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Custom Kitchen Designs and Remodeling in New Jersey

IMPROVE or MOVE

Custom kitchen design build remodeling in New Jersey

Mid-Century Mediterranean | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

ISABELLA residence

Symmetry Architects

Escavera Cove - Flintrock

Integrity Builders

Kitchen Lounge

MC Design LLC

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Everyone gathers together, standing around eating and drinking. We envisioned this sitting area, off the kitchen, as a space where everyone can congregate and relax while taking in the ocean view.

Two-Tone Cabinets

MC Design LLC

Often times I will paint or stain the island cabinets a different color than the rest of the kitchen cabinets. It elevates the style and appears more like a piece of furniture than a standard kitchen island.

Brighton

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

Beautiful new Mediterranean Luxury home built by Michelangelo Custom Homes and photography by ME Parker. The home's luxurious kitchen with expansive island.

Hawks Ridge Haven

Pineapple House Interior Design

Pineapple House added beams in the ceiling of white tongue and groove V-notched slats to add interest and texture. To create trim with a flowing, seamless appearance, drapery cornices are integrated into the crown molding. Chris Little Photography

SilverLake Spanish

Landmark Building Inc

Solid white oak cabinets and floating shelves with tile backsplash, marble countertop, wood window, wine cooler, waterworks plumbing fixtures, plastered hood/stove enclosure, Lacanche stove, etc.

Spanish style, Palos Verdes Estates

Melanie Giolitti Interior Design

Photographer: John Lichtwardt

Large kitchen island

Balber Architecture, Inc.

The owners of this waterfront home have a huge extended family and constantly throw parties of 30 or more people. This kitchen is not only spacious, but offers incredible views of the open waters of Tampa Bay. Although the eat-in table is quite large, it is still only an eat-in kitchen. There is a separate formal dining room. The pendant lights add a touch of eclectic style seeing how pretty much every other fixture in the home is wrought iron.The owners of this

Spanish Home in Rancho Santa Fe

H O M E + atelier Michael Ranson

We transformed this kitchen from an outdated southwest style space to a classic Spanish style kitchen. The custom built in refrigerator and freezer was created by selecting various molding pieces and designing doors and side panels to replicate a Spanish antique. Barstools and pendant by Irma Shaw Designs.

Arizona Mediterranean

Sage Creek Furniture

Photograph by Tim Fuller, Architect: Soloway Designs, Builder: Cutshaw construction, Interior Designer: Inspire dezigns.

Estancia

Vining Design Associates

California Spanish Ranch

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Kitchen and casual dining.

Tuscan Treasure

Bowers Design Build

The new kitchen is located were the old family room was. The floor was slab on grade. In order to retain the Italian floor tile, we cut a grid pattern in the floor to accommodate new plumbing and then delicately replaced the tile. The space that the former kitchen occupied was reclaimed as a “meeting space”…a transition from the foyer to the public spaces of the home; the kitchen, dining room, and family rooms.

Lake Carillon Lane

Atwood Custom Homes

Vincent Ave I New Construction

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

Mulholland - Beverly Hills

Pennco Construction

Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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!