I worked with a creative and detail oriented client to transform her old (but not original) kitchen space into a beautiful, functional space to cook, bake and enjoy a casual meal.

Elwood Home 2

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Photography by Tom Roe
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback and with island.

Willow Avenue Kitchen Remodeling

DEO Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

New Hartford Traditional Country Kitchen

Showcase Kitchens

There's a chicken peeking out of this chicken wire/custom cabinet door. It really loves its new home! Love these knobs on these cabinet doors!
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black benchtop, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse Chic

Chace Building Supply

Tony Chabot - photographer Pellinen Builders - general contractors
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mission Hills - Remodel

Canaan Stone Works, LLC

This beautifully designed kitchen is both functional and easily maintained. Granite countertops in Iced Brown Brushed deliver lasting beauty. Custom Countertops - Canaan Stone Works Cabinets by Parks Cabinets Design by Ream ArchitectureJacques LeBlanc, AIA, NCARB Architect AIBC REALM Architecture & Design Photos by JenniG

Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | NJ

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.

Cuisine noir et brique

Vision D'espaces / JULIEN CHAMBON

Cédric Cohen
This is an example of a small industrial l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors, no island and black floor.

Topiary - Kitchen, island details.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Design ideas for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

A Different View Into The Dining Room and Butler's Pantry

KraftMaster Renovations

Open concept layout allows you to be in the kitchen while you socialize with those gathered around the dining room table. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a large country eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Reclaimed Wood Shelves

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Floating shelves made from antique wood reclaimed from the site hold everyday dishes close at hand. Original brick was retained and restored in this historic home circa 1794 located on Charleston's Peninsula South of Broad. Custom cabinetry in a bold finish features fixture finishes in a mix of metals including brass, stainless steel, copper and gold. Photo by Kim Graham Photography

Lakefront Kitchen Remodel - Range with Hood

Cynthia B. Wilson Interior Design

Victoria McHugh Photography Lakeside Custom Cabinetry,LLC Chris Hummel Construction Vogler Metalwork & Design A huge amount of functional storage space was designed into an otherwise small kitchen through the use of purpose built, custom cabinetry. The homeowner knew exactly how she wanted to organize her kitchen tools. A knife drawer was specially made to fit her collection of knives. The open shelving on the range side serves as easy access to her cookware as well as a garbage pullout. We were able to relocate and center the range and copper range hood made by Vogler Metalworks by removing a center island and replacing it with a honed black granite countertop peninsula. The subway tile backsplash on the sink wall is taken up to the soffit with the exception of dark bull nose used to frame the wall sconce made by Vaughn. The kitchen also serves as an informal entryway from the lake and exterior brick patio so the homeowners were desperate to have a way to keep shoes from being scattered on the floor. We took an awkward corner and fitted it with custom built cabinetry that housed not only the family's shoes but kitty litter, dog leashes, car keys, sun hats, and lotions.

craftsman kitchen

Lauren Pennisi Interiors

The custom, full inset, glass cabinetry sparkles in the light. Exposed hinges were chosen for an authentic look.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

Hartford County Kitchen Remodel

Zel, Inc.

Zel, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with white cabinets, granite benchtops, a farmhouse sink, medium hardwood floors, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, beaded inset cabinets and brick splashback.

Kitchen Remodel

Moxie Interiors, LLC

Large eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Truly Bespoke Handmade Kitchen in Hutton

Handmade Kitchen Co

This beautiful in-frame classic shaker kitchen features a cock beaded front frame, a deep blue hand painted finish, oak veneered carcasses, solid oak drawer boxes and many other features. The exposed brick is a stunning backdrop while the white quartz offers a standout surface. The kitchen has a 100mm in-line plinth which has allowed for an additional 50mm length to each door which is a unique and truly bespoke design feature. There is a walk-in pantry to the right of the fridge/freezer which is neatly hidden behind a translucent glass door – this offers extended worksurface and storage, plus a great place to hide the microwave and toaster. The island is joined to a sawn oak breakfast bar/dining table which is something unique and includes storage below. We supplied and installed some high-end details such as the Wolf Built-in oven, Induction hob and downdraft extractor, plus a double butler sink from Shaw's and a Perrin & Rowe tap. The taps include an instant boiling water tap and a pull-out rinse. springer digital

Mountain Park

Studio Design Elements

Take it Digital
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Emma & Jonny's Farmhouse Kitchen

Blackthorn Furniture Ltd

Country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Belfast with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, brick splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Stylish in the City - Traditional Urban Home

Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Beachside Entertainer

SpiritBuild

Design ideas for an expansive beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Brick 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!