Location: Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA, USA A lovely small one story bungalow in the arts and craft style was the original house. An addition of an entire second story and a portion to the back of the house to accommodate a growing family, for a 4 bedroom 3 bath new house family room and music room. The owners a young couple from central and South America, are movie producers The addition was a challenging one since we had to preserve the existing kitchen from a previous remodel and the old and beautiful original 1901 living room. The stair case was inserted in one of the former bedrooms to access the new second floor. The beam structure shown in the stair case and the master bedroom are indeed the structure of the roof exposed for more drama and higher ceilings. The interiors where a collaboration with the owner who had a good idea of what she wanted. Juan Felipe Goldstein Design Co. Photographed by: Claudio Santini Photography 12915 Greene Avenue Los Angeles CA 90066 Mobile 310 210 7919 Office 310 578 7919 info@claudiosantini.com www.claudiosantini.com

Rockville, Maryland Kitchen Remodel

JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS

Olson Photographic, LLC

Richard

Rosewood Custom Builders

Kitchen with island bench overlooking rear yard

YBC One

Green with Envy

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Traditional Kitchens

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Ed Butera | ibi Designs

Port Dalhousie Home

Thorpe Concepts

Two-toned white and navy blue transitional kitchen with brass hardware and accents. Custom Cabinetry: Thorpe Concepts Photography: Young Glass Photography

ELEGANT TERRACE TOWNHOUSE

EMMANUELLE SIRVEN LTD

Kitchen- Rancho Sante Fe Custom Home

Alpha Design Group

Cutchogue Waterfront Residence

Foley Fiore Architecture

Elizabeth Glasgow Photography

Sleek contemporary kitchen with gray cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Sleek contemporary kitchen features Brookhaven cabinetry. Upper cabinets are mechanized bi-fold lift up doors with back painted glass finish. The lower cabinets feature matte gray tones and utilize a volcanic sand finish. Waterfall-edge quartzite countertop. Clerestory windows above. Photo by Paul Schlismann.

Traditional Meets Contemporary in the Decolane Kitchen in Essex

burlanes interiors

Located in the most beautiful serene great British countryside in Essex, we can understand why Mr & Mrs Green fell so in love with this beautiful property, and saw the potential it had to be such a wonderful family home. The homeowners began an extensive renovation process just a couple of years ago, and the results really are outstanding. Burlanes were commissioned to design, handmake and install a bespoke family kitchen, and our Chelmsford design team worked alongside interior designer Fiona Duke.

Upper East Side Atelier

Weil Friedman Architects

A galley kitchen was reconfigured and opened up to the living room to create a charming, bright u-shaped kitchen.

RUSTIC MODERN

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Custom shelving is 2" thick eastern pine with a natural edge cut from tree. Finished with a custom stain to enhance the natural grain of the wood and highlighted with driftwood colors to enrich complete driftwood theme throughout house. Range hood is custom made french beaumier limestone slab. Photography: Jean Laughton

Palmero Way Pebble Beach

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Kitchen Cabinets and Crown with stained finish. Island finished with Gel stain over distressed color.

Ridge Residence

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The Ridge Residence has been carefully placed on the steeply sloped site to take advantage of the awe-inspiring views. The Glo European Windows A5 Double Pane series was selected for the project to provide cost effective durability and value. Full lite entry doors from the A5 series provide natural daylight and access to the energy efficient home while delivering a much higher performance value than traditional aluminum doors and windows. Large asymmetrical window configurations of fixed and tilt & turn windows provide natural ventilation throughout the home and capture the stunning views across the valley. A variety of exterior siding materials including stucco, dark horizontal wood and vertical ribbed metal are countered with an unembellished Dutch hip roof creating a composition that is both engaging and simplistic. Regardless of season, the Ridge Residence provides comfort, beauty, and breathtaking views of the Montana landscape surrounding it.

5' Galley Workstation with Flat Panel Cherry Cabinets and Quartz Countertops

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In this kitchen, Medallion Providence flat panel door style cabinet in Cherry with Amaretto stain with ebony glaze and highlight were installed. On the countertop is Cambria Cannongate quartz and a A 5’ Galley workstation with bamboo accessories and dual tier condiment and wash basin were installed. The backsplash materials are Limestone Crema Beveled 3x6 tile. Over the stove is a 36” Cavalier Stainless Steel hood.

Gabriel Builders Showroom

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Design showroom Kitchen for Gabriel Builders featuring a limestone hood, mosaic tile backsplash, pewter island, wolf appliances, exposed fir beams, limestone floors, and pot filler. Rear pantry hosts a wine cooler and ice machine and storage for parties or set up space for caterers

ELEGANTE Y SOFISTICADO

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Bordley 2

Thompson Custom Homes

photos by Steve Chenn

U-shaped Kitchen with Limestone 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 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!