View of the beautifully detailed timber clad kitchen, looking onto the dining area beyond. The timber finned wall, curves to help the flow of the space and conceals a guest bathroom along with additional storage space.

Lincoln Park - Howe

Middlefork Development LLC

Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman

Greenwich Georgian

VanderHorn Architects

Traditional separate kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Hampshire

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Large transitional open plan kitchen in Hampshire with grey cabinets, black splashback, with island, a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops and limestone floors.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen

HOMEpossible

The 1960's atomic ranch-style home's new kitchen features and large kitchen island, dual pull-out pantries on either side of a 48" built-in refrigerator, separate wine refrigerator, built-in coffee maker and no wall cabinets.

Open plan Pale Blue Kitchen Dining and Living Space

Farnham Furnishers Ltd

photographer - Michel Focard de Fontefiguires
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, limestone floors, with island and grey floor.

Homestyling

User

Fotograf Daniel Lillman http://daniellillman.se/new/
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Orebro with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate benchtops, limestone floors and no island.

Kauna'oa Traditional Hawaiian Residence

Stephen Green Architecture, Inc.

Ian Lindsey
Inspiration for a large tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and a peninsula.

Kitchens Projects

Ancient Surfaces

Source : Ancient Surfaces Product : Antique Stone Kitchen Sink & Stone Flooring. Phone#: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com For the past few years the trend in kitchen decor has been to completely remodel your entire kitchen in stainless steel. Stainless steel counter-tops and appliances, back-splashes even stainless steel cookware and utensils. Some kitchens are so loaded with stainless that you feel like you're walking into one of those big walk-in coolers like you see in a restaurant or a sterile operating room. They're cold and so... uninviting. Who wants to spend time in a room that reminds you of the frozen isle of a supermarket? One of the basic concepts of interior design focuses on using natural elements in your home. Things like woods and green plants and soft fabrics make your home feel more warm and welcoming. In most homes the kitchen is where everyone congregates whether it's for family mealtimes or entertaining. Get rid of that stainless steel and add some warmth to your kitchen with one of our antique stone kitchen hoods that were at first especially deep antique fireplaces retrofitted to accommodate a fully functional metal vent inside of them.

The Great Barn

Architect Your Home

Conversion and renovation of a Grade II listed barn into a bright contemporary home
Large country open plan kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, window splashback, beige floor, grey benchtop and multiple islands.

Kitchen Island

chas architects

Plaster walls, steel windows, and a white oak plank ceiling give this gathering room and kitchen a transitional feel.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and limestone floors.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Sonya Cotter

Sonya Cotter
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances and limestone floors.

Kitchen - Ivy League ln Rockville MD

Tile Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Barn Conversion

David Hall Kitchen and Furniture Makers

This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sage Meadows

Ence Homes

This home was our model home for our community, Sage Meadows. This floor plan is still available in current communities. This home boasts a covered front porch and covered back patio for enjoying the outdoors. And you will enjoy the beauty of the indoors of this great home. Notice the master bedroom with attached bathroom featuring a corner garden tub. In addition to an ample laundry room find a mud room with walk in closet for extra projects and storage. The kitchen, dining area and great room offer ideal space for family time and entertainment. Jeremiah Barber

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Luxury Bespoke Kitchen | Hadley Wood

Humphrey Munson

This luxury bespoke kitchen is situated in a stunning family home in the leafy green London suburb of Hadley Wood. The kitchen is from the Nickleby range, a design that is synonymous with classic contemporary living. The kitchen cabinetry is handmade by Humphrey Munson’s expert team of cabinetmakers using traditional joinery techniques. The kitchen itself is flooded with natural light that pours in through the windows and bi-folding doors which gives the space a super clean, fresh and modern feel. The large kitchen island takes centre stage and is cleverly divided into distinctive areas using a mix of silestone worktop and smoked oak round worktop. The kitchen island is painted and because the client really loved the Spenlow handles we used those for this Nickleby kitchen. The double Bakersfield smart divide sink by Kohler has the Perrin & Rowe tap and a Quooker boiling hot water tap for maximum convenience. The painted cupboards are complimented by smoked oak feature accents throughout the kitchen including the two bi-folding cupboard doors either side of the range cooker, the round bar seating at the island as well as the cupboards for the integrated column refrigerator, freezer and curved pantry. The versatility of this kitchen lends itself perfectly to modern family living. There is seating at the kitchen island – a perfect spot for a mid-week meal or catching up with a friend over coffee. The kitchen is designed in an open plan format and leads into the dining area which is housed in a light and airy conservatory garden room.

Farrow & Ball De Nimes & Stiffkey Blue Shaker Kitchen

Fairoak Kitchens Ltd

This traditional in-frame kitchen features beaded shaker style doors painted in Farrow & Ball's De Nimes. The island is painted in a contrasting Stiffkey Blue and is finished either end with feature end panels and pilasters. There is also room for seating. This kitchen features lots of clever storage solutions, including larder cabinets with pull out trays, concealed bins and integrated appliances. We have made use of every bit of space by inserting a pull-out system in the corner base unit, and cupboards above the American-style fridge freezer and underneath the seating area on the island. We also put hidden cutlery drawers inside the deep pan drawers.

Morningside

Preschel + Bassan Studio

Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Magnificent Larder Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Limestone Floors 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!