Sympathetically designed and crafted to do this magnificent period property justice, this is a memorable scheme that celebrates classic design and stunning architectural features. The fabulous coffered ceiling sets the tone for the scheme, with cabinetry handcrafted in tulip wood, handpainted in Farrow & Ball Dimity with maple larder furniture in the unique walk-in pantry. Adding to the level of luxury, work surfaces have been selected in a Verde Venus exotic stone, with an exquisite selection of appliances including Miele and La Cornue. The kitchen includes modern elements, such as a technology drawer for charging iPads and iPhones.

Modern Grey Shaker Kitchen

Tom Howley

This modern interpretation of a shaker kitchen catches the eye with a sweeping breakfast bar, stunning quartz worktop and timeless colour palette. The ceramic undermount sink and polished nickel taps work harmoniously to create a classic look that’s ever-popular with our clients. Reeded glass cabinets and impressive refrigeration appliances face a contemporary range cooker with mirrored splashback and quintessential chimney breast design.

High end refurbishment of full house with bespoke kitchen and stairs

User

This bespoke kitchen / dinning area works as a hub between upper floors and serves as the main living area. Delivering loads of natural light thanks to glass roof and large bespoke french doors. Stylishly exposed steel beams blend beautifully with carefully selected decor elements and bespoke stairs with glass balustrade. Chris Snook

Albany Four - New Show Home

Masonry Design Solutions Ltd

Mike Hollman

New Build, Berkshire

Stonewood Builders

Traditionl Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Astor Street Residence

Jessica Lagrange Interiors

Astor Street Residence, Jessica Lagrange Interiors LLC, Photo by Tony Soluri

North Shore Brick Tudor

Reynolds Architecture- Design & Construction

Traditionl Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Albany Four - New Show Home

Masonry Design Solutions Ltd

Mike Hollman

Pale green, anthracite and chrome combination

Lima Kitchens

This kitchen transformation is quite something. Having had 4 separate rooms, each dark, disorganised and counter intuitive, we have opened them all out to create a bright, organised and social kitchen family room.

Hinsdale North Adams Street

Plain & Posh

This small kitchen space needed to have every inch function well for this young family. By adding the banquette seating we were able to get the table out of the walkway and allow for easier flow between the rooms. Wall cabinets to the counter on either side of the custom plaster hood gave room for food storage as well as the microwave to get tucked away. The clean lines of the slab drawer fronts and beaded inset make the space feel visually larger.

Handmade Bespoke Inframe Kitchen

Planet Furniture

This is an Inframe kitchen which is hand painted in two Little Greene colours - Slaked Lime Green Deep and French Grey Dark – both of which are an ideal match for the resilient and durable Lagoon Quartz worktop and but also a lovely contrast to the Planked Oak at the curved end of the island. Keeping it contemporary the owners chose an elegant Antiqued Mirror splashback with gold backing which helps to elevate this classic Shaker out-of-the-ordinary and adds a real touch of pzzazz! Other great choices are the gorgeous Lacanche Macon Classic Range Cooker in Mandarin - a bang-on-trend colour which adds warmth and personality as well as being a really good cooker and the large Liebherr fridge freezer in Stainless Steel. An essential for family living, and something we’re regularly asked to build, is the chalk board cupboard which has a convenient push-to-open mechanism and shelves inside. The cool limestone flooring is a great choice and keeps it practical - timely considering the owners welcomed their first child during the build!

Classic Shaker Style Kitchen in Cashmere & Anthracite Grey

Finchley Kitchens

MANOR HOUSE PAINTED SHAKER CASHMERE & ANTHRACITE Grey. The warm neutral colour of this cashmere kitchen can be the perfect choice for any kitchen redesign as it goes well in just about any setting. Here is has been mixed with dark anthracite grey. Shaker style door featuring an inner beading with painted solid timber frame and veneered center panel is from the Mackintosh range, truely classic & timeless in any kitchen. Alternatively the doors can be ordered primed ready to paint in a colour of your choice to suit all tastes and colour schemes. Giving you the ultimate in flexibility. This kitchen has a lovely oak lined pantry unit to store bottles, vegetables, dry goods and spices with an additional cutlery drawer. The sink is a Blanco Silgranit dark grey sink with a Blanco Senso Tap for hands free operation. The bin unit in the sink run is a large 60cm large bin unit housing 2 x 40L bins. The drawers have lovely oak inserts to help organise your plates and condiments.

Hand painted grey kitchen with fridge surround and mirrored splash back

Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch

The black sash windows and mirrored splash back give this kitchen a real unique feel. This spacious handmade kitchen includes a belfast sink with grey cabinets custom created around it. The white work tops and large windows keep the kitchen bright and airy while the full length cabinets and fridge surround provide plenty of storage. All of our cabinets are handmade here in the UK. #kitchendesign #handmadekitchen #creamkitchen

Wilmette Lake Front Renovation

Gensburg Toniolo Harting Architects

Wilmette Architect John Toniolo Architect Jeff Harting North Shore Architect Custom Home Remodel This lake front renovation project required us to gut the entire interior of this home and re-organized all the interior space and updated the plans to today's lifestyles.

Historic Home Renovation and Addition

Normandy Remodeling

These built-in refrigerator drawers are perfect for extra beverages and ideal for entertaining. Located in the home bar, the wood panel drawers allow the appliances to blend seamlessly with the rest of this traditional kitchen. For more on home beverage centers, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/blog/beverage-refrigerator-in-kitchen-design

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Wall colour: Slaked Lime Mid #149 by Little Greene | Ceilings in Loft White #222 by Little Greene | Pendant light is the Long John 4 light linear fixture by Rubn | Vesper barstools in Laguna Matt & Antique Brass from Barker & Stonehouse | Kitchen joinery custom made by Luxe Projects London (lower cabinetry is sprayed in Corboda #277 by Little Greene) | Stone countertops are Belvedere marble; slabs from Bloom Stones London; cut by AC Stone & Ceramic | Backsplash in toughened bronze mirror | Stone floors are Lombardo marble in a honed finish from Artisans of Devizes

CHELSEA

Krantz Designs

Our clients created a new glazed link between two parts of their home and wanted to relocate the kitchen within this space, integrating it with their existing dining area. It was important to them – and to us – that our design was in keeping with the period property, and the end result was magnificent fusion between old and new, creating a fluid link to the rest of their home. The large breakfast bar was finished in solid American walnut and incorporated a bespoke pop-up gin bar, another playful touch. This makes for a stunning showpiece, a surprising feature that acts as a real talking point.

St Heliers Open Plan Kitchen

Templer Interiors

This white on white kitchen has added luxury and interest with features such as glass fronted cabinets, open shelves and a stunning antique mirror splash back. Photos by Kallan McLeod

Traditional Kitchen with Mirror 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 Traditional 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!