American Artisans Designers & Fabricators

Plate Rack, Architectural Millwork, Leaded Glass: Designed and Fabricated by Michelle Rein & Ariel Snyders of American Artisans. Photo by: Michele Lee Willson

A French Country Kitchen Design in McLean, Virginia

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

A family of five, who lives in a prestigious McLean neighborhood, was looking to renovate and upgrade their 20-year-old kitchen. Goals of the renovation were to move the cooktop out of the island, install all professional-quality appliances, achieve better traffic flow and update the appearance of the space. The plan was to give a French country look to this kitchen, by carrying the overall soft and creamy color scheme of main floor furniture in the new kitchen. As such, the adjacent family room had to become a significant part of the remodel. The back wall of the kitchen is now occupied by 48” professional range under a custom wood hood. A new tower style refrigerator covered in matching wood panels is placed at the end of the run, just create more work space on both sides of the stove. The large contrasting Island in a dark chocolate finish now offers a second dishwasher, a beverage center and built in microwave. It also serves as a large buffet style counter space and accommodate up to five seats around it. The far wall of the space used to have a bare wall with a 36” fireplace in it. The goal of this renovation was to include all the surrounding walls in the design. Now the entire wall is made of custom cabinets, including display cabinetry on the upper half. The fireplace is wrapped with a matching color mantel and equipped with a big screen TV. Smart use of detailed crown and trim molding are highlights of this space and help bring the two rooms together, as does the porcelain tile floor. The attached family room provides a casual, comfortable space for guest to relax. And the entire space is perfect for family gatherings or entertaining.

Full Home Family Remodel

Jaureguy's Design & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Cabin on the Lake

Hulbert Supply

Designer: Beth Barnes
Small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Burlington with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

West Paces Kitchen

Kenneth Lynch & Associates AIA

Photo by Galina Juliana
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

South Yarra

Siobhan Donoghue Design

The kitchen redesign with a new eat-in kitchen nook with built-in banquettes upholstered in leather. To add an element of fun we played with the tufted button colours. Subtle details are something we love to add to projects to create layers of interest in each space. Its important to keep spaces fun. The natural light in this space is spectacular.

Kitchen, pantry, laundry room remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

Lister Assister
Large country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and a double-bowl sink.

Residential Work

Murphy Building Company, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Basketball Bungalow

Mikiten Architecture

White upper cabinets help make this kitchen more interesting and brighter. Roll-under workspace and sink, pull-out cutting boards, and a side-hinged range all add up to easier access from a wheelchair, and greater flexibility for everyone. Photo: Erick Mikiten, AIA

Rolling Green Contemporary

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Pete Crouser
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Transitional

Redl World Class Kitchens

This stunning kitchen features a timeless combination of stained alder and matte white lacquer with slight brass accents.
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, with island, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ideal Corner Setting

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Galley Style Kitchen with natural stone walls, custom copper hood and quartz countertops Featuring a hidden pantry.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Greenwich Backcountry Estate

Rebecca Reynolds Design -New Canaan Kitchens

A complete makeover of a tired 1990s mahogany kitchen in a stately Greenwich back country manor. We couldn't change the windows in this project due to exterior restrictions but the fix was clear. We transformed the entire space of the kitchen and adjoining grand family room space by removing the dark cabinetry and painting over all the mahogany millwork in the entire space. The adjoining family walls with a trapezoidal vaulted ceiling needed some definition to ground the room. We added painted paneled walls 2/3rds of the way up to entire family room perimeter and reworked the entire fireplace wall with new surround, new stone and custom cabinetry around it with room for an 85" TV. The end wall in the family room had floor to ceiling gorgeous windows and Millowrk details. Once everything installed, painted and furnished the entire space became connected and cohesive as the central living area in the home.

Woodland Ridge

FrankFranco Architects Inc.

Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Brand New Modern Countertops

Spokane Stone Creations LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey benchtop and a peninsula.

Contemporary Extension to Villa, Kings Road, Longniddry, East Lothian

Capital A Architecture

To increase the natural light, the roof falls back towards the existing house. This creates a tall wall full of glass and the slope of the ceiling diffuses this light down into the space below. The glazing faces North, this give a wonderful quality of light, with no glare or shadows, ideal for cooking, reading or watching TV. Photos by Square Foot Media

In-Frame Oak & Painted Shaker Kitchen in Farrow & Ball Pigeon

BP Kitchens & Interiors

Just off of the kitchen is the dining area, for this we created a custom table that mirrors the style of the kitchen.
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback and coloured appliances.

Las Olas Isles Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

This unique and functional kitchen gives a new meaning to the phrase “Kitchen is the heart of a home”. Here, kitchen is the center of all attention and a conversation piece at every party. Black glass cabinet fronts used in the design offer ease of maintenance, and the kaleidoscope stone countertops and backsplash contrast the cabinetry and always look clean. Color was very important to this Client and this kitchen is definitely not lacking life. Designed for a client who loves to entertain, the centerpiece is an artistic interpretation of a kitchen island. This monolithic sculpture raises out of the white marble floor and glows in this open concept kitchen. But this island isn’t just beautiful. It is also extremely practical. It is designed using two intercrossing parts creating two heights for different purposes. 36” high surface for prep work and 30” high surface for sit down dining. The height differences and location encourages use of the entire table top for preparations. Furthermore, storage cabinets are installed under part of this island closest to the working triangle. For a client who loves to cook, appliances were very important, and sub-zero and wolf appliances we used give them the best product available. Overhead energy efficient LED lighting was selected paying special attention to the lamp’s CRI to ensure proper color rendition of items below, especially important when working with meat. Under-cabinet task lighting offers illumination where it is most needed on the countertops. Interior Design, Decorating & Project Management by Equilibrium Interior Design Inc Photography by Craig Denis

Northwest Contemporary

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

Shiloh "Eclipse" Frameless Homestead Medium Cherry Photo by Gainesville360
Photo of a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and beige floor.

Lonsdale road

DOS Architects

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink 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!