Addition/Remodel of Historic House in Palo Alto

Kitchen. Cathy Schwabe Architecture. Photograph by David Wakely. Contractor: Young & Burton, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and grey floor.

Fort Washington, PA

Village Handcrafted Cabinetry

This is an example of 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.

Hammered Copper Farm Sink

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Price Residence

User

Chris Smith Photography http://chrisandcamiphotography.com

Gatsby

SV Design

The client admired this Victorian home from afar for many years before purchasing it. The extensive rehabilitation restored much of the house to its original style and grandeur; interior spaces were transformed in function while respecting the elaborate details of the era. A new kitchen, breakfast area, study and baths make the home fully functional and comfortably livable. Photo Credit: Sam Gray

Kitchen Transformation

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

This kitchen was formerly a dark paneled, cluttered, divided space with little natural light. By eliminating partitions and creating an 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. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

Formal French Kitchen PIedmont

Canyon Design Build

Photography by: Indivar Sivanathan http://www.indivarsivanathan.com/

Cubbage Kitchen 8

Cameo Kitchens, Inc.

Features: Custom Conestoga La Salle Full Overlay Door Style; Rope Moulding; Custom Wood Hood; Enkeboll # CBL-AO0 Corbels; Custom Turned Posts; Appliance Panels; Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Custom Painted and Glazed Finish; Custom Conestoga La Salle Full Overlay Door Style Countertops: Arandis Granite with Ogee Edge Photographs by Apertures, Inc.

Modern Old Naples Home

BUILD

@Amber Frederiksen Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Richmond | Scandinavian and Modern Parisian Influences

Davonport Kitchen & Home

Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

MS Küche

MYKILOS

Wir waren sehr erfreut, für ein schönes Berliner Apartment einen Küchenraum zu inszenieren, der das Zusammenspiel von modernster Technik und hochwertiger Handwerkskunst vereint. Das Herzstück der MS Küche bildet die Arbeitsplatte aus zeitlos schlichtem Beton. Die Regalbretter aus Eichenfurnier werden optisch durch LED Downlights in Szene gesetzt. Nahtlos integrieren sich Handtuchhalter in die jeweiligen Enden des Küchenkorpus. Auf der gegenüberliegenden Raumseite setzen schwarze Linoleumfronten auf schwarz durchgefärbtem Valchromat und getönten Glasschiebetüren einen farblichen Kontrapunkt. Für die Fliesenspiegel haben wir cremefarbene Mutina-Fliesen gewählt.

The Old School House Project

Willow Tree Interiors

Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sussex with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, white benchtop, an integrated sink and green floor.

Timeless Townhouse

Cordony Group

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige cabinets.

Cotswold Family Home

Claire Halstead Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

cuisine contemporaine

Les Cuisines de ChaCha

Cuisine rénovée dans son intégralité, avec des hauteurs d'armoires allant jusqu'au plafond, nous avons plus de 2886 mm de hauteur de meubles. Les clients désiraient avoir le plus de rangement possible et ne voulaient pas perdre le moindre espace. Nous avons des façades mates de couleur blanc crème et bois. Les Sans poignées sont de couleur bronze ou doré.

Interior 1709

Alyssa Collins Design

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a country galley kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Garden Home Addition and Interiors

Northland Design & Build

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Coburg Frieze

Mihaly Slocombe

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Perfectly Polished

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Purple 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!