Balham Maple Kitchen designed and made by Tim Wood

This kitchen has a modern, clean and crisp look. The kitchen furniture is made from maple with integrated handles in all of the base cupboards and drawers, which are all finger jointed and on soft close runners. A Mercury oven provides a focal point and is set off by worktops of Corian. The kitchen features a built in steam oven, microwave and larder cupboard which includes racking for jams, herbs and spices. The owners of this kitchen both love gadgets and asked for all their specialist appliances to be incorporated within the given space. The room also had to double up as a home cinema, a study area and an eating area which could be expanded when necessary. Designed, hand made and photographed by Tim Wood

20th

Chr DAUER Architects

The kitchen’s light, vertical grain, ash cabinets “float” above the pietra cardoza stone counters and new window wall. The direct connection between the cookspace and existing rear garden affords both a new-found prominence. Photography: Bruce Damonte

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

Musterhaus RONNE GÄRTEN

Stilquelle

Smilla Dankert

North Dallas Luxe Modern

Urbanology Designs

Modern Luxe Home in North Dallas with Parisian Elements. Luxury Modern Design. Heavily black and white with earthy touches. White walls, black cabinets, open shelving, resort-like master bedroom, modern yet feminine office. Light and bright. Fiddle leaf fig. Olive tree. Performance Fabric.

Pleasant Ridge, MI Empty Nester Retreat

Dan Davis Design

We chose Red Dragon granite for the countertops. A soft-turquoise glass backsplash picks up on the same color flecks in the granite.

Lake Washington Residence

Todd Soli Architects

Photos by Northlight Photography. Lake Washington remodel featuring native Pacific Northwest Materials and aesthetics. Cool limestone backsplash and Absolute Black granite countertops provide visual contrast to the vertical grain fir cabinetry.

Old Meets New

LA Dwelling Inc

Who can't resist an old O'Keefe & Merritt stove? The inset tile floor is easy on the eye and harder wearing than wood - practical and beautiful.

Epsom

Beowulf Builders

Cabinetry

Yourson Contracting LLC

Carolina (Kitchen)

Vargas Marble & Granite

Edgar Vargas

Scandinavian Farmhouse

Velin Homes

Designed by Pico Studios, this home in the St. Andrews neighbourhood of Calgary is a wonderful example of a modern Scandinavian farmhouse.

Equestrian Villas - Carroza

Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.

Jim Bartsch Photography

Garden View Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

This adorable couple has spent a lifetime making other peoples homes around San Diego feel special through their inspired and delightful placement of natural plants for interior, creating each space in which they live, work, and play. They have also made their home an oasis where anyone visiting feels comfortable and yet excited by all the beautiful flowers and planting everywhere around their home. We were honored to be selected to help Andrea and Winston bring the heart of their home to life. When you have waited for years to have the kitchen of your dreams you want everything you could have possibility thought about. One thing the client wanted was when she walked into the front door of your home was to feel like she was not looking into her kitchen. We achieved that by creating a breakfast bar section with a distressed grayish green cabinetry.

TP3_D

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Cucina e sala da pranzo. Separazione dei due ambienti tramite una porta in vetro a tutta altezza, suddivisa in tre ante. Isola cucina e isola soggiorno realizzate su misura, come tutta la parete di armadi. Piano isola realizzato in marmo CEPPO DI GRE. Pavimentazione realizzata in marmo APARICI modello VENEZIA ELYSEE LAPPATO. Illuminazione FLOS. Falegnameria di IGOR LECCESE.

Kitchen (47), Lansdale, PA

Danken Corp.

Wine Rack & China Cabinet

Northwest Design House

Jan Hubbard Images

Greenwich, CT Residence

Suzette Sherman Design

This kitchen provides an organizational area with cookbook Shelves and a computer desk below. To the right is special storage for large items, party platters, season stuff with special drawers for linens. There is a easting island for the children to sit and snack or have breakfast while the adults cook on the other side. The stools at the eating island are out of the way of the triangle of the main functional area to cook.

Sparrow Residence

Weiss Architecture Inc

Luxurious walnut and marble materials in the kitchen delight the chef and her dinner guests.

Vintage Oak Canyon

Unique Wood Floors

Allison Mathern Interior Design

Orange Galley 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!