Inviting and warm, this mid-century modern kitchen is the perfect spot for family and friends to gather! Gardner/Fox expanded this room from the original 120 sq. ft. footprint to a spacious 370 sq. ft., not including the additional new mud room. Gray wood-look tile floors, polished quartz countertops, and white porcelain subway tile all work together to complement the cherry cabinetry.

Transitional Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

This was an extensive full home remodel completed in Tempe, AZ. The Kitchen used to be towards the front of the house. After some plumbing and electrical moves, we moved the kitchen to the back of the home to create an open concept living space with more usable space! Both bathrooms were entirely remodeled, and we created a zero threshold walk in shower in the master bathroom. Everything in this home is brand new, including windows flooring, cabinets, counter tops, all of the beautiful fixtures and more!

Rustic Retreat on Lauderdale Lake

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

To take advantage of this home’s natural light and expansive views and to enhance the feeling of spaciousness indoors, we designed an open floor plan on the main level, including the living room, dining room, kitchen and family room. This new traditional-style kitchen boasts all the trappings of the 21st century, including granite countertops and a Kohler Whitehaven farm sink. Sub-Zero under-counter refrigerator drawers seamlessly blend into the space with front panels that match the rest of the kitchen cabinetry. Underfoot, blonde Acacia luxury vinyl plank flooring creates a consistent feel throughout the kitchen, dining and living spaces.

WT Project

Makkan Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Peachtree City Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Annapolis Kitchen Remodel

Chesapeake Kitchen Wholesalers, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Raise the Ceiling Kitchen! A Lake Stevens Project

Distinctive Interior Designs

We raised this ceiling in a formerly 1980’s kitchen! This open plan feels so much more open and efficient. Since we didn’t have room for an island we added an accent buffet area that works well for baking, entertaining and prep. This has a bit of an eclectic feel while the Spanish accent tile wall (which the client helped to lay) lends a Mediterranean feel.

Whole Home Remodel and 2nd Story Addition - San Jose

May Construction, Inc.

We removed walls in the living areas to create an open floor plan, and provided space they wanted for their master bedroom retreat in their new second story area, complete with a spacious bathroom and a walk-in closet. We kept a large window on the front of the house that provided a nice view of the hills which was important to the wife and so she was able to keep an eye on the kids playing. While each member of the family was an important factor in the design process we incorporated room for a Jack-and-Jill bathroom between the kids bedrooms making sure to balance out the size of each bedroom and closet so neither child felt the other had better space.

Crestwood Kitchen

BCD Studios

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Willow Bend Farm Townhome

Metzler Home Builders

Photo Credits: Vivid Home Photography
Inspiration for a kitchen with brown cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Coffee and Cream Kitchen

Adam Gibson Design

The lighted floating soffit above the island anchors it, and the lighted toe kicks make the cabinets appear to float as well.
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Northumberland Stone Cottage

Studio Dean

This rural cottage in Northumberland was in need of a total overhaul, and thats exactly what it got! Ceilings removed, beams brought to life, stone exposed, log burner added, feature walls made, floors replaced, extensions built......you name it, we did it! What a result! This is a modern contemporary space with all the rustic charm you'd expect from a rural holiday let in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Book In now here: https://www.bridgecottagenorthumberland.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1tpc6VorzrLsGJtAV8fEjlh58UcsMXMGVIy1WcwFUtT0MYNJLPnzTMq0w

Industrial Chic

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

This industrial chic kitchen features Plain & Fancy Strada cabinets in Concrete for the upper cabinets and Plain & Fancy Ridge cabinets in Walnut Tamarind. The counter tops are Trillium by Dekton Cosentino. The island is built with a storage unit and serves as a dining table.

Transitional Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen

Create Good Sinks

This gorgeous kitchen features our 37" workstation sink, seen with our black, wood fiber cutting board with colander and mixing bowl set. The drain is offset to the right, corresponding with the placement of the dishwasher to consolidate plumbing and free up cabinet space for storage. The offset drain also allows access to the drain when accessories are used on the sink ledge.

Basement Galley Kitchen

Vanessa Wolf Design

This project focused on turning a dated basement into a vibrant entertainment and living space. We converted the existing dark laundry room into a galley kitchen with a pocket door to the library and TV room.

The Oaks Kitchen Remodel

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Toffee Stain Shaker Door Kitchen with Calacatta Valetin Quartz Countertops

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Siteline Cabinetry in the Walton shaker door style with the Toffee stain finish was installed. The countertop is MSI Calacatta Valentin quartz with a standard edge treatment with a Transolid Stainless Steel Sink and Moen Spot Resist Stainless faucet. The tile backsplash is 3x12 irregular subway tile by Anatolia Marlow collection. An Elmwood Park collection pendant light over the island and a mini chandelier in Brushed Nickel. On the floor is 18x18 Flex Corinthia in the Amber color Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Wilderness Open Concept Kitchen

GMH Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Milwaukee with a double-bowl sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Martis Camp_Thunderbird Circle

Emily Roose Interiors

A modern kitchen and dining room with custom cabinets by Snaidero, a semi-custom chandelier and a custom dining table designed by Emily Esposito, principal of Emily Esposito Interiors. The dining table below won Best Custom Furnishings/Product Design of the Year 2020 at the ANDYZ Awards that is put on by ASID Central CA/Nevada Chapter and the LVDC (Las Vegas Design Center). A large built-in custom banquet features storage and removable custom leather cushions.

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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!