Windy Hill Whole House Remodel Lodge Style

The interior of the home went from Colonial to Classic Lodge without changing the footprint of the home. Columns were removed, fur downs removed that defined space, fireplace relocated, kitchen layout and direction changed, breakfast room and sitting room flip flopped, study reduced in size, entry to master bedroom changed, master suite completely re-arranged and enlarged, custom hand railing designed to open up stairwell, hardwood added to stairs, solid knotty alder 8’ doors added, knotty alder crown moldings added, reclaimed beamed ceiling grid, tongue and groove ceiling in kitchen, knotty alder cabinetry, leather finish to granite, seeded glass insets, custom door to panty to showcase an antique stained glass window from childhood church, custom doors and handles made for study entry, shredded straw added to wall texture, custom glazing done to all walls, wood floor remnants created an antique quilt pattern for the back wall of the powder bath, custom wall treatment created by designer, and a mixture of new and antique furnishing were added, all to create a warm, yet lived in feeling for this special family. A new central stone wall reversed with an over scaled fireplace and reclaimed flooring from the East became the anchor for this level of the home. Removing all the “divisions” of space and using a unified surface made unused rooms, part of the daily living for this family. The desire to entertain large group in a unified space, yet still feel like you are in a cozy environment was the driving force for removing divisions of space. Photos by Randy Colwell

Water Mill Refurbishment

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Devon with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and panelled appliances.

Traditional Willow Glen House

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton VI 360
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and subway tile splashback.

Inset cabinetry offers form & function

Greenbrook Design Center

The newly remodeled kitchen creates a better workflow for a family of five. Now updated this kitchen is brighter with the focus on function. To eliminate clutter and create a workstation, the new design expanded the pantry from a single door to a double door walk-in pantry, a command center for schedules and communication, as well as plenty of storage for canned goods and groceries. Now everything can be tucked away behind closed doors, but is still easily accessible and well organized.

Poured Concrete Countertop

Showcase Kitchens

Now you see the coffee maker. Michael designed a retractable unit for the coffee maker, which Steve of Old World Custom Construction deftly installed.

British Stoves - Landhausküche

British Stoves

Englische Landhausküche mit Rangecooker, individuell gebaut.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Dusseldorf with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen with Moda Stone Collection

Minneapolis Granite

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Designs

Image Studios Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

White Cabinet remodel

Build It Consulting & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman style addition from the early 1900s. The original house was from the late 18th century, and the barn structure shortly after that. The client desired architectural styles for her new master suite, revamped kitchen, and family room, that paid close attention to the individual eras of the home. The master suite uses antique furniture from the Georgian era, and the floral wallpaper uses stencils from an original vintage piece. The kitchen and family room are classic farmhouse style, and even use timbers and rafters from the original barn structure. The expansive kitchen island uses reclaimed wood, as does the dining table. The custom cabinetry, milk paint, hand-painted tiles, soapstone sink, and marble baking top are other important elements to the space. The historic home now shines. Eric Roth

Merchandise Lofts

Croma Design Inc.

Croma Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula and brown floor.

Lakemore Retreat Lodge Rental

Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group

Photos by Kaity
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hale Kitchen Remodel

Inland Bath & Kitchen, Inc.

AFTER: View of Kitchen Island to Bar Photos By: Larry Kuga w/ Dream home services Wood Flooring: Pioneer Millworks Reclaimed Red oak Tile Flooring: Emser Tile- Copper Quartzite Honed Cabinets: Maple & Walnut Appliances: Thermador Countertops: Schist Carnival Gold 7314-P3 Backsplash: Pratt & Larson Rustic Field Tile

Poured Concrete Countertop

Showcase Kitchens

Island cabinet style is overlay with a sand-through distressed finish. Appliances from L to R – Sub Zero beverage cooler, Sub Zero wine cooler, commercial Manitowoc ice machine, Wolf Steam oven and Wolf Warming Drawer.

Double Island Kitchen & Sunroom

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

MAISON DE CAMPAGNE SURFONDS

LES CHANTIERS COTTIN

Victor Grandgeorges
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and white floor.

Arredamenti Giugliano

GM Arreda

Cucina in legno effetto finta muratura, colonna forno, base per lavastoviglie e dispensa ad angolo con effetto tegole sulla cornice. Lavello in pietra collocato sulla penisola; Tavolo e sedie in legno coordinato con la finitura della cucia. Progetto ideale per gli amanti dello shabby-chic e rustico.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Brown 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!