Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Omaha.

Layout to improve form and function with goal of entertaining and raising 3 children.
Large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Inspiration for a country galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, distressed cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and wood benchtops.

Old Mill Park

Barbra Bright Design

Andrew McKinney. The original galley kitchen was cramped and lacked sunlight. The wall separating the kitchen from the sun room was removed and both issues were resolved. Douglas fir was used for the support beam and columns.

Modern Kitchen, Hingham MA

Hammer Architects

Peter Venderwarker
Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

My kitchen

Andy Sermonia

Contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets.

Parkside Residences

RisherMartin Fine Homes

Alterstudio Architecture Casey Dunn Photography Named 2013 Project of the Year in Builder Magazine's Builder's Choice Awards!
Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances.

beautiful and energy saving renovation

NWC Construction

NWC Construction Designer: Maggie Burns from IAS Kitchen and Bath
Photo of a transitional kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured splashback.

The Entertainer

BARRETT STUDIO architects

In this remodel, the kitchen forms a social hub flooded with natural light. Multiple islands are zoned by use: preparing, cooking, entertaining, and storage, and delineated by changes in flooring material and height. The remainder of the home is touched with thoughtful materials, as well as extensive energy updates including blown-in insulation, radiant heat flooring, solar, and daylighting. Photos: Maggie Flickinger

Contemporary Kitchen

Design By Mogck

This kitchen was designed and installed in a unique home with an architectural style described as Japanese Farmhouse. The owners were looking for a more contemporary kitchen that would improve the look & functionality as well as allow for easier entertaining. Cherry, granite & stainless steel combine to create a very impressive kitchen. All the layers of light that you see in this photo is not by accident. Special attention was given to the lighting ... Note how some hidden low voltage lights around the parimeter of the ceiling illuminate the ceiling surface. This was achieved by modifying the trusses so that the ceiling could be raised. This project was beautifully executed by TreHus Builders, Mpls.

Newton Renovation

Michael Kim Associates

This is an example of a large transitional galley kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Bultman Architecture, Inc.

Bultman Architecture Inc.

Photographer Adam Cohen
Photo of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with matchstick tile splashback, multi-coloured splashback, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Soter Vineyard Tasting Room

Solid Form Fabrication

This project features a Zinc Tasting Bar with Integral Zinc sink, Zinc Countertops by the Range, Vintage 3 Exhaust and Fireplace Hood (4 total) with Vintage 3 wrapped Chimney, Custom Spark Arrestors, Stainless Steel Kitchen Counters, Back Splash and Integral Sink, and Stainless Steel Wash Basins

Craftsman Creation

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

The key to creating an authentic Craftsman-styled kitchen is by embracing those details that embody hand-craftsmanship and hand-joinery. As a response to mass production and abundance of cheaply made goods, the craftsman design movement achieved prominence in the early 19900’s and recognized value in the work of the craftsman and artisan. The handiwork of the cabinetmaker was idealized, and an appreciation for quality and craftsmanship was celebrated. Homes of this period were designed with an open, airy floor plan and a central hearth or gathering area. Woodwork and cabinetry became architectural focal points in warm, wood tones and joinery techniques were prominently featured. Request a FREE Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a dealer near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Kitchen transformation

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

This kitchen was formerly a dark paneled, cluttered, and divided space with little natural light. By eliminating partitions and creating a more functional, open floorplan, as well as adding modern windows with traditional detailing, providing lovingly detailed built-ins for the clients extensive collection of beautiful dishes, and lightening up the color palette we were able to create a rather miraculous transformation. The wide plank salvaged pine floors, the antique french dining table, as well as the Galbraith & Paul drum pendant and the salvaged antique glass monopoint track pendants all help to provide a warmth to the crisp detailing. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

Crisp Architects

Kitchen/Family Room. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Boyd Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Tradition Kitchen with Mobile Island photo credit: Sacha Griffin
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Sink with Bay Window

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Inspiration for a tropical kitchen in San Francisco.

Classic Beach House

User

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Classic Kitchen Style

In Detail Interiors

This English Tudor architectural home combines classic styling, fixtures and fittings with modern convenience. The kitchen is quite large yet the client did not want it to feel that way. In order to keep some of the coziness she desired, we opted to put in a Wolf two hob electrical unit in the island where the cook spends most of her time. This allows her to do “quick cooking” in the mornings while keeping conversation going with her two young sons and maintains a galley layout within the larger footprint of the space. This hob also does double duty when entertaining, acting as a hot plate for service and an extra burner for prepping foods by the caterer. The Pro refrigerator was chosen to “lighten up” the heavier feel of the English Tudor design with some contemporary pizzazz. This unexpected bit of modernism along with a sleek Blanco faucet adds just the right touch of Wow! The second island is considered the entertaining island as it helps direct the traffic flow in and around the kitchen area as well as adds some visual definition of the kitchen and breakfast area. Again,keeping it cozy and functional in a large space. This island is home to a subzero integrated wine refrigerator and bar sink. The large armoire storage area across from this island hides a working “appliance pantry” that also features a pot filler to fill the coffee pot! We included casual seating for the two boys at the main island and additional bar seating at the entertainment island. This use of dual islands keeps the kitchen from feeling too large. The brick alcove encloses a 48 in wolf dual fuel range with antique walnut shelves on each side. The alcove is a focal point of the design however it blends in with the surrounding cabinetry to appear as it has been there for decades.

Kitchen 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!