Granite Quartzite Marble Quartz Countertops

Bianco Antico Granite, Bianco Antico Countertops, White Countertops, White Kitchen
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Midcentury Modern Remodel. Three spaces into one for this Kitchen

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

Where do we even start. We renovated just about this whole home. So much so that we decided to split the video into two parts so you can see each area in a bit more detail. Starting with the Kitchen and living areas, because let’s face it, that is the heart of the home. Taking three very separated spaces, removing, and opening the existing dividing walls, then adding back in the supports for them, created a unified living space that flows so openly it is hard to imagine it any other way. Walking in the front door there was a small entry from the formal living room to the family room, with a protruding wall, we removed the peninsula wall, and widened he entry so you can see right into the family room as soon as you stem into the home. On the far left of that same wall we opened up a large space so that you can access each room easily without walking around an ominous divider. Both openings lead to what once was a small closed off kitchen. Removing the peninsula wall off the kitchen space, and closing off a doorway in the far end of the kitchen allowed for one expansive, beautiful space. Now entertaining the whole family is a very welcoming time for all. The island is an entirely new design for all of us. We designed an L shaped island that offered seating to place the dining table next to. This is such a creative way to offer an island and a formal dinette space for the family. Stacked with drawers and cabinets for storage abound. Both the cabinets and drawers lining the kitchen walls, and inside the island are all shaker style. A simple design with a lot of impact on the space. Doubling up on the drawer pulls when needed gives the area an old world feel inside a now modern space. White painted cabinets and drawers on the outer walls, and espresso stained ones in the island create a dramatic distinction for the accent island. Topping them all with a honed granite in Fantasy Brown, bringing all of the colors and style together. If you are not familiar with honed granite, it has a softer, more matte finish, rather than the glossy finish of polished granite. Yet another way of creating an old world charm to this space. Inside the cabinets we were able to provide so many wonderful storage options. Lower and upper Super Susan’s in the corner cabinets, slide outs in the pantry, a spice roll out next to the cooktop, and a utensil roll out on the other side of the cook top. Accessibility and functionality all in one kitchen. An added bonus was the area we created for upper and lower roll outs next to the oven. A place to neatly store all of the taller bottles and such for your cooking needs. A wonderful, yet small addition to the kitchen. A double, unequal bowl sink in grey with a finish complimenting the honed granite, and color to match the boisterous backsplash. Using the simple colors in the space allowed for a beautiful backsplash full of pattern and intrigue. A true eye catcher in this beautiful home. Moving from the kitchen to the formal living room, and throughout the home, we used a beautiful waterproof laminate that offers the look and feel of real wood, but the functionality of a newer, more durable material. In the formal living room was a fireplace box in place. It blended into the space, but we wanted to create more of the wow factor you have come to expect from us. Building out the shroud around it so that we could wrap the tile around gave a once flat wall, the three dimensional look of a large slab of marble. Now the fireplace, instead of the small, insignificant accent on a large, room blocking wall, sits high and proud in the center of the whole home.

Rénovation d'une cuisine

Adeline Prevost Architecture d'Intérieur

Coup de jeune sur une cuisine dans un style industriel. Modification de la disposition de l'espace repas pour une circulation plus fluide, placage de la niche avec de la feuille de pin et application sur les murs d'un enduit béton pour séparer visuellement la cuisine du reste de la pièce à vivre.

Renewal

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

The view from the island into the family seating area -- the island lamps were selected to support the transition from living area to kitchen, with their fabric shades.

Cozy and cottage in Cary

Roberta Frank Designs Inc.

Beautifully crafted White glazed cabinets. Astoria Granite countertops with Glass Tile with mosaic insert over stove top. Black Stainless appliances paired with African Mahogany floors. Lastly, we repainted and reupholstered the Chairs and Barstools.

Haas Signature Kitchen

Trinity Kitchen, Bath, and Lighting

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

RUSTIC MODERN

User

Custom shelving is 2" thick eastern pine with a natural edge cut from tree. Finished with a custom stain to enhance the natural grain of the wood and highlighted with driftwood colors to enrich complete driftwood theme throughout house. Range hood is custom made french beaumier limestone slab. Photography: Jean Laughton

Symphony on the Hill

Vela Interior Design

Modern kitchen with rift-cut white oak cabinetry and a natural stone island.
Mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Cozy Rustic Muskoka Bunkie

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Take a moment to enjoy the tranquil and cozy feel of this rustic cottage kitchen and bathroom. With the whole bunkie outfitted in cabinetry with a warm, neutral finish and decorative metal hardware, this space feels right at home as a welcoming retreat surrounded by nature. ⠀ The space is refreshing and rejuvenating, with floral accents, lots of natural light, and clean, bright faucets, but pays tribute to traditional elegance with a special place to display fine china, detailed moulding, and a rustic chandelier. ⠀ The couple that owns this bunkie has done a beautiful job maximizing storage space and functionality, without losing one ounce of character or the peaceful feel of a streamlined, cottage life.

Wayne Kitchen

Ginger Woods Design

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Open Concept Blue Backdrop

Unpatterned

Photo: Dustin Halleck
Photo of an eclectic open plan kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Templeton Maple Cappuccino

DIY Cabinet Warehouse

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Ottawa with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, no island, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, laminate floors and beige benchtop.

madison-asian-inspired-contemporary-kitchen-remodel

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Joe DeMaio Photography Madison, WI
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, medium hardwood floors, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback and beige benchtop.

12203. - Astoria Granite Project

Kitchen Stone Design LLC

Astoria, eased edge, dual basin stainless steel, undermount sink.
This is an example of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

ISLAND REHAB IN AURORA & A NEW CUSTOM DINING BUFFET

KE Interior Solutions

Unique Hardware.. Cabico Unique Door style in Black Walnut
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

ISLAND REHAB IN AURORA & A NEW CUSTOM DINING BUFFET

KE Interior Solutions

Custom Buffet for the friends family gatherings
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

CUSTOM MARBLE BACKSPLASH

ARTISTIC MOSAIC CO.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Wilmington Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Bauscher Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

@RVPPhotography
Large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Our Work

Texas Select Builders, LLC

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Shiloh

Tilson Homes

The Shiloh offers a spacious family room with raised ceilings, a large dining room, and a flex room. The expansive kitchen includes plenty of cabinet space, a walk-in pantry, breakfast area, and an oversized work island. The large master suite contains a corner soaking tub, walk-in closet, and custom shower. Three additional bedrooms, another full bath, and a half bath provide plenty of space for each family member. Tour the fully furnished model at our Houston Model Home Center.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Beige Benchtop 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!