Oak countertops over stainless steel cabinets for this 1928 Tudor Revival kitchen remodel.
Design ideas for a small industrial u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and black floor.

Modern Scandinavian Kitchen Design

Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.

Upper cabinets are flat front natural birch, the lower cabinets are painted with Mark Twains Gray, from Valspar paints. Cory Locatelli Photography
Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and black floor.

Bold Mediterranean Kitchen in Narberth

Airy Kitchens

Photos by Rebecca McAlpin
Small mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and orange floor.

Dedham Delight

Threetrees Interiors LLC

This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Featured – Southbay Home Spring 2017 Issue

Custom Design & Construction

We had the pleasure of being featured in the Spring 2017 Home issue of Southbay Magazine. Showcased is an addition in south Redondo Beach where the goal was to bring the outdoors in. See the full spread for details on the project and our firm: http://www.oursouthbay.com/custom-design-construction-4/

Ecléctico Cocina

Mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Madrid with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and black floor.

Vada Drive

The Burke Company

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, window splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Kensington Church Street Apartment Refurbishment

Samantha Watkins McRae

We worked on the interior design of this three bedroom apartment in Kensington Church Street for a young family. Inspired by the clients taste for luxury materials, soft hues and subtle shapes, a handsome smoked oak parquet chevron floor grounds an earthy colour palette. A refined shellac finish has been used in the cabinetry, with a secret cocktail cabinet incorporated into the sliding kitchen door.

Arlington, Virginia - Modern - Kitchen and Bathroom

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Arlington, Virginia Modern Kitchen and Bathroom #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

The Carson Woolstore

TONIC Design

Angus Martin
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial open plan kitchen in Brisbane with dark hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black floor, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and black appliances.

Eichler Remodel

Studio Bergtraun AIA

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and brown benchtop.

wood block residence

chadbourne + doss architects

chadbourne + doss architects reimagines a mid century modern house. Nestled into a hillside this home provides a quiet and protected modern sanctuary for its family. The Kitchen is contained in bright white and aluminum. The Living spaces are a composition of black and wood. Large sliding glass doors open to a full length deck. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

modern beach cottage / lantern villager , dana point

Moss Yaw Design studio

modern furnishings and a palette of white oak, quartz, and wood paneling create a warm, inviting open kitchen, living and dining space
Photo of a small l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, black floor, exposed beam, an undermount sink and porcelain floors.

Contemporary & Modern Rye Home

Touijer Designs

Contemporary, white kitchen designed to be streamlined in the look by having no hardware on the upper cabinets and matte black edge pulls on the lower cabinetry. White Caesarstone countertops and Neolith backsplash complete the look.

eclectic green and gray washed alder kitchen

M&M Interiors

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Bespoke Kitchen Storage Solutions

Paramount Bespoke Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in London with dark hardwood floors, black floor, recessed-panel cabinets and brown benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen in Redlands - 2021

Yucaipa Kitchen & Bathroom Designs & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Attico e Superattico_200 MQ

Andrea Visco

Cucina moderna con uno stile pulito che si unisce alla sala da pranzo per ospiti e sala da pranzo per la famiglia. Cucina con isola, forno elettrico, forno a microonde, macchina del caffè incassate.

Black & Wood Lyon 6

Les cuisines d'Arno

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods

Amazing Spaces

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Kitchen with Black Floor and Orange Floor 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!