Warm-Toned Elegance - Contemporary Kitchen

Experience the pinnacle of refined design with our elegant kitchen remodel, seamlessly merging warm tones and contemporary aesthetics. Drawing inspiration from the inviting hues of cream and the clean lines of modern style, this kitchen exudes sophistication while embracing comfort. Color Palette: The heart of this design lies in the warm-toned color palette. Shades of creamy beige and soft browns create an atmosphere of timeless elegance and coziness. Cabinetry: Cream Tone Cabinets: Custom-designed cabinetry in a creamy beige hue forms the foundation of the space. The neutral yet rich color adds depth and warmth to the kitchen. Countertops: Quartz Countertops: Polished quartz countertops in a complementary cream shade offer a durable and luxurious workspace. Their smooth surface adds a touch of modernity to the design. Backsplash: Crackled Subway Tile: The backsplash features crackled subway tiles in a coordinating cream tone. The textured surface adds visual interest while maintaining the overall elegant aesthetic. Fixtures: Oil Rubbed Bronze Fixtures: Oil rubbed bronze faucets and hardware provide a striking contrast to the creamy palette. Their aged appearance adds character and an element of timeless sophistication. Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances: Sleek stainless steel appliances seamlessly blend with the contemporary design, adding a touch of modern functionality to the classic color scheme. Lighting: Pendant Lights: Pendant lights with clean lines and warm tones illuminate the space with a soft glow. These fixtures serve as both functional lighting and stylish accents. Island: Central Hub: The kitchen island, featuring a quartz countertop that mirrors the rest of the design, becomes a central gathering place for culinary endeavors and conversations. Floors: Luxury vinyl plank flooring: The floors are graced with rich hardwood in a warm brown tone, contributing to the overall sense of comfort and luxury. Accents: Metallic Accents: Delicate metallic accents, such as bronze-colored utensil holders or decorative bowls, tie in with the oil rubbed bronze fixtures, maintaining a cohesive theme. Décor: Subtle Artwork: Elegant artwork or sculptures with warm undertones can be strategically placed to add a touch of personal expression and sophistication. Plants: Indoor Greenery: Potted plants or fresh herbs placed by the windowsill infuse a natural element into the space, bringing life to the design. Step into a world of contemporary elegance and inviting warmth. Our elegant kitchen remodel flawlessly merges the charm of cream tones with the sleek lines of modern design, creating a culinary haven that radiates both refinement and comfort. Elevate your cooking and entertaining experience in a space that effortlessly blends timeless beauty with contemporary convenience.

Grilles - 3 pièces contemporain

Studio Zerck

Hilltop

Hilltop Lumber

Grove Conservation Area

Metre Squared Architecture

Fox Island Remodel

Brett Marlo Design Build

We bumped out the kitchen and put in a wall of windows to the expansive view. We designed a wall to both create an entry nook, and house the refrigerator and upper cabinets. A drywall enclosure was designed to give the range balance and become the focal point of the kitchen. The island was custom-wrapped in stainless steel and a cantilevered oval high eating bar was installed to again take advantage of views. We specified layers of fun lighting.

Affordable style - with no compromise on quality

Kitchen Mania

Jenna worked with the team at Kitchan Mania to design a beautiful kitchen using cabinets from our Maniac DIY range. A select range of pre-made cabinets that are perfect for the first home buyer, rental investors, DIY and trade customers. We've optimised this range to give you a great quality kitchen at an even better price.

Harvard Residence

Studio Z Design

Studio Z Design Nicholas Moshenko Photography

Project 134 (before & after)

Cutting Edge Design

Kitchens

North Tiles and Stone Centre

THE BOW ROOF CABIN

North Swell Design Build

Cabin Kitchen Remodel - AFTER

Awkward Kitchen Shape

The Kitchen Lady UK

The Project Una and Pat bought this house with their young family and spent many happy years bringing up their children in this home. Now their children have grown up and moved away, it was time to update the house to fit their new lives and refresh their style. Awkward Space They had already undertaken some large projects years beforehand, adding a wrap around extension that linked their kitchen and garage together, whilst providing a dining room and utility space. However, by keeping the original kitchen, guests were squeezed passed the chef by the door, shown through the utility room before sitting down for their meal in a room that felt quite isolated from the rest of the house. It was clear that the flow just wasnt working. By taking the rather radical step of knocking through an old window that had been blocked up during the extension, we could move the doorway towards the centre of the house and create a much better flow between the rooms. Zoning At first Una was worried that she would be getting a much smaller kitchen as it was now fitting into the utility room. However, she didn't worry long as we carefully zoned each area, putting the sink and hob in the brightest areas of the room and the storage in the darker, higher traffic areas that had been in the old kitchen. To make sure that this space worked efficiently, we acted out everyday tasks to make sure that everything was going to be in the right space for THEM. Colours & Materials Because we used a local cabinetmaker to turn plans into reality, Una had an almost unlimited choice of doors to choose from. As a keen amature artist, she had a great eye for colour but she was even braver than I had expected. I love the smoked woodgrain door that she chose for the base units. To keep the bright and calm feel, we paired it with a soft grey door on the wall and tall units and also used it on the plinth to create a floating feel. Una and Pat used a new worktop material called Compact Laminate which is only 12mm thick and is a brilliant new affordable solid worktop. We also used it as a splashback behind the sink and hob for a practical and striking finish. Supporting Local Because we used a local cabinetmaker, they could add some great twists that we couldn't have had from buying off the shelf. There is actually a hidden cupboard in the area going through the arch, a handle would have been a hip bruiser so we used a secret push to open mechanism instead. They also took that extra care when making the units, if you look carefully on the drawers, you will see the same grain runs down all three drawers which is beautiful.

Clean Contemporary Kitchen with Over-the-Top Function

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

This kitchen is a prime example of beautifully designed functionality. From the spacious maple butcher block island & eating bar to the roll-up pass through window for outdoor entertaining, the space can handle whatever situation the owners throw at it. The Espresso stain on these Medallion cabinets of Cherry wood really anchors the whimsy of the yellow bar stools and the ginger-tone checkerboard Marmoleum floor. Cabinets designed and installed by Allen's Fine Woodworking Cabinetry and Design, Hood River, OR. Photos by Zach Luellen Photography LLC

McMahons Point

Nathan Gornall Design

contemporary apartment

shenton park

ecocabinets

a kitchen made from Osmo sealed paperock, featuring highest quality Blum hardware and clever storage solutions. Two Ovens, commercial tap, induction cooking with Smeg exhaust. Note how the tap and much of the bench top can be "tidied" away behind rollershutter doors. Natural Linoleum (not vinyl) flooring which is coved up the walls (not clear from pictures) to allow for easy cleaning, inspired by hospital style approach. stellar vision and rob dose photography

Colorful Kitchen

User

A colorful small kitchen

Style Ethnic chic pour la rénovation d'un appartement avec conception de cuisine

Agence BFB, Décoration d'intérieur

cuisine ouverte sur le salon en décloisonnant les espaces pour gagner de la place et offrant ainsi un véritable plan de travail et 4 places assises

West End Avenue Apartment

Emily Kandel Design

Susan Fisher Photography This compact Kitchen was opened up to the Living Area to lighten and brighten the apartment. The IKEA cabinets allow for an enormous amount of storage and the porcelain counter tops are low maintenance.

Creative Kitchen Renovation

Four Brothers Design + Build

Transitional and Creative Kitchen. Photos by Hadley Photography

Du studio vers un deux pièces

Fables de Murs

Cuisine ouverte

Open Plan Kitchen with Linoleum Floors 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!