This small 1910 bungalow was long overdue for an update. The goal was to lighten everything up without sacrificing the original architecture. Iridescent subway tile, lighted reeded glass, and white cabinets help to bring sparkle to a space with little natural light. I designed the custom made cabinets with inset doors and curvy shaped toe kicks as a nod to the arts and crafts period. It's all topped off with black hardware, countertops and lighting to create contrast and drama. The result is an up-to-date space ready for entertaining!

Painted White and Rift Oak Kitchen With Hexagon Tiles (Geneseo, IL)

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in a combination of Bristol “White” and Charleston Rift Oak “Silverwood” doors. KitchenAid appliances and Cambria Quartz in “St. Giles” and “Harrogate” designs. Crayon and hexagon shaped tiles cover the wall and floor surfaces. Installed in Geneseo, IL by the Kitchen and Bath design experts at Village Home Stores.

Church Rd Project

Jess Hunter Interior Design

This 90's home received a complete transformation. A renovation on a tight timeframe meant we used our designer tricks to create a home that looks and feels completely different while keeping construction to a bare minimum. This beautiful Dulux 'Currency Creek' kitchen was custom made to fit the original kitchen layout. Opening the space up by adding glass steel framed doors and a double sided Mt Blanc fireplace allowed natural light to flood through.

Kitchen Renovation with Polished Stone Backsplash

Remodel Lancaster Inc.

For this Kitchen Remodel we demoed and then installed new cabinets, Marble backsplash, tile floor, appliances, and lighting.
Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Cocina Minimalista en Blanco y Acero

ILC Interiorismo Low Cost

La sensación de limpieza y luminosidad son las pautas que marcan el diseño de esta cocina con paredes y frente blanco neutro, muebles lacados en blanco brillo, sin tiradores, sólo con uñeros cromados y electrodomésticos y accesorios puntuales en acero inoxidable.

Moderne Design-Holzküche

BAUR WohnFaszination GmbH

www.foto-und-design.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Grey Herringbone Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Photos by Courtney Apple
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Upper East Side Townhouse

Michael K Chen Architecture

Townhouse kitchen and stair hall, leading to a terrace below the vertical garden. Photo by Richard Barnes. Architecture and Interior Design by MKCA.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, white cabinets and marble benchtops.

Wellborn Cabinetry

Custom Development of California

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors and black floor.

Kitchen Remodel 2 ~ Herndon, VA

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Church Rd Project

Jess Hunter Interior Design

Modern Kitchen in Flushing, NY

RK Design, Inc.

Galley kitchen completed with new tile flooring, shaker cabinets, Quarts countertops & backsplash.
Design ideas for a small modern galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

This 1950's kitchen hindered our client's cooking and bi-weekly entertaining and was inconsistent with the home's mid-century architecture. Additional key goals were to improve function for cooking and entertaining 6 to 12 people on a regular basis. Originally with only two entry points to the kitchen (from the entry/foyer and from the dining room) the kitchen wasn’t very open to the remainder of the home, or the living room at all. The door to the carport was never used and created a conflict with seating in the breakfast area. The new plans created larger openings to both rooms, and a third entry point directly into the living room. The “peninsula” manages the sight line between the kitchen and a large, brick fireplace while still creating an “island” effect in the kitchen and allowing seating on both sides. The television was also a “must have” utilizing it to watch cooking shows while prepping food, for news while getting ready for the day, and for background when entertaining. Meticulously designed cabinets provide ample storage and ergonomically friendly appliance placement. Cabinets were previously laid out into two L-shaped spaces. On the “top” was the cooking area with a narrow pantry (read: scarce storage) and a water heater in the corner. On the “bottom” was a single 36” refrigerator/freezer, and sink. A peninsula separated the kitchen and breakfast room, truncating the entire space. We have now a clearly defined cool storage space spanning 60” width (over 150% more storage) and have separated the ovens and cooking surface to spread out prep/clean zones. True pantry storage was added, and a massive “peninsula” keeps seating for up to 6 comfortably, while still expanding the kitchen and gaining storage. The newly designed, oversized peninsula provides plentiful space for prepping and entertaining. Walnut paneling wraps the room making the kitchen a stunning showpiece.

Raleigh Hills Mid Century Modern

Northland Design & Build

Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, black floor and vaulted.

GZ Nuovo appartamento 120 m2

Filippo Zuliani Architetto

Photo of a small modern single-wall separate kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Rénovation Totale Appartement 93 m2

Picture Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island and black floor.

Pelham Manor Farm Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Large transitional galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

S + S Home

Taylor + Taylor

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Red Bud

Bernardo Pozas Residential Design

This is an example of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black floor, white benchtop and marble floors.

Design Sur Mesure : L'Art de Réinventer 61 m²

A.D.O Concept

Small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, no island, black floor, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and concrete floors.

All Cabinet Finishes Kitchen with Black 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!