Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and yellow floor.

Warm contemporary Kitchen and living room in Arcadia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Complete overhaul of the common area in this wonderful Arcadia home. The living room, dining room and kitchen were redone. The direction was to obtain a contemporary look but to preserve the warmth of a ranch home. The perfect combination of modern colors such as grays and whites blend and work perfectly together with the abundant amount of wood tones in this design. The open kitchen is separated from the dining area with a large 10' peninsula with a waterfall finish detail. Notice the 3 different cabinet colors, the white of the upper cabinets, the Ash gray for the base cabinets and the magnificent olive of the peninsula are proof that you don't have to be afraid of using more than 1 color in your kitchen cabinets. The kitchen layout includes a secondary sink and a secondary dishwasher! For the busy life style of a modern family. The fireplace was completely redone with classic materials but in a contemporary layout. Notice the porcelain slab material on the hearth of the fireplace, the subway tile layout is a modern aligned pattern and the comfortable sitting nook on the side facing the large windows so you can enjoy a good book with a bright view. The bamboo flooring is continues throughout the house for a combining effect, tying together all the different spaces of the house. All the finish details and hardware are honed gold finish, gold tones compliment the wooden materials perfectly.

1880s Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen - Before and After

Create Good Sinks

Create Good Sinks' 46" workstation sink. This 16 gauge stainless steel undermount sink replaced the dinky drop-in prep sink that was in the island originally. Cherry cabinets from previous owner's reno were retrofitted with new quartz countertops (Midnight Corvo in matte finish seen here on the island and Valentin on the perimeter), new sinks and faucets. Island was extended from 5' to 11.5' and includes seating on one end. Walls were painted fresh white. Two Create Good Sinks "Ardell" faucets were installed with this sink to make it easy for two cooks in the kitchen. Perimeter sink is Create Good Sinks 33" ledge workstation sink with "Bella" stainlees steel faucet.

The Steel and Marble Townhouse Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

This Bespoke kitchen has a run of kitchen cabinets wrapped in stainless steel with d-bar handles. The worktop is Calacatta Medici Marble with a back wall panel and floating shelf. A Gaggenau gas hobs is set into the marble worktop and has a matching Gaggenau oven below it. An under-mount sink with a brushed brass tap also sits in the worktop. A Blocked in doorway forms an architectural display alcove. Photographer: Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Tree House Kitchen

Integrated Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow floor.

NEW Country Style Kitchen

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

The Chiswick Basement by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Overhaul Converts Classic Rambler to A Modern Yet Classic Family Home in Fairfax

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

Overhaul Converts Classic Rambler to A Modern Yet Classic Family Home in Fairfax This 1970 rambler in middle of old town in Fairfax City has been home to a growing family of five. Ready for a massive overhaul, the family reached out to Michael Nash Design Build & Homes for assistance. Eligible for a special Fairfax City Renaissance program, this project was awarded special attention and favorable financing. We removed the entire roof and added a bump up, second story three-bedroom, two bathroom and loft addition. The main level was reformatted to eliminate the smallest bedroom and split the space among adjacent bedroom and the main living room. The partition walls between the living room and dining room and the partition wall between dining room and kitchen were eliminated, making space for a new enlarged kitchen. The outside brick chimney was rebuilt and extended to pass into the new second floor roof lines. Flu lines for heater and furnace were eliminated. A furnace was added in the new attic space for second floor heating and cooling, while a new hot water heater and furnace was re-positioned and installed in the basement. Second floor was furnished with its own laundry room. A new stairway to the second floor was designed and built were furnace chase used to be, opening up into a loft area for a kids study or gaming area. The master bedroom suite includes a large walk-in closet, large stoned shower, slip-free standing tub, separate commode area, double vanities and more amenities. A kid’s bathroom was built in the middle of upstairs hallway. The exterior of this home was wrapped around with cement board siding, maintenance free trims and gutters, and life time architectural shingles. Added to a new front porch were Trex boards and stone and tapered style columns. Double staircase entrance from front and side yard made this residence a stand out home of the community. This remodeled two-story colonial home with its country style front porch, five bedrooms, four and half bathrooms and second floor laundry room, will be this family’s home for many years to come. Happier than before, this family moved back into this Extreme Makeover Home to love every inch of their new home.

Girard Kitchen Update

Monogram Interior Design LLC

Monogram Interior Design
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Girard Kitchen Update

Monogram Interior Design LLC

Monogram Interior Design
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

The Chiswick Basement by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

New Residence, Cupertino 2

The Proposed Plan

Inspiration for a large modern eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Watersedge Kitchen Renovation

Sarah Bernardy Design, LLC

This kitchen renovation has a mixture of dark finishes softened with lighter tones found in the natural wood flooring, granite countertops, and tiled backsplash. We brought in the darker finished cabinetry pieces to update the look and feel as well as bring the clients personality and needs into the newly renovated space. Interior Design by Sarah Bernardy-Broman of Sarah Bernardy Design, LLC Photography by Steve Voegeli

Kingswood Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - MD

Flooret

Kingswood Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette.
Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, yellow floor, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey benchtop.

Sands Point Transition New Build

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, yellow floor and white benchtop.

N44° 49' 02" | Inver Grove Heights

Unfold Architecture

A light filled modern kitchen.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Proj 44 - San Francisco Kitchen Remodel - Modern - Sollera

MT Kitchen Cabinets, Inc

This kitchen features a 2 tone styling with a natural quatersawn oak composite veneer in the primary cooking area, and a secondary L shape done in an Iceberg white to mix things up a bit. By introducing a second color to the cabinets, it adds flavor without being overly busy. Project located in San Francisco, CA. Cabinets designed by Eric Au from MTKC. Photo by Eric Au

Farmhouse Kitchen

Anthony Dinova PA

diagonal view of kitchen looking in from living room. Features white beveled subway tile(delorean Gray Grout) White Shaker Cabinets, Butcherblock counter tops

Oakham Country Kitchen

Spotlight Design Center

Alban Gega Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and yellow floor.

Takoma Park kitchen and kids' bathroom

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Brown Kitchen with Yellow Floor 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!