Farmhouse kitchen unleashed in Toluca Lake, CA

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

In a wonderful Tudor 30’s home there was a tiny kitchen, a tiny laundry and a tiny breakfast nook enclosed by walls. We removed all the walls and reframed the load bearing beams to convert these tiny little spaces into one large kitchen with many windows for a bright feeling, another wall was removed to connect the kitchen space to the dining and living room creating a great semi-open space. Classical shaker cabinets with a pewter accent island combined with the warmth of the bamboo flooring and the wooded floating shelves made this kitchen feel like it was always there. Modern gold pulls, plumbing fixtures and pendant light combined with the Viking range give this kitchen a high end feeling.

4800 Sq. Ft. Northwest Farmhouse Showcase Home

Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design

A kitchen island separates the living room with a beautiful curved eating bar with a wood top and carved legs reminiscent of a farmhouse table. In the kitchen, gorgeous handmade Pratt & Larson tiles run counter to ceiling with a decidedly fresh repeating folklore pattern in cream and sage. Wolf appliances allow full functionality and include a steam oven for healthier cooking.

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Campagne chic

Mesure

Marc Ancelle

Mid- Century Modern Kitchen Del Mar, CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Delmar Mid- Century Modern Kitchen - Open Concept Kitchen

Квартира в историческом центре Москвы

Бурдейная Светлана

Upcycled grey kitchen with quartz and walnut surfaces

Stoneham Kitchens

The chimney breast is made a feature of this upcycled grey kitchen by havng built-in storage and a Westin extractor fan above the integrated Smeg cooker. Sensio lighting provides light in the alcove area and featured beams are painted in Farrow and Ball Dove Tale Grey to match the finish of the Stoneham Kitchens Scotney collection furniture.

Etude et pose d'une cuisine Ikea à Asnières sur Seine.

IDEA concept

Etude et pose d'une cuisine contenporaine.

Duntroon House, Roseville

Dieppe Design

Sauk Point Estates Residence, Verona WI

DC Interiors & Renovations

clayfield reno

Blue Cedars Furniture Works

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.

Naas Cream

Shalford Interiors

Taking inspiration from elements of both American and Belgian kitchen design, this custom crafted kitchen is a reflection of its owner’s personal taste. Rather than going for two contrasting colours, one sole shade has been selected in Helen Turkington Goat’s Beard to achieve a serene scheme, teamed with Calacatta marble work surfaces and splashback for a luxurious finish. Balancing form and function, practical storage solutions have been created to accommodate all kitchen essentials, with generous space dedicated to larder storage, integrated refrigeration and a concealed breakfast station in one tall run of beautifully crafted furniture.

Anderson Kitchen

Sklar Studios

Combining the warmth of wood shelving against a backdrop of white cabinets and backsplash give a fresh and clean look to this updated kitchen. What once was a dark, cave-like space is now nice and bright.

Palm Beach Gardens Penthouse

Consilium B LLC

Brilliant White Kitchen, Matte Lacquer, recessed Handle Profiles, Dark Concrete Laminate, Miele Appliances

Open Floor Plan Kitchen - Franksville

Callen Construction, Inc.

This open floor-plan kitchen consists of a large island, stainless steel appliances, semi-custom cabinetry, and ample natural lighting.

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.

El Sereno Residence

Hsu McCullough

The wood flooring wraps up the walls and ceiling in the kitchen creating a "wood womb": A complimentary contrast to the the pink custom cabinets, brass hardware, brass backsplash and brass island. Living room and entry beyond.

Beautifully Blue

Julian Graham Kitchens and Bathrooms

The Kitchen was opened up with new sliding doors across the rear of the property to enhance the terrific view and bring the outside in. The functional Island looks directly outside while still being a hub for the social aspect of the room. The units were fitted primed and the doors an cabinets were painted on site to the exact colour of the customers choice.

Two tone transitional

MC Messina Cabinetry

Diamond cabinetry. Perimeter in Montgomery- maple/juniper. Island in Maritime. Emerstone countertops in Carrara white. Hardware- Revitalize series in brushed nickel.

Custom Home - College Park Florida

LunDev Custom Homes

Open and white farmhouse kitchen with lake views

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!