Ethan Rohloff Photography

Ballard Addition

Jim Burton Architects

Cindy Apple

Home Again

Donna Weir Design

Beautiful lacquered cabinets sit with an engineered stone bench top and denim blue walls for an open, modern Kitchen and Butler's Pantry

Kitchen Addition & Renovation

BLB Design/Build

Hamilton Pool Homestead

Jennifer Garner Interiors

Inviting Piedmont Kitchen/Family Room

Michael Friedes Design Associates

This beautiful and timeless kitchen exudes a fresh and happy style.

Kitchens

Campbell Design

Marguerite ADU in Southeast Portland/Hawthorne neighborhood

Right Arm Construction

Ground and polished concrete floor

Deer Hollow Drive Napa CA

Jane Ellison

“With the open-concept floor plan, this kitchen needed to have a galley layout,” Ellison says. A large island helps delineate the kitchen from the other rooms around it. These include a dining area directly behind the kitchen and a living room to the right of the dining room. This main floor also includes a small TV lounge, a powder room and a mudroom. The house sits on a slope, so this main level enjoys treehouse-like canopy views out the back. The bedrooms are on the walk-out lower level.“These homeowners liked grays and neutrals, and their style leaned contemporary,” Ellison says. “They also had a very nice art collection.” The artwork is bright and colorful, and a neutral scheme provided the perfect backdrop for it. They also liked the idea of using durable laminate finishes on the cabinetry. The laminates have the look of white oak with vertical graining. The galley cabinets are lighter and warmer, while the island has the look of white oak with a gray wash for contrast. The countertops and backsplash are polished quartzite. The quartzite adds beautiful natural veining patterns and warm tones to the room.

Custom Paper Towel Drawer

Thayer Design Build

Cathcart Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Modern White and Grey Kitchen Photo by: Sacha Griffin

Coal Valley, IL- What's Black & White and Gold All Over? This On-Trend Kitchen

Village Home Stores

Black and White painted cabinetry paired with White Quartz and gold accents. A Black Stainless Steel appliance package completes the look in this remodeled Coal Valley, IL kitchen.

Great room with paneled walls, 27' Ceilings, clerestory windows and exposed raft

Nautilus Homes

This great room is so well detailed. With every wall paneled, clerestory windows bringing light directly in, and exposed beams spanning 30', this space is large yet inviting and comfortable. Environmentally-friendly sisal rug (made from Agave Sisalana plant -- hardy, fast-growing, and renewable) matching the tone of the European white oak DuChateau wood floors with oil finish. Foucault's Orb chandeliers (from Restoration Hardware) provide an accent of radiuses that tie in with the end table. When the weather is perfect, the sliding glass doors pocket out of sight, leaving a seamless transition from the outside living to the inside. The perfect space for entertaining.

White Shaker Contemporary Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Stainless Steel Appliances

KraftMaster Renovations

Stainless steel appliances always look clean and sleek in any classic white kitchen. Bob Gockeler

Bathrooms

Shaw Design Group

Modern Classic Kitchen, Bar, & Utility in St Albans

Audus Kitchens

When our clients from St Albans came to us with their renovation project, they had a particular vision. They told us they wanted their home to be unique — something no one else would have. They were drawn to a mix of classic and contemporary design but weren't sure how to make it work practically. This project is more than just a kitchen renovation. It also involves renovating the dining, walk-in pantry, general bar area, special whisky room, and utility room. The overall design is an exciting mix of traditional and modern elements. It starts with the cabinetry, a mix of Nobilia Touch kitchens in Slate Grey and Manor Dorchester in-frame kitchens in Off Black. This combination created a unique space with an elegant yet minimalist feel. The worktops are made in 20mm Silestone Calacatta Gold quartz from Algarve, 80mm solid Safari Brasilia wood from Spekva, and Antique Silver Mirror from Southern Counties Glass. The white quartz worktops add brightness to the room, the wood breakfast bar on the island perfectly matches the dining furniture, and the mirror worktops add a touch of luxury. Of course, this renovation would not be complete without all the best and latest appliances from Bora, Blanco, Quooker, and Siemens. Lastly, we added silver chrome cabinet handles and pendant lights to finish the kitchen perfectly. The result is a beautiful mix of classic and contemporary design, with dedicated spaces for entertaining and showcasing our client's collections. We recommend blending classic and contemporary design elements if you're considering renovating your kitchen. It's a great way to add personality to your space without sacrificing function. And if you need help making your vision a reality, we're always here to lend a hand!

Custom White Transitional Kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

One of the favorite spaces in the whole house is the kitchen. To give it the personal details that you want, combination of different materials is the key; in this case we mixed wood with a white color

Bellevue Modern Kitchen and Bath Renovation

Nip Tuck Remodeling

shadelands

Leegwater Building & Development

Orange Kitchen with White 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!