Three small rooms were demolished to enable a new kitchen and open plan living space to be designed. The kitchen has a drop-down ceiling to delineate the space. A window became french doors to the garden. The former kitchen was re-designed as a mudroom. The laundry had new cabinetry. New flooring throughout. A linen cupboard was opened to become a study nook with dramatic wallpaper. Custom ottoman were designed and upholstered for the drop-down dining and study nook. A family of five now has a fantastically functional open plan kitchen/living space, family study area, and a mudroom for wet weather gear and lots of storage.

Kitchen Open Shelving And Picture-Ready Dishware Vanity Fair Magazine Featured B

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Maximize your kitchen storage and efficiency with this small-kitchen design and space-saving design hacks. Open shelves are extremely functional and make it so much easier to access dishes and glasses.

Greenwich Backcountry Estate

Rebecca Reynolds Design -New Canaan Kitchens

A complete makeover of a tired 1990s mahogany kitchen in a stately Greenwich back country manor. We couldn't change the windows in this project due to exterior restrictions but the fix was clear. We transformed the entire space of the kitchen and adjoining grand family room space by removing the dark cabinetry and painting over all the mahogany millwork in the entire space. The adjoining family walls with a trapezoidal vaulted ceiling needed some definition to ground the room. We added painted paneled walls 2/3rds of the way up to entire family room perimeter and reworked the entire fireplace wall with new surround, new stone and custom cabinetry around it with room for an 85" TV. The end wall in the family room had floor to ceiling gorgeous windows and Millowrk details. Once everything installed, painted and furnished the entire space became connected and cohesive as the central living area in the home.

Open Living Spaces in a Palo Alto Bungalow

EASA Architecture

Open kitchen with small island
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, blue benchtop and recessed.

Дом для работы

АР-КА бюро - Илона Болейшиц, Игорь Орлов

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, blue floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Blue For You

Hankins & Associates, Inc. - Kitchens and Baths

This “Blue for You” kitchen is truly a cook’s kitchen with its 48” Wolf dual fuel range, steamer oven, ample 48” built-in refrigeration and drawer microwave. The 11-foot-high ceiling features a 12” lighted tray with crown molding. The 9’-6” high cabinetry, together with a 6” high crown finish neatly to the underside of the tray. The upper wall cabinets are 5-feet high x 13” deep, offering ample storage in this 324 square foot kitchen. The custom cabinetry painted the color of Benjamin Moore’s “Jamestown Blue” (HC-148) on the perimeter and “Hamilton Blue” (HC-191) on the island and Butler’s Pantry. The main sink is a cast iron Kohler farm sink, with a Kohler cast iron under mount prep sink in the (100” x 42”) island. While this kitchen features much storage with many cabinetry features, it’s complemented by the adjoining butler’s pantry that services the formal dining room. This room boasts 36 lineal feet of cabinetry with over 71 square feet of counter space. Not outdone by the kitchen, this pantry also features a farm sink, dishwasher, and under counter wine refrigeration.

Invertire le funzioni, con un piccolo bagno in più . Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and recessed.

La Visiere

Fauxnomenal Designs by Andrea Kinkaid

This is an example of a l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and recessed.

Проект Однокомнатной Квартиры в современном стиле 45кв.м.

Откидач Вера частный дизайнер интерьера

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Casa BS

ADA Arredi | Design | Arte

Cucina inserita in un ampio open space. Cucina angolare, con zona colonne, pensile e zona operativa senza pensili.
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen Remodel - In Progress

Done Right! Handyman Services, Inc.

Photo of a small u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Blue For You

Hankins & Associates, Inc. - Kitchens and Baths

Munsey Park

Artista Kitchen & Bath Design

Open concept comprising kitchen, dining room, and family room
Transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Дом для работы

АР-КА бюро - Илона Болейшиц, Игорь Орлов

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop, recessed and flat-panel cabinets.

Coastal Condo Renovation

Coastal Peach Interiors

A 2005 built Cape Canaveral condo updated to 2021 Coastal Chic. The oversized existing island was relocated to create a functional Coffee/Wine bar with a new Tarra Bianca granite countertop accented with fresh white cabinets. Freshly painted Agreeable Gray walls, new Dorchester laminate plank flooring and blue rolling island further compliment the beautiful new kitchen countertops and gorgeous backsplash.

Invertire le funzioni, con un piccolo bagno in più . Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Vanity Fair Magazine Featured Kitchen Cabinets By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

We are so proud of our client Karen Burrise from Ice Interiors Design to be featured in Vanity Fair. We supplied Italian kitchen and bathrooms for her project.

Crafers Living Renovation

Plush Design Interiors

Leon Valley Kitchen Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

This kitchen was once half the size it is now and had dark panels throughout. By taking the space from the adjacent Utility Room and expanding towards the back yard, we were able to increase the size allowing for more storage, flow, and enjoyment. We also added on a new Utility Room behind that pocket door you see.

French 75

EgoDesign

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen with Blue Splashback and Recessed 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!