This project is new construction located in Hinsdale, Illinois. The scope included the kitchen, butler’s pantry, and mudroom. The clients are on the verge of being empty nesters and so they decided to right size. They came from a far more traditional home, and they were open to things outside of their comfort zone. O’Brien Harris Cabinetry in Chicago (OBH) collaborated on the project with the design team but especially with the builder from J. Jordan Homes. The architecture of this home is interesting and defined by large floor to ceiling windows. This created a challenge in the kitchen finding wall space for large appliances. “In essence we only had one wall and so we chose to orient the cooking on that wall. That single wall is defined on the left by a window and on the right by the mudroom. That left us with another challenge – where to place the ovens and refrigerator. We then created a vertically clad wall disguising appliances which floats in between the kitchen and dining room”, says Laura O’Brien. The room is defined by interior transom windows and a peninsula was created between the kitchen and the casual dining for separation but also for added storage. To keep it light and open a transparent brass and glass shelving was designed for dishes and glassware located above the peninsula. The butler’s pantry is located behind the kitchen and between the dining room and a lg exterior window to front of the home. Its main function is to house additional appliances. The wall at the butler’s pantry portal was thickened to accommodate additional shelving for open storage. obrienharris.com

Spirit Bay

Scala Developments

Michael Makaroff

Tiny House

Millbrook Construction LLC

Kitchen area

Cream Painted Waypoint Cabinets with Granite Countertops

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen we installed new Waypoint Livingspaces 610S door with raised panel, slab profiled drawer front, full overlay design in Painted Hazelnut Glaze on Maple Wood with oil rubbed bronze hardware. Santa Cecilia granite was installed on the countertop with 3 ½ x 6 ½ glazed Eternal Stone laid brick pattern with decorative Ticino stacked stone insert. Kichler Wellington 5 light dinette light in Olde Bronze with 6 under cabinet lights in dark bronze. Artisan kitchen 16 guage equal bowl stainless steel sink with AF-410SN single handle pullout spray faucet. Tarkett Transcend Plank floating luxury floor in Copper.

Art Deco & Blue

RL Design

Blue Gator Photography

Master Walk-In Closet & Pantry- Duluth, Georgia

Artisan Custom Closets

This organized custom pantry utilizes every inch of available space with continuous corner shelves on both sides and drawers in between to maximize storage. The open shelf above the drawers is the perfect place to place items after shopping while you sort and store them away. Pullout baskets and scoop front drawers with 100% extension runners ensure that all items are easy to access. 100% extension runners are a standard at Artisan Custom Closets.

Ellard Village

Jerel Lake

Dark & Moody Kitchen and Bathroom

Mint Kitchen Group

Dark and moody kitchen design with an integrated laundry

Seaside Living (Before/Afters)

Anita Clark Design

Our clients lived in a wonderful home they designed and built which they referred to as their dream home until this property they admired for many years became available. Its location on a point with spectacular ocean views made it impossible to resist. This 40-year-old home was state of the art for its time. It was perfectly sited but needed to be renovated to accommodate their lifestyle and make use of current materials. Thus began the 3-year journey. They decided to capture one of the most exquisite views of Boston’s North Shore and do a full renovation inside and out. This project was a complete gut renovation with the addition of a guest suite above the garage and a new front entry.

Kitchen and Powder Room Remodel, Washington, DC

CARNEMARK design + build

The sterling grey SieMatic cabinetry, filled with high efficiency points-of-use storage like a pull-out pantry, increased both storage and counter space. Anice Hoachlander

Home Tour: Amanda Jane Jones Curated Minimalist Abode

SmartFurniture

Let the food be the focus in the kitchen with simple storage and few furniture pieces.

Panty Install

Magnolia Organizing

The Magnolia Team repurposed 2 Elfa drawer units side by side for this pantry design. Sorted and labeled, this flexible shelving unit offers tons of packaged storage.

Kitchenette Addition

Realty Restoration, LLC

Eco-Chic Oasis: Green Island

Reno Maryland

Birch - Pantry. Overview. cabinet details.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Light Gray Kitchen - Englewood, NJ

Melanie Sferlazza Design

Small Kitchen Feature

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designers: Corey Johnson & Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegal

Park Terrace Designed by Angeline Tellerman

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

The modern scullery (back kitchen) off of the main kitchen area provides a convenient spot to prep food away from the open entertaining area of the home. It features a second dishwasher, double ovens, a warming drawer and a large prep sink. Porcelain slabs cover the backsplash and the countertops to create a consistent flow with the main kitchen area. Dark wood cabinets feature "push to open" hidden hardware on the lower cabinet doors and finger grooves to open the drawers and upper cabinet doors. A walk-in pantry (not shown) off of the scullery provides ample storage for canned and boxed food and tall cabinetry for storing cleaning supplies such as brooms and mops.

Wood Flooring

Floorcraft

Small Kitchen Pantry 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!