Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, white cabinets, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen Remodel for Lake House in Falls Church, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Scenic

LoneStar Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Apartment Kitchen Remodeling

RAP Construction Group, LLC

This customer wanted to transform their kitchen from an old fashion kitchen to a more modern and chic kitchen. the result is outstanding kitchen and one very happy and satisfied customer.

Robin Hood Road

Greystone Kitchens

This Classically designed kitchen with modern accessories pops with color while remaining neutral and balanced. The 100% maple cabinetry in Honey Chocolate with the intricate Devon door style is complemented by the Santa Cecilia Amber Granite and blends perfectly with both Travertine backsplash and flooring tile choices. The bold decision to install the flooring on a diagonal makes the room look both longer and wider and modern even in a traditional medium. We also added a few accessories that help with accessibility and organization such as the pull out spice rack, pull out tray organizer and a full set of pull out pantry shelves. Kim Lindsey Photography

Kitchen Detail

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Kitchen Detail
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and brown splashback.

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

Kitchens

Universal Marble & Granite, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sleek & Edgy

Imperial cabinets & Millwork, inc

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Traditional Bilotta Collection in Rye

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This expansive traditional kitchen by senior designer, Randy O'Kane and Architect, Clark Neuringer, features Bilotta Collection cabinet in a custom color. Randy says, the best part about working with this client was that she loves design – and not just interior but she also loves holiday decorating and she has a beautiful sense of aesthetic (and does everything to the nines). For her kitchen she wanted a barn-like feel and it absolutely had to be functional because she both bakes and cooks for her family and neighbors every day. And as the mother of four teenage girls she has a lot of people coming in and out of her home all the time. She wanted her kitchen to be comfortable – not untouchable and not too “done”. When she first met with Bilotta senior designer Randy O’Kane, her #1 comment was: “I’m experiencing white kitchen fatigue”. So right from the start finding the perfect color was the prime focus. The challenge was infusing a center hall colonial with a sense of warmth, comfort and that barn aesthetic without being too rustic which is why they went with a straight greenish grey paint vs. something distressed. The flooring, by Artisan Wood floors, looks reclaimed with its wider long planks and fumed finish. The barn door separating the laundry room and the kitchen was made from hand selected barn wood, made custom according to the client’s detailed specifications, and hung with sliding hardware. The kitchen hardware was really a window sash pull from Rocky Mountain that was repurposed as handles in a living bronze finish mounted horizontally. Glazed brick tile, by Ann Sacks, really helped to embrace the overall concept. Since a lot of parties are hosted out of that space, the kitchen, and butler’s pantry off to the side, needed a good flow as well as areas to bake and stage the creations. Double ovens were a must as well as a 48” Wolf Range and a Rangecraft hood – four ovens are going all the time. Beverage drawers were added to allow others to flow through the kitchen without disturbing the cook. Lots of storage was added for a well-stocked kitchen. A unique detail is double door wall cabinets, some with wire mesh to allow to see their dishes for easy access. In the butler’s pantry, instead of mesh they opted for antique mirror glass fronts. Countertops are a natural quartzite for care free use and a solid wood table, by Brooks Custom, extends of the island, removable for flexibility, making the kitchen and dining area very functional. One of the client’s antique pieces (a hutch) was incorporated into the kitchen to give it a more authentic look as well as another surface to decorate and provide storage. The lighting over the island and breakfast table has exposed Edison bulbs which hearkens to that “barn” lighting. For the sinks, they used a fireclay Herbeau farmhouse on the perimeter and an undermount Rohl sink on the island. Faucets are by Waterworks. Standing back and taking it all in it’s a wonderful collaboration of carefully designed working space and a warm gathering space for family and guests. Bilotta Designer: Randy O’Kane, Architect: Clark Neuringer Architects, posthumously. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Rich Walnut Kitchen with Ribbed Island & Metal Range Hood

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Step into culinary perfection with this rich walnut kitchen, adorned with a stunning brushed metal range hood that adds an industrial and distinctive flair. The serene tile backsplash provides a sleek canvas for the kitchen cabinets to shine, while the symmetrical layout, featuring two sinks and a panelled dishwasher, makes this kitchen a chef's dream. With face frame inset construction, the beauty of rich walnut wood, marble countertops, and unique ribbed detailing converge to create an impactful space that makes you feel truly inspired.

Custom Build - Decatur, TX

Legacy Classic Homes

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

SCOTTSDALE AZ PROJECTS - GREAT ROOM KITCHEN COMBO

Lifestyle Color Consulting & Decorating

Kevin Cross
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Washington DC 198

Next Day Granites

Beautiful farmhouse kitchen with inset custom cabinets, Denton countertops.
This is an example of a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Cardinal

River City Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Richmond with a triple-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Кухня в современном стиле

Ira Sagun

Линейная кухня в современном стиле с матовыми фасадами. Столешница и фартук из натурального гранита. Из особенностей технического решения: 1) левая колонна скрывает вентиляционный короб, поэтому шкаф небольшой глубины 2) в правую колонну встроен холодильник без морозильной камеры большой вместимости и отдельно морозильная камера.

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.

Italian Style Custom Home

Ever-Green Homes, LLC

Exquisite kitchen inspired by Italian design ideas. The kitchen includes two islands, a two-sided fireplace that is shared with the formal dining room and a custom hood surround for the 48" Wolf range.

Details Up Close

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Oxbow Trails - Buda

Blue Label Granite

Isn't natural stone just beautiful? Check out this kitchen remodel using White Springs Granite from Triton Stone Group! Such a gorgeous selection of stone that has the perfect amount of movement! We love with the selection of backsplash our customer chose to go with her kitchen! ?

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!