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Auburn Renovation 2014

Otero Signature Homes

Photos by Gwendolyn Lanstrum
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen 7

Lauren Ostrow Interior Design, Inc

Bruce Buck
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Insidesign Project 6

Insidesign

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Cold Springs Farm Kitchen

Period Architecture Ltd.

Cold Spring Farm Kitchen. Photo by Angle Eye Photography.
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops and brown benchtop.

Grey and Pink Shaker Kitchen in Stadhampton

Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Kitchens

Located within a stunning home extension in Stadhampton, this beautifully designed kitchen perfectly balances elegance and practicality. Crafted by our talented designer Jon, this space features solid wood Aldana Shaker doors in a bold two-tone combination of Graphite and Antique Pink. The cabinetry is paired with warm solid oak drawer boxes and finished with timeless brass hardware, creating a striking yet cohesive look. Tuscany White Quartz worktops add a layer of lightness and luxury, beautifully offsetting the deeper cabinetry tones. At the heart of the kitchen, a multifunctional island offers ample storage, a NEFF downdraft venting induction hob, an ESS wine cooler, and a welcoming breakfast bar for relaxed dining and entertaining. Premium appliances were carefully selected to match the quality and aesthetic of the space, including state-of-the-art Siemens ovens for reliable, everyday use. For the sink area, a Blanco sink is paired with a Pro3 Flex Stainless Steel Quooker Tap, offering both style and convenience. This kitchen has already made quite an impression, and our clients were so pleased with the result that they recommended Jon to friends, one of whom is now planning their own dream kitchen with us. Even the family cat has found its favourite sun-soaked spot beside the island! Ready to bring your dream kitchen to life? Let’s chat.

Beautiful Santa Barbara Residential Remodel

DesignArt Studios

Beautiful grand kitchen, with a classy, light and airy feel. Each piece was designed and detailed for the functionality and needs of the family.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and coffered.

Dallas | Whiterock | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

We introduce to you one of our newer services we are providing here at Kitchen Design Concepts: spaces that just need a little reviving! As of recent, we are taking on projects that are in need of minimal updating, as in, spaces that don’t need a full-on remodel. Yes, you heard right! If your space has good bones, you like the layout of your kitchen, and you just need a few cosmetic changes, then today’s feature is for you! Recently, we updated a space where we did just this! The kitchen was in need of a little love, some fresh paint, and new finishes. And if we’re being honest here, the result looks almost as if the kitchen had a full-on remodel! To learn more about this space and how we did our magic, continue reading below: The Before and After First, see what an impact new finishes can make! The “before” image shows a kitchen with outdated finishes such as the tile countertops, backsplash, and cabinetry finish. The “after” image, is a kitchen that looks almost as if its brand new, the image speaks for itself! Cabinetry With the wooden cabinetry in this kitchen already having great bones, all we needed to do was our refinishing process that involved removing door and drawer fronts, sanding, priming, and painting. The main color of the cabinetry is white (Sherwin Williams Pure White 7005) and as an accent, we applied a deep navy blue that really pops in this space (Sherwin Willaims Naval 6244). As a special design element, we incorporated a natural wooden band across the hood which is subtle but adds an element of surprise. Countertops The original countertops in this space were a 12×12 tile with cracks and discolored grout from all the wear and tear. To replace the countertops, we installed a clean and crisp quartz that is not only durable but easy to maintain (no grout here!). The 3cm countertops are a Cambria quartz in a grey-tone color (Carrick). Backsplash Keeping things simple, yet classic, we installed a 3×6 subway tile from Interceramic. The crisp white pairs well with all the other finishes of the space and really brighten the space up! To spice things up, we paired the white tile with a contrasting grout color (Cape Grey) that matches the countertop. This is a simple method to add interest to your white backsplash! Fixtures and Fittings For the fixtures and fittings of the kitchen, we wanted pieces that made a statement. That’s why we selected this industrial style faucet from Brizo! The faucet is a Brizo LITZE™ PULL-DOWN FAUCET WITH ARC SPOUT AND INDUSTRIAL HANDLE (63044LF-BLGL). The matte black paired with the luxe gold elements really make a statement! To match the gold elements of the faucet, we installed cabinetry hardware from Topknobs in the same gold finish. The hardware is a Channing pull TK743HB. Lastly, the large single bowl sink (who doesn’t want a large sink?!) is a great functional touch to the kitchen. The sink is a Blanco Precision 16″ R10 super single with 16″ Drainer in stainless steel (516216).

Black & White Kitchen in Norwalk Ct

Connecticut Kitchen & Bath

Traditional Black & White Kitchen in Norwalk, CT Large kitchen area with open space and dining area. Large kitchen island by the window and black cabinetry lining the wall of the kitchen. Under cabinet lighting brightens up the white backsplash and the white walls give it an open, airy feeling. #traditionalkitchen #transitionalkitchen #blackandwhitekitchen #island

Traditional Kitchen with Black Stainless Appliances

The Cleary Company

KitchenAid black stainless appliances Blanco undermount Siligranite sink, Truffle Delta faucet Custom built distressed stained cabinets Top Knobs cabinet hardware, Brushed Nickel Cambria Quartz countertops tumbled travertine backsplash 3x6 tiles Elk globe pendant lights, Aged Silver Marshall Skinner Marshall Evan Photographer

Transitional Family Home

Platinum Homes by Mark Molthan

Page // Agency
This is an example of an expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Grand Victorian

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Looking at this home today, you would never know that the project began as a poorly maintained duplex. Luckily, the homeowners saw past the worn façade and engaged our team to uncover and update the Victorian gem that lay underneath. Taking special care to preserve the historical integrity of the 100-year-old floor plan, we returned the home back to its original glory as a grand, single family home. The project included many renovations, both small and large, including the addition of a a wraparound porch to bring the façade closer to the street, a gable with custom scrollwork to accent the new front door, and a more substantial balustrade. Windows were added to bring in more light and some interior walls were removed to open up the public spaces to accommodate the family’s lifestyle. You can read more about the transformation of this home in Old House Journal: http://www.cummingsarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Old-House-Journal-Dec.-2009.pdf Photo Credit: Eric Roth

1925 Coronado Historic Spanish

Kim Grant Design Inc

Mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

The Ranch House in Almaden Valley

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

French Country Estate

O’Hara Interiors

Leathered Blue Dunes Kitchen

Lesher Natural Stone, Quartz, & Tile

Blue Dunes leathered granite kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Painted Cabinets

Everingham Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Soft Waves - Kitchen Remodel

All in One Kitchen & Bath

The white cabinets in this kitchen keep things light and bright while the backsplash and countertops offer soft slate and grey tones. The cabinets are Wellborn Camden Square in Glacier The quartz countertops are HanStone Italian waves which has a white background with soft gray veining. The porcelain backsplash is a soft white some subtle slate shades mixed in.

#3 - Precision Design Source - Transitional Kitchen - Island (30426-3)

Precision Design Source

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, black cabinets, beige splashback and brick splashback.

Rancho Peñasquitos Complete Remodel

Stel Builders, Inc.

Sleek appliances paired with traditional raised panel cabinets.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eat-in Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets 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!