The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

Large Pantry with Pull Out, Soft Closing Shelves

Sofo Kitchens

Michael Victory
Mid-sized asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Seminar - Building a Healthy Home - 09-21-19

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00 AM - Noon 1280 Sixth Street, Berkeley CA 94710 RSVP: juliem@mcbuild.com or calls only 510.558.3906 (Please no text messages - its an office phone)

30坪の平屋暮らし FLAT LIFE

株式会社I.D.Works

Inspiration for an asian galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Gibsonia Craftsman with Asian Inspiration

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Craig Thompson Photography
Photo of a large asian u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, with island and brown floor.

Old Town Townhouse

Lisa Godsey

Photo of an asian galley kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

A modern country kitchen

Johnny Grey Studios.

Our brief was to create a calm, modern country kitchen that avoided cliches - and to intrinsically link to the garden. A weekend escape for a busy family who come down to escape the city, to enjoy their art collection, garden and cook together. The design springs from my neuroscience research and is based on appealing to our hard wired needs, our fundamental instincts - sociability, easy movement, art, comfort, hearth, smells, readiness for visitors, view of outdoors and a place to eat. The key design innovation was the use of soft geometry, not so much in the planning but in the three dimensionality of the furniture which grows out of the floor in an organic way. The soft geometry is in the profile of the pieces, not in their footprint. The users can stroke the furniture, lie against it and feel its softness, all of which helps the visitors to kitchen linger and chat. The fireplace is located in the middle between the cooking zone and the garden. There is plenty of room to draw up a chair and just sit around. The fold-out doors let the landscape into the space in a generous way, especially on summer days when the weather makes the indoors and outdoors come together. The sight lines from the main cooking and preparation island offer views of the garden throughout the seasons, as well as people coming into the room and those seating at the table - so it becomes a command position or what we call the sweet spot. This often results in there being a family competition to do the cooking. The woods are Canadian Maple, Australian rosewood and Eucalyptus. All appliances are Gaggenau and Fisher and Paykel.

LisaLeo designs

User

The couple loved the south pacific and wanted to capture some of the features of that architecture in their custom home. The ceiling panels, the teak wood, the sea colored granite all contribute to the feel.

Berde Kanin

UL Studios

Laminate Counter tops were resurfaced by Miracle Method. Trim was added above and below standard laminate counter tops as well as lighting above and below. Hardware was changed out for simple brushed nickle. Butcher Block Counter top by Ikea. Tile from Wayfair. Bar Stools from Ikea. Lighting and Cabinet HArdware from Lowe's.

CSI All Photos

Creative Solutions, Inc.

Vertical Grain Textured Melamine durable finishes in warm woodgrain anchor this kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Asian Twist

Tali Hardonag Architect

Mid-sized asian galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with concrete floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Japanese Inspired Remodel in Noe Valley-Kitchen

Mark Brand Architecture

The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner’s passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

Inspiration for an asian galley eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

A Nod to the East

Poolehaus Residential Design

Kitchen and Breakfast Area Makeover
Inspiration for an asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

A modern country kitchen

Johnny Grey Studios.

Crest Ave. Cardiff, CA

Kristin Lam Interiors

Asian influence in a contemporary kitchen that focuses on family. Family heritage infused into this contemporary kitchen for a young Asian American family. Large entertaining kitchen for a family that likes to cook. Simple cherry wood cabinets with slab doors. Asian style door handles and drawer pulls. Large stone eat in island. Green glass on the backsplash. Don Anderson

Tansu - Asian Fusion

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Simone and Associates
Inspiration for an asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances and with island.

白子の家

野口修一／野口修アーキテクツアトリエ

キッチン奥には、オーブンや家電を置くスペースを設けています。白く塗られた引戸を開けると約2畳ほどのパントリーになっていて、食品や備品を仕舞っておけるように可動棚が設けられています。撮影　小泉一斉
Asian single-wall kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, distressed cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets and with island.

川西町の家

誠陽建設

Inspiration for an asian kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Asian Kitchen with Green 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 Asian 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!