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Photography: Piston Design
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with multiple islands.

Lehigh Valley, PA- Contemporary- Kitchen

Morris Black Designs

This was a complete renovation, including removal of a load bearing wall and installation of a laminated wood beam to replace it. The new cabinets run from floor to 9’ ceiling. Cabinets feature integral interior lighting in glass door cabinets, under cabinet lighting and electrical outlets. Design by Dan Lenner,CMKBD of Morris Black Designs Learn more by visiting https://www.morrisblack.com/projects/kitchens/contemporary-kitchen-renovation/ #DanforMorrisBlack #MorrisBlackDesigns #contemporarykitchenrenovation

Normandy Beach Bay Side Kitchen

Builders' General Supply

This 1st place winner of Tedd-Wood Cabinetry's National 2020 "Picture Perfect" Contest transitional category, Designed by Jennifer Jacob is in the "Stockton" door style in both Maple wood "White Opaque" and Cherry wood with "Morning Mist" and a light brushed black glaze. The counter tops are "Taj Mahal" quartzite, The back splash made by Sonoma tiles is "Stellar Trestle in Hidden Cove." The flooring is Duchateau "Vernal Lugano"

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

Expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and beige benchtop.

French Country Chateau Custom Home

Fautt Homes

Design ideas for an expansive l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, beige benchtop, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and raised-panel cabinets.

Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse

Lauren Levant Interior

Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey cabinets, grey splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Falcon Point Kitchen

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, white floor and black benchtop.

Country Manor

Carrick Custom Home Design

FX Home Tours Interior Design: Osmond Design
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Leland Beauty

Carolyn P. Andrews

Kohler apron front sink, gray cabinetry with Cambria Swanbridge countertop Windborne
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Regatta Bay Lakefront Home

Destin Custom Home Builders

Photo of an expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Elegant open plan kitchen and lounge

Harbour View Photography

Phil Jackson www.harbourviewphotography.com
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dorset with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey splashback and multiple islands.

Reale

VESTA

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

Laver Ct. Los Altos, CA

Design Matters

Incredible Los Altos transformation. This home was brought to Design Matters of Los Gatos in the middle of construction as many elements were not working well. I was able to provide new kitchen layout and material designs along with ceiling designs, color palettes, designs for the bathrooms and provide a harmonious space for this lovely family~

Alameda Residence

Christian Rice Architects, Inc.

Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.

Sophisticated Elegant Kitchen – South Barrington, IL

Drury Design

Our clients were ready to update their kitchen with soft and subtle colors to blend in with the home’s recently updated interior. It was also time to improve the layout. The kitchen needed to be reconfigured in order to facilitate a three-generation family and occasional entertaining. Design Objectives -Brighten up to blend with the home’s interior and flow into the adjacent family room area -Incorporate specific storage for pantry items like bulk ingredients and small appliances -Designate areas for a coffee bar, multiple prep areas and seating while highlighting a dry bar for display -Keep clutter off of counters for a seamless design that facilitates visual flow through the entire area Design Challenges -Make a subtle statement with contrasting cabinets and countertops -Incorporate a stand-alone, statement-making dry bar just outside the main kitchen space -Design a statement hood that serves as a focal point without interrupting visual flow -Update and add lighting to add more task, accent and overhead brightness. -Have the space be usable for different tasks by different family members at the same time -Create a space that looks classy and formal but is still inviting. Design Solutions -A soft grey stain and white paint were used on all the cabinets. On only the wall cabinets flanking the window was the grey introduced on the frame to make a pop against the white paint. -The white-painted refrigerator and freezer door panel style is a custom reeded look that adds a soft contrasting detail against the main door style. Along with the open grey-stained interior cabinet above, it looks like a piece of furniture. -The same soft tones were used for the countertops and a full, high backsplash of Chamonix quartzite that tied everything together. It’s an elegant backdrop for the hood. -The Dry Bar, even though showcasing a dark stained cabinet, stays open and bright with a full mirror backsplash, wood retained glass floating shelves and glass wall cabinet doors. Brushed brass trim details and a fun light fixture add a pop of character. -The same reeded door style as the refrigerator was used on the base doors of the dry bar to tie in with the kitchen. -About 2/3 of the existing walk-in pantry was carved out for the new dry bar footprint while still keeping a shallow-depth pantry space for storage. -The homeowners wanted a beautiful hood but didn’t want it to dominate the design. We kept the lines of the hood simple. The soft stainless steel body has a bottom accent that incorporates both the grey stain and white-painted cabinet colors. -Even though the Kitchen had a lot of natural light from the large window, it was important to have task and subtle feature lighting. Recessed cans provide overall lighting while clear pendants shine down on the 2nd level of the seating area on the island. -The circular clear chandelier is the statement piece over the main island while the pendants flanking the hood emphasize the quartzite backsplash and add as accent lighting in the evening along with the interior cabinet lights. With three generations living in the home it was important to have areas that multiple family members could use at the same time without being in each other’s way. The design incorporates different zones like the coffee bar, charging station, dry bar and refrigerator drawers. The softness of the colors and classic feel of the wood floor keep kitchen is inviting and calming.

Brewster New Construction Estate

Interior Conception

Open Concept Modern Kitchen, Featuring Double Islands with waterfall Porcelain slabs, Custom Italian Handmade cabinetry featuring seamless Miele and Wolf Appliances, Paneled Refrigerator / Freezer, Open Walnut Cabinetry as well as Walnut Upper Cabinets and Glass Cabinet Doors Lining Up The top row of cabinets.

White Beaded Inset Cabinets with Double Navy Island

Western Custom Cabinetry

White Beaded Inset Cabinets with Navy Double Island This kitchen features stacked cabinetry with glass uppers, a spice drawer underneath the cooktop, pull out tray and utensil organizers, a built-in microwave with pocket doors to conceal it, floating shelves embedded in the full-height backsplash, and much more. The beautiful double Islands allow for both storage and functionality with the sink and dishwasher in one, and overhang for seating in the other. Mark Tepe, Photographer.

Luxury Kosher Kitchen

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

'Book matched' porcelain floor. Custom millwork and doorways. Painted railing with iron balusters.
Photo of an expansive traditional eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Dream Home

Factory Builder Stores

Ultracraft - High Gloss is the Edgewater Door Style in Flint - Darker Material is Piper Door Style Textured Melamine in Wired Brown
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, grey benchtop and grey floor.

Dakota Ridge Remodel

Alpine Design Kitchens

Transitional galley open plan kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Grey Kitchen with multiple Islands 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!