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Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham

Stalburg Design

This stylish, family friendly kitchen is also an entertainer’s dream! This young family desired a bright, spacious kitchen that would function just as well for the family of 4 everyday, as it would for hosting large events (in a non-covid world). Apart from these programmatic goals, our aesthetic goal was to accommodate all the function and mess into the design so everything would be neatly hidden away behind beautiful cabinetry and panels. The navy, bifold buffet area serves as an everyday breakfast and coffee bar, and transforms into a beautiful buffet spread during parties (we’ve been there!). The fridge drawers are great for housing milk and everyday items during the week, and both kid and adult beverages during parties while keeping the guests out of the main cooking zone. Just around the corner you’ll find the high gloss navy bar offering additional beverages, ice machine, and barware storage – cheers! Super durable quartz with a marbled look keeps the kitchen looking neat and bright, while withstanding everyday wear and tear without a problem. The practical waterfall ends at the island offer additional damage control in bringing that hard surface all the way down to the beautiful white oak floors. Underneath three large window walls, a built-in banquette and custom table provide a comfortable, intimate dining nook for the family and a few guests while the stunning chandelier ties in nicely with the other brass accents in the kitchen. The thin black window mullions offer a sharp, clean contrast to the crisp white walls and coordinate well with the dark banquette. Thin, tall windows on either side of the range beautifully frame the stunningly simple, double curvature custom hood, and large windows in the bar/butler’s pantry allow additional light to really flood the space and keep and airy feel. The textured wallpaper in the bar area adds a touch of warmth, drama and interest while still keeping things simple.

A Kitchen in Ditchling by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Remodel after a flood

Alexander Enterprises Constr. & Dev. Company, Inc.

Custom Cabinets by Mike Hallada, Euro-line Millworks, Inc., Photography by Derwin Photography
This is an example of a large modern kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor and grey benchtop.

LAUREL KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Open shelves, stainless steel appliances and a plaster-finished range hood keep the space feeling simple and clean.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Home 228

Skipp Renovations - Designer Kitchens Made Simple

Get the look: B I R D by architect Andrew Heathfield of MINOH is unique in color and holds delicate features. The base cabinets are available in a shaker, slab, or beaded style navy blue, with oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Countertops take either a dark or light approach, with walnut or maple accents respectively. Concrete floors, stainless steel plumbing fixtures and contemporary lighting fixtures complete the truly versatile B I R D template. Options for integrated appliances and multiple backsplash options add to this design’s overall flexibility and character.

Kips Bay Showhouse Kitchen

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Rutt kitchen featured in this Manhattan Showhouse. design by Bilotta Kitchens | photos by Phillip Ennis
This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Blaser Project

Willow Kitchen & Bath

Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Starmark Kitchen & Powder Maple Ridgeville Paint Perimeter w/ Wood Island & Hood

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Manufacturer: Starmark Style: Maple Ridgeville Finish: (Perimeter & Powder Room) Ivory Cream w/ Chocolate Glaze; (Island/Hood) Butterscotch w/ Chocolate Glaze Countertop: Solid Surface Unlimited – Fantasy Brown Quartzite Sink: (Kitchen) Stainless Single-bowl/Under-mount Farm Sink; (Powder) Kohler Caxton Under-mount in Sandbar Hardware: Hardware Resources – Ella Pulls in Oil Rubbed Bronze Backsplash Tile: Virginia Tile – Marlow Glossy 3x12/3x6 in Earth Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Larry Davis Tile Installation: Sterling Tile (Mike Shumard)

Rénovation totale d'un appartement de 80m2

CT Architecture d'intérieur

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Open, Cozy Kitchen

Alison Giese Interiors

This kitchen was updated with a fresh, symmetrical floorplan that allowed for tons of storage, and an eye-catching cabinet color palette. Warm fixtures and finishes complemented the warm, inviting vibe.

Agrandir l’espace et préparer une future chambre d’enfant - Projet Commandeur

Mon Concept Habitation

Agrandir l’espace et préparer une future chambre d’enfant Nous avons exécuté le projet Commandeur pour des clients trentenaires. Il s’agissait de leur premier achat immobilier, un joli appartement dans le Nord de Paris. L’objet de cette rénovation partielle visait à réaménager la cuisine, repenser l’espace entre la salle de bain, la chambre et le salon. Nous avons ainsi pu, à travers l’implantation d’un mur entre la chambre et le salon, créer une future chambre d’enfant. Coup de coeur spécial pour la cuisine Ikea. Elle a été customisée par nos architectes via Superfront. Superfront propose des matériaux chics et luxueux, made in Suède; de quoi passer sa cuisine Ikea au niveau supérieur !

Macaubas Quartzite Kitchen

SWANSON RENOVATIONS - LUXURY DESIGN & BUILD

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

THORCRAFT Custom Kitchens

Traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, with island, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and no island.

Kitchen

Jess Cooney Interiors

Kitchen with bamboo and blue painted kitchen cabinets
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Claygate Home Renovation W13

Portal Property Services Ltd

The ground floor in this terraced house had a poor flow and a badly positioned kitchen with limited worktop space. By moving the kitchen to the longer wall on the opposite side of the room, space was gained for a good size and practical kitchen, a dining zone and a nook for the children’s arts & crafts. This tactical plan provided this family more space within the existing footprint and also permitted the installation of the understairs toilet the family was missing. The new handleless kitchen has two contrasting tones, navy and white. The navy units create a frame surrounding the white units to achieve the visual effect of a smaller kitchen, whilst offering plenty of storage up to ceiling height. The work surface has been improved with a longer worktop over the base units and an island finished in calacutta quartz. The full-height units are very functional housing at one end of the kitchen an integrated washing machine, a vented tumble dryer, the boiler and a double oven; and at the other end a practical pull-out larder. A new modern LED pendant light illuminates the island and there is also under-cabinet and plinth lighting. Every inch of space of this modern kitchen was carefully planned. To improve the flood of natural light, a larger skylight was installed. The original wooden exterior doors were replaced for aluminium double glazed bifold doors opening up the space and benefiting the family with outside/inside living. The living room was newly decorated in different tones of grey to highlight the chimney breast, which has become a feature in the room. To keep the living room private, new wooden sliding doors were fitted giving the family the flexibility of opening the space when necessary. The newly fitted beautiful solid oak hardwood floor offers warmth and unifies the whole renovated ground floor space. The first floor bathroom and the shower room in the loft were also renovated, including underfloor heating. Portal Property Services managed the whole renovation project, including the design and installation of the kitchen, toilet and bathrooms.

Kitchen

Dutchman Furniture LLC

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown benchtop.

Sail away with me

Triple Dot Design Studio

Full height pantry millwork with built-in organization for added storage and ease of access.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and with island.

The 4th

CMM Custom Homes

Beach style l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Blue 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!