The Grandview residence is a contemporary farm house. The design intent was to create a farmhouse that looked as if it had evolved over time with the great room and garage being the original house with connecting breezeways to the garage, kids wing and master suite. By allowing the building to stretch out into the landscape, the home created many outdoor rooms and took advantage of 360 degree views of the Cascade Mountains, neighboring silos and farmland.

Recent Work

Bistany Design®

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Contemporary Chic

OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.

The peninsula that replaced the wall has a deep single-bowl sink and is the home for the kitchen’s dishwasher. The sink’s deep basin and gooseneck faucet not only look contemporary but can also handle large pots and pans with ease. Open shelving in the corner of the kitchen provides storage for the microwave and keeps it off the counter.

Open Concept Kitchen

Southam Design Inc

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodels

Palm Home Improvement

This is an example of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances and no island.

Modern Green / Eco Home

RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

New Waterfront Home

Dawn Hearn Interior Design

Fine Focus Photography - Tre Dunham
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and matchstick tile splashback.

Martis Camp, Truckee

Stephanie Russo Photography

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Projet AZUR

Maurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieur

La rénovation de cet appartement familial en bord de mer fût un beau challenge relevé en 8 mois seulement ! L'enjeu était d'offrir un bon coup de frais et plus de fonctionnalité à cet intérieur restés dans les années 70. Adieu les carrelages colorées, tapisseries et petites pièces cloisonnés. Nous avons revus entièrement le plan en ajoutant à ce T2 un coin nuit supplémentaire et une belle pièce de vie donnant directement sur la terrasse : idéal pour les vacances !

Sunhaven Kitchen

Altera Design & Remodeling, Inc.

Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kök

Wallin & Co AB

This is an example of a small scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Stockholm with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback and a peninsula.

Contemporay Shaker Kitchen Remodel with Multi-Functional Island

Patrick A. Finn, Ltd

The espresso stained maple island features a azul pazzo granite top. The island is highly functional with seating, cabinet storage and a prep sink. Photography by Sophia Hronis-Arbis

Kent Woodlands

Ruth Livingston Studio

Eric Rorer
Photo of an asian u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Home Builders Tampa Florida - Alvarez Homes - Modern Kitchen in The Milkey Home

Alvarez Homes

Tampa Builders Alvarez Homes - (813) 969-3033. Vibrant colors, a variety of textures and covered porches add charm and character to this stunning beachfront home in Florida. Photography by Jorge Alvarez

Contemporary Cherry Kitchen - Louisville

Mark Hawkins of Classic Cabinets & Design

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Sussex Home 2

Collins Woodwork

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Résidence Champêtre / rustique

Pic-Bois Design

Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances and with island.

Country Kitchen

Denca Distributors

Custom Bronze hood with Ventahood liner. Crackled glass backsplash.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Redington Beach Residence

GRW Construction Corporation

Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Una cucina lunga e stretta con tanto carattere

User

Quando lo spazio a disposizione è poco, il budget è limitato e vuoi ottimizzare l'investimento destinando il tuo immobile alla Microricettività, diventa fondamentale essere strategici nelle scelte da fare che non possono essere subordinate al gusto personale, ma ad una corretta analisi del target cui ci si vuole rivolgere per la vendita dei pernotti. Se poi l'appartamento è disabitato da diverso tempo diventa ancor più decisivo rivolgersi ad un professionista che sia in grado di gestire un restyling degli spazi in chiave home staging destinato alla microricettività. E' il caso di questo grande monolocale con cucina ed ingresso separato, uno spazio dedicato ad armadio (tipo cabina armadio) e bagno di pertinenza. Per ottimizzare le risorse, tempo ed investimenti, ho operato delle scelte che fossero in grado di coniugare la caratterizzazione degli ambienti incontrando il gusto del target di riferimento, unendo l'esigenza di immettere l'immobile sul mercato nel più breve tempo possibile. L'esigenza del target identificato, di tipo business, è quella di avere uno spazio confortevole per soggiorni di lavoro che comprenda una cucina funzionale con spazio per i pasti più informali e veloci, le dotazioni utili ad un soggiorno più lungo (ad esempio lavasciuga e lavastoviglie), uno spazio per lavorare da remoto con possibilità di video call, ma che fosse idoneo anche ad accogliere famiglie, fino a 3 + 1 persone. Per soddisfare le esigenze, con occhio attento al budget, alle tempistiche, così come alle procedure necessarie, nell'ambiente principale ho suddiviso lo spazio disponibile suddividendolo in aree. Ho così ricreato uno spazio separato dedicato alla camera da letto, una zona pranzo dedicata a pasti più formali o per più persone e a zona attrezzata per lo smart working ed una zona relax/ospiti con un divano letto singolo sdoppiabile per poter accogliere altre due persone. Il bagno è stato parzialmente rivisto sostituendo i sanitari con altri di nuova generazione (senza toccare gli impianti, non previsti nel budget) e le parti a specchio inserite nei rivestimenti verticali ora divenute mosaici nelle tonalità presenti in tutta la casa: bianco, grigio e nero. Parte degli arredi (quelli in legno scuro come le librerie, il mobile tv e il mobile del bagno) sono stati recuperati, ma gli altri arredi sono stati acquistati. L'intervento maggiore della parte struttura, è avvenuto in cucina dove ho provveduto a sostituire il pavimento e ad ammodernare gli impianti. Anche l'impianto elettrico è stato aggiornato per le parti di competenza. In cucina, oltre agli elettrodomestici normalmente destinati a questa zona della casa, è stata inserita una lavasciuga da incasso. Il progetto completo del living con zona pranzo e la camera da letto li trovi tra i miei progetti "Il monolocale: tutto in un ambiente. Destinazione Microricettività", mentre il progetto del bagno lo trovi tra i miei progetti alla voce "Restyling bagno low cost". Oltre al divisorio in legno, con top e travi verticali, ho caratterizzato l'appartamento con la tecnica del color blocking in modo da definire le zone, creando continuità per colori e materiali. Quando si interviene in un progetto di home staging destinato alla microricettività è fondamentale identificare un target di riferimento ed un mood, uno stile, che caratterizzi gli ambienti. Il mood è spesso condizionato dalle risorse a disposizione del progetto (tempistiche e budget) e le esistenze (materiali e arredi). In questo caso ho scelto il mood Technological&Natural.

Kitchen with a Single-bowl Sink and Matchstick Tile 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!