If I were to explain the atmosphere in this home, I’d say it’s happy. Natural light, unbelievable view of Lake Murray, the mountains, the green hills, the sky – I used those natural colors as inspiration to come up with a palette for this project. As a result, we were brave enough to go with 3 cabinet colors (natural, oyster and olive), a gorgeous blue granite that’s named Azurite (a very powerful crystal), new appliance layout, raised ceiling, and a hole in the wall (butler’s window) … quite a lot, considering that client’s original goal was to just reface the existing cabinets (see before photos). This remodel turned out to be the most accurate representation of my clients, their way of life and what they wanted to highlight in a space so dear to them. You truly feel like you’re in an English countryside cottage with stellar views, quaint vibe and accessories suitable for any modern family. We love the final result and can’t get enough of that warm abundant light!

Sunny Galley Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Barry Westerman
Small transitional galley separate kitchen in Louisville with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sleek and Simple Kitchen Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

New LVS Flooring

Mannington

Inspired by vintage ornate metalwork, "Filigree" luxury vinyl sheet flooring is a weathered, time-worn look with a vintage floral hand painted motif. Available in 4 colors (Iron shown).

Parade of Homes 2015

Ironwood Master Crafters

Jerod Foster
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, a double-bowl sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

COMPLETE HOME RENOVATION - LOS ANGELES

American Home Improvement Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Calvert

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath was the remodeling contractor for this beautiful Waukesha first floor remodel. The homeowners recently purchased the home and wanted to immediately update the space. The old kitchen was outdated and closed off from the great room. The goal was to design an open-concept space for hosting family and friends. LAYOUT The first step was to remove the awkward dining room walls. This made the room feel large and open. We tucked the refrigerator into a wall of cabinets so it didn’t impose. Seating at the island and peninsula makes the kitchen very versatile. DESIGN We created an elegant entertaining space to take advantage of the lake view. The Waukesha homeowners wanted a contemporary design with neutral colors and finishes. They chose soft gray lower cabinets and white upper cabinets. We added texture with wood accents and a herringbone marble backsplash tile. The desk area features a walnut butcher block countertop. We also used walnut for the open shelving, detail on the hood and the legs on the island. CUSTOM CABINETRY Frameless custom cabinets maximize storage in this Waukesha kitchen. The upper cabinets have hidden light rail molding. Angled plug molding eliminates outlets on the backsplash. Drawers in the lower cabinets allow for excellent storage. The cooktop has a functioning top drawer with a hidden apron to hide the guts of the cooktop. The clients also asked for a home office desk area and pantry cabinet.

In Frame Shaker Farrow & Ball

Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co

Recently completed beautiful family kitchen. Client Brief: To create a classic-modern design using Inframe Shaker cabinetry in a combination of rich, contrasting colours to provide definition to the Island and tall furniture. Inframe shaker cabinetry finished in Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone to the main kitchen L and Hague Blue to the Island and pantry and tall furniture. Completed with chrome handles and exposed butt hinges detailing. Worksurfaces: Silestone Lagoon by Cosentino UK and Ireland

Acrylic Black Gloss Kitchen

Panelform

Acrylic Black Gloss Kitchen with push-to-open hardware Credit: Lumo Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel Oakland Hill

Kitchens by Francis

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets and white benchtop.

Energized Evolution - Eden Prairie Main Living Area

AMEK Custom Builders

Our Eden Prairie homeowners are enjoying having a large island for food preparation and entertaining. The placement of the island is important to give a balanced look.On the far end, the pedestal leg allows for a total of 6 chairs at the island. Lighting is a vital element to any remodeling project. Pendant lighting and under-cabinet lights increase options for task-related jobs.

Industrial Bachelor Pad

Nina Williams Interiors

John Lennon
Design ideas for a small industrial kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

The new extended cost effective kitchen for the rental market

Weave Interiors

With the new doors the feel of the space completely changed. It came a lighter and brighter spaces and with the few extra spare metres made all the difference to the space in the room. Keeping everything neutral was key to this project to maximise rental potential

Project 3501-1 Ford Pkwy St. Paul Kitchen Remodel Plaid Wallpaper

Castle Building & Remodeling

This twin home was the perfect home for these empty nesters – retro-styled bathrooms, beautiful fireplace and built-ins, and a spectacular garden. The only thing the home was lacking was a functional kitchen space. The old kitchen had three entry points – one to the dining room, one to the back entry, and one to a hallway. The hallway entry was closed off to create a more functional galley style kitchen that isolated traffic running through and allowed for much more countertop and storage space. The clients wanted a transitional style that mimicked their design choices in the rest of the home. A medium wood stained base cabinet was chosen to warm up the space and create contrast against the soft white upper cabinets. The stove was given two resting points on each side, and a large pantry was added for easy-access storage. The original box window at the kitchen sink remains, but the same granite used for the countertops now sits on the sill of the window, as opposed to the old wood sill that showed all water stains and wears. The granite chosen (Nevaska Granite) is a wonderful color mixture of browns, greys, whites, steely blues and a hint of black. A travertine tile backsplash accents the warmth found in the wood tone of the base cabinets and countertops. Elegant lighting was installed as well as task lighting to compliment the bright, natural light in this kitchen. A flip-up work station will be added as another work point for the homeowners – likely to be used for their stand mixer while baking goodies with their grandkids. Wallpaper adds another layer of visual interest and texture. The end result is an elegant and timeless design that the homeowners will gladly use for years to come. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Calvert

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Galley Kitchen Alfresco feel

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

Most people would relate to the typical floor plan of a 1980's Brick Veneer home. Disconnected living spaces with closed off rooms, the original layout comprised of a u shaped kitchen with an archway leading to the adjoining dining area that hooked around to a living room behind the kitchen wall. The client had put a lot of thought into their requirements for the renovation, knowing building works would be involved. After seeing Ultimate Kitchens and Bathrooms projects feature in various magazines, they approached us confidently, knowing we would be able to manage this scale of work alongside their new dream kitchen. Our designer, Beata Brzozowska worked closely with the client to gauge their ideals. The space was transformed with the archway wall between the being replaced by a beam to open up the run of the space to allow for a galley style kitchen. An idealistic walk in pantry was then cleverly incorporated to the design, where all storage needs could be concealed behind sliding doors. This gave scope for the bench top to be clutter free leading out to an alfresco space via bi-fold bay windows which acted as a servery. An island bench at the living end side creates a great area for children to sit engaged in their homework or for another servery area to the interior zone. A lot of research had been undertaken by this client before contacting us at Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms. Photography: Marcel Voestermans

Fair Park Project

Brittany Lyons Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

2017 Trending Colors

Finstad's Carpet One

This trendy powder blue kitchen balances traditional/farmhouse to create a stunning and inviting kitchen. Complete with white subway tile and gorgeous light-oak Luxury Vinyl. Subway tile and Luxury Vinyl available at Finstad's Carpet One in Helena, MT. *All colors and styles may not always be available.

ADU, Accessory Dwelling Unit

Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths

Inspiration for a small l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Vinyl Floors 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!