Townhouse renovation in Brooklyn: We redesigned the rear end of the house as an expanded family kitchen with a back door to the deck. We also added a new connection from the entrance hall to the kitchen and fit a small powder room under the stairs. The old windows and doors were replaced with new, larger ones, and the entire kitchen was gutted and refitted with new cabinetry and a banquette dining area. The space was designed to take advantage of the bright southern exposure, with lots of white materials, grounded by the dark base cabinets. Photos by Maletz Design

Belleair Shores Whole Home Remodel

Hyde Park Renovations

Photos by Project Focus Photography
Expansive transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and grey floor.

Glen Ellen, CA

Cassandra Crain Design, LLC

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Industrial Dark Green Kitchen with a Vintage Twist

Sustainable Kitchens

View of an L-shaped kitchen with a central island in a side return extension in a Victoria house which has a sloping glazed roof. The shaker style cabinets with beaded frames are painted in Little Greene Obsidian Green. The handles a brass d-bar style. The worktop on the perimeter units is Iroko wood and the island worktop is honed, pencil veined Carrara marble. A single bowel sink sits in the island with a polished brass tap with a rinse spout. Vintage Holophane pendant lights sit above the island. The black painted sash windows are surrounded by non-bevelled white metro tiles with a dark grey grout. A Wolf gas hob sits above double Neff ovens with a black, Falcon extractor hood over the hob. The flooring is hexagon shaped, cement encaustic tiles. Black Anglepoise wall lights give directional lighting. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Savannah

Lisa Mende Design

Kelli Boyd Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and blue cabinets.

The importance of lighting

Roots Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms

The existing kitchen had ceiling mounted spotlights and the client was keen for the new kitchen to be well lit. We used LED striplights which were discreet but ceiling mounted across some of the beams and under the cabinets to create a good wash of light over the whole space.

Victorian Town House

Tristan Goff Handcrafted Furniture

Tristan Goff
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances and linoleum floors.

Blue and White Pool House

Nandina Home & Design

Pool house kitchen with a subway tile backsplash, white cabinets, granite countertop, black stools, patterned ottomans, and glass pendant lighting. Project designed by Atlanta interior design firm, Nandina Home & Design. Their Sandy Springs home decor showroom and design studio also serve Midtown, Buckhead, and outside the perimeter. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://nandinahome.com/portfolio/pool-house-2/

Mid Century Modern Kitchen - Glen Ellyn, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This large open concept kitchen and dining space was created by removing a load bearing wall between the old kitchen and a porch area. The new porch was insulated and incorporated into the overall space. The kitchen remodel was part of a whole house remodel so new quarter sawn oak flooring, a vaulted ceiling, windows and skylights were added. A large calcutta marble topped island takes center stage. It houses a 5’ galley workstation - a sink that provides a convenient spot for prepping, serving, entertaining and clean up. A 36” induction cooktop is located directly across from the island for easy access. Two appliance garages on either side of the cooktop house small appliances that are used on a daily basis. Honeycomb tile by Ann Sacks and open shelving along the cooktop wall add an interesting focal point to the room. Antique mirrored glass faces the storage unit housing dry goods and a beverage center. “I chose details for the space that had a bit of a mid-century vibe that would work well with what was originally a 1950s ranch. Along the way a previous owner added a 2nd floor making it more of a Cape Cod style home, a few eclectic details felt appropriate”, adds Klimala. The wall opposite the cooktop houses a full size fridge, freezer, double oven, coffee machine and microwave. “There is a lot of functionality going on along that wall”, adds Klimala. A small pull out countertop below the coffee machine provides a spot for hot items coming out of the ovens. The rooms creamy cabinetry is accented by quartersawn white oak at the island and wrapped ceiling beam. The golden tones are repeated in the antique brass light fixtures. “This is the second kitchen I’ve had the opportunity to design for myself. My taste has gotten a little less traditional over the years, and although I’m still a traditionalist at heart, I had some fun with this kitchen and took some chances. The kitchen is super functional, easy to keep clean and has lots of storage to tuck things away when I’m done using them. The casual dining room is fabulous and is proving to be a great spot to linger after dinner. We love it!” Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Vintage Galley

PowerSmith Design

XL Visions
Design ideas for a small industrial l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, no island, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and brown floor.

Dream Home 2012

Savvy Decor

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback and panelled appliances.

Moore Kitchen

Modern Craft Construction, LLC

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, zinc benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Alewa Heights Renovation/Restoration

Matsuki Architects

Hiep Nguyen
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback and white appliances.

Magnolia Kitchen

Gaspar's Construction

Designer - Cathy Gaspar Photographer - Laurie Black
Traditional kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and subway tile splashback.

Kitchen - Upland Road 2014

102 Interiors Ltd

Helen Jermyn
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and blue cabinets.

Worthington Kitchen Remodel

Reliance Design Build

Arc Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Brass & Blue Classic

w.b. builders

Photo Cred: Seth Hannula
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

North Toronto Home

The Dickson Design Group

Naomi Finlay
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, white cabinets and a peninsula.

Classic Hamptons Style In Clontarf

KBK - Custom Kitchens Designers based in Brisbane

This light-filled, elegantly designed kitchen, close to the water at Clontarf, hallmarks classic Hampton elements and oozes style and sophistication. The clasically detailed island features a traditional white ceramic butlers basin, a concealed pull out bin and storage for crockery. The deep bench-top accommodates seating for casual dining at the back of the island. Its shaker style fronts in Resene Gumboot stand out beautifully against the crisp white cabinetry behind. Chunky floating shelves run perfectly into the side of the stainless steel canopy rangehood, providing an open space to display crockery or cookbooks adding a homely feeling and visual interest to the space. A cleverly designed walk-in pantry located just off the kitchen boasts ample storage and bench space and also includes a second sink and a dishwasher.

New Country Home

Millwork Visions, LLC

Susan Whisman of Blue Door Portraits
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and no island.

Kitchen with Shaker 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!