Design by Heather Tissue; construction by Green Goods Kitchen remodel featuring carmelized strand woven bamboo plywood, maple plywood and paint grade cabinets, custom bamboo doors, handmade ceramic tile, custom concrete countertops

Caulfield East Home - Kitchen, 2 bathrooms

smarterBATHROOMS+

The brief given to our designer for their new kitchen was to form a space that kept the heritage feel of their home whilst adding a bit of character through the incorporation of classical and modern elements. Whilst keeping to the original footprint, the first design change in the kitchen was to move the current location of the sink to the island return to create a better flow to the space. Their new kitchen consists of a beautiful natural stone that wraps around the entire Kitchen, splashback and upstand, a stunning tall wall section of black cabinetry to house their ovens, a built – in pantry and an area for their coffee maker, thus creating a space that the whole family can work in whilst offering the practicality of everyday use.

Our Work

GV Construction Inc.

Highland Black Kitchen

NewCraft Cabinetry

Kitchen remodel with our Shaker Black cabinet, MSI Calacatta Laza Night quartz countertops, and gold Domestic Bliss pulls.

Glen Abbey

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Baldwin Hills Estates

Tamara Marie Designs

Mid-Century vibes!! Brass finishes, quartz counter tops, porcelain floor tile. Warmed it up with wood tone cabinets. Had to add a place for the client's cookbooks! Great galley kitchen with plenty of storage and hidden options out of sight.

Fantasy Brown Dolomite Kitchen Countertops + Off-White Cabinets

Paradise Granite LLC

Aren’t these Fantasy Brown dolomite countertops fabulous? Dolomite is easily one of our top-selling stones, loved for its marble look and gorgeous gray and white hues. Many stone shops and fabricators sell dolomite as a granite, but it is a different stone entirely. Unlike granite, dolomite is a sedimentary rock made from limestone and lime mud coming into contact with groundwater rich in magnesium. It’s not as hard and durable as granite, but it’s also not as soft and fragile as marble. And while it’s less liquid absorbent and less sensitive to acids than marble, like granite it does require periodic sealing. Price-wise, dolomite is often more affordable than marble, quartz, and quartzite—and sometimes even granite.

FORTE Kitchen Renovation

MODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATH

This FORTE by Fieldstone kitchen is a wonderfully clean and modern open kitchen. Using the Bristol door style in both Peppercorn bottom cabinets and White uppoer cabinets with Chrome/ Satin Nickel accessories helps brighten the space with grey marbled quartz and LVT flooring.

Built-in Coffee Bar

Benvenuti and Stein

Transitional style kitchen has a built-in coffee bar with a hinged door that slides open & close for easy access. Open shelves on the opposite wall are made of Carrera marble as well as the back splash and perimeter counter tops. These features contribute to the airy feel & unified, elegant design. The black and gold La Cornue range accompanied by the unique hood help bring a European atmosphere to this Evanston kitchen.

Wendy Way Modern Kitchen Remodel

Lori K Design Studio

Classic Traditional Kitchen

Curtis Lumber Delmar

This stunning traditional kitchen designed by Curtis Lumber Co. Inc. utilizes rich wood cabinetry and quartz countertops. The perimeter cabinets are Merillat Masterpiece in the Fairlane Square Door Style in Cherry Wood with a Husk finish. The Island cabinet is Fairlane Square also, but in Maple wood with a canvas finish. Cambria countertops in Canongate & Nevern completes the look with hardware from Hardware Resources.

SieMatic Cabinetry CLASSIC

SieMatic Seattle/ Summers Studio

SieMatic Cabinetry in matte lacquer Graphite Grey, Gold Bronze glass doors, Gold Bronze metal floating shelves, and gold bronze countertop. SieMatic ceramic backsplash in Pulpis. SieMatic exhaust hood in Lotus White.

Rustic Kitchen

Beyond the Box, Inc.

Coral Springs Kitchen

The Home People

Muted Tones in a Transitional Space

Amazing Spaces

Photo: Jim Fuhrmann

Lincoln Terrace Kitchen

Modern Touch by Omega

Danbury, CT

Connecticut Kitchen & Bath

Rice Lake 5

Lampert Lumber

Shake it up with Gray Shaker style and Granite Countertops

Kitchen Magic

This Craftsman style kitchen boasts Suede gray cabinet in Shaker style. Blanco Frost granite stone counterrtops. Cabinet refacing completely transforms the room with huge savings to reinvest in the remodeling project. Glass and stone backsplash includes mother-of-pearl tiles for reflective beauty. Photographer: David Glasofer

Mid-sized Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!