Contemporary Meets Classic in a Kitchen and Family Room Remodel

The classic elements beautifully compliment the contemporary touches in a new kitchen that fits both the style of the home and the tastes of the homeowner. The artisan Zellige Tile juxtapose the classic Hicks pendents. A matte finish quartz countertop and a traditional white cabinet style anchor the room while the charcoal island adds interest.

White and Gold Kitchen

Riki S. Design

Spacious modern kitchen with large island, gold accents, and gray porcelain tile flooring.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Client Calgary Soho

Elle Peters Design

Photo by Jamie Anholt
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Downtown Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Another angle.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Goldsmith

Duet Design Group

French Country Farmhouse Kitchen, Photography by Susie Brenner
This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Character Kitchen

Lazarou Joinery

Oxley 7 doors are painted in Laminex colour "Bayleaf," satin finish. Handles from Furnware. "Varese" D handle Antique brass. Photos by Kristy White.
Small country galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Classic Thirroul

MANCHE designs

Photo of a beach style galley kitchen in Wollongong with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Ingram Kitchen

User

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

South Minneapolis Bungalow Kitchen

Tusk Builders

Transitional kitchen in 1937 bungalow. We removed the wall between the dining room to create an open concept space that the family loves.
Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Austin Fantasy Brown & Crystal Ice Kitchen

Triton Stone

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wales Ave, Fort Worth

Profixx Services Inc

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Roseville Kitchen

Julkowski, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional kitchen with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Deep Blue Kitchen Larchmont Manor

Studio Dearborn

A hip young family moving from Boston tackled an enormous makeover of an antique colonial revival home in downtown Larchmont. The kitchen area was quite spacious but benefitted from a small bump out for a banquette and additional windows. Navy blue island and tall cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen blue is balanced by crisp white (Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace) cabinetry on the perimeter. The mid-century inspired suspended fireplace adds warmth and style to the kitchen. A tile covered range hood blends the ventilation into the walls. Brushed brass hardware by Lewis Dolan in a contemporary T-bar shape offer clean lines in a warm metallic tone. White Marble countertops on the perimeter are balanced by white quartz composite on the island. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Countertops by Rye Marble. Refrigerator--Subzero; Range—Viking French door oven--Viking. Dacor Wine Station. Dishwashers—Bosch. Ventilation—Best. Hardware—Lewis Dolan. Lighting—Rejuvenation. Sink--Franke. Stools—Soho Concept. Photography Adam Kane Macchia.

Bright Open Plan Family Kitchen in London

Sustainable Kitchens

Oak shaker style cabinetry painted in Farrow & Ball Ammonite with built in spice racks on both sides of the Smeg range cooker. The worktop is Bianco Fantasia. Charlie O'Beirne

The Girl With the Dragon Print

Square Footage Inc.

Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

KITCHEN BEAUTY

RILEY'S REMODELING + DESIGN

Inspiration for a small transitional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

White Contemporary Kitchen by Sub- Zero Wolf

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain splashback and light hardwood floors.

Sch2 Kitchen Town 'n Country

Schoeman Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Williams House

Bon Atelier Limited

Photo by deVol Kitchens
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Maroubra House 01

BJB Architects

Inspiration for a beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and 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!