A custom copper hood with a stainless band helps tie in the stainless stove and sink, while the added copper band on the sink mimics the hood design. JBL Photography

jdmauck design

3-Dimension Multi-Depth Cabinets in New York City Kitchen

Rosenhaus Design Group, Inc.

Mark Rosenhaus, CKD. The cabinet sizes are based on Fibonacci Numbers to create a composition similar to a three dimensional Mondrian. The inspiration comes from the space itself. Various beams, heat pipe and gas meter dictate the sizes of the cabinets. Pleasing squares, Golden Rectangles, negative space and horizontal lift up doors whirl around the 10’ high space in a spiral pattern similar to the Nautilus seashell. The ribbed sliding glass doors allow access to the cabinet without open doors in your face and also give direction. The husband liked modern and the wife wanted Shaker, but rescinded in order to have the curve and circle she also loved. The shapes are a metaphor for steam and bubbles rising over the stove.

Open Concept First Floor Renovation with 2story Great Room

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

Hannah Gilker Photography

Glenwood MD Ply-boo

Prince Kitchens

Dimitri Ganas

Teak IKEA Kitchen, Sammamish

Unhinged Custom Doors

A close look at the reeded glass cabinet doors. Typically you would see this running vertically, but since the cabinet grain is all horizontal, we thought running the glass horizontal made more sense. Since we have the glass doors, we decided to make these cabinets from teak as well so you wouldn't see the white IKEA frame through the glass.

Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Cornerstone Kitchens & Design Ltd

Vienna, Virginia Custom Home #1

Shuler Architecture

This 3 BR, 3 1/2 bath home allows the owners to live on one level most of the time. The Master Suite is on the main level along with the Living Room, Kitchen, Dining, pantries, Sun Room and service areas. The upper level houses two ample bedrooms while the lower level supports a rec center, media room, wine cellar, shop and full wet bar. Conceived as a Great Room house, the main level is designed as one seamless space that flows onto an ample deck overlooking the rear yard. We also incorporated a variety of green building techniques - photo-voltaic shingles on the roof of the garage to generate a portion of the home's energy, a super insulated building envelope, rain water harvesting, high performance windows and doors, a high efficiency heat pump, low flow bath & kitchen fixtures, Energy Star appliances and LED lighting - that greatly reduced this structure's carbon footprint. All of the strategies amounted to a 30% reduction in the energy consumption in this home relative to comparable structures.

Spacious Contemporary

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

WoodMode Cabinets, Woodmode Maple Cabinets, Flat Panel Doors, Natural Maple Finish, Aluminum Doors, Waterfall Hood, Green Granite Countertops, Glass Mosaic Tile, Large Island, Viking Appliances, Prep Sink, Undercounter Microwave, Large Peninsula, Coffee Station, Open Shelving, Book Shelves, Aluminum End Panels, Maple Hard Wood Flooring, Abundant Storage Space, Recessed Lighting, Light Well

Honed, absolute-black granite countertops and prep sink

JM Bogan Remodeling

Gold Canyon Contemporary Kitchen

Reve Design & Custom Construction

Modern Kitchen with Flat Cherry Cabinets and Torquay Countertop

Denise Quade Design

Petersburg

Emily Dyer Design

Kinderhook kitchen: new backplash and countertops

Centerline Construction

Centerline designed and installed the new backsplash tile and countertops in this traditional kitchen with wood cabinets to help update the look and improve the workspace for the homeowner. Be sure to match your accessories -- we special-ordered black electrical outlets and matching covers. Homeowner runs this changing light feature to highlight their turquoise countertop appliances, and the photo above is on "blue."

Melrose Cottage

Trudel & Co. Interior Design

Matheson Rittenhouse

Madison Lake Condo Remodel

Silver Leaf Interiors

When our clients purchased this condo it was ready for a re-do. All the dark oak cabinets and trim had to go! We gutted the walls in the kitchen to open up the view of the lake. The whimsical colors and details of this remodeled condo in Mariners Cove, Madison Wisconsin fit our clients perfectly. Lake living was the top order at this condo so our nod to nautical was a fun touch. We added a coffered ceiling with a bead board and beamed look to really give this kitchen the wow factor. We removed all the old walnut stained oak trim in the condo and replaced it with a painted white package, all new flooring, lighting, fresh wall color and we even updated the old spindle staircase with open cable wire which really gave this condo a new look. Welcome to the lake!

Knotty Alder Kitchen

Heirloom Wood Studio

Grace Combs Photography

Natural Radiance

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Craftsman Style Kitchen in Rustic Oak

Camano Custom Cabinets

Craftsman style kitchen in rustic oak. This kitchen features a lot of drawers for easy access.

Orange Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback 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!