Lincoln Road is our renovation and extension of a Victorian house in East Finchley, North London. It was driven by the will and enthusiasm of the owners, Ed and Elena, who's desire for a stylish and contemporary family home kept the project focused on achieving their goals. Our design contrasts restored Victorian interiors with a strikingly simple, glass and timber kitchen extension - and matching loft home office.

Take Down the Wall

McCabe By Design LLC

The former pantry closet was converted to a complete baking center with the dropped counter on the end of the island directly across from the baking center. Tucked behind the baking center is a broom closet. Pendant lights and recessed can lights ensure there is sufficient illumination after dark.

Linden Scandanavian

Rosy Alexander Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

1930's doer-upper transformed into a beautiful modern family home

My Bespoke Room

Tracy, one of our fabulous customers who last year undertook what can only be described as, a colossal home renovation! With the help of her My Bespoke Room designer Milena, Tracy transformed her 1930's doer-upper into a truly jaw-dropping, modern family home. But don't take our word for it, see for yourself...

Lakefront Home on the Hill

Phinney Design Group

Modern eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

New Cross Side return

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

This beautiful light filled space was designed with a busy growing family in mind. For example -the bench seating by the dining table has lots of storage for the kids toys and play equipment nice and close to the garden. There is a large pantry, a breakfast cupboard, nice deep pan drawers and peg boards to help organise crockery. The island houses a large double butler sink, dishwasher, recycling bin, wine chiller, bookshelf and a large breakfast bar capped with a gorgeous piece of London Elm rescued from storm damage. The client has some beautiful house plants and the live edge on this piece of elm adds another organic element to this room and helps bring the outside in. Just a beautiful functional space.

Fresh Farmhouse!

Beyond the Box, Inc.

Farmhouse kitchen with GE Cafe appliances, Black Matte Cambria countertops.
Country eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Bespoke Kitchen

Mike Smith Joinery

Bespoke kitchen, designed to provide lots of storage and functionality. solid and well built to survive family living with traditional touches make this a lovely elegant space

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire

Kingsey Kitchens & Interiors

Traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

DA Coach House

Linda G Larisch, CMKBD

Turning the clock back to revive the industrial time the home was built was the inspiration in kitchen remodel. Metal Hood and exposed plumbers pipe complement the Vintage 48' range. Marble tile backslash ties the blue grey painted cabinetry to the mat black metals and white quartz counter tops.

Modern Farmhouse 56

Charles Petersheim, Builder

Designed and built by The Catskill Farms, this brand-new, modern farmhouse boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,550 square feet of coziness. Modern interior finishes, a statement staircase and large windows. A finished, walk-out, lower level adds an additional bedroom and bathroom, as well as an expansive family room.

Tasmania Circle, Forrest ACT

YOLK on the inside

Complete kitchen remodel. The pantry, fridges and an appliance bench are hidden in the wall of talls, and there's a built-in charging pad on the island bench. The original marble island bench was repurposed as decorative cladding to the fireplace in the living room.

Longmead, Guildford

Saffron Interiors Ltd

Saffron Interiors Project - Longmead Guildford. Taransey smooth painted shaker in 'Sumburgh Midnight' with Carrara Extra white quartz worktops, splashback and shelving.

Bungalo Panel Home

Mountain Life and Home of Colorado

Quartzite, mixed dabinets white, hickory, blue, blue backsplash tile, large windows, Silhouette Shades, pendant lights, wood floors
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Cabin in the Mountains

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Lafayette II

dezign interiors, llc

Small but mighty. This cramped, dark kitchen got a modern update. The ceiling was raised to give the small footprint a larger feel. The custom blue cabinets and special touches give it its warm, inviting feel.

Matt blue and oak handleless kitchen

Puccini Kitchens

Our latest project features Matt Lacquer F&B Stiffkey Blue and Syncroface Oak, adorned with a Verona Quartz Worktop. Designed to impress, thanks to its modern, handleless cabinets, the space has a clean and uninterrupted visual flow. Our commitment to convenience is evident with the inclusion of the Quooker tap, which provides instant boiling water, as and when you need it. Our clients love the brilliance of the Bora hob, which provides a seamless and unobtrusive cooking surface. The Neff ovens, meanwhile, are yet another marker of culinary excellence. An exquisite galley-type island sits at the heart of the kitchen, offering ample workspace and open shelving to the far end – a clever design that ensures easy access to their most-used kitchen essentials. But it's not all about functionality; aesthetics plays a crucial role too. Picture an elegant, white pendant lamp gracefully suspended over the island, casting a warm glow that sets the perfect ambience for cooking and dining. Speaking of dining, our thoughtfully chosen white bar stools with backrests complement the kitchen's aesthetics and provide a comfortable spot from which to savour delicious meals. We’ve also maximised the presence of large glass doors, which flood the kitchen with natural light. Our latest kitchen project offers a contemporary aesthetic, complete with innovative appliances, while still bringing a touch of nature to the space. Love at first sight? See more of our handleless kitchen designs here.

Island

Design 4 Living Cabinetry

Modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Harpenden family home, kitchen and utility

Alison Anderson Interiors

Navy blue kitchen with limestone effect floor tiles, antique brass handles and open shelving
This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

1950's House Refurb

Born Designers Ltd

This is an example of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Sussex with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Vaulted 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!