Cucina moderna con uno stile pulito che si unisce alla sala da pranzo per ospiti e sala da pranzo per la famiglia. Cucina con isola, forno elettrico, forno a microonde, macchina del caffè incassate.

Stately Colonial

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen Remodel Purcellville, VA

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Paula Truchon of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD in collaboration with Faber Custom Builders, this Rustic inspired kitchen design features Greenfield Cabinetry in the Augusta door style in 2 finishes. The perimeter kitchen cabinets feature Knotty Alder with the Federal finish. The island cabinets feature a paintable Cityscape finish. Kitchen countertops are granite in the color Steel Gray with a leathered finish. The kitchen tile backsplash features Unicom Starker Natural Slate Multi-color in 12x12 sheets. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Beamed Ceiling in Transitional Kitchen

Orren Pickell Building Group

**Project Overview** This new construction home built next to a serene lake features a gorgeous, large-scale kitchen that also connects to a bar, home office, breakfast room and great room. The homeowners sought the warmth of traditional styling, updated for today. In addition, they wanted to incorporate unexpected touches that would add personality. Strategic use of furniture details combined with clean lines brings the traditional style forward, making the kitchen feel fresh, new and timeless. **What Makes This Project Unique?* Three finishes, including vintage white paint, stained cherry and textured painted gray oak cabinetry, work together beautifully to create a varied, unique space. Above the wall cabinets, glass cabinets with X mullions add interest and decorative storage. Single ovens are tucked in cabinets under a window, and a warming drawer under one perfectly matches the cabinet drawer under the other. Matching furniture-style armoires flank the wall ovens, housing the freezer and a pantry in one and custom designed large scale appliance garage with retractable doors in the other. Other furniture touches can be found on the sink cabinet and range top cabinet that help complete the look. The variety of colors and textures of the stained and painted cabinetry, custom dark finish copper hood, wood ceiling beams, glass cabinets, wood floors and sleek backsplash bring the whole look together. **Design Challenges* Even though the space is large, we were challenged by having to work around the two doorways, two windows and many traffic patterns that run through the kitchen. Wall space for large appliances was quickly in short supply. Because we were involved early in the project, we were able to work with the architect to expanded the kitchen footprint in order to make the layout work and get appliance placement just right. We had other architectural elements to work with that we wanted to compliment the kitchen design but also dictated what we could do with the cabinetry. The wall cabinet height was determined based on the beams in the space. The oven wall with furniture armoires was designed around the window with the lake view. The height of the oven cabinets was determined by the window. We were able to use these obstacles and challenges to design creatively and make this kitchen one of a kind. Photo by MIke Kaskel

Restorative Style Kitchen Remodel

Davis Kitchen & Tile

Expansive midcentury kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Kitchens

WL Kitchen & Home

Jason Taylor Photography
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Herringbone Brick Ceiling

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

Incorporating architectural design elements such as this herringbone ceiling, custom hood and range, wood floor, and custom backsplash create the perfect kitchen.

Whistler Chalet

lee luxford a+d

Barry Calhoun Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, window splashback, black appliances, beige floor, a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, black splashback and black benchtop.

An Exercise in Classism

Signature Kitchens

Substantial stone archways and arched windows lend integrity to this exercise in classicism. White cabinetry adorned with crown molding are anchored by honed black granite. Arched window and glass door cabinets flank the sink. Faucets, hardware, lighting, and leg trim in polished nickel reflect the light.A walk-in pantry and message niche are hidden charms.

Boca Raton

The Hill Group

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Piedmont Residence

AND Interior Design Studio

Interior Design: Anne Norton AND interior Design Studio Berkeley, CA 94707
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Westmoreland Project

Making Room for Peace

I mean… WOW! We cannot get over how much some paint, new backsplash, new light fixtures, and some styling transformed this kitchen!!! While before it was dark and dated, now its up to speed with the times while still fitting in with the traditional bones of the home.

Suburban Contemporary Design

Edgewater Design Group

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Handpainted Loft Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design: Cattaneo Studios // Photos: Jacqueline Marque
This is an example of an expansive industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Appartamento Gram

A+B² architettura

parete di fondo a specchio
Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, coffered, grey cabinets and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Raised island ends create storage for cookbook display adding a touch of farmhouse charm. At the end of the kitchen is a large walk-in pantry. Mandi B Photography

Kitchen

Rutgers Construction Inc

Rutgers Construction Aspen, CO 81611
Expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Double Island Custom Kitchen

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We love the double kitchen islands and the black fridge plus the incredible vaulted ceiling and arched entryways!
This is an example of an expansive modern kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and black benchtop.

Minimalistische und dennoch lichtstarke Beleuchtung der Küche

plan.b lichtplanung

Die wandbündigen Hochschränke werden von einer, in die Betondecke integrierten, dimmbaren LED-Linie beleuchtet, welche sowohl dezent als Hintergrundlicht, wie auch als Arbeitslicht genutzt werden kann. Bei Bedarf können die 4 Betonaufbauleuchten oberhalb des Küchenblocks hinzugeschaltet werden.

Luxuriöse XXL-Wohnküche in Symbiose mit Wohn- und Esszimmer

Tischlerei und Küchenwerkstatt Marten

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Bremen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Expansive Kitchen with Black Benchtop 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!