Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Westchester HOME Magazine’s Winter 2020 Cover Kitchen!

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Written by Mary Kate Hogan for Westchester Home Magazine. "The Goal: The family that cooks together has the most fun — especially when their kitchen is equipped with four ovens and tons of workspace. After a first-floor renovation of a home for a couple with four grown children, the new kitchen features high-tech appliances purchased through Royal Green and a custom island with a connected table to seat family, friends, and cooking spectators. An old dining room was eliminated, and the whole area was transformed into one open, L-shaped space with a bar and family room. “They wanted to expand the kitchen and have more of an entertaining room for their family gatherings,” says designer Danielle Florie. She designed the kitchen so that two or three people can work at the same time, with a full sink in the island that’s big enough for cleaning vegetables or washing pots and pans. Key Features: Well-Stocked Bar: The bar area adjacent to the kitchen doubles as a coffee center. Topped with a leathered brown marble, the bar houses the coffee maker as well as a wine refrigerator, beverage fridge, and built-in ice maker. Upholstered swivel chairs encourage people to gather and stay awhile. Finishing Touches: Counters around the kitchen and the island are covered with a Cambria quartz that has the light, airy look the homeowners wanted and resists stains and scratches. A geometric marble tile backsplash is an eye-catching decorative element. Into the Wood: The larger table in the kitchen was handmade for the family and matches the island base. On the floor, wood planks with a warm gray tone run diagonally for added interest." Bilotta Designer: Danielle Florie Photographer: Phillip Ennis

Vintage Kitchen Remodel

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Islamorada House

SOL Y MAR INTERIORS

Light, bright Modern Coastal style kitchen. High gloss upper cabinets and light beige wood grained lowers.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Country French Kitchen

Natural Stone Design Gallery

The country French home tile designs in the kitchen are not only chic, the tones of blue and natural inspire and welcome culinary creativity. The kitchen backsplash is adorned in Carrara marble. The stunning print just above the stove is Sanza in Snowflake Blue by Stone Impressions, which provides a charming focal point that ties all the elements together.

Hyde Park -- 8426

J.Madden Homes L.L.C.

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Waterfront Custom

An Original, Inc.

A better view of the reface work using the Textil Plata finish. It's a linen pattern under high gloss UV lacquer. Design by Ernesto Garcia Design Photos by SpartaPhoto - Alex Rentzis

Modern Charm in Highland Park

Glenbrook Remodeling

The kitchen, butler’s pantry, and laundry room uses Arbor Mills cabinetry and quartz counter tops. Wide plank flooring is installed to bring in an early world feel. Encaustic tiles and black iron hardware were used throughout. The butler’s pantry has polished brass latches and cup pulls which shine brightly on black painted cabinets. Across from the laundry room the fully custom mudroom wall was built around a salvaged 4” thick seat stained to match the laundry room cabinets.

Old Mill

Venegas and Company

Kitchen in Boston with multi-coloured splashback, raised-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

Granite Countertops

ANA STONE INC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Longstreth Residence

Green Team Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and cement tile splashback.

Chicago Sauganash Kitchen Remodel

Masters Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with quartz benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Lively Condo Makeover

Mosby Building Arts

The kitchen side of the island has a Bosch slide-in electric range with a retractable Viking rear downdraft and a Bosch oven. The crystal pendant lights from Otto, The flat-panel cabinets are Brookhaven by Wood-Mode and are made of MDF with a Latte finish. Photo by Toby Weiss

Fort Lauderdale

Sarkela Corporation

Inspiration for a large mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and beige floor.

THE PAULA DEEN NW STREET OF DREAMS HOME

Interior Motives Inc & I M Window Treatments

KITCHEN ISLAND DETAIL BY INTERIOR MOTIVES
Mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Nordic - Traditional

Nordic Kitchens and Baths

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Fort Washington, PA

Village Handcrafted Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Chestnut Street Kitchen

Venegas and Company

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops and multi-coloured splashback.

Социальный проект

Надежда Маций / NMproject

This is an example of a small country single-wall kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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!