Universal Design Challenge in a Period Victorian Style Kitchen & Home

The goals included a Victorian Period look and universal design features. Wider isles for wheelchair mobility was incorporated. The farm sink is pulled forward for access. the touch less faucet and anti-microbial copper sink are never a bad idea. Other interesting features include armoire doors on the oven and refrigerator and freezer doors provide access. The “Scullery Area” features flush inset doors by Woodharbor painted Morel, and features Soapstone counters with integrated drain board, custom copper undermount sink. Walnut shelves by Woodharbor for Clawson Cabinets, Antique Brackets and hardware— “customer find”. Brass rail and s hooks by deVOL. and a microwave drawer. All details that provide access at the lower level for both children and people with reach limitations.

Ivory Cream Latte Cottage / Wentwood

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

StarMark maple cabientry in Ivory Cream with Latte glaze and cottage finish, Cambria Wentwood quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood plank tile floor, tumbled stone backsplash

Eclectic Home in the Woods

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

This is a kitchen full of personality and warmth. The taupe and earth tones in this space bring the colors from the outdoors in. It is an inviting space to enjoy everyday.

Classic English Kitchen, Bawtry

Russell Hutton | Makers of Fine

More than just a kitchen, this beautifully spacious and light room makes this Classic English Kitchen by Hutton England a space for living, lounging, cooking & dining. The large 5 oven Aga nestled beneath the grande faux mantle and the oak accents give this room a warm, homely feel. The classic english styling of the room is further emphasised by the simplicity of the pallette; the softness of the light grey cabinets balances the bold, deep green of the island complementing the natural spledour of the granite which ranges from rich emeralds to dark british racing greens. A suite of larders and integrated fridge freezers at the other side of the island add a bold splash of our customers flair and personality whilst reflecting the lighter greens of the granite opposite. A refreshing change from the more fashionable calm grey's and cool blue's, this dramatic and atmospheric space shows just how diverse our Classic English Kitchens can look and if you want to be a little different, you can be.

Clintonville Kitchen & Half bath 20070

J.S. Brown & Co.

Compact kitchen remodel with minor structural changes, new back door, and powder room update. Designed and constructed by J.S. Brown & Co.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

Morey Remodeling Group

Update kitchen with Showplace Arlington wood cabinets in Soft Cream. Verde Maritaka granite kitchen counters. Farmhouse kitchen sink and Delta pull down faucet, porcelain tile flooring, and lighting.

Memorial Residence Kitchen Remodel

Division 9 Inc.

The extensive remodeling done on this project brought as a result a classy and welcoming perfectly U-Shape layout kitchen Pantry. The combination of green and brown colors and the selected textures along with the long rectangular kitchen island perfectly positioned in the center, creates an inviting atmosphere and the sensation of a much bigger space. During the renovation process, the D9 team focused their efforts on removing the existing kitchen island and replacing the existing kitchen island cabinets with new kraft made cabinets producing a visual contrast to the rest of the kitchen. The beautiful Quartz color river rock countertops used for this projects were fabricated and installed bringing a much relevant accent to the cabinets and matching the brown metal tile backsplash. The old sink was replaced for a new farmhouse sink, giving the homeowners more space and adding a very particular touch to the rest of the kitchen.

Lamison Project

Taliaferro Design

Taliaferro Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen Cabinet Pulls

Angela Reynolds Designs

Photo of an expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in Miami with multiple islands, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Land Park Cottage

FM Design + Build

View from back to front
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Tiny House Rescued

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Matt Adema Media
This is an example of a small arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

A Baker's Delight

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Baker's Delight; this magnificent chefs kitchen has everything that you could dream about for your kitchen including a cooling rack for baking. The two large island with the cage chandeliers are the centerpiece to this kitchen which lead you into the cooking zone. The kitchen features a new sink and a prep sink both are located in front of their own window. We feature Subzero - Wolf appliances including a 36" 6 burner full range with oven, speed oven and steam oven for all your cooking needs. The islands are eucalyptus green one is set up for all her baking supplies including the cooling rack and the island offers a place to sit with your family. The flooring featured in this home are a rich luxury vinyl that has the appearance of hardwood floors but the cost savings is substantial over hardwood.

Full Kitchen remodel with Custom Flat Panel cabinets

Blues Brothers Construction Inc.

In this luxury kitchen we finished with custom stained grey flat panel cabinets, high end appliances, large island with a center range and hood, bright floor and paint

Willow Cottage

Aspen Grove Kitchen & Bath, Inc.

Chipper Hatter
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, brown floor and green benchtop.

Landhausküche

Herbert Krug

Innenliegende Schubkästen lassen die Front ruhiger wirken und sorgen für jede menge Stauraum. Selbstverständlich in dieser Küche aus massiver Eiche
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Chelmsford Kitchen and Powder Room Remodel

Popularis Construction Inc

The client had the idea to refinish their old ironing board closet into a spice rack!
Mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and green benchtop.

Capri White Gemini Quartz worktops with sage green cabinetry

Gemini Worktops

A stunning country kitchen with a modern twist and industrial elements. The sage green cabinetry is topped off with beautiful quartz in Capri White from Gemini Quartz.

A Renovated Reproduction

Meadowlark Design+Build

The granite countertops and farmhouse sink help create a traditionally styled kitchen by Meadowlark Design + Build of Ann Arbor, MI
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Clarendon Residential Kitchen

Trade custom cabinets

Beautiful white traditional Kitchen Cabinets & walnut kitchen island. Modern open kitchen with Coffered ceilings.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

A Baker's Delight

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Green Benchtop 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!