The kitchen and dining room are perfect for entertaining. We repurposed the old grey island countertop which is now the dining table and added a tulip base to maximize how many people can sit around it. A new waterfall island and matching backsplash have dramatic veins that pick up on the kitchen cabinets and floor.

Townhouse Kitchen Remodel

East Mountain Design

Opening up to the dining room plus natural light from window and added light from sconces, display cabinet, undercabinet LEDs and ceiling pendant enliven what was a dark galley kitchen.

Bright Eclectic Kitchen Design - New Hope

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

At the heart of this New Hope, PA kitchen design is a large, T-shaped island that includes a work area, storage, and a table top that serves as a dining table. The Koch Cabinetry island and hood are both a Seneca door style in a dark wood finish, while the perimeter kitchen cabinets are a Prairie door style in painted white. Both cabinet finishes are perfectly complemented by a multi-toned White Bahamas granite countertop with an eased edge and Richelieu transitional hardware in antique nickel. The cabinets have ample storage accessories including roll outs, a cutlery divider, pull out spice storage, tray divider, wine rack, and much more. The island incorporates a Blanco Siligranit farmhouse sink with a pull down sprayer faucet and soap dispenser. An angled power strip is installed on the island for easy access to electrical items. The kitchen remodel incorporated new appliances including a GE Cafe counter-depth refrigerator, dishwasher, and range, as well as a Whirlpool beverage refrigerator. The new kitchen floor is 12 x 24 Polis It Rocks in Sandstone.

Murieta Gardens Fresian

Simas Floor and Design Company

Countertops & backsplash installed by Simas
Inspiration for a small country galley eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pied-a-Flair

InsideWright

Brittany Ambridge
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

White & Brass Kitchen Remodel

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

We used varying quartz countertops and white cabinetry in this redesigned kitchen space. espresso finish cabinets help give this room an elegant ambiance. Brass finished hardware and lighting fixtures improve the opulent tone of this kitchen.

Newly-completed Boca Raton Kitchen

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Our Work

GV Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Avondale Full Kitchen Remodel

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Avondale PA full kitchen remodel. Echelon cabinetry in the Addison door with Graystone finish were used on the perimeter along with a contrasting island in Onyx finish. Doing some slight design changes and some reduced depth cabinetry we were able to design an island with seating into this new kitchen. Luxury vinyl tile was chosen for the flooring it looks just like tile and is very durable as well as being softer and warmer under foot. Granite countertops in Orion White and tumbled Silver Travertine backsplash tie all the colors together. New LED recessed and under cabinetry lights provide great general and task lighting. The new picture looks like a beautiful framed painting but it also doubles as a new TV.

Walnut Creek Project

East Bay Staging - Interiors By Shawnda

Inspiration for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bold and Monochromatic Kitchen in Houston

Cantoni Irvine

From the street, it’s an impeccably designed English manor. Once inside, the best of that same storied architecture seamlessly meshes with modernism. This blend of styles was exactly the vibe three-decades-running Houston homebuilder Chris Sims, founder and CEO of Sims Luxury Builders, wanted to convey with the $5.2 million show-home in Houston’s coveted Tanglewood neighborhood. “Our goal was to uniquely combine classic and Old World with clean and modern in both the architectural design as well as the interior finishes,” Chris says. Their aesthetic inspiration is clearly evident in the 8,000-square-foot showcase home’s luxurious gourmet kitchen. It is an exercise in grey and white—and texture. To achieve their vision, the Sims turned to Cantoni. “We had a wonderful experience working with Cantoni several years ago on a client’s home, and were pleased to repeat that success on this project,” Chris says. Cantoni designer Amy McFall, who was tasked with designing the kitchen, promptly took to the home’s beauty. Situated on a half-acre corner lot with majestic oak trees, it boasts simplistic and elegant interiors that allow the detailed architecture to shine. The kitchen opens directly to the family room, which holds a brick wall, beamed ceilings, and a light-and-bright stone fireplace. The generous space overlooks the outdoor pool. With such a large area to work with, “we needed to give the kitchen its own, intimate feel,” Amy says. To that end, Amy integrated dark grey, high-gloss lacquer cabinetry from our Atelier Collection. by Aster Cucine with dark grey oak cabinetry, mixing finishes throughout to add depth and texture. Edginess came by way of custom, heavily veined Calacatta Viola marble on both the countertops and backsplash. The Sims team, meanwhile, insured the layout lent itself to minimalism. “With the inclusion of the scullery and butler’s pantry in the design, we were able to minimize the storage needed in the kitchen itself,” Chris says. “This allowed for the clean, minimalist cabinetry, giving us the creative freedom to go darker with the cabinet color and really make a bold statement in the home.” It was exactly the look they wanted—textural and interesting. “The juxtaposition of ultra-modern kitchen cabinetry and steel windows set against the textures of the wood floors, interior brick, and trim detailing throughout the downstairs provided a fresh take on blending classic and modern,” Chris says. “We’re thrilled with the result—it is showstopping.” They were equally thrilled with the design process. “Amy was incredibly responsive, helpful and knowledgeable,” Chris says. “It was a pleasure working with her and the entire Cantoni team.” Check out the kitchen featured in Modern Luxury Interiors Texas’ annual “Ode to Texas Real Estate” here.

Traditional Dream Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Dream Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Shake it up with Gray Shaker style and Granite Countertops

Kitchen Magic

This Craftsman style kitchen boasts Suede gray cabinet in Shaker style. Blanco Frost granite stone counterrtops. Cabinet refacing completely transforms the room with huge savings to reinvest in the remodeling project. Glass and stone backsplash includes mother-of-pearl tiles for reflective beauty. Photographer: David Glasofer

Passive Custom House

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

This beautiful Craftsman style Passive House has a carbon footprint 20% that of a typically built home in Oregon. Its 12-in. thick walls with cork insulation, ultra-high efficiency windows and doors, solar panels, heat pump hot water, Energy Star appliances, fresh air intake unit, and natural daylighting keep its utility bills exceptionally low. Jen G. Pywell

Ski Cabin Kitchen in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

Shaw Architecture LLC.

david marlowe
Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with with island, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Scandinavian Sophistication

City Homes, LLC

Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bright Eclectic Kitchen Design - New Hope

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

Elegant Transition Design Kitchen

Allure Designs

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel: Devonshire Rd.

Rochman Design-Build Inc.

Emily Rose Imagery
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige Floor and Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!