large open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stained wood cabinets, granite countertops with glass tile backsplash and large format tile floor. large granite countertop island with seating.

CLAREMONT CRAFTSMAN KITCHEN

Jami Abbadessa

These clients are great friends of mine, so I really wanted to help them make their remodel special. They recently purchased an historic Craftsman style home in the Claremont Village that required a complete remodel. The kitchen was an area that I helped out the most. It is set in a part of the house that doesn’t get a lot of natural light, so I wanted to keep it light and airy. I didn’t want to do an all white kitchen, so we opted for two tone cabinets, which I absolutely love! We had them custom made and stained a neutral medium brown. There was an empty space under the stairs that I turned into a “secret” walk-in pantry, which is completely nondescript when the doors are closed. The counters are Praa Sands from Cambria, the Roman Shade was custom made from fabric found at the LA fabric district and the back splash is an arrangement of glass subway tiles.

Villa de Palma - 2014 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes

Pioneer West Homes

Custom Cupboard cabinets, gas cooktop, chef grade stainless steel appliances, concrete countertops, under mount sink with oil rubbed bronze faucet and pendant, and wine refrigerator help this space transform from elegant to casual by simply changing out the serving pieces.

Aruba Grand II

Homes By Southern Image

Ideal for entertaining and every day family life, this enormous kitchen and open great room concept is dramatic and highly functional. Gourmet kitchen appliances and plenty of storage. Cary John PhotographyCary John Photography

Kitchen Renderings

Claire Teunissen

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Toledo Kraftmaid Kitchen Remodel

MBS Interiors

Kraftmaid kitchen remodel with maple cabinetry in dove white. This sleek and functional space features Viatera engineered quartz countertops with a beige glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, and glass front cabinet doors.

Cole Residence

AFR Construction

J. Johnson
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with with island, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and terra-cotta floors.

November

KitchensandClosets.com By K-One Floors, Inc.

Light Brown shaker cabinets and Cielo di oro granite are set alongside black and stainless steel appliances and tied together by the silver hardware on the cabinets

Vanderbilt Beach Villa Remodel

41 West

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops and glass tile splashback.

Purdue Custom Home

Alair Homes Plano

This gorgeous, contemporary custom home built in Dallas boast a beautiful stucco exterior, a backyard oasis and indoor-outdoor living. Gorgeous interior design and finish out from custom wood floors, modern design tile, slab front cabinetry, custom wine room to detailed light fixtures. Architectural Plans by Bob Anderson of Plan Solutions Architects, Layout Design and Management by Chad Hatfield, CR, CKBR. Interior Design by Lindy Jo Crutchfield, Allied ASID. Photography by Lauren Brown of Versatile Imaging.

Mountain Top Estate Incredible Kitchen Views

Trillium Enterprises, INC.

With an expanse of windows, this kitchen is open and inviting for both the chef and guests. © Holly Lepere
Inspiration for a l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors and with island.

Mid-century Refresh

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

This Mid-century home was ready for a kitchen makeover to stand the test of time. Sleek white cabinets and modern touches, a pantry, and a wet bar ready to entertain. This kitchen may be small but it is packed with everything your dream kitchen needs!

Designer white custom inset kitchen cabinets with walnut island

Walker Woodworking

Photo Credit - Darin Holiday w/ Electric Films Designer white custom inset kitchen cabinets Select walnut island Kitchen remodel Kitchen design: Brandon Fitzmorris w/ Greenbrook Design - Shelby, NC

Rustic Glam Haven

LMOH Home

Shown in this photo: Espresso island with custom pet feeding station, crackle glass brick and mosaic backsplash, granite island countertop with custom 6cm profile, swivel wicker-seated counter stools, bronze 3-light pendant chandeliers, European oak wire brushed flooring and accessories/finishing touches designed by LMOH Home. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.

Kitchen Remodel & Reconfiguration

RemodelWerks LLC

Photo Credits: Greg Perko Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, with island, glass tile splashback, black appliances, an undermount sink and light hardwood floors.

River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation

Pipkin Homes LLC

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Folding Door

Tenhulzen Residential

12-foot wide Andersen folding doors provide access to the patio, exposing seasonal guests to a bar-height counter.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Tisbury, Massachusetts - Contemporary - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Tisbury, Massachusetts Contemporary Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer Featuring White Rift Oak Cabinets http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

L'élégance décontractée, 27m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

A deux pas du canal de l’Ourq dans le XIXè arrondissement de Paris, cet appartement était bien loin d’en être un. Surface vétuste et humide, corroborée par des problématiques structurelles importantes, le local ne présentait initialement aucun atout. Ce fut sans compter sur la faculté de projection des nouveaux acquéreurs et d’un travail important en amont du bureau d’étude Védia Ingéniérie, que cet appartement de 27m2 a pu se révéler. Avec sa forme rectangulaire et ses 3,00m de hauteur sous plafond, le potentiel de l’enveloppe architecturale offrait à l’équipe d’Ameo Concept un terrain de jeu bien prédisposé. Le challenge : créer un espace nuit indépendant et allier toutes les fonctionnalités d’un appartement d’une surface supérieure, le tout dans un esprit chaleureux reprenant les codes du « bohème chic ». Tout en travaillant les verticalités avec de nombreux rangements se déclinant jusqu’au faux plafond, une cuisine ouverte voit le jour avec son espace polyvalent dinatoire/bureau grâce à un plan de table rabattable, une pièce à vivre avec son canapé trois places, une chambre en second jour avec dressing, une salle d’eau attenante et un sanitaire séparé. Les surfaces en cannage se mêlent au travertin naturel, essences de chêne et zelliges aux nuances sables, pour un ensemble tout en douceur et caractère. Un projet clé en main pour cet appartement fonctionnel et décontracté destiné à la location.

Coastal White

Kepler Design

Designer: Jan Kepler Cabinetry: Plato Woodwork Counter top: White Pearl Quartzite from Pacific Shore Stones Counter top fabrication: Pyramid Marble, Santa Barbara Backsplash Tile: Walker Zanger from C.W. Quinn Photographs by Elliott Johnson

Kitchen with Beige Splashback and Glass Tile 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!