Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Turn key Interiors by Casa Mia

Casa Mia USA Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

48 Mag Blossom

Element Construction Partners

J Savage Gibson Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, with island, limestone floors and wood benchtops.

House 1

User

Modern Kitchen in open floor plan arrangement with Dining and Living Areas. All spaces united by large vault and clear story lighting.
Inspiration for a modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Portland Modern Tudor Kitchen

risa boyer architecture

Lincoln Barbour
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Portland with wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink and medium hardwood floors.

Wilderness Softened

B.C.D. Interiors

Mike Gullion
Photo of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Lakeside Craftsmen // Farmhouse

Younger Homes

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood benchtops.

Restaurant Chefs Put Function First in Their Home Kitchen

SEN Creative

Photo: Lauren Andersen © 2018 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Dutch Colonial Farmhouse

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

Expansive modern u-shaped kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood.

W. Creekside Residence

Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)

Casey Dunn Photography
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Custom Kitchen with Heavy Timber accents

Barna Log Homes Of PA

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Via Lido Soud

Reuter Homes

Clay Bowman. Bowman Group Architectural Photography bowmangroup.net/
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Metropolitan Kitchen & Bath

Jim Schmid Photography

Jim Schmid Photography
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Large, two-story kitchen with exposed brick wall and large stone fireplace.
Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Rac Jac Way

Creative Cabinetry Corp

This new construction in Breckenridge features Select Alder Veneer and Melamine cabinetry by Homestead Cabinetry and Furniture. Kitchen Design: Jacque Ball Photo credit: Joe Kusumoto

Remodel Rewind

Bob Greenspan Photography

Kitchen

Lisa & Leroy

Good bye grout lines -- Hello seamless quartz slab
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wilderness Softened

B.C.D. Interiors

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Stone Slab Splashback 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!