Photo: Tatjana Plitt
Large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

5 Storey Period House Renovation - East London

Lomax & Chi

Large airy open plan kitchen, flooded with natural light opening onto the garden. Hand made timber units, with feature copper lights, antique timber floor and window seat.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Pantry featuring light blue/gray painted cabinetry with blue accent cabinetry. Steel mesh cabinet panels, brass fixtures and hardware, engineered quartz perimeter countertop. The white oak Dutch door opens out onto the backyard.

Kitchen in Log Cabin

Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.

This kitchen was designed for entertaining. Wood block island with Wolf range top provides a great space for conversation and snacks. Blue Shaker cabinets are very complimentary to the natural wood surroundings.

Contemporain Cuisine

Contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, with island and grey benchtop.

NEW BUILD: Hamptons Hideaway

SX Constructions

This kitchen pays homage to a British Colonial style of architecture combining formal design elements of the Victorian era with fresh tropical details inspired by the West Indies such as pineapples and exotic textiles. Every detail was meticulously planned, from the coffered ceilings to the custom made ‘cross’ overhead doors which are glazed and backlit. The classic blue joinery is in line with the Pantone Color Institute, Color of the Year for 2020 and brings a sense of tranquillity and calm to the space. The White Fantasy marble bench tops add an air of elegance and grace with the lambs tongue edge detail and timeless grey on white tones. Complete with a butler’s pantry featuring full height glass doors, this kitchen is truly luxurious.

Dallas | Whiterock | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

We introduce to you one of our newer services we are providing here at Kitchen Design Concepts: spaces that just need a little reviving! As of recent, we are taking on projects that are in need of minimal updating, as in, spaces that don’t need a full-on remodel. Yes, you heard right! If your space has good bones, you like the layout of your kitchen, and you just need a few cosmetic changes, then today’s feature is for you! Recently, we updated a space where we did just this! The kitchen was in need of a little love, some fresh paint, and new finishes. And if we’re being honest here, the result looks almost as if the kitchen had a full-on remodel! To learn more about this space and how we did our magic, continue reading below: The Before and After First, see what an impact new finishes can make! The “before” image shows a kitchen with outdated finishes such as the tile countertops, backsplash, and cabinetry finish. The “after” image, is a kitchen that looks almost as if its brand new, the image speaks for itself! Cabinetry With the wooden cabinetry in this kitchen already having great bones, all we needed to do was our refinishing process that involved removing door and drawer fronts, sanding, priming, and painting. The main color of the cabinetry is white (Sherwin Williams Pure White 7005) and as an accent, we applied a deep navy blue that really pops in this space (Sherwin Willaims Naval 6244). As a special design element, we incorporated a natural wooden band across the hood which is subtle but adds an element of surprise. Countertops The original countertops in this space were a 12×12 tile with cracks and discolored grout from all the wear and tear. To replace the countertops, we installed a clean and crisp quartz that is not only durable but easy to maintain (no grout here!). The 3cm countertops are a Cambria quartz in a grey-tone color (Carrick). Backsplash Keeping things simple, yet classic, we installed a 3×6 subway tile from Interceramic. The crisp white pairs well with all the other finishes of the space and really brighten the space up! To spice things up, we paired the white tile with a contrasting grout color (Cape Grey) that matches the countertop. This is a simple method to add interest to your white backsplash! Fixtures and Fittings For the fixtures and fittings of the kitchen, we wanted pieces that made a statement. That’s why we selected this industrial style faucet from Brizo! The faucet is a Brizo LITZE™ PULL-DOWN FAUCET WITH ARC SPOUT AND INDUSTRIAL HANDLE (63044LF-BLGL). The matte black paired with the luxe gold elements really make a statement! To match the gold elements of the faucet, we installed cabinetry hardware from Topknobs in the same gold finish. The hardware is a Channing pull TK743HB. Lastly, the large single bowl sink (who doesn’t want a large sink?!) is a great functional touch to the kitchen. The sink is a Blanco Precision 16″ R10 super single with 16″ Drainer in stainless steel (516216).

Retro and Reclaimed Modern Kitchen

Esslinger Design Company

It all started with a retro red fridge. Next came the teal cabinet paint color, and then the custom island made of reclaimed wood. Of course there is also the shiplap on the ceiling, the 3 different pendant lights, the concrete quartz countertop, and the retro stools. The sum of the parts equals a kitchen that is second to none! Photo: Picture Perfect House

Portrane Road

Graham Architecture

The clients brief for this large 1930s house was to demolish several internal walls to covert a narrow ‘L’ shaped kitchen into a large open family space. Key client desires included a nook capable of seating the whole family and a functional ‘industrial’ style. Through a series of computer model presentations, we moved away from a conversion of the existing space developing instead an extension. The resultant large space was separated into a functional kitchen zone and a large nook area housed within a frameless glass bay window. High quality rich natural materials such as handmade brick and hardwoods were enhanced with hidden natural lighting from above to create a rich, textured and layered look. Inspiration for this brightly lit complex space was drawn from the idea of the ‘Manhattan Loft’.

Galley Kitchen

Herringbone Kitchens

David Rannard
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Kent with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, no island, grey floor, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances and grey benchtop.

Modern Seaside Build

Des Ewing Residential Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Amberley Project

Bronzie Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Beechwood

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless, and ideally positioned on a picturesque street in the 4100 block, discover this dream home by Jessica Koltun Home. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece. Countless custom features and finishes include museum-quality walls, white oak beams, reeded cabinetry, stately millwork, and white oak wood floors with custom herringbone patterns. First-floor amenities include a barrel vault, a dedicated study, a formal and casual dining room, and a private primary suite adorned in Carrara marble that has direct access to the laundry room. The second features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an oversized game room that could also be used as a sixth bedroom. This is your opportunity to own a designer dream home.

Cottagewood Gables

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Kyle Hunt & Partners Interiors: Alecia Stevens Interiors Landscape: Yardscapes, Inc. Photos: Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Ardmore Eclectic Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Blue and Gray Kitchen

Uncharted Design LLC

Beautiful kitchen remodel in which we took out a large load bearing wall that was confining to the space and turned this kitchen into a large open concept space! See the before and afters to really capture what is happening here.

Whole Home Renovation

MSH Signature Home Improvements

Whole-Home Renovation; modern contemporary style
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Pelham Manor Farm Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Filbert Street

K Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lincoln Park Kitchen

1 AD Studio LLC

White and blue cabinets together Val Sporleder
Photo of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Grey 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!