Naturally beautiful! By absorbing the former dining room, this kitchen was transformed into an entertaining haven. With a bar complete with a beverage cooler, glass-door cabinets, and stone backsplash; its' easy to serve guests after dinner drinks. The island features hand-crafted corner posts and a 3-inch mitered quartzite top. Stocked full of professional grade appliances, these homeowners are equipped to handle any dinner menu.

Natural Alder Angle Island

Beyond the Box, Inc.

Natural knotty alder cabinets with laminate counters.

Fully enclosed refrigerator for the built-in look

KraftMaster Renovations

With cabinetry lining each side of the refrigerator it makes it feel like one with the cabinets for a clean look. Bob Gockeler

leesburg kitchen

kimberly peck architect

maple cabinets, maple flooring, granite countertops and backsplash

A Kitchen Perfect For Entertaining

CQC Home

Bertazzoni

This re-imagined converted warehouse space impressive shows the design compatibility of the Bertazzoni Master Series Range. Its sleek lines and elegant contours combined with the contemporary floor to ceiling windows perfectly balance the original materials featured on the brick walls, concrete beams and industrial ceiling.

Ms. G; Lancaster PA

L designs, LLC | Reading PA

Edmonds Midcentury Refresh

H2D Architecture + Design

Open and bright kitchen with white cabinets and wood tones. Undercabinet lighting is routed into the floating shelves to give nice task lighting Architecture and Design by: H2D Architecture + Design Built by: GT Residential Contracting Photos by: Chad Coleman

Kitchen Island Open Bookcase

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA

Evergreen Log Home Kitchen Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project's final result exceeded even our vision for the space! This kitchen is part of a stunning traditional log home in Evergreen, CO. The original kitchen had some unique touches, but was dated and not a true reflection of our client. The existing kitchen felt dark despite an amazing amount of natural light, and the colors and textures of the cabinetry felt heavy and expired. The client wanted to keep with the traditional rustic aesthetic that is present throughout the rest of the home, but wanted a much brighter space and slightly more elegant appeal. Our scope included upgrades to just about everything: new semi-custom cabinetry, new quartz countertops, new paint, new light fixtures, new backsplash tile, and even a custom flue over the range. We kept the original flooring in tact, retained the original copper range hood, and maintained the same layout while optimizing light and function. The space is made brighter by a light cream primary cabinetry color, and additional feature lighting everywhere including in cabinets, under cabinets, and in toe kicks. The new kitchen island is made of knotty alder cabinetry and topped by Cambria quartz in Oakmoor. The dining table shares this same style of quartz and is surrounded by custom upholstered benches in Kravet's Cowhide suede. We introduced a new dramatic antler chandelier at the end of the island as well as Restoration Hardware accent lighting over the dining area and sconce lighting over the sink area open shelves. We utilized composite sinks in both the primary and bar locations, and accented these with farmhouse style bronze faucets. Stacked stone covers the backsplash, and a handmade elk mosaic adorns the space above the range for a custom look that is hard to ignore. We finished the space with a light copper paint color to add extra warmth and finished cabinetry with rustic bronze hardware. This project is breathtaking and we are so thrilled our client can enjoy this kitchen for many years to come!

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

House Plus Love

Frostwood Kitchen

Lauren Haskett Fine Design

Tiffany Edwards

Melville Traditional

North Shore Cabinetry

Michael Ferrero

Radley Run Traditional/Farmhouse Kitchen and Addition

Creative Nook

David Van Scott Photography

White & Green Hybrid Farmhouse Kitchen with Green Island

Caves Kitchens

The farmhouse sink is an iconic feature of a country kitchen. This homeowner wanted the farm sink to go along with his casual country kitchen and he loved how the classic white porcelain sink was complemented by the Caves Millwork custom crafted sage green maple cabinets. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

Maine Mountain Home

Meldrum Design

A high performance and sustainable mountain home. The kitchen and dining area is one big open space allowing for lots of countertop, a huge dining table (4.5’x7.5’) with booth seating, and big appliances for large family meals.

Valparaiso Indiana, Haas Rustic Hickory Kitchen, Space Saver and Organization

Bailey's Cabinets

Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Pecan Door Style: Shakertown V Countertop: Quartz, Penumbra Color

Kitchen Remodel 3

Duenke Cabinet Company

Djorjevic

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Aaron Vry

Ryan's Lovely Home

Classic Kitchens Direct

A stunning dark green kitchen with Oak worktops and great features all around, giving it a lovely natural and relaxing feel

Orange Eat-in Kitchen 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!