Our client had the perfect lot with plenty of natural privacy and a pleasant view from every direction. What he didn’t have was a home that fit his needs and matched his lifestyle. The home he purchased was a 1980’s house lacking modern amenities and an open flow for movement and sight lines as well as inefficient use of space throughout the house. After a great room remodel, opening up into a grand kitchen/ dining room, the first-floor offered plenty of natural light and a great view of the expansive back and side yards. The kitchen remodel continued that open feel while adding a number of modern amenities like solid surface tops, and soft close cabinet doors. Kitchen Remodeling Specs: Kitchen includes granite kitchen and hutch countertops. Granite built-in counter and fireplace surround. 3cm thick polished granite with 1/8″ V eased, 3/8″ radius, 3/8″ top &bottom, bevel or full bullnose edge profile. 3cm 4″ backsplash with eased polished edges. All granite treated with “Stain-Proof 15 year sealer. Oak flooring throughout.

Large Deep Drawers

Cabinet Innovations

Large wide and deep drawers for storage of large pots and pans with dividers for easy organization. Cabinets are Wood-Mode 84 featuring the Vanguard Plus door style on Plain Sawn Walnut. Flooring by Porcelanosa, Rapid Gris. All pictures are copyright Wood-Mode. For promotional use only.

Kitchens

Brian Patterson Designs, Inc.

Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and wood benchtops.

Silver Lake Project

Vidal Design Collaborative

Photo by Marcia Prentice
Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets and orange cabinets.

O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Courtyard kitchen with door up. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, green benchtop and with island.

Collis, Brighton East

The Kitchen Design Centre

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Storage Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Columbus with raised-panel cabinets and brown cabinets.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, granite splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted, orange cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

2023 Parade of Homes

Celtic Custom Homes

David Quye Designs drew up a plan for our clients with an open concept all on one floor.
Large transitional kitchen in Other with brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Pietra Di Cardoso Grigio In-Side Collection

Ollin Stone

The great traditional Italian architectural stones: Porfido, Piasentina, Cardoso. These materials have been popular since the age of antiquity due to their strength, hard-wearing resistance and at the same time their outstanding styling appeal. They are the inspiration for the IN-SIDE series. The series is named after the state-of-the-art technology with which Laminam was able to quash another paradigm of ceramic surfaces, creating a body and surface continuity in the slabs.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Квартира в доме эпохи конструктивизма

Крис Медведева

Inspiration for a contemporary galley separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, white splashback, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation with Island

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This kitchen island serves as a storage space, dining seating, as well as a station to prepare meals and bring the family together for inclusive interactions.

Project Dover Shores

Mark Design Co.

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

A 1990’s Kitchen Gets a Modern Refresh

Medford Remodeling

To the right of the sink, a luxury Café brand built-in dishwasher with a brushed-stainless handle was installed alongside a stack of deep storage drawers. Final photos by www.impressia.net The upper cabinets were extended up all the way to the ceiling to create the illusion of taller ceilings. Our designers wanted to include both open shelving and glass-front cabinets for a truly custom look, complete with LED backlighting for an even more dramatic effect. What a beautiful way to display decor and glassware!

nx870 Fenix mokkabraun feinmatt AFP / Nussbaum natur

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Die Küche als Spiel der Kontraste. Die wohnlich-natürliche Ausstrahlung des Nussbaum-Furniers korrespondiert bestens mit der beleuchteten Nische in fein-gemasertem Travertindekor. Die deckenhohe Ausführung der Zeile mit extratiefen 56 cm Oberschränken bietet reichlich Stauraum. The kitchen as a play of contrasts. The homely and elegant radiation of the veneer in natural walnut-merges perfectly with the elegant look of the illuminated recess in finely grained travertine decor. The ceiling-to-floor look of the kitchen block with extra-deep 56 cm wall units ensures lots pf storage space.

Carbonell in Brickell Key

CG1 Design LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, marble floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

кухня ЖК Утёсов

J-UNO

Large industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Marmon Project 2019

Freestyle Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, brown cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen in San Diego

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Orange Cabinets 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!