Shadow Line at Top of Cabinets with Hanging PEM Microwave

A combination of black stainless steel and regular stainless steel appliances were used in this remodeled kitchen. A hanging microwave, PEM31 by GE is a great small compact microwave. A french door counter depth refrigerator is next to a full height pantry.

Palestine Kitchen Sink

EdWynn Rose

Bay Area Kitchen Design

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Blum Blumotion pullout drawers behind custom cabinet doors

Grizzly Peak Kitchen Remodel - Archistruct

ilumus, llc.

Coastal Contemporary Kitchen Design - Scituate

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen design incorporates beautiful materials, sleek contemporary lines, and a well-planned layout to create a space that is as beautiful as the coastal view. The open plan design incorporates the kitchen separated from the living area by a peninsula, the adjacent dining area with a beverage bar, and a pantry with customized storage. The kitchen remodel incorporates Bosch appliances throughout, a Faber custom hood insert, and a Fagor undercabinet wine refrigerator in the beverage bar. The main cabinetry is Masterbrand Diamond Vibe flat panel cabinets in a warm wood finish, accented by Luxury Line Extra White finish cabinetry for the beverage bar. A walk-in pantry features white cabinetry with glass front upper cabinets for displaying glassware, and built-in shelves for extra storage. This kitchen design is the perfect place to prepare favorite meals in a well organized kitchen, and relax with family and friends all while appreciating the surrounding coastal view. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Kitchen & Living Room Modin Rigid Customer Space - Lato

Flooret

Lato - Modin Rigid Collection Installed throughout customer's beautiful, East Coast home. Rooms include the kitchen, hallway, living room, and dining room. The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

Walsh Fine Woodworking

Walsh's Fine Woodworking Inc

On this particular project, we installed all the cabinetry, the shelving, and hardware.

Lavendale | Dallas, TX | Custom Home

Espedal Design Construct

South Londonerry, VT Kitchen

rk MILES, Inc.

Cabinet Brand: Wood-Mode Door Style: Vanguard Plus with Aluminum Edge Banding Finish Style/Color: Vertical Grain Amber Carmelized Bamboo Veneer Solid maple dovetail drawers. Island Door Style: Brookhaven Vista Maple Island Veneer Island Finish Style/Color: Matte Eclipse Stain. Solid maple dovetail drawers. Counter Top Material: Granite Top Color: Venetian Gold Special Notes: Contemporary lines in a unique contemporary ski house/retirement home.

Cooking Up Comfort - In Felton

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

View from the Dining Table

Finch Design & Production inc

New lighting makes the kitchen much brighter, and the new layout makes it feel much more open.

Kitchens by Emanuel - Kitchens

Kitchens by Emanuel

- 40mm 'Frosty Carina' Caesarstone bench tops & splash back - KBE's custom profile polyurethane doors - Sleek mantle - Glass displays - Large island to make use of space (every inch of this island is internally accessable!) Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Remodeled White Flat Front Kitchen in Midcentury Home with Exposed Brick

Denise Quade Design

A wall was removed to open up this remodeled kitchen into the living room of this midcentury modern gem in Madison, WI. White flat panel doors and slab drawers were selected for the modern theme. The original brick fireplace and hearth can now be seen from the kitchen and brings warmth to the space. The original floors were tiled but replaced with wood herringbone floors.

Shaker Kitchen, Georgian property

Sculleries of Stockbridge

Kitchen Making Life Easier

JS-1 Construction Co

Wine storage Open shelving,

Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia

Jennings + Santa-Rita Architects, PLLC

A lake house on Smith Mountain lake. The residence uses stone, glass, and wood to provide views to the lake. The large roof overhangs protect the glass from the sun. An open plan allows for the sharing of space between functions. Most of the rooms enjoy a view of the water.

Appaloosa

Natasha Nash

Athens Raised Panel Birch Door with Auburn Stain, Berkeley Cambria Quartz Countertop with Cuddington Quartz Backsplash. Photos by Marc at Metropolois Studio

A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen

RJK Construction Inc

This craftsman kitchen borrows natural elements from architect and design icon, Frank Lloyd Wright. A slate backsplash, soapstone counters, and wood cabinetry is a perfect throwback to midcentury design. What ties this kitchen to present day design are elements such as stainless steel appliances and smart and hidden storage. This kitchen takes advantage of every nook and cranny to provide extra storage for pantry items and cookware.

Cozy Country Kitchen

WCO Flooring Kitchen & Bath

Orange Kitchen with Stone Slab 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!