Electric range inside cast glass countertops in a luxury California residence

This cast glass countertop used LED lighting for a dramatic effect (images from Mike Llewelen courtesy of Kitchen Studio of Monterey)

Think Glass

Kyra inc.

Island Glass Countertop

ThinkGlass

Beautiful and impressive glass island countertop by ThinkGlass. The glass is 1.5" thick with Vaga texture, Crystal color and textured edges. A magnificent hand made piece, truly one of a kind. Design by Patricia Davis Brown Designs, LLC - www.patriciadavisbrowndesigns.com Photograph: Rob Downey

Contemporary White Kitchen

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

Custom JWH Cabinetry with inset doors and concealed hinges are complimented by the brush brass hardware and fixtures. Top of the line Wolf and Sub Zero appliances will satisfy every chef. Cabinetry Design: Jennifer Howard, JWH Interior Design: Carrie Parker Interiors Photography, Mick Hales, Greenworld Productions

Kitchen Renovation - Elsternwick

Duncan Stadler

Functional and sleek kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops and waterfall. Aluminium/glass overhead cabinetry with vinyl wrap base cabinetry. Schweigen undermount rangehood, Ilve oven and cooktop. Saturn Horizon power points. Led strip lighting and LED downlights. Grey glass splashback and porcelain floor tiles. Black double bowl undermount sink with black sink mixer.

A Kitchen to Entertain in.

KC Fine Cabinetry

This Client wanted to have a kitchen they can entertain in and this is what we came up with. We combined the existing kitchen with the dinning room to create enough space for entertaining. We then moved the dinning room into the living room to allow large groups to dine together. Two islands and several work stations makes group cooking. These Clients love their new kitchen.

Contemporary Design with High Gloss wood grain

Alexander Otis collection Llc.

Single-Family Townhouse on the Upper East Side

Arclinea NY

A common challenge in kitchen design is creating a space with multiple uses. The computer desk - a work space complete with pull-out file drawer - and television allow this room to take on additional dimensions.

A Contemporary Sanctuary

Cantoni Irvine

Harrison Interior Renovation

Stephanie Fox-Architect

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet. custom L.E.D lighting throughout the Kitchen.

True Blue Kitchen

ReNew Creations LLC

Grant Mott Photography

Meltdown Glass Scottsdale Kitchen

Meltdown Glass Art & Design, LLC

Glass Description: Glass Cabinet Doors / Countertop Starphire tempered kiln-fired glass Texture: MD202 Flow / MD214 Chablis Fused cobalt blue color Hardware Description: Metal Fittings & Clamps / Stand-off supported glass

Dumas Kitchen

ThinkGlass

This kitchen is the perfect example of how glass can make a room seem bigger. Even if the actual square footage is limited, glass allows light to travel through it, creating the illusion of a larger space. Adding a raised bar expands the useable counter space, the addition of stools creates an eat-in nook and the kitchen becomes as useful as it is beautiful. Take a moment and imagine your kitchen without opaque countertops... Texture: Natura | Color: Crystal | Edge: Polished | Thickness: 36mm (1.5")

Merion Station Fabuwood Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design's unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? We are a more modern and cost effective business model. We are a kitchen cabinet dealer and design team that carries the highest quality kitchen cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonable priced. Our five award winning designers work by appointment only, with pre-qualified customers, and only on complete kitchen renovations. Our designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV's. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: "The world of kitchen design is changing..."

Lutron Shading solutions

Desmond Johnson, Ltd.

Central Park West Residence

User

Photo: Lisa Russman Photography http://www.lisarussman.com/ Frame Design Lab

Bow Valley Home

Kelly & Stone Architects

Kitchen Remodel

Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC

Glass Countertops

Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc

U-shaped Kitchen with Glass 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 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!