Beautifully remodeled kitchen in southern NH., furniture style cherry shaker inset cabinetry with an antique distress island. Multifuntional kitchen designed for entertaining, family get togethers and every use.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry: wine bar sideboard in family room connects to galley kitchen. This custom cabinetry built-in has two wind refrigerators installed side-by-side, one having a hinged door on the right side and the other on the left. The countertop is made of seafoam green granite and the backsplash is natural slate. These custom cabinets were made in our own award-winning artisanal cabinet studio. This Bay Area Custom home is featured in this video: http://www.billfryconstruction.com/videos/custom-cabinets/index.html

Kitchen Remodels

Ocala Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Coastal Contemporary Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Katie Jameson
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Rustic Kitchen

Coastal Designs Inc.

Amazing Rustic Kitchen with White Shaker Cabinets, White Quartz Countertops, Reclaimed Wood Island and Whitewashed Brick Backsplash.
Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brick splashback.

McFann Residence

SCHROLL CABINETS

Blakely Photography
Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an integrated sink, beige cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Carriage Kitchen

Homework Design.Build.Remodel

This is one of our favorite kitchen projects! We started by deleting two walls and a closet, followed by framing in the new eight foot window and walk-in pantry. We stretched the existing kitchen across the entire room, and built a huge nine foot island with a gas range and custom hood. New cabinets, appliances, elm flooring, custom woodwork, all finished off with a beautiful rustic white brick.

Claremont Gardens, Marlow

Watermark Fitted Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Buckinghamshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Karen's Kitchen and Double Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

This remodel required a plan to maintain its original character and charm while updating and modernizing the kitchen. These original custom cabinets on top of the brick backsplash brought so much character to the kitchen, the client did not want to see them go. Revitalized with fresh paint and new hardware, these cabinets received a subtle yet fresh facelift. The peninsula was updated with industrial legs and laminate countertops that match the rest of the kitchen. With the distressed wood floors bringing it all together, this small remodel brought about a big change.

Modern Hunting Lodge Cherokee Plantation

Lancaster Interior Design

Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, brick floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

West 95th Project

M&P Design Group

Photo of a small transitional galley kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Open Plan Kitchen Diner

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Kitchen Diner in this stunning extended three bedroom family home that has undergone full and sympathetic renovation keeping in tact the character and charm of a Victorian style property, together with a modern high end finish. See more of our work here: https://www.ihinteriors.co.uk

New studio Glasnevin

Dee Design

Small contemporary kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, no island and beige benchtop.

Blue Farmhouse Kitchen

Enfort Homes

Enfort Homes - 2019
Inspiration for a large country open plan kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a small industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Torrey Pine

The Living Door

Photo of an expansive mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Kitchens

Lisa Davis Interiors

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

Light & Bright Modern Home

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Design: Hartford House Design & Build PC: Nick Sorensen
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Goodall St

Abode Inspirations

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, red splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen with Brick Splashback and Slate Splashback 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!