TA DA by KAT Next Level Staging & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen Pantry & Tea Station

Nine Dot Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Gibson Point

Barton + Barton Interiors

Chantal Vu
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

San Francisco Chic Modern Comfortable Apartment

Staprans Design

R. Brad Knipstein Photography
Contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and blue benchtop.

Hayes Valley Remodel

jones | haydu

This one level flat was completely gutted by a fire. We completely changed the layout of rooms. The wood feature wall is composed of reused studs that were charred in the fire. At the edges, some of the black charring can still be seen. This project has been featured in Dwell and the San Francisco Chronicle. Photo by Bruce Damonte

Mostofo Remodel

Sterling Homes & Construction LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Atlanta BLUE kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen and Home Renovations in Penn Valley, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

This European kitchen has several different areas and functions. Each area has its own specific details but are tied together with distinctive farmhouse feel, created by combining medium wood and white cabinetry, different styles of cabinetry, mixed metals, warm, earth toned tile floors, blue granite countertops and a subtle blue and white backsplash. The hand-hammered copper counter on the peninsula ties in with the hammered copper farmhouse sink. The blue azul granite countertops have a deep layer of texture and beautifully play off the blue and white Italian tile backsplash and accent wall. The high gloss black hood was custom-made and has chrome banding. The French Lacanche stove has soft gold controls. This kitchen also has radiant heat under its earth toned limestone floors. A special feature of this kitchen is the wood burning stove. Part of the original 1904 house, we repainted it and set it on a platform. We made the platform a cohesive part of the space defining wall by using a herringbone pattern trim, fluted porcelain tile and crown moulding with roping. The office area’s built in desk and cabinets provide a convenient work and storage space. Topping the room off is a coffered ceiling. In this classic English Tudor home located in Penn Valley, PA, we renovated the kitchen, mudroom, deck, patio, and the exterior walkways and driveway. The European kitchen features high end finishes and appliances, and heated floors for year-round comfort! The outdoor areas are spacious and inviting. The open trellis over the hot tub provides just the right amount of shelter. These clients were referred to us by their architect, and we had a great time working with them to mix classic European styles in with contemporary, current spaces. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, glass benchtops and turquoise benchtop.

BAHAY BETTY KITCHEN

CA-RD

This minimalist kitchen design was created for an entrepreneur chef who wanted a clean entertaining and research work area. To minimize clutter; a hidden dishwasher was installed and cutting board cover fabricated for the sink. Color matched flush appliances and a concealed vent hood help create a clean work area. Custom solid Maple shelves were made on site and provide quick access to frequently used items as well as integrate AC ducts in a minimalist fashion. The customized tile backsplash integrates trim-less switches and outlets in the center of the flowers to reduce their visual impact on the composition. A locally fabricated cove tile was notched into the paper countertop to ease the transition visually and aid in cleaning. This image contains one of 4 kitchen work areas in the home.

Echo

Hamiltoun

Модель Echo. Корпус - ЛДСП 18 мм влагостойкая серая. Фасады - эмалированные высоко глянцевые, основа МДФ 19 мм. Фасады - шпонированные натуральной древесиной дуба ретро, лак глубоко матовый, основа МДФ 18 мм. Фартук - искусственный камень CORIAN Evening prima, 12мм. Столешница - искусственный камень CORIAN Evening prima, 12мм. Диодная подсветка рабочей зоны белая. Ручки-профиль. Барная стойка с баром - шпонированные натуральной древесиной дуба ретро. Механизмы открывания Blum Blumotion. Ящики Blum Legrabox. Сушилки для посуды. Мусорная система. Лотки для приборов. Встраиваемые розетки для малой бытовой техники в столешнице. Смеситель Blanco. Мойка Smeg. Бытовая техника нескольких брендов. Стоимость проекта - 548 тыс.руб. без учёта бытовой техники.

South Hill Camp

Hutker Architects

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

AIRE

JOSE AGENJO ESTUDIO

Se trata de una reforma parcial, en este caso se abrió la cocina al salón y se integró con el comedor convirtiéndose en el punto focal nada más entrar en la casa. La mesa del comedor debía ser versátil puesto que en este ático la terraza es el espacio más usado. La única solución posible era una mesa a medida, se ideó con el mismo largo que el ancho de la barra de la isla, de esta forma conseguimos dar servicio a ocho comensales pero también podemos ubicarla en forma de L o anidarla y seguir usándose para un par de personas.

Pantries

Inspired Closets Anchorage

This modern pantry is built in our driftwood finish with shaker door and drawer profile. Shelves are set off in contrasted in Arctic White.
Large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and blue benchtop.

Private residence

Don F. Wong

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and blue benchtop.

River Blue countertops

Granite & Kitchen Studio

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Bridgeport with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

DESIRE- Luxury Farmhouse in Roxbury

BA Staging & Interiors

This magnificent barn home staged by BA Staging & Interiors features over 10,000 square feet of living space, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and is situated on 17.5 beautiful acres. Contemporary furniture with a rustic flare was used to create a luxurious and updated feeling while showcasing the antique barn architecture.

Lakehouse Total Transformation

Corinthian Fine Homes

These homeowners requested a complete makeover of their dated lake house with an open floor plan that allowed for entertaining while enjoying the beautiful views of the lake from the kitchen and family room. We proposed taking out a loft area over the kitchen to open the space. This required moving the location of the stairs to access the basement bedrooms and moving the laundry and guest bath to new locations, which created improved flow of traffic. Each bathroom received a complete facelift complete with the powder bath taking a more polished finish for the lone female of the house to enjoy. We also painted the ceiling on the main floor, while leaving the beams stained to modernize the space. The renovation surpassed the goals and vision of the homeowner and allowed for a view of the lake the homeowner stated she never even knew she had.

2013Faith Refuge Decorator Show House

Eastern Treasures

Frances Sims
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Dallas with tile benchtops, a drop-in sink, blue splashback, white cabinets and blue benchtop.

Expanded Red Stripe Kitchen

Tenhulzen Residential

Corner sink takes advantage of natural light and views, lots of storage and improved functionality.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Benchtop and Turquoise 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!