This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

Z Tile + Stone Showroom - Kitchen Display

CK Hoffman Design

Photography - Zapata Design LLC

San Elijo Remodel - kitchen

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beautiful home in San Elijo Hills had a good floor plan but was dated and a bit blah. Adding some rustic, industrial and still sophisticated finishes to the space created a new home for my client that reflected her personality and love for all things vintage. The kitchen had a built in pantry that took up to much space and wasn't efficient. The island was poorly shaped and lacked storage. We took out the built-in pantry and added a 36" pantry cabinet with full roll outs. The island has 3 times as much storage, is more efficient and shaped appropriately for the space. An additional seating nook was also created for casual dining. A bonus wine nook was able to be designed when we found an opening in the wall behind the pantry!

Kitchen Island Unit and Range Cooker with Vintage Glass Backsplash

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

Design elements such as double panel doors, plain dresser frames, an over-mantle shelf, and beaded panelling are combined in a slim frame and smooth painted finish. The cabinets are painted heritage green and porcelain, and the worktop is Dekton Stonika Xgloss Collection Natural18c2. Backsplash is rough old vintage glass. Featuring a beautiful, yet functional, integrated tall pantry unit with double panel doors.

Pembroke Place Residence

Paredes-Grube Architecture

Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen

Wright Architecture

Flourish Kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co: Flourish Kitchen In this classically beautiful kitchen, hand-painted Shaker style doors are framed by quarter cockbeading and subtly detailed with brushed aluminium handles. An impressive 2.85m-long island unit takes centre stage, while nestled underneath a dramatic canopy a four-oven AGA is flanked by finely-crafted furniture that is perfectly suited to the grandeur of this detached Edwardian property. With striking pendant lighting overhead and sleek quartz worktops, balanced by warm accents of American Walnut and the glamour of antique mirror, this is a kitchen/living room designed for both cosy family life and stylish socialising. High windows form a sunlit backdrop for anything from cocktails to a family Sunday lunch, set into a glorious bay window area overlooking lush garden. A generous larder with pocket doors, walnut interiors and horse-shoe shaped shelves is the crowning glory of a range of carefully considered and customised storage. Furthermore, a separate boot room is discreetly located to one side and painted in a contrasting colour to the Shadow White of the main room, and from here there is also access to a well-equipped utility room.

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West Didsbury Modern Kitchen

Natalie Holden Interiors

Wrap Around Kitchen and Bar

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

This Kitchen in Milton, Georgia is a Kitchen Lover’s Dream! The floor to ceiling Waypoint Cabinetry in Linen finish offer a vast array of storage solutions. Additional storage can be located in the kitchen island which is a great feature for working, eating or conversing with family and friends. The high contrast elements of the 30” Stainless Steel Apron sink with the Slate finish of the cabinet underneath, adds a pop of style against the light and airy finish of the rest of the kitchen. Ranier quartz countertops with Camden White 4” x 12” subway tile in brick pattern showcase the 4” x 12” Camden Deco Tiles under the stainless steel range hood. One of our favorite features of the cabinet design is how the pantry seams to hug the wall, leading the eye to the customized bar with wallpaper and exposed Waypoint shelves. Some of the features of this kitchen: Cabinetry: Waypoint Shaker Door Style in Linen Finish and in Slate Finish on the kitchen island Cabinet Hardware: Merrick in Satin Nickle Finish Tile: 4” x 12” Camden White Subway tile in Brick Pattern Layout 4” x 12” Camden Deco Tile in Pearl 1/2” x 8” Pencil Liner Lighting: Undermount Cabinetry Lighting Countertops: 3CM Rainier Engineered Quartz with standard eased edge Sink: 30” Farm Sink 15G Handmade with slight curved apron

Campagne chic

Mesure

Marc Ancelle

Z Tile + Stone Showroom - Kitchen Display

CK Hoffman Design

Photography - Zapata Design LLC

Hover House

Sophie Nguyen Architects

The kitchen sits on the side of the main room and is in plain view. It is treated as a sculptural object; an ode to cooking rather than just a functional space. The joy that comes from preparing meals together and eating them is celebrated with a warm and joyful colour. The gloss finish adds the reflection of the space around it and extends it.

Bayswater Road, Kensington

M.J.Harris Group

With the request for neutral tones, our design team has created a beautiful, light-filled space with a white lithostone bench top, solid timber drop-down seating area and terrazzo splashback ledge to amplify functionality without compromising style. We extended the window out to attract as much natural light as possible and utilised existing dead-space by adding a cozy reading nook. Fitted with power points and shelves, this nook can also be used to get on top of life admin.

Mid- Century Modern Kitchen Del Mar, CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Delmar Mid- Century Modern Kitchen - Open Concept Kitchen

Küche München 2

Markus Hierhager Innenarchitektur

Mattierte gelbe Glasfronten, passende Glas-Arbeitsplatte, Hochschränke mit praktischer Pocket-Türe und Arbeitsnische

Knotty Pine Wide Plank (Face Grain) Countertop

Hardwood Lumber Company

"Great communication via email or phone and was delivered in a timely manner." Chelsea

Pembroke Place Residence

Paredes-Grube Architecture

Open Plan Kitchen with Yellow 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!