A kitchen and great room get a refreshed look with light cabinets accented with dark wood tones. A faceted cherry island and stately wood hood act as focal points in the kitchen. Complimented by a custom made black farmhouse style table, the built in benches match and blend seamlessly with the kitchen cabinets. The engineered quartz countertops add texture, and the backsplash adds depth with ribbon trim, black accents, and a painted mural over the cooktop. A new fireplace surround and updated upholstery completed the look.

Rudloe Road

Scarinish Studio

Two Tone Blue and Light Gray Kitchen with Tiled Island

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Medallion Gold Parkplace Raised Panel cabinets were installed. The base cabinets are Gale Classic Paint finish and the tall and wall cabinets are Chai Latte Classic Paint finish. The countertop is Viatera 3cm Sporano quartz. Installed on the end of the island is Laurel Cavern Hamilton stone. On the backsplash, Tumbled Travertine Natural Stone 2x2 in Baja Cream was installed. Three Kichler Tangelwood pendant lights over the island and chandelier over the table. Delta Addison pull down faucet, RO drinking faucet and Linden soap dispenser in Arctic Stainless finish. A Blanco Truffle Sink with stainless steel grids. On the floor is Homecrest Cascade Beveled engineered vinyl tile 12x24.

Alexandria Kitchen Tuscan Style

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

Larry Golfer - dazzlingpropertyphotography.com

Trotter Run

Kitchens by Design Firm

Bellaire Kitchen & Master Bath

Premier Kitchen & Bath

James & Barb's Kitchen Renovation

Phoenix Home Remodeling

We really enjoyed helping James & Barb with their renovation project. They were looking to bring up to date and add elegant details to their kitchen. The cabinets were refinished using a Cottage White tone to give a fresh and stylish look. New granite countertops were installed and go great in the space. They picked Istanbul Natural Counter from Arizona Tile. They chose a beautiful backsplash with Tresana Travertino Camila Polished Brick Travertine from Floor & Decor. The floor was gutted and we installed Aequa Castor 8x32 from Arizona Tile which gives a warm feel with the wood-looking tile flooring. They also had us update the kitchen sink, kitchen faucet and install new appliances.

Stainless Steel Track Lighting with Hanging Pendant Lights

Talmadge Construction, Inc.

In addition to the hanging lamps and the natural light in this space, we also added stainless steel track lighting to the exposed beam in this kitchen. Hanging right over the kitchen island, these adjustable pendant lights offer flexible lighting options for the kitchen and dining areas.

Project 3501-1 Ford Pkwy St. Paul Kitchen Remodel Plaid Wallpaper

Castle Building & Remodeling

This twin home was the perfect home for these empty nesters – retro-styled bathrooms, beautiful fireplace and built-ins, and a spectacular garden. The only thing the home was lacking was a functional kitchen space. The old kitchen had three entry points – one to the dining room, one to the back entry, and one to a hallway. The hallway entry was closed off to create a more functional galley style kitchen that isolated traffic running through and allowed for much more countertop and storage space. The clients wanted a transitional style that mimicked their design choices in the rest of the home. A medium wood stained base cabinet was chosen to warm up the space and create contrast against the soft white upper cabinets. The stove was given two resting points on each side, and a large pantry was added for easy-access storage. The original box window at the kitchen sink remains, but the same granite used for the countertops now sits on the sill of the window, as opposed to the old wood sill that showed all water stains and wears. The granite chosen (Nevaska Granite) is a wonderful color mixture of browns, greys, whites, steely blues and a hint of black. A travertine tile backsplash accents the warmth found in the wood tone of the base cabinets and countertops. Elegant lighting was installed as well as task lighting to compliment the bright, natural light in this kitchen. A flip-up work station will be added as another work point for the homeowners – likely to be used for their stand mixer while baking goodies with their grandkids. Wallpaper adds another layer of visual interest and texture. The end result is an elegant and timeless design that the homeowners will gladly use for years to come. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Cherry Hill Addittion

Joseph Clymer

Villa Venetia

Thomas Homes

White, Transitional Kitchen in Springfield, VA

SELECT KITCHEN & BATH

This transitional, white kitchen was created by removing the walls of the original, boxed in kitchen. We used cabinets from Crystal Cabinets in an Alabaster painted finish and Giallo Ornamental granite.

Kitchens

Cabinet & Stone International

Golden Elegance

The Kitchen Design Center of Maryland

Bellaire Kitchen & Master Bath

Premier Kitchen & Bath

Pearland Old World Kitchen

S Squared Design, LLC

This client wanted an colorful, full of life kitchen they could create the best food in and be as stunning to look at as well. For starters, we reconfigured some base cabinets to large deep drawers and also have trash/recycle pull outs. The top cabinets now are extended to the ceiling for more storage. A custom designed tall cabinet that maximizes the storage space with a few deep drawers a recycle pull out and a side cabinet for brooms and such. Also houses two oven/microwaves. Granite countertops were an improvement from the original Formica ones. We said bye bye to the blue wallpaper and hello to a fresh warm neutral on the walls to make way for the two tone blue cabinets. We did the flooring in a herringbone pattern for even more interest. A custom designed center medallion piece above the stove adds a personal touch and a nice focal piece. A great project and very happy clients!

Rudloe

Scarinish Studio

Rebel Ridge Kitchen

Henry Kate Design Co.

This mini-facelift was done in a few weeks, with one week of planning and came off without a hitch! The challenge was bringing in grey and white while keeping the existing (very brown) countertops! The key here is the travertine backsplash. It had all the colors we needed to be able to mix everything together in the space. We updated the backsplash and the floors and painted the cabinets and walls. Overall, it was a really big transformation for not a ton of money!

Rolling Hills, CA - Kitchen

Luxe Remodel

Avesha Michael

Moorestown Full Home Renovation

Joseph Clymer

Red Coat Creative

White Kitchen with Travertine 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!