The Hidden Gem is a lake house nestled on a private lake in NJ. This house was taken down to the studs and rebuilt. The renovated kitchen is perfect for cooking and gathering. The nook holds a table with seating for 4 and is the perfect place for pancakes or afternoon tea. The dining room has a wet with an Art TV in the center so no one will miss the game while eating Thanksgiving dinner. The living room is a great spot to unwind at the end of the day. A gas fireplace with a reclaimed wood, live edge mantel is the focal point. The bonus room over the garage is ideal for teenagers to gather and play video games or watch movies. This house is light and airy and the summer sun floods in through all the windows. It's also cozy for brisk autumn nights and cooler spring days.

Cabinet Possibilities in philadeelphia

Airy Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Current Projects

Procraft Design and Construction Corporation

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cozy Limestone Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Keeping all the warmth and tradition of this cottage in the newly renovated space.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Island, cabinets and workspace

Braden Construction, Inc.

Large center island, medium color flat-panel lower drawers, and campground green upper cabinets.
Photo of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Guest Suite - Kitchenette

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

A small kitchenette provides guests with the ability to whip up a small snack or make themselves coffee or tea in the morning.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, brown floor, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Remodel after a flood

Alexander Enterprises Constr. & Dev. Company, Inc.

Custom Cabinets by Mike Hallada, Euro-line Millworks, Inc., Photography by Derwin Photography
This is an example of a large modern kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Starmark Kitchen & Powder Maple Ridgeville Paint Perimeter w/ Wood Island & Hood

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Manufacturer: Starmark Style: Maple Ridgeville Finish: (Perimeter & Powder Room) Ivory Cream w/ Chocolate Glaze; (Island/Hood) Butterscotch w/ Chocolate Glaze Countertop: Solid Surface Unlimited – Fantasy Brown Quartzite Sink: (Kitchen) Stainless Single-bowl/Under-mount Farm Sink; (Powder) Kohler Caxton Under-mount in Sandbar Hardware: Hardware Resources – Ella Pulls in Oil Rubbed Bronze Backsplash Tile: Virginia Tile – Marlow Glossy 3x12/3x6 in Earth Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Larry Davis Tile Installation: Sterling Tile (Mike Shumard)

A Kitchen with a View

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

A retired teacher and grandmother, our client raised her family in this Valley view home. With amazing potential for an enhanced territorial view, this project had been on our client’s mind for quite some time. She was very particular in selecting us as her design and build team. With deep roots in her community, it was important to her that she works with a local community-based team to design a new space, while respecting its roots and craftsmanship, that her late husband had helped build.

Traditional Serene Kitchen

Dream Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Family Central

Griffin Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mudroom and Butler's Pantry - Versatile & Function is key

Innovative Design Build

Our clients wanted to utilize this particular area of their home and really give it a function. It has been many things over the years: bonus room, dining area, etc. The kitchen is the natural gathering spot. They wanted to create a space that was an extension of the kitchen for entertaining and serving family and friends. Architect, Cynthia Karegeannes was hired to draw up plans for a mudroom to corral the couple’s two dogs and stash the pet’s leashes, treats, etc. A large butler pantry was imagined with a full size refrigerator, prep sink, dishwasher and custom cabinetry to have items handy for entertaining. Innovative Construction, helped finalize the details and implemented the plans for the new addition. Interior Designer, Beth Weltlich with The House Dressing worked with homeowners, to select materials and finishes to unify the areas of the existing kitchen and the new spaces. A custom banquette was created with room under the staircase so that all of the space could be utilized. Furniture and accessories are still in the works as the homeowners let the area evolve to see exactly what their needs are. A collaborative effort-for sure! The challenges included creating three separate areas (mudroom, banquette and butler pantry) with storage and versatility in one existing space. Having this additional space that was not always utilized, the homeowners feel the new addition will become an integral part of the families' living area.

First Floor Remodel

T. Morgan Construction, Inc.

An inviting kitchen space - designed to make the most out of family time.
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

CUCINA GREEN - mq 70

archedile

This is an example of a small eclectic galley kitchen in Other with white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige splashback.

Montmartre

Studio Zerck

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with green cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, black floor, a single-bowl sink, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, with island and beige benchtop.

Traditional Warm and Bright Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

What's not to love about this light and bright kitchen. What a beautiful space to enjoy cooking and entertaining family & friends in. There is more than enough storage space for all your must have dishes, pots & pans and cooking gadgets. The corner cabinet sitting on the counter top houses all the small appliances and keeps them out of site when not in use. Scott Amundson Photography

Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

Large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Classic traditional West Plano Kitchen Update

Interiors by Kathy Rollins, LLC

This lovely west Plano kitchen was updated to better serve the lovely family who lives there by removing the existing island (with raised bar) and replaced with custom built option. Quartzite countertops, marble splash and travertine floors create a neutral foundation. Transitional bold lighting over the island offers lots of great task lighting and style.

Scottsdale | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Kitchen

Hunt's Kitchen Design

This is proof that people are still using Traditional design elements in their kitchens. Distressed wood, raised panel cabinets with white quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The floors are a "wood plank" porcelain and the backsplash is a stone pattern from Bedrosians in Scottsdale. The result is a modern kitchen with more of an "Old World" feel. Enjoy!

Shore Acres Residence in Monona, WI

DC Interiors & Renovations

Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige 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!