Entry Addition and Kitchen Renovation- King of Prussia, PA

Entry/Breakfast area addition and Kitchen renovation in King of Prussia, PA. Small project to gain more usable space on a limited budget. Photo by: Joshua Sukenick

THE BOW ROOF CABIN

North Swell Design Build

Studio Kitchen Remodel

Project 3408-1 Scandinavian Kitchen Remodel w/ Custom Island on Wheels

Castle Building & Remodeling

This 1901-built bungalow in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis was ready for a new functional kitchen. The homeowners love Scandinavian design, so the new space melds the bungalow home with Scandinavian design influences. A wall was removed between the existing kitchen and old breakfast nook for an expanded kitchen footprint. Marmoleum modular tile floor was installed in a custom pattern, as well as new windows throughout. New Crystal Cabinetry natural alder cabinets pair nicely with the Cambria quartz countertops in the Torquay design, and the new simple stacked ceramic backsplash. All new electrical and LED lighting throughout, along with windows on three walls create a wonderfully bright space. Sleek, stainless steel appliances were installed, including a Bosch induction cooktop. Storage components were included, like custom cabinet pull-outs, corner cabinet pull-out, spice racks, and floating shelves. One of our favorite features is the movable island on wheels that can be placed in the center of the room for serving and prep, OR it can pocket next to the southwest window for a cozy eat-in space to enjoy coffee and tea. Overall, the new space is simple, clean and cheerful. Minimal clean lines and natural materials are great in a Minnesotan home. Designed by: Emily Blonigen. See full details, including before photos at https://www.castlebri.com/kitchens/project-3408-1/

Industrial Kitchen With American Diner Feel

Sustainable Kitchens

Sustainable Kitchens - Industrial Kitchen with American Diner Feel. Farrow & Ball St Giles Blue painted flat panel cabinets with routed pulls sit next to the white Smeg fridge. Clearwater Stereo double bowl sink and monobloc tap sourced by client. You can see the bianco venato granite worktop sparkling with drainer grooves. The hanging white pendant lights and vintage accessories and Roberts radio add a subtle industrial touch.

Contemporary Blue-Gray Kitchen

Morse Custom Homes and Remodeling

Kitchen remodel themed to blend with the interior decor throughout the existing home. Contemporary, simple, and functional.

Ultramodern British Kitchen in Ferring, West Sussex

Alexander Kitchens

Ultramodern British Kitchen in Ferring, West Sussex Sea Green handleless furniture from our British supplier and wonderful Corian surfaces combine in this coastal kitchen. The Brief This Ferring project required a kitchen rethink in terms of theme and layout. In a relatively compact space, the challenge for designer Aron was to incorporate all usual amenities whilst keeping a spacious and light feel in the room. Corian work surfaces were a key desirable for this project, with the client also favouring a nod to the coastal setting of the property within the kitchen theme. Design Elements The layout of the final design makes the most of an L-shape run to maximise space, with appliances built-in and integrated to allow the theme of the kitchen to take centre-stage. The theme itself delivers on the coastal design element required with the use of Sea Green furniture. During the design phase a handleless kitchen became the preferred choice for this client, with the design utilising the Segreto option from British supplier Mereway – also chosen because of the vast colour options. Aron has used furniture around an American fridge freezer, whilst incorporating a nice drinks area, complete with wine bottle storage and glazed black feature door fronts. Lighting improvements have also been made as part of the project in the form of undercabinet lighting, downlights in the ceiling and integrated lighting in the feature cupboard. Special Inclusions As a keen cook, appliance choices were an important part of this project for the client. For this reason, high-performance Neff appliances have been utilised with features like Pyrolytic cleaning included in both the Slide & Hide single oven and compact oven. An intuitive Neff induction hob also features in this project. Again, to maintain the theme appliances have been integrated where possible. A dishwasher and telescopic extractor hood are fitted behind Sea Green doors for this reason. Project Highlight Corian work surfaces were a key requirement for this project, with the client enjoying them in their previous kitchen. A subtle light ash option has been chosen for this project, which has also been expertly fabricated in to a seamless 1.5 bowl sink area complete with drainer grooves. The End Result The end result is a wonderful kitchen design that delivers on all the key requirements of the project. Corian surfaces, high-performance appliances and a Sea Green theme tick all the boxes of this project brief. If you have a similar home project, consult our expert designers to see how we can design your dream space. To arrange a free design consultation visit a showroom or book an appointment now.

Arts and Crafts Kitchen Transformation

Erika Altenhofen, CKBD

Arts and Crafts kitchen remodel in turn-of-the-century Portland Four Square, featuring a custom built-in eating nook, five-color inlay marmoleum flooring, maximized storage, and a one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic tile backsplash. Photography by Kuda Photography

Soapstone Island Top

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

White painted cabinetry has been a top choice, and its predicted that finishes in gray, and black along with colors other than white will gain in popularity, however they don’t anticipate white in its various shades to go away anytime soon. A trend toward dark natural finishes/stains continues to grow as well, while distressed finishes are anticipated to decline. Photo Chrissy Racho

The 1940's Period-Style House

Wren & Willow, Inc.

The refrigerator, from Big Chill, is a brand-new fridge designed to give the look of an original mid-century refrigerator. The Wedgewood oven, however, is a fully functional restored stove from the 1940's. Photos by Aleksandr Akinshev

Rustic Kitchen

Donna & Bill's Classic Compact Kitchen

Arciform

Full inset cabinetry fits the era of this beautiful west hills home, while ceiling height cabinets add little extra pockets of storage. Photos by Photo Art Portraits, Design by Chelly Wentworth

Happy Lil Retro Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Wing Wong/Memories TTL

Industrial Kitchen With American Diner Feel

Sustainable Kitchens

Sustainable Kitchens - Industrial Kitchen with American Diner Feel. White shelving on vintage Duckett design brackets attached to white metro tiles with dark grout. The hanging white pendant light with black and white coloured flex adds a feel of authenticity. Vintage style accessories compliment the theme.

Couple's Modern Evanston Bungalow

Inspired Interiors

Bungalow Kitchen - Powrie

Craftsman Design and Renovation

By shifting the location of the office door, we were able to recoup much need space for the kitchen and extend the sink counter to stretch the entire length of the wall. White inset cabinets along with white appliances reflect light and create a cheery atmosphere. Smooth green wall paint and red granite add personality and excitement. Photo: Eckert & Eckert Photography

Minnehaha Modest -Sized Kitchen

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

The extreme contrast of the almost black cabinetry and floor vs. the light and bright walls and shelves gives this kitchen a bright, clean, and crisp appeal. The floor is Marmoleum which is a nod to the linoleum that would have been used originally.

Art Deco rehab

Mattingly Thaler Architecture

Peter Medilek

Mike + Samantha's Kitchen and Bathroom

Encircle Design and Build

Michelle Ruber

Shack Attack!

Kristen Wall

This kitchen and cabinets were painted a bright white to freshen up the space.

HAROLD KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Removing a wall and closet allowed natural light to flood the space and a large island to be added.

Separate Kitchen with Linoleum Floors 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!