The original outdated kitchen was demolished, walls were torn down and kitchen was opened up. Though this is not a top of the line kitchen remodel its a good example of what can be done with a small budget for an outdated kitchen design. For more before and after photos, visit: http://123remodeling.com/1030-north-state-st-gold-coast-condo-remodel/

Loft Condo on the Water

Mary Courville Designs

View of the cherry kitchen. The tiles above the sink are irredescent glass in a pyramid shape. I put the tiles on the vertical rather than the typical horizontal. This creates a waterfall effect. The tall cabinets house pantry items and cleverly conceal the coffee maker and toaster on slide out shelves. The Subzero refrigerator is hidden behind a panel to the left of the sink.

Contemporary kitchen

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

Michele Lee Willson

Custom Poggenpohl kitchen with Universal Design

Poggenpohl Kitchens Hawaii

European style Poggenpohl kitchen offers a roomy island with induction cooktop and beverage refrigerator, wet wall with single dish drawer, Grohe fixtures and lift-up cabinet doors, and full-height wall including refrigeration, ovens and plenty of pantry space. All drawers and lift-up doors open at a gentle touch due to the Servo-drive installation. The lift-up doors may be lowered manually or with the touch of a recessed button. The roomy kitchen includes many Universal Design features like wide paths, dimmable lighting, roll-up cooktop and sink area, dish drawer, automatic drawer openers, pull-down shelves, pull-out pantries, and taller toe kick areas. Photo Credit: Michelle Turner, UDCP

Stoney Creek Vacation Cottage

Smith & Robertson, Inc.

The whole main level is open: entry, living, dining and kitchen. But with a kitchen like this, you want to look at it!

Bold and daring pink and blue skinny shaker

Lima Kitchens

As well as being beautiful to look at, this kitchen comes with lots of internal solutions, making it a very functional and practical space to work in too.

Refurbishment, Dyke Road, Brighton

Koru Architects

Couto Custom Homes - Granbury, TX - Custom Home - Cox Residence

Couto Homes

Matrix Tours

West Village Apartment

White House Home Design

A functional kitchen on a 15 foot wall

RED INTERIOR IN SAN DIEGO KITCHEN DESIGN

Bath and Kitchen Town

Red 48" BlueStar Platinum Range and Custom Hood designed by Nichole Villeggiante

BlueStar

A beautiful 48" BlueStar Platinum Range in red based out of California designed by the owner of the kitchen, Nichole Villeggiante. Featuring pictures of her french Bull Dog Django.

Timber Frame Home for Retirement in North Carolina - Kitchen

Riverbend Timber Framing

Timber beams extend over the kitchen, which includes a live edge wood slab as the island countertop. Photo Credit: Lassiter Photography

Round and Round

Brentwood Builders, Inc

This kitchen and dining room addition had been sizzling in the homeowner's mind for years. The black tile floor and furniture were able to balance the red walls very nicely. Greg Clark Photography

Red and Silver High-Gloss Kitchen

Premier EuroCase

State-of-the-art kitchen designed by kabi Modern Kitchen and Baths in Denver. Reflekt high-gloss cabinets in metallic silver create a minimalist look, while Reflekt corsa red is used as a bold pop of color in the kitchen island.

Focus Kitchen - Scavolini

Scavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom

Focus design by Gianni Pareschi Classical flavour, contemporary style Can a kitchen with innovative design features retain a link to tradition without losing its modern appeal? Yes, if like the Focus kitchen it presents doors in impeccable classical taste. All the rest – island, storage units, appliances and accessories – reflects our contemporary lifestyle: materials, ideas and technologies all aimed to enhance the pleasure of life, with rationality and a love of beautiful things, in an increasingly vibrant, open, multifunctional living-space. - See more at: http://www.scavolini.us/Kitchens/Focus

Daniels Kitchen Remodel

Steven Corley Randel, Architect

Dennis Mayer

Pull-down shelf with baking sheet storage to right side

Poggenpohl Kitchens Hawaii

CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC KITCHEN DIAMANTE IN SAN DIEGO

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

The identity of Diamante is expressed by the freedom to mix antique sensations with modern elements, fashion of classic style and sobriety of forms and proportion, typical of our times. The door clew where is set the handless door opening, comes from a real wood oak frame with different wooden colours. Decorative elements all around create unique furniture elements, actual and not permeable to the transient style.

Boston Hills Renovation

Straight Line General Contractors, Inc.

Subway Backsplash Tile

Stainless Steel Tile

Customer Photo: Under cabinet lighting draws attention to the stunning stainless steel backsplash. The brick pattern fits together perfectly without grout for a clean look.

Red Kitchen with Metallic 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!