses deux verrières sur mesure. ⁠ ⁠ Ce côté graphique est également présent dans les SDB avec des carreaux de ciments signés @mosaic.factory. On y retrouve des choix avant-gardistes à l'instar des carreaux de ciments créés en collaboration avec Valentine Bärg ou encore ceux issus de la collection "Forma".⁠ ⁠ Des menuiseries sur mesure viennent embellir le loft tout en le rendant plus fonctionnel. Dans le salon, les rangements sous l'escalier et la banquette ; le salon TV où nos équipes ont fait du semi sur mesure avec des caissons @ikeafrance ; les verrières de la SDB et de la cuisine ; ou encore cette somptueuse bibliothèque qui vient structurer le couloir

Transitional Brooklin Kitchen

The Studio Decor Centre

Kitchen designed and built by The Kitchen Studio, with decor by Erin Interiors.

Shabby-Chic Kitchen in Howell, MI

Dream Kitchens

1900 Taylor St.

John Webb Construction and Design

This custom IKEA kitchen remodel was designed by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room expanding the space creating a larger kitchen with eat-in island. The custom IKEA cabinet fronts and walnut cabinets were built by Dendra Doors. We created a custom exhaust hood for under $1,800 using the IKEA DATID fan insert and building a custom surround painted white with walnut trim providing a minimalistic appearance at an affordable price. The tile on the back of the island was hand painted and imported to us finishing off this quirky one of a kind kitchen.

Farmhouse Chic Kitchen Remodel in Ormond Beach

Kitchen Design by John's Appliance & Bedding

This Ormond Beach kitchen was a complete gut renovation. We enlarged the window overlooking the kitchen sink, knocked out a wall previously separating the dining room and kitchen, and extended the kitchen to include a quartz-topped 13.5-foot center island. Our clients are enthusiastic cooks who entertain often, and their new kitchen suits their lifestyle perfectly with two farmhouse-style sinks and professional appliances. The kitchen features inset StarMark cabinetry with "Fairhaven" doors, Macadamian Latte color and a Cottage Finish, which adds a distressed look.

Cotuit Bayside Shingle

Canzani Associates Architects

Cottage on the Lake

Modern Kitchen Design

Shabby-chic Style Kitchen

Holladay Remodel Residence

Large Shabby-Chic Style 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 Shabby-Chic Style 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!