Tanya Capaldo Designs

Photography by Eric Roth

Custom European Entertaining Retreat

Authenticity, LLC

Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA This luxurious European Romantic design utilizes a high contrast color palette. The U-shape kitchen has a large central island with the kitchen sink and dishwasher. The Jenn-Air Oiled Bronze appliances and black handles contract with the walls and granite countertops. The flooring is handscraped hickory called Hickory Pecan Townsend by Kentwood. The wall color is Pittsburgh Paint Earl Gray 522-5. Photo Credit: Jackson Studios

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Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

NYC apartment kitchen,

Contemporary Kitchen

Design Focus

Custom designed wenge wood cabinetry, a mosaic glass backsplash with a second glass style above the cabinetry, both underlit and uplit to enhance the appearance, made the most of this small kitchen. Green Typhoon granite provided a beautiful and unique counter work surface . Photography: Jim Doyle

Century City Colorful

Coddington Design

The breakfast area off the kitchen carries over the same color palette. A lighter green fabric is used for the roman shades, while a turquoise Stray Dog Designs pendant adds the pop of brightness. White and wicker chairs echo the warmth of the kitchen butcher block island. The white walls and white trim are the perfect backdrop for each of the items in this area to shine. Photography: Vivian Johnson

Remodel Project

Insidesign

West 199th Street Kitchen

Schloegel Design Remodel

Classic Kitchen Design by- Dawn D Totty Interior DESIGNS Ringgold, GA.

Dawn D. Totty Interior DESIGNS

Wow factor personified in this now light & bright transitional kitchen design. This custom top to bottom space showcases - Solid Brass Pendants Quatzite Counter Tops- in Sea Pearl Backsplash - full wall of granite Viking Cooktop Thermador Warming Drawer Thermador Double Ovens All Appliances fitted for cabinet finish Open Concept Shelving 48 Custom Larder Custom Window Treatments Brizo Brass Faucet 3 Sided Glass Cabinet Mounted Directly Onto Granite Custom Hand Crafted Brass Hardware Chrystal & Solid Brass Chandelier Cabinet Mounted Gas Fireplace Custom Designed Ba Stools New Glass Entry Doors Custom Stained Hardwood Flooring Glass Top Breakfast Table with velvet chairs Kitchen Design by- Dawn D Totty Interior DESIGNS

North Berkeley

Joy Street Design

A kitchen and bath remodel we worked on for this clients’ newly purchased home. The previously dated interior now showcases a refreshing, bright, and spacious design! The clients wanted to stick with traditional fixtures, but bring in doses of fun with color. The kitchen walls were removed to open the space to the living and dining rooms. We added colorful cabinetry and interesting tile to reflect the fun personality of this young family. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/north-berkeley

Stony Point

Hays + Ewing Design Studio

Tall windows with clerestory wash the kitchen with light. The inverted truss roof adds dimension to the kitchen. Photo: Prakash Patel

Drew

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Chanel Chic Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Goals for the kitchen: Create a statement. The island is adorned with Bently quartz from Cambria. It steered each selection of the kitchen from the black chevron backlash to the gold bamboo-look pendants. The appliances coordinate with the black and gold finishes as well, the JennAir range’s is dressed in brass bezel accents and the stainless-steel apron-front sink is brushed with a brass decorative front.

River View Remodel

Wendy Glaister Interiors

U shaped cream kitchen

LWK London Kitchens

Gloss cream U-shaped kitchen with peninsula

Country Home

Johnson Design Inc.

Columbine Kitchen

Sander and Sons Kitchen and Bath

CASA PANTANELLA

officineMAMA

Cucina aperta a vista sul salone con snack per le colazioni veloci. Lavello sotto finestra e cappa di design

Uniting a Blended Family Under 1 Roof

Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ

This timeless kitchen uses neutral grey, white and dark wood tones to create a welcoming space for all. Guests are welcomed through the trimmed arched opening with paneling details. The architectural and cabinetry details elevate the kitchen to bring elegance and interest. The shaker style cabinet fronts are recessed into the cabinetry fronts. Glass front upper cabinets add visual interest and depth to the space. The black lights pop out against the grey cabinets. The dark wood island contrasts with the white countertops and light gray cabinets and also grounds the space. The island also features recessed paneling and base moulding for that classic feel. The light wood floors are of white oak and add warmth to the space. Grey leather-like low back bar stools repeat the gray of the cabinets & fit the height of the island. The island allows 5 people to sit on 2 sides. The white quartz backsplash with grey veining is subtly dramatic behind the stove. Countertop space is provided on both sides of the oven. The hood vent for the stove is integrated seamlessly into the cabinetry for a clean look. The upper cabinets extend down to rest on the counters. This provides concealed storage easily at reach. The kitchen is open to the living area, yet is defined by a large cased opening. The beautiful cabinetry was crafted by JEM Woodworking.

East London Transformation : Complete refurbishment of 2 bedroom

IRIV DESIGN

White matt kitchen with spacious kitchen island that serves as a dining table & additional storage. Dark hardwood flooring is bringing contrast to the white walls and kitchen elements - and furniture is following this contrasting scheme. Kitchen splash back is mirrored.

Open Plan Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets 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!