Photo Credit: Roger Turk
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances and brown floor.

Gray Kitchen Renovation St. Louis, MO

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Denash photography, Designed by Jenny Rausch, C.K.D Full bar space in the kitchen...black hardware and Dura Supreme cabinets in the bar. Puck lighting inside cabinets above bar. Glass front cabinet. Beautiful wood floors and granite counter tops! Bead board accent. Built in stainless steel microwave. Subway tile backsplash. Stainless steel wine cooler in the bar. Island furniture with accent rug.

Fishtown Row

Wyant Architecture

A rich palette of color and natural materials adds warmth and visual drama to the new kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel in Historic Home in Wilmington, DE

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Glamourous, Joyful Condo in Wayne, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

This condominium is modern and sleek, while still retaining much of its traditional charm. We added paneling to the walls, archway, door frames, and around the fireplace for a special and unique look throughout the home. To create the entry with convenient built-in shoe storage and bench, we cut an alcove an existing to hallway. The deep-silled windows in the kitchen provided the perfect place for an eating area, which we outfitted with shelving for additional storage. Form, function, and design united in the beautiful black and white kitchen. It is a cook’s dream with ample storage and counter space. The bathrooms play with gray and white in different materials and textures to create timeless looks. The living room’s built-in shelves and reading nook in the bedroom add detail and storage to the home. The pops of color and eye-catching light fixtures make this condo joyful and fun. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images Design Credit: Staci Levy Designs

Let's Eat- Kitchens

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Design ideas for a country kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and shaker cabinets.

Portland Craftsman Bungalow

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

refrigerator with tray storage above Designer's Edge
Photo of a small arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beaded inset cabinets and black benchtop.

Miller Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Transitional Small Space White Kitchen
Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Belmont Remodel

Birdsmouth

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Ruxton

Elizabeth Lawson Design

Photo of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

White Kitchen with Reclaimed Wood Accents and Dash of Blue

Normandy Remodeling

This white painted kitchen features a splash of color in the blue backsplash tile and reclaimed wood beams that add more character and a focal point to the entire kitchen.

Brookhaven House

Philip Babb Architect

Kitchen & Breakfast Room, John Clemmer Photography
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Designer’s Own Kitchen – Lower Manhattan

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This kitchen was designed by Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD with (and for) interior designer Blair Harris. The apartment is located in a turn-of-the-20th-century Manhattan brownstone and the kitchen (which was originally at the back of the apartment) was relocated to the front in order to gain more light in the heart of the home. Blair really wanted the cabinets to be a dark blue color and opted for Farrow & Ball’s “Railings”. In order to make sure the space wasn’t too dark, Randy suggested open shelves in natural walnut vs. traditional wall cabinets along the back wall. She complemented this with white crackled ceramic tiles and strips of LED lights hidden under the shelves, illuminating the space even more. The cabinets are Bilotta’s private label line, the Bilotta Collection, in a 1” thick, Shaker-style door with walnut interiors. The flooring is oak in a herringbone pattern and the countertops are Vermont soapstone. The apron-style sink is also made of soapstone and is integrated with the countertop. Blair opted for the trending unlacquered brass hardware from Rejuvenation’s “Massey” collection which beautifully accents the blue cabinetry and is then repeated on both the “Chagny” Lacanche range and the bridge-style Waterworks faucet. The space was designed in such a way as to use the island to separate the primary cooking space from the living and dining areas. The island could be used for enjoying a less formal meal or as a plating area to pass food into the dining area.

Historic Madison Home

The Kitchen Company

Historic Madison home on the water designed by Gail Bolling Madison, Connecticut To get more detailed information copy and paste this link into your browser. https://thekitchencompany.com/blog/featured-kitchen-historic-home-water, Photographer, Dennis Carbo

Georgetown, Washington DC - Transitional - Rowhouse Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Georgetown, Washington DC Transitional Turn-of-the-Century Rowhouse Kitchen Design by #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer in collaboration with architect Christian Zapatka. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Kitchen Renovation

AJ Margulis Interiors

Photos by Tom Grimes
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Pacific Heights Home

Patrick LePelch Architecture

Trevor Henley
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, metallic splashback, metal splashback, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Fort Washington, PA

Village Handcrafted Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

Celtic Marble and Granite

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Projects

Res-Con

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Beige Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops 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!