Brooklyn Heights Brick Row House: Bride's Row

Hulya Kolabas

Amir Ilin, from Kuche+Cucina collaborated on this Bal Harbor, FL. kitchen, with Susan Strauss, from Susan Strauss Designs. They selected DOCA dark stained white oak doors and Neolith porcelain counters and backsplashes.

Wellesley Residence 2

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael. J Lee Photography

Wildglen Dr. Kitchen and Bar Remodel

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

Plenty of statuary marble, polished nickel, and white make this kitchen a traditional style lover's dream.

An Updated Look & Upgraded Storage for a 1970’s Kitchen

Medford Remodeling

You’ll also notice that custom cabinetry was built around the new stainless steel fridge. This built-in look provides a sleek, modern aesthetic aside the new dishwasher and matching stainless steel apron sink. Apron sinks are a great choice as they hold up extremely well year after year while providing a timeless look. Just beside the sink is a convenient trash pull-out, large enough to hold both a standard trashcan and a recycling bin. Additional deep drawers were included to keep the design consistent. Behind the sink, the subway backsplash tile extends all the way to the ceiling to create a beautiful accent wall and give a sense of height. Final photos by Impressia.net

Pasadena Kitchen Remodel

Lotus Construction Group

Slide-out Microwave Drawer

Foxcraft Cabinets

In this glazed-paint raised-panel kitchen island, Foxcraft Cabinets installed a built-in drawer-style microwave, seen here with the drawer open. The low position of the microwave drawer allows the cook to stir the food easily.

Transitional Kitchen

Modern Crystal and Capiz Shell Round Pendant Chandelier

We Got Lites

This pendant chandelier boasts a modern spherical design adorned with cut crystals and capiz shell discs. Part of the Dorian Webb For Crystorama series, the Palla showcases Dorian's whimsical designs and attention to color detail. The Palla Collection is the perfect balance between vintage and modern. This sparkling pendant light features natural white capiz shells and hand-cut crystals affixed to the antique silver finish wrought iron frame. This fun and elegant lighting fixture will add a fascinating element to your decor.

Villa de 650 m2 à Saint-Germain-en-Laye - La cuisine

Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs

Projet Ile Saint Louis

SQUARE RENOVATION

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Just Renovated - City Center Oasis

Emina Durmo

High end custom made kitchen. White MDF varnished cabinetry with soft close hinges. Wood effect work-top and shelving. High end stainless steal appliances.

Primrose Hill Basement

Alistair Fleming Design

French Country ASID Showcase - Notre Belle Maison

Wyrick Residential Design

Miro Dvorscak Peterson Homebuilders, Inc. Stylized Interiors

Outdoor Entertainment

SRCI Design Build

Sink: Pro Flo Single Bowl; undermound; stainless steel; 30x17 3/4 Valve: Delta Cassidy Pull Down; stainless steel Ceiling: Behr Semi Transparent Exterior Stain Cabinets: Paint Grade; Match Danver; semi gloss Countertops: Granite; Santa Cecilia; flat polish; 3cm Backsplash: Costa Rei Interlooking Accent 12x20; Oromiele Refrigerator: GE Top-Freezer Refrigerator; stianless steel Microwave: GE Profile Series countertop micro; stainless steel Warming Drawer: GE Profile Series 30"; stainless steel Roll Up Shutters: Texas Sun & Shade/ Rollac Shutter of Texas; Medium Bronze

The Palmer Estate

Jarrett Design

Many recent renovations had already taken place at this phenomenal old Tudor home. The kitchen redo was saved for last. Our mission, imposed by our client, was to create a jaw-dropping, ultra-functional space for family and friends to gather in for years to come. Naturally, the new kitchen would have to reflect the style of the home seamlessly. One challenge was to incorporate very large professional style appliances into the space while keeping the feel of a stately, yet warm home. Custom wood panels were designed for the refrigerator units to give a furniture feel. A copper hood was designed to bring in an old world element. Wood panels were applied to all other appliances – two dishwashers, a wine refrigerator, and a beverage refrigerator. An iron I-beam that separated the original kitchen from the butler’s pantry and back entry was covered in wood with chamfers to match the other ceiling beams in the home by a local woodworker. Due to the age of the home, the outside walls are concrete block. This necessitated chiseling troughs into the concrete for electrical wiring. Ceilings were studded randomly, so finding openings for recessed lighting was hit or miss. A large cluster of wiring and plumbing to the second floor had to be hidden behind cabinetry to the left of and above the refrigerators. HVAC wasn’t straight forward either. Toe kick heaters from the old kitchen had to be replaced with other sources. A propane tank had to be added to fuel the large dual fuel, double oven range. The homeowner wanted to add a walk-in pantry for extra storage, so space was taken from an existing exterior space. This created the need for extra insulation, supplemental heat and added lighting. Needless to say, mechanicals were a big challenge. Natural stone was added in backsplash areas to the ceiling to mimic the rectangular stone on the exterior of the home. Wood panels fill the backsplash areas under wall cabinets. Large chandeliers light the space. Open shelves at the wet bar/prep area offer convenient storage for grab and go service items. A built-in pantry with antique mirrored mullion doors hides a microwave, several other small appliances as well as dishes and food items. This pantry was tucked into an alcove for an added architectural element. Herringbone wood floors are classic and timeless. Wrought iron hardware and shelf brackets fit right in. Large Barley twist legs ground the island giving a nod to the Tudor style. Mission accomplished. Matt Villano Photography

The West Hampstead Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

Neatly integrated appliances complete the clean and classical look of this bespoke kitchen. Well-proportioned and simply styled cupboards keep the room feeling spacious whilst the integrated appliances provide a contemporary touch.

Gibsonia Craftsman with Asian Inspiration

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Hidden Refrigerator Craig Thompson Photography

Separate Kitchen 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!