Johan Roetz

Custom kitchen, entertainment built-in, laundry room and 3 bathrooms on Sanibel Island, Florida. Alpine White inset-door cabinetry with custom wood mantle hood and glass door mullion pattern. Honed Taj Mahal quartzite countertops. Shell-like mosaic backsplash, Baths feature Carrara and limestone counters, custom storage towers and matching wood mirror trims. Designed by Jim & Erin Cummings of Shore & Country Kitchens.

Bahama Kitchen | Scripps Ranch

J Hill Interiors

J Hill Interiors designed this kitchen renovation for a client who resinated with a Tommy Bahama-like theme throughout his home. Note the leather cabinet panels in a few areas, the full quartzite slab backsplash, as well as a custom-designed island to accommodate our client’s specific style for entertaining. Jennifer Siegwart Photography

Point Crisp

Ellis Consulting Group Inc.

Detlev Von Kessel

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

David Hartley-Sawgrass Country Club-Kitchen, Bath and Wet bar remodel

Woodsman Kitchens and Floors

Flush Koa Cabinets Appliance Wall in Artistic Wailea Oceanview Remodel

Interior Design Solutions Maui

Interior Design by Interior Design Solutions Maui, Kitchen & Bath Design by Valorie Spence of Interior Design Solutions Maui, www.idsmaui.com, Greg Hoxsie Photography, TODAY Magazine, LLC, A Maui Beach Wedding

Turks & Caicos Villa

GDStones

Here are some images of a beautiful villa recently finished in Turks & Caicos. Our Verona Cream, used extensively on the floors throughout and Shell Gris on the walls in the bathrooms. The client wanted a white stone for the floor that would not track and wear like many other white limestone products on the market. Or to use a limestone that is too beige or grey. The Verona Cream is the whitest limestone available but had the durability the client desired. We have used this limestone in not only prestigious residential developments but also commercial applications. With low porosity and good density this limestone was the only choice.

Ventura House

Babylon Stone, Inc.

Phil Santo

Transitional Kitchens

Kitchen Magic

Breakfast bar and work area create a cozy corner to dine or a sevice bar when entertaining. The wine rack and glass front doors create a display for collected treasures and wine. David Glasofer

Burleigh Heads Beach Villa

Elegant Design Cayman Ltd.

White modern kitchen with Green Lagoon quartz counter with waterfall edge. Australian Blackbutt wood floors. Hanging herb garden outside picture window.

Estate Home in Oldsmar, FL

Lindross Remodeling

Johan Roetz

Destination Design

Anny Designs

This extravagant design was inspired by the clients’ love for Bali where they went for their honeymoon. The ambience of this cliff top property is purposely designed with pure living comfort in mind while it is also a perfect sanctuary for entertaining a large party. The luxurious kitchen has amenities that reign in harmony with contemporary Balinese decor, and it flows into the open stylish dining area. Dynamic traditional Balinese ceiling juxtaposes complement the great entertaining room that already has a highly decorative full-size bar, compelling wall bar table, and beautiful custom window frames. Various vintage furniture styles are incorporated throughout to represent the rich Balinese cultural heritage ranging from the primitive folk style to the Dutch Colonial and the Chinese styles.

Caribbean Inspired

Aurora Builders

Abbott residence renovation and addition

Sebastian Eilert Architecture

Farmstyle sink. Cesarstone counters. 1916 Grove House renovation and addition. 2 story Main House with attached kitchen and converted garage with nanny flat and mud room. connection to Guest Cottage. Limestone column walkway with Cedar trellis. Robert Klemm

Maui Paradise

Tervola Designs

Dan Cunningham, PXL Creative

Zen Kitchen-Island Style

MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design

The cabinets are made of sustainable amber flat grain bamboo. Horizontal lines from the cabinets provide a tranquil feel to the whole space. {Photo Credit: Andy Mattheson}

Eclectic Retreat

DICKINSON GENERAL CONTRACTING

Jonathan Davis

Maui Pualoa Nani

Lee Kartis Home Design

Built in 1998, the 2,800 sq ft house was lacking the charm and amenities that the location justified. The idea was to give it a "Hawaiiana" plantation feel. Exterior renovations include staining the tile roof and exposing the rafters by removing the stucco soffits and adding brackets. Smooth stucco combined with wood siding, expanded rear Lanais, a sweeping spiral staircase, detailed columns, balustrade, all new doors, windows and shutters help achieve the desired effect. On the pool level, reclaiming crawl space added 317 sq ft. for an additional bedroom suite, and a new pool bathroom was added. On the main level vaulted ceilings opened up the great room, kitchen, and master suite. Two small bedrooms were combined into a fourth suite and an office was added. Traditional built-in cabinetry and moldings complete the look.

Maui Paradise

Tervola Designs

Dan Cunningham, PXL Creative

Tropical Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops 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 Tropical 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!