Newly Remodeled Kitchen In Punta Gorda FL with Marsh Cabinets and new Backsplash Tile
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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!

Luxury Country Living

Collins Builders

Inspiration for a large country single-wall kitchen pantry in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and open cabinets.

Vinyl

Barnards Carpet One Floor & Home

vinyl flooring
Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Storage aplenty with this well planned Walk In Pantry

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

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.

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.

Contemporary Style and Storage in Clarksville

Guthrie Kitchen and Bath Plus LLC

This contemporary kitchen remodel in Clarksville, TN combines classic white cabinetry with striking design accents to create a beautiful, bright kitchen. The Holiday Kitchens shaker style cabinetry has plenty of storage including deep drawers and glass front display cabinets surrounding the wall-mount chimney hood. The cabinetry is complemented by Top Knobs hardware, a Monte Crisco granite countertop, and white subway tile backsplash. Floating shelves add to the bright, airy feel of this kitchen and offer additional display space. The cabinetry extends into a peninsula that incorporates barstool seating and a double bowl sink. Global Gem Coastal Collection vinyl flooring is a practical and stylish addition to this kitchen design. The multi-layered lighting design includes decorative pendants and a contemporary chandelier, as well as Task Lighting LED undercabinet lights.

New Reno

Northern Alpine Contracting Ltd

Mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, with island, white benchtop, a double-bowl sink, white appliances, vinyl floors and brown floor.

The Evelyn- an Eldridge Company Home

Eldridge Company Design | Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Louisville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, vinyl floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Sunflower House

Anthro Architecture

View from the kitchen space to the fully openable bi-folding doors and the sunny garden beyond. A perfect family space for life by the sea. The yellow steel beam supports the opening to create the new extension and allows for the formation of the large rooflight above.

Doonan

Weis&Co. Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sunshine Coast with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Project Pepler

Total Living Concepts

open concept kitchen merging with living room and fireplace. A space with a lot of hidden storage, and space for entertainment.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

BuildRight Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Eastwick at Berkshire, Leonardo Craftsman C2

Jagoe Homes Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in Louisville with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Finmark Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

French Country & Traditional Kitchen

WellCraft Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Meadowbrook Farm - The Waterford Model

Van Metre Homes

Expansive traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Mermaid Beach Residence

Donna Guyler Design

Custom designed Coastal Style Kitchen Photography by Louise Roche, The Design Villa
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Basye's Abbey Carpet & Floor

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen in St Louis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

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!