The Heart of the Home - In Scotts Valley

Studio City Transitional

Deirdre Doherty Interiors

Pop of Blue Kitchen Splash

Hawthorne Tile

Appliance Garage with Pocket Doors

Urbana Design Studio

This appliance garage hides the small appliances behind pocket doors.

The Cliffport Home Plan

Core Homes

Photography: Holt Webb

Historic Farmhouse Renovation

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

We designed an addition to the house to include the new kitchen, expanded mudroom and relocated laundry room. The kitchen features an abundance of countertop and island space, island seating, a farmhouse sink, custom walnut cabinetry and floating shelves, a breakfast nook with built-in bench seating and porcelain tile flooring.

Fairview French Villa

Bohannon Design Team

Beckenham Shaker Kitchen

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A beautiful bespoke luxury in-frame Shaker style kitchen in Beckenham. The units are painted in sophisticated Off Black from Farrow & Ball and are coupled with stunning stone features in Moonrock Quartzite - the full height stone splashback, shelf and stunning waterfall island. Bespoke features include a large integrated pantry cupboard and bar unit; both with pocket doors, a brass Quooker tap, handles from Buster & Punch and appliances from Siemens, Fisher & Paykel and Air Uno.

Deep Green Transitional Kitchen Remodel In Lincoln Park

123 Remodeling Inc.

This vintage condo in the heart of Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL) needed an update that fit with all the traditional moldings and details, but the owner was looking for something more fun than a classic white and gray kitchen. The deep green and gold fixtures give the kitchen a bold, but elegant style. We maximized storage by adding additional cabinets and taking them to the ceiling, and finished with a traditional crown to align with much of the trim throughout the rest of the space. The floors are a more modern take on the vintage black/white hexagon that was popular around the time the condo building was constructed. The backsplash emulates something simple - a white tile, but adds in variation and a hand-made look give it an additional texture, and some movement against the counters, without being too busy. https://123remodeling.com/ - Premium Kitchen & Bath Remodeling in Chicago and the North Shore suburbs.

Heights Bungalow

S Squared Design, LLC

This historic home came with it's challenges but we worked with the bones we had in place to add and create a more functional space that gave my clients more storage and openness for what was once a compartmentalized home. First order of business was take the wall out between kitchen and living room, this gave the family a straight view through to the front of the home. The living room needed some storage, and overflow pantry storage, so we did a wall to wall, floor to ceiling custom cabinetry that surrounded the TV to give us that. we had the door style made to mate the unique kitchen cabinets. The breakfast bar was a great addition since we wanted a perching place to sit for a meal or to swivel around to watch a game!

The range was relocated off of the island and is now a focal point in the room. The stainless hood vent over the range is both beautiful and functional. A walk-in pantry was removed, and now beautiful built-in cabinets act as the pantry.

CASA LB

PadiglioneB

Vista frontale, marmo Cucina in Fior di Pesco spesso 3cm. sorretto nella porzione a sbalzo da un elemento in cristallo. Marmo: Margraf, seduta Pelle Ossa di Miniforms.

Crestmoor Park Mediterranean Transitional

Pruett & Co.

Hidden Gem

Esslinger Design Company

Cabinet paint color: Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore

Bright Kitchen with Skylight and Island

BSA Construction

Gleaming white and wood kitchen with bright skylight, white cabinets, and Neolith counters and backsplash. Stained white oak flooring. Tray ceiling with custom trim and vaulted skylight. Custom hood with metal stripping, Wolf double rangeand coffee station, Sub-Zero wine storage. White kitchen with stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. Open-concept kitchen with island seating and living room.

Ventura, Seashell Oak by Oakstone Homes

Hallmark Floors

Oakstone Homes is Iowa's premier custom home & renovation company with 30+ years of experience. They build single-family and bi-attached homes in the Des Moines metro and surrounding communities. Oakstone Homes are a family-owned company that focuses on quality over quantity and we're obsessed with the details. Featured here, our Ventura Seashell Oak floors throughout this Oastone Home IA. Photography by Lauren Konrad Photography.

Mountain Modern

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Large kitchen designed for multi generation family gatherings. Clean-up sink, DW, Glass and Dishes storage.

Bethesda Transitional Kitchen

InSite Builders & Remodeling

Laurel - Complete Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Completely remodeled beach house with an open floor plan, beautiful light wood floors and an amazing view of the water. After walking through the entry with the open living room on the right you enter the expanse with the sitting room at the left and the family room to the right. The original double sided fireplace is updated by removing the interior walls and adding a white on white shiplap and brick combination separated by a custom wood mantle the wraps completely around. Continue through the family room to the kitchen with a large island and an amazing dining area. The blue island and the wood ceiling beam add warmth to this white on white coastal design. The shiplap hood with the custom wood band tie the shiplap ceiling and the wood ceiling beam together to complete the design.

White Kitchen with Recessed-panel 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!