This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Kitchen island

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and timber.

Bluejack National Cottage

Monarch & Maker

This open floor plan allows everyone to be together! The kitchen has beautiful Decor appliances and custom lighting.
Kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and porcelain floors.

Dalefield Home

HARO Flooring New Zealand

Large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor, black benchtop and timber.

M邸（リノベーション）

design office neno1365

Industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors and timber.

Kitchen Refresh Inspires Homeowner

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin., kitchen remodel replaces island with peninsula for more open space and more convenient operation. Shiloh Cabinetry,

椿庵

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

土間（内路地）に設えたキッチンカウンター。写真：西川公朗
Photo of a small asian galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and timber.

江戸川の家１(ノームコアな家)

大畠稜司建築設計事務所

Industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with light hardwood floors and timber.

Indianapolis First Floor Remodel

T. Morgan Construction, Inc.

This beautiful kitchen incorporates both modern and craftsman styles which elegantly compliment each other. The warmth from the ceiling gives the space a more natural, warm feeling. In contrast, the shaker style blue and white cabinetry generates a crisp and clean feeling. Like silty and sweet, these two stiles combined creates an environment to be savored! This kitchen is sophisticated yet inviting, finished just in time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends!

Seminole Landing Residence

Angela Reynolds Designs

Inspiration for an expansive beach style eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Full House Refurbishment with Side and Rear Extension

Pencil and Brick

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Stone House

dremel architecture + interiors

Photo of a large traditional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Sea Girt

Jodie O Designs

Transitional Coastal kitchen. Large island, seats 6. Custom cabinets, quartz top. Custom metal hood
Large beach style eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Дачный дом

Ольга Крысова

Country eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate floors, brown floor and timber.

161 – Laguna Niguel - Transitional design-build two color kitchen remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Transitional design-build Aplus cabinets two color kitchen remodel Along with custom cabinets
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

True, Orris Maple of Northport AL

Hallmark Floors

Orris Maple Hardwood– Unlike other wood floors, the color and beauty of these are unique, in the True Hardwood flooring collection color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. The results are truly stunning and extraordinarily beautiful, with distinctive features and benefits.

Modern Country Kitchen Remodel

The Cleary Company

Expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop, timber and quartz benchtops.

Загородный дом в стиле Тюдор

ItalProject

Кухня в гостевом загородном доме находится на мансардном этаже в гостиной. Общая площадь помещения 62 м2.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and timber.

House -- N Potomac

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Luxury gourmet kitchen features Sub Zero 48" paneled refrigeration, 48" Wolf dual fuel range flanked by utensil and spice pull outs, custom wood hood, farm sink, large dine-in island with prep sink, paneled dishwashers, potfiller and herringbone patterned tile back splash.

Cedar House Remodel

Reap Construction

This home was originally built in the 1990’s and though it had never received any upgrades, it had great bones and a functional layout. To make it more efficient, we replaced all of the windows and the baseboard heat, and we cleaned and replaced the siding. In the kitchen, we switched out all of the cabinetry, counters, and fixtures. In the master bedroom, we added a sliding door to allow access to the hot tub, and in the master bath, we turned the tub into a two-person shower. We also removed some closets to open up space in the master bath, as well as in the mudroom.

Brown Kitchen with Timber 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!