Beautiful Laguna Kitchen Remodel | Burnsville, MN | White Birch Design LLC

This 1970's home had a complete makeover! The goal of the project was to 1) open up the main floor living and gathering spaces and 2) create a more beautiful and functional kitchen. We took out the dividing wall between the front living room and the kitchen and dining room to create one large gathering space, perfect for a young family and for entertaining friends! Onto the exciting part - the kitchen! The existing kitchen was U-Shaped with not much room to have more than 1 person working at a time. We kept the appliances in the same locations, but really expanded the amount of workspace and cabinet storage by taking out the peninsula and adding a large island. The cabinetry, from Holiday Kitchens, is a blue-gray color on the lowers and classic white on the uppers. The countertops are walnut butcherblock on the perimeter and a marble looking quartz on the island. The backsplash, one of our favorites, is a diamond shaped mosaic in a rhombus pattern, which adds just the right amount of texture without overpowering all the gorgeous details of the cabinets and countertops. The hardware is a champagne bronze - one thing we love to do is mix and match our metals! The faucet is from Kohler and is in Matte Black, the sink is from Blanco and is white. The flooring is a luxury vinyl plank with a warm wood tone - which helps bring all the elements of the kitchen together we think! Overall - this is one of our favorite kitchens to date - so many beautiful details on their own, but put together create this gorgeous kitchen!

La Porte, IN. Haas Signature Collection. Rustic Hickory Kitchen

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Pecan Door Style: Villa Counter top: Quartz Versatop, Eased edge, Penumbra color

Alder Street Residence

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen remodel

Custom Creative Furniture, LLC

The knee wall between the original kitchen and living room was removed. The island was planned with seating and the sink. Another opening to the back butlers pantry are was opened to allow easy access to stock items and an extra refrigerator.

Modernité et convivialité

Hemea

floating shelves hexagon floor
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

interno cucina

Betti Sperandeo Architetto

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Tiger Oak

Robison Home Builders

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Greenwich Renovation

William D. Earls AIA Architect

Pantry with fully tiled wall.
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Lit surplombé par la cuisine

Hedre

En premier plan, le lit ici en mode canapé peut sortir du dessous de l'estrade pour offrir une literie de 140cm. La cuisine d'un célèbre suédois est habillé d'une profonde crédence noire miroitante rythmée par des portes en chêne blond. La desserte en bleu FOR03 "Source" de chez Ressources se mue en bibliothèque, en claustra de bordure de lit et en table d'écriture s'ouvrant en portefeuille pour double son épaisseur.

На границе синего

Бюро IVA

Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Квартира 50 м² под сдачу в Хабаровске

UMNO interiors | Черкашина Анастасия

Contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный

Юлия Родионова

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Yekaterinburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, black appliances, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Vinings Retreat

J Steven Kemp Architect

Jeff Herr Photography
Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with open cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Prospect

WC STUDIO architecture agency

Custom kitchen light fixtures and exhaust hood, butcher block countertops, slim appliances and an integrated dishwasher give the kitchen a streamlined look.

Песнь о Байкале

aminteriors

Scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown benchtop.

Studio Cannes

Trame

Rénovation d'un studio à Cannes
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nice with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"

Студия дизайна "Три кита"

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Pablo Creek Reserve Estate Home

Collins Builders

Photo of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Queen's Lane Pavilion

CLB Architects

Matthew Millman Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown Benchtop and Purple 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!