Amazing Kitchen Upgrade to Old Rambler in Vienna, Va

For this recently moved in military family, their old rambler home offered plenty of area for potential improvement. An entire new kitchen space was designed to create a greater feeling of family warmth. It all started with gutting the old rundown kitchen. The kitchen space was cramped and disconnected from the rest of the main level. There was a large bearing wall separating the living room from the kitchen and the dining room. A structure recessed beam was inserted into the attic space that enabled opening up of the entire main level. A large L-shaped island took over the wall placement giving a big work and storage space for the kitchen. Installed wood flooring matched up with the remaining living space created a continuous seam-less main level. By eliminating a side door and cutting through brick and block back wall, a large picture window was inserted to allow plenty of natural light into the kitchen. Recessed and pendent lights also improved interior lighting. By using offset cabinetry and a carefully selected granite slab to complement each other, a more soothing space was obtained to inspire cooking and entertaining. The fabulous new kitchen was completed with a new French door leading to the sun room. This family is now very happy with the massive transformation, and are happy to join their new community.

My Houzz: Devotion Shows in a 19th-Century Belgian Home

Holly Marder

Holly Marder © 2012 Houzz
Traditional kitchen in Amsterdam with white cabinets and zinc benchtops.

Moore Project

Modern Craft Construction, LLC

Modern Ikea Kitchen, Open Floorplan
Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Scenic Drive

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Built in Kitchen Storage Benches - Williamsburg Renovation

General Assembly

© Joe Fletcher Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops and with island.

Birch Plywood Kitchen

George Robinson Kitchens

Push close drawers and doors give these Birch Plywood cabinets a sophisticated and streamlined look. The immediate worktp is Bianco Eclipsia and the raised breakfast bar is topped with zinc. Plenty of drawer storage for utensils and crockery and LED plinth lighting highlights both the cabinets and the whitewashed Oak floor. .

Cloister Style French Wide Oak Planks

Vintage Elements LLC

Heavily brushed, chemically aged, ripped edges and lots of character are the properties of this wide plank rustic Floor. We can produce this floor either on certified Lorraine French oak, Euro oak or American white oak. Engineered or solid can also be selected and the finish is completely oiled with a 5 year wear warranty.

Cascadia Renovation

Karen Ellentuck. ASID

This kitchen was in a home dating from the early 20th century and located in the Mt. Baker neighborhood of Seattle. It is u-shaped with an island in the center topped with a zinc counter. Black and white tile was used on the floor in a tradition pattern with hexagon as the inset and a black and white border with a square mosaic around the perimeter framing the island. Cabinetry is inset traditional style with the hardware on the exterior. the base of each cabinet is framed with a footed detail. Base cabinet were painted with teal, upper cabinets are white and the full height cabinets are mahogany which is used throughout the residence. A tradition style faucet was used with the pull out attached. Cup pulls are used on the drawers and knobs have a back plate.

Palmerston Design Consultants

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and glass sheet splashback.

White Farmhouse Kitchen

Schrock's Woodworking

Small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and zinc benchtops.

Custom Fishing Lodge

Phoenix Construction Company LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Échoppe Bordelaise Surélevée

Stanislas Ledoux

Stanislas Ledoux © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bordeaux with zinc benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, white cabinets and with island.

MAGNOLIA HOME - KITCHEN ISLAND - BENCH

Star Furniture

Everyone loves to hang out in the kitchen, and the Kitchen Island from the Magnolia Home collection will add a nostalgic focal point to gather round. Inspired by a vintage kitchen worktable, it has a worn-in character with its distressed Bench wood stain finish. Also available in Jo's White painted finish. - Sheet metal top in aged zinc finish. - Wide tapering legs. - Towel bars on both ends. - Open bottom shelf. - Drawers for kitchen tool storage. - Metal bar hardware in black finish. The beautiful Magnolia Home line was designed exclusively by Joanna Gaines to convey her fresh, unique design style that embodies her lifestyle of home and family. Each piece falls onto a specific genre: Boho, Farmhouse, French Inspired, Industrial, Primitive or Traditional. Painted finishes and wood stains are offered that replicate the look of age-worn vintage patinas. This piece is part of her Farmhouse genre, which is welcoming, comfortable and timelessly fresh. It features charming details such as scalloped trim, farmhouse-style turnings and age-worn finishes. Farmhouse is a nostalgic look into the way things used to be; how people worked with their hands, came home, ate well, and rested. It's a story of times past, how things used to be made, how they used to look. This style is the simplicity and timelessness of the past.

Sebago Lake Camp

Wright-Ryan Homes

Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Green Cubed - Modern Kitchen Photos

Lee Edwards - residential design

This project was built on spec and pushed for affordable sustainability without compromising a clean modern design that balanced visual warmth with performance and economic efficiency. The project achieved far more points than was required to gain a 5-star builtgreen rating. The design was based around a small footprint that was located over the existing cottage and utilized structural insulated panels, radiant floor heat, low/no VOC finishes and many other green building strategies.

Modern Family Kitchen

NY Interiors

An expansive, custom kitchen perfect for cooking, eating, entertaining and managing an active family life. No detail was overlooked including the 14' zinc island, bespoke tile, and custom cabinets and light fixtures. Cherner molded plywood bar stools. The result: fresh and fabulous! Photo Credit: Greg West

Lone Mountain Hideaway

WRJ Design

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Roof top Penthouse

Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.

Kurt Johnson
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Omaha with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Mountain Modern1

Jensen Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, with island, brown cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

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.

Kitchen with Zinc Benchtops 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!