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

Modern Classic Kitchen, Bar, & Utility in St Albans

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

Custom Kitchen White and Wood Cabinetry.

WL Kitchen & Home

shadelands

Leegwater Building & Development

Home Staging Project

SK Fresh Perspective Home Designs, LLC

An Updated Classic

SJ&J Design

Custom Spaces

Kitchen in San Diego

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Reforma de piso Lepanto

Sincro

Jonesing In Carlsbad

REHAB Kitchen & Bath

Modern galley kitchen

Spectra Design Build

Utah Modern Farmhouse Home

Kyle Aiken

Modern Farmhouse Designed Kitchen Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

The storage rack encourages organization and easy table setting.

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Heavy duty drawers with under-mount full extension slides can easily support 75 pounds and are perfect for storing dishes. Photo by Kim Graham

Paint and Natural Mix Kitchen

Scott Haig, CKD

One of the two peninsulas allows for seating and doubles as a prep area for the cook, across a wide countertop. The cooking area is bounded by the peninsulas and outlines a work zone from the gas range, to the refrigerator, to the farm sink. Views are now opened up to see from one end of the kitchen into the adjoining library/lounge.

Near North Side Kitchen Remodel

Arete Renovators Inc.

This stunning kitchen remodel has the perfect blend of neutral tones. The black farmhouse sink and range hood are brought together with the touches of black fixtures featured through out the kitchen. Copper pendent lights hang above the light white colored island. White flat paneled cabinets rest above light natural wood color cabinets. To tie everything together the light wood flooring that spreads from the kitchen to the living room also spans up the newly remodeled staircase.

Cole

Deco Design

We custom made all of the kitchen cabinetry and shelving. The kitchen was a small area so maximizing usable space with function and design was crucial. The transitional design features a pantry wall with the Sub Zero all glass door refrigerator and oven cabinet centered and equal size pantry cabinets to either side with 3 large storage drawers below and rollout shelves and work surfaces behind the door cabinets above in each with a hidden walk-in pantry door next to the Sub Zero. The cabinets on the range wall all have large storage drawers with wood organizers in the top drawer for spices and utensils. The client also wanted floating shelves to either side of the steel hood which were made from re-sawn maple to look like cut pieces from an old beam, each shelf is lit from the underside with LED flush mounted puck lights. The island was our biggest challenge. It needed to house several appliances of different size, a farmhouse sink and be able to have function from all 4 sides and still have room for seating space on the backside. The sink side has the farmhouse sink centered with storage drawers to the right that feature wood organizers and a double middle drawer to help hold all the small utensils and still maintain the 3 drawer look from the front view that matches the integrated dishwasher to the left. The right side contains both the integrated soft close trash unit and an icemaker with a third false panel door to maintain the size balance for all three. The left side houses the Sub Zero undercounter freezer. I wanted the face to look like six equal sized drawers, which left the integrated drawer fronts for the freezer overlapping the side panel for the dishwasher. The back of the island has storage tucked up under the seating space. The quartz countertop meets up against the maple butcher block to create a stunning island top. All in all the end result of this kitchen is a beautiful space with wonderful function. We finished the false beams in our exclusive hand-rubbed cappuccino stain. Photos: Kimball Ungerman

Wayde Carroll

Kitchen & Dining Photo by David Eichler

Elegant Kitchens

RR Builders, LLC

•Designer, state-of-the-art gourmet workspace •Custom cabinetry painted off-white maple cabinetry and stained maple with glaze finish on island with 1 ¼” granite countertops with OG edging. Farm sink with Rohl satin nickel faucet, stainless steel prep sink with Rohl satin nickel faucet •Appliances: Wolfe 60” dual fuel range, 2-Miele dishwashers, 2-Subzero refrigerators/freezers, 1-GE refrigerator drawers, 1-Miele warming drawer, 1-Miele coffee/cappuccino unit, -1 GE microwave •Tile backsplash; subway creamy white porcelain tile •Under cabinet lighting, TV location wired •Formal crown mouldings 3 piece, window and door casing 2 piece, plynth blocks on door and cased openings •Select and better red oak flooring varying width •Electrical outlets, data/com and central vacuum located in baseboard; lighting per plan •Recessed lighting, pendants above island, goose neck lights above windows and hanging chandelier in breakfast room installed

Sheet pan and cookie sheet storage

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

One cabinet dedicated to baking sheets / sheet pans, cookie sheets, cutting boards and muffin tins -- orgranized by type and stored vertically.

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!