Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance

The kitchen features modern appliances with light wood finishes for a Belgian farmhouse aesthetic. The space is clean, large, and tidy with black fixture elements to add bold design,

Blue Kitchen Remodel

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

This blue and white kitchen invites you into the calm. Added storage and space is accentuated with the long consistent tile floor.

Smythe Street Farmhouse

Faye Cowie Designs

Open kitchen-living room. White shaker cabinets with black pulls, charcoal island with quartz counter, coffered ceiling, wide plank oak flooring, black shade pendants

Blue Kitchen / Alexandria VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Contemporary kitchen remodeling with blue stained cabinets in Old Town Alexandria VA. Wall between kitchen and dining area was removed to expand the kitchen. White engineered quartz and mosaic backsplash tiles and gray porcelain floor tiles contras with blue cabinetry.

Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Southlake Transitional Remodel

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

White Shaker-Style Cabinets in Vintage Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen by Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized french country l-shaped ceramic tile, gray floor and shiplap ceiling open concept kitchen idea in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, an island, a farmhouse sink, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops.

Classic and Revitalized Kitchen Remodel in Mclean Virginia

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

Entire kitchen revitalized using a classic package complete with new enlarged island and new lighting and white cabinetry. The new island provides ample space for sitting and dining, along with providing new space for storage in its cabinets. New dishwasher and microwave sit on one side opposite of seating area to allow for ease of access. Prior pantry area was removed to create more open space for the kitchen. Laundry room relocated to upper level to provide further space for new pantry and mudroom. The kitchen is complete with new white wood cabinetry with dovetail, full extension, self-close drawers, and doors. White color backsplash along with new LED under cabinet and pendants lights further create a brighter feel throughout the kitchen area.

Island with seating

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Warm and Inviting Gray Cabinetry

S. Anderson Kitchen

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

The matching rustic alder hood and island are from KraftMaid.

Casa Val Santerno

Subconscio studio

Maiden Court Kitchen and Master Bath Makeover

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients have lived in this 1985 North Dallas home for almost 10 years, and it was time for a change. They had to decide whether to move or give the home an update. They were in a small quiet neighborhood tucked away near the popular suburb of Addison and also near the beautiful Celestial Park. Their backyard was like a hidden paradise, which is hard to find in Dallas, so they decided to update the two primary areas that needed it: the kitchen and the master bathroom. The kitchen had a black and white retro checkerboard tile floor, and the bathroom was very Tuscan. There were no cabinets on the main wall in the kitchen before. They were lacking space and functionality and desperately needed a complete overhaul in their kitchen. There were two entryways leading into the kitchen from the foyer, so one was closed off and the island was eliminated, giving them space for an entire wall of cabinets. The cabinets along this back kitchen wall were finished with a gorgeous River Rock stain. The cabinets on the other side of the kitchen were painted Polar, creating a seamless flow into the living room and creating a one-of-a-kind kitchen! Large 24x36 Elysium Tekali crema polished porcelain tiles created a simple, yet unique kitchen floor. The beautiful Levantina quartzite countertops pulled it all together and everything from the pop-up outlets in the countertops to the roll-up doors on the pantry cabinets, to the pull-out appliance shelves, makes this kitchen super functional and updated!

Grange Residence

John Donkin Architect Inc.

Open concept kitchen

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Open concept kitchen created, eliminating upper cabinets, honoring rounded front entry to house. Rounded forms on shelf ends and vintage 70s Pierre Cardin brass stools. Butcher block island top is heavily used for prep surface.

3/4" Roma Blue Quartzite Kitchen Countertops

User

Amazing 3/4" Roma Blue quartzite countertops custom fabricated in cooperation with Casa Santi Interior Design! Bold & beautiful, Roma Blue quartzite combines brown tones of the floor and dark blue shade of the cabinets to create a stunning contemporary twist on a traditional farmhouse kitchen remodel. At First Class Granite, we offer free layout appointments for all our clients to make sure they are satisfied with the final product. Contact us at 973-575-0006 for a quote for your next countertop project!

Coastal Kitchen Design Pasadena, MD

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Katherine Dashiell of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Annapolis, MD in collaboration with Taurus Enterprises this coastal inspired kitchen design features Ultracraft Cabinetry in the Boca Raton door style with a Melted Brie finish complemented by Brushed Satin Nickel pulls from the Podium collection by Top Knobs. Kitchen countertops (provided by others) are porcelain Neolith Calacatta Gold. Photos courtesy of Nima Mohammadi Photography.

Gardener's Delight

Jarrett Design

Cocina Ático por Novoestil

Julen Esnal Photography

Reforma de Cocina a cargo de la empresa Novoestil en Barcelona. Mobiliario: Santos Nevera: LG Vitrocerámica: Neff Fotografía: Julen Esnal Photography

Mid-sized Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances 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!