Rustic Canyon Kitchen. Photo by Douglas Hill

DIAZ - Residence 1954 Split Level Addition and Renovation

WMDesign

Matt Cowan

Architecture

Ensoul Ltd

Part of an entire house remodel, this rear extension and side return offers a truly indoor outdoor kitchen, dining experience. Using the same floor both inside and out makes the garden feel a real extension of the kitchen/dining space. Punchy orange units give a bold statement look which together with stainless steel worktops and splashbacks create a super contemporary space.

Zolp The Factory

studiodonizelli

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Robert Schwartz and Karen Williams for St Charles

Rikki Snyder

Baylor Street House

Mell Lawrence Architects

Hermitage Trail

Studio M Interiors

Eclectic Kitchen

Officine Gullo | Chianti Red

Officine Gullo

In the heart of Tuscany, in the countryside surrounding Florence, an old and finely restored farmhouse holds the latest project by Officine Gullo. The project results from the collaboration with the architects Carlo Ludovico Poccianti, Francesca Garagnani and Carlo De Pinto, owners of the well-known Florentine architects’ office Archflorence. This creation, which by no coincidence is named Chianti Red & Burnished Brass, fits into a kitchen with warm tones, characterized by high durmast wooden beamed ceilings, old brick arches and traditional tile floor. A unique and unmistakable style able to combine, in an impeccable way, the classical charm of forms, with an ancient style, and the more modern and elegant technologies available in your kitchen. It results in the pleasant feeling of living luxury and beauty in a place where any detail derives from research and handicraft manufacturing and where cooking tools are perfectly linked to those of a professional kitchen for top-quality catering. This project consists of a cooktop with remarkable dimensions (cm 308 x 70) characterized by a highly thick top made of brushed steel and equipped with a pasta cooker, 4 highly performant gas burners, smooth frytop with gloss finishing, and a sink with a mixer made of burnished brass. The cooking appliance completes, in the lower part, with two big dimension ovens, a food warmer together with a container with a door and drawers. In the middle of the room an island is located, embellished by an elegant and practical 9.6 cm thick wooden top equipped with drawers, pull-out elements and doors. Above the island, there is a practical shelf holding pots made of burnished brass. This place is embellished also by an enclosing woodwork wall with a grey finishing: inside, the refrigerator with the freezer stands out equipped with a “home dialog” and a flap made of brass on the door protecting the control panel, and a built-in microwave oven. The structure of the kitchen is made of stainless steel, highly thick, stove enamelled, with profiles and details made of brushed brass and wooden handles. Like any creation by Officine Gullo, it is possible to fully customize the composition of the cooking appliances, from their dimensions to the composition of the hob, up to the engraving of handles or to colours.

Flux Kitchen in Northcote

Scavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom

Flux Kitchen Design by Giugiaro Design A seductive kitchen with state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated lines Scavolini offers an exclusively styled kitchen bearing the name of Giugiaro Design.  A unique, innovative model, the Flux kitchen features perfect combinations of straight and curved lines, unusual materials and fascinating layouts; apparently futuristic creative concepts that never forget the functional needs of everyday use. Its “must”? The strategy of concentrating all the most specifically “working” functions in a round island, separate from the kitchen itself. An attractive, highly original work-station, with everything it takes to make cooking a pleasure.

Colour by Numbers

Sustainable Kitchens

Sustainable Kitchens - Colour by Numbers Kitchen. Bright colourful flat panelled plywood cabinets with routed pulls painted with Farrow & Ball colours. Exposed plywood frames contrast the block colour which is topped with stainless steel worktops. The half larder is painted in Arsenic and Charlotte's Lock. The drawers are painted in Babouche, St Giles Blue, and Stone Blue. Also visible is an exposed oak shelf with hanging rail.

Knollwood renovation

mark gerwing

cabinets made by Kerf Design Ann Sacks floor tile site built hanging shelves Contractor: Blue Spruce Construction

Artistic, Handleless Kitchen

Nicholas Anthony

A perfect balance of materials, technology and colour. Matte, handleless units perfectly balance the light, bespoke breakfast bar and open drawer units. Gaggenau appliances add a true sense of luxury, fitting seamlessly with the stainless steel surfaces to give a clean, modern feel.

NORDON GROCERY

REESE Atelier IGNITE PLLC

Jay Mangum Photography

Sunnyside Project

LD&A

This red kitchen is high impact and European cool. High gloss cabinets are offset with white subway tile and lots of stainless steel! Custom reno by Lynn Donaldson & Associates

William's Kitchen

Dyer Studio

Dawn Dyer, Dyer Studio

Wachter Residence

Gouck Architects

Steve Wolfe Photography

Contemporary Design with High Gloss wood grain

Alexander Otis collection Llc.

Contemporary Kitchens

Neff of Fort Lauderdale

This kitchen shows the American Apple Wood Veneer with a polyurethane wet look finish to give your kitchen that extra pop. Finished with stainless steel counter tops and appliances. The add of touch latch doors and drawers lets your kitchen have this clean smooth look without adding handles or knobs. With just a push your door or drawer will open!

Quaker Bluff Residence

Birdseye Design

Red Kitchen with Stainless Steel Benchtops 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!