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Historical Barn Renovation

ProBuild360

Matt Greaves Photography

San Marino at Braemar

McDonald Jones Homes

a classic single storey 4 Bedroom home which boasts a Children’s Activity, Study Nook and Home Theatre. The San Marino display home is the perfect combination of style, luxury and practicality, a timeless design perfect to grown with you as it boasts many features that are desired by modern families. “The San Marino simply offers so much for families to love! Featuring a beautiful Hamptons styling and really making the most of the amazing location with country views throughout each space of this open plan design that simply draws the outside in.” Says Sue Postle the local Building and Design Consultant. Perhaps the most outstanding feature of the San Marino is the central living hub, complete with striking gourmet Kitchen and seamless combination of both internal and external living and entertaining spaces. The added bonus of a private Home Theatre, four spacious bedrooms, two inviting Bathrooms, and a Children’s Activity space adds to the charm of this striking design.

Lake Granbury

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Desiree Roberts

Nolte Portland Anthracite

C & C Kitchens

Our stunning Nolte Portland Anthracite kitchen is certainly a head turner! Fully kitted out with Siemens appliances, and finished with Quartz Cosentino Dekton in Aura, this kitchen combines the industrial style with sheer luxury.

Oakland

SHARON Stone Design

Kitchen design by Nadja Pentic

Santa Monica Contemporary Kitchen

New Generation Home Improvements

Amy Bartlam

Ross Valley Kitchen

Hudson Street Design

Architect: Debbi Peterson 415-924-8300 dpeterson@hlc-inc.com Contractor: Envision Builders 415-453-2370 EnvisionBuilders.com

Preschel + Bassan Studio

Contemporary Retreat in Carmel Highlands

Ryan Rosene Photography

Contemporary Kitchen in Carmel Highlands by Elaine Morrison Interiors

Relaxing Getaway

JRP Design & Remodel

These repeat clients were looking for a relaxing getaway for their family of five young kids and themselves to enjoy. Upon finding the perfect vacation destination, they turned once again to JRP’s team of experts for their full home remodel. They knew JRP would provide them with the quality and attention to detail they expected. The vision was to give the home a clean, bright, and coastal look. It also needed to have the functionality a large family requires. This home previously lacked the light and bright feel they wanted in their vacation home. With small windows and balcony in the master bedroom, it also failed to take advantage of the beautiful harbor views. The carpet was yet another major problem for the family. With young kids, these clients were looking for a lower maintenance option that met their design vision. To fix these issues, JRP removed the carpet and tile throughout and replaced with a beautiful seven-inch engineered oak hardwood flooring. Ceiling fans were installed to meet the needs of the coastal climate. They also gave the home a whole new cohesive design and pallet by using blue and white colors throughout. From there, efforts were focused on giving the master bedroom a major reconfiguration. The balcony was expanded, and a larger glass panel and metal handrail was installed leading to their private outdoor space. Now they could really enjoy all the harbor views. The bedroom and bathroom were also expanded by moving the closet and removing an extra vanity from the hallway. By the end, the bedroom truly became a couples’ retreat while the rest of the home became just the relaxing getaway the family needed.

Beverly Hills, MI First Floor Colonial Update

MainStreet Design Build

The kitchen and dining room in this 1960’s colonial were cramped and uncomfortable for any sort of large entertaining or crowd. With a small 3’ bump out along the back wall of the home, both rooms became much more spacious and useable. The kitchen addition allowed for a large center island and hearth cooking center as the focal point for the whole kitchen. While the expanded dining room, now allows room for a large holiday gathering, neighborhood card party or a group of kids after school. The custom kitchen was designed with Omega Cabinetry, leathered granite countertops around the perimeter and Ceasarstone on the island. The custom hearth hood encapsulates a 36” Thermador professional gas range top that makes cooking a joy! Alongside the 36” built-in Subzero French door refrigerator a Thermador steam/bake oven and convection oven offer the homeowner tremendous cooking and baking options. Finally, the microwave drawer in the island makes quick warm ups easy for the 3 children. Additionally, the kitchen was opened up dramatically to the home’s family room, creating an open feeling and central place for the family to gather. Backsplash - Type: 3x6 Handmade Tile Collection: South Beach Color: Olive Pendants - Manufacturer/Collection: Elk Lighting, Bergenen Collection, 10" Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze Countertops - Perimeter: Seafoam Green Granite w/ an Ogee Edge Island: Quantra Quartz, 2231 Quartz w/ an Ogee Edge Stools - Pier One, 2582300 Marchella Rubbed Black Stool Wall Color - Benjamin Moore, HC96 Carrington Beige

New Copper Shorwoom Display

Sola Kitchens

Mia Lind

SB 290 Calacatta AGGLOTECH TERRAZZO

Ollin Stone

Versatility! What happen if you combine Agglotech Terrazzo with the stylish wood of a country kitchen?! Cozy, quiet, intimate: at home! Project: Private House City: Lithuania Color: SB 290 Calacatta Find more on our website www.ollinstone.com

Project Dover Shores

Mark Design Co.

Columbia Heights Rowhouse Transformation

Landis Architects | Builders

Our clients bought two adjacent rowhomes as investment properties, and we designed and completed a gut renovation of each property. Both homes have two units and near-identical floor plans; a 2-bedroom, 2 bath unit in the basement and a larger “primary” unit with 5 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths taking up the top three floors. This project includes a 3rd-floor addition and a rear addition across the back. This gut remodel creates contemporary living on the bustling 13th street corridor in the sought-after Columbia Heights neighborhood. Light and airy finishes were used throughout. The first floor has an open concept floor plan with a modern European-style kitchen, white oak hardwood flooring, and luxurious finishes. The clients selected all-electric appliances for greater energy efficiency. The waterfall edge quartz countertop kitchen island features an overhang with bar seating and a chef’s sink. The kitchen cabinets are soft-close with glossy white acrylic uppers and custom teak graining lowers. Large French doors lead from the kitchen to the private rear wood deck, enabling indoor-outdoor living. Additionally, the main floor has a covered patio at the front entrance

Home Remodeling - San Jose

Mr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling

Tremont

Nicholson Companies

Breathtaking warm contemporary residence by Nicholson Companies has an expansive open floor plan with two levels accessed by an elevator and incredible views of the Pacific and Catalina Island sunsets. White and wood kitchen with large central island and wrap around custom cabinets opens to the adjacent dining space and outdoor entertaining area.

White Kitchen with Brown Cabinets 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!