Beautiful Joinery concept in an apartment in Essen (Germany)
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Pasadena Showcase House Kitchen 2019

Samantha Williams Interior Design

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, marble splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and a drop-in sink.

Green BoHo Kitchen

Kimberly Barr Interior Design

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Treetop

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

Lichtdurchfluteter Innenausbau

Tischlerei Backmann

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Fantasy Brown Quartzite Countertops

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Beautiful Fantasy Brown Quartzite Countertops in two recently renovated kitchens. http://marble.com/material/details/613/Fantasy-Brown

Beverage center

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Brick accent wall in kitchen for beverage center.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Spanish Bohemian in South Pasadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Mid-sized mediterranean kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Farmhouse kitchen with Small Center Island

KraftMaster Renovations

This quaint farm house kitchen has it all from a kitchen island with storage to wooden shelves and stainless steel appliances. Bob Gockeler
Photo of a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen transformation

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

This kitchen was formerly a dark paneled, cluttered, and divided space with little natural light. By eliminating partitions and creating a more functional, open floorplan, as well as adding modern windows with traditional detailing, providing lovingly detailed built-ins for the clients extensive collection of beautiful dishes, and lightening up the color palette we were able to create a rather miraculous transformation. The wide plank salvaged pine floors, the antique french dining table, as well as the Galbraith & Paul drum pendant and the salvaged antique glass monopoint track pendants all help to provide a warmth to the crisp detailing. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

Handmade Bespoke Kitchen - Chesterfield 'Classic'

Baker & Baker Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

. Our timeless ‘Classic English’ design suits properties old and new as shown here in this modern barn style extension. Painted cabinets in Farrow & Ball Drab are brought together with English oak and topped with granite worktops The central island placed just in front of the Rayburn range oven has a seated area and a solid wood worktop to match the free standing double dresser.

Reforma integral de cocina y baño

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Reforma integral de cocina en blanco y madera, con apertura de puerta corredera y ventana pasaplatos, con barra para desayunos
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Forest Green Hexagon Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Luminous updated kitchen featuring Large Hexagons in 47 Vermont Pine
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Moorland | Estate | White Oak | Hand Scraped and Wire Brushed

Lauzon Wood Floors

This beautiful kitchen features Lauzon's hardwood flooring Moorland. A magnific White Oak flooring from our Estate series that will enhance your decor with its marvelous light beige color, along with its hand scraped and wire brushed texture and its character look. Improve your indoor air quality with our Pure Genius air-purifying smart floor.

Grogan's Point

Frankel Design Build

Connie Anderson
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Le studio meublé

Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR

Crédit photos : Sabine Serrad
Small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Transformation d'un petit appartement parisien

Studio Mariekke

Studio Mariekke
Small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island and blue floor.

Transformation d'un petit appartement parisien

Studio Mariekke

Studio Mariekke
Photo of a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island and blue floor.

Crisp Architects

Photography by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a country eat-in kitchen in New York with mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, a drop-in sink and beaded inset cabinets.

Nakan Craftsman | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | FL

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Beaded Inset Cabinets 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!