A few tweaks to this already well built kitchen, refreshed the space and solidified the Arts & Craft theme carried throughout the space. A change to the pantry wall provided better and increased storage and countertop space and a new island created finely tuned symmetry to the layout. Combned with new cabinet hardware and modern chevron backsplash, the updated marble-look quartz countertops offer durability and a tailored sophisticated elegance.

BLUE ISLAND KITCHEN

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

When designing this beautiful kitchen, we knew that our client’s favorite color was blue. Upon entering the home, it was easy to see that great care had been taken to incorporate the color blue throughout. So, when our Designer Sherry knew that our client wanted an island, she jumped at the opportunity to add a pop of color to their kitchen. Having a kitchen island can be a great opportunity to showcase an accent color that you love or serve as a way to showcase your style and personality. Our client chose a bold saturated blue which draws the eye into the kitchen. Shadow Storm Marble countertops, 3x6 Bianco Polished Marble backsplash and Waypoint Painted Linen floor to ceiling cabinets brighten up the space and add contrast. Arabescato Carrara Herringbone Marble was used to add a design element above the range. The major renovations performed on this kitchen included: A peninsula work top and a small island in the middle of the room for the range was removed. A set of double ovens were also removed in order for the range to be moved against the wall to allow the middle of the kitchen to open up for the installment of the large island. Placing the island parallel to the sink, opened up the kitchen to the family room and made it more inviting.

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.

Bed-Stuy Landmarked Brownstone

BATLIBOI STUDIO

Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Period Home Refurbishment, Skerries

desiun Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Dublin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Oasis Tiny Home Kitchen

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers and black cabinets. The silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. The mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.

Interior Home Design Shoot

Treat Your Photos

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Old Greenwich House

Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

lnclighting.llc

LALUZ Home offers more than just distinctively beautiful home products. We've also backed each style with award-winning craftsmanship, unparalleled quality and superior service. We believe that the products you choose from LALUZ Home should exceed functionality and transform your spaces into stunning, inspiring settings.

Minimalist kitchen

ARCO Designs

A sleek modern kitchen using a mix of materials to make it interesting. A butlers pantry hidden to the left behind the cement rendered wall.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Sunshine Coast with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Complete kitchen makeover

ULLE Studio

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Rustic & Refined at Bearwallow Mountain

Stone Connection Granite Interiors Inc

Photo courtesy of August Interiors. To view more photos of this project, visit https://www.augustinteriorsnc.com/portfolio/rustic-and-refined-at-bearwallow-mountain/

Bungalow Cottage Home

DK Homes

We had the opportunity to come alongside this homeowner and demo an old cottage and rebuild this new year-round home for them. We worked hard to keep an authentic feel to the lake and fit the home nicely to the space. We focused on a small footprint and, through specific design choices, achieved a layout the homeowner loved. A major goal was to have the kitchen, dining, and living all walk out at the lake level. We also managed to sneak a master suite into this level (check out that ceiling!).

Calvert

Jenny Martin Design

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.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Dream - Kitchen Renovation

Alair Homes Hickory

A large transitional kitchen with gray perimeter cabinets, onyx island, quartz countertop, white subway backsplash, and new appliances.
Inspiration for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Industrial Bachelor Pad

Nina Williams Interiors

Small industrial l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and grey splashback.

Rénovation d'un appartement sous les toits

La Maison de Mon Père

Photo : Antoine SCHOENFELD
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, beige benchtop, a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, terra-cotta floors and with island.

The New Traditional

April Balliette

Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and with Island 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!