Karli Moore Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Colt Rd, Summit NJ

J.Thomas Kitchens

Modern Kitchen, Designed and built By CWPCC. Pantry was removed to create a larger entertainers kitchen.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Summerlin Paseos Remodel

JKL Development Inc.

Partial home remodel. Structural wall removal, new flooring throughout, new stair rail, refinished cabinets throughout, granite tops and backsplash
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Award Winning Texas Kitchen

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Dennis Martin
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, marble floors, multiple islands, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

2016 IDEAS - Modern Wood Looks

michael_eames

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Christchurch with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Colt Rd, Summit NJ

J.Thomas Kitchens

Modern Kitchen, Designed and built By CWPCC. Pantry was removed to create a larger entertainers kitchen.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen remodel benefit 302

YD Construction and Development

under cabinet lights
Inspiration for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Kitchen Renovation, Lakewood, Ohio #1 ~ Waypoint Cabinetry

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen renovation we opened up the wall that separated the kitchen and living room to instantly create a feeling of a larger kitchen and allows for better interaction with guests. Incorporating a breakfast bar added extra seating, a place to sit and converse with the cook while preparing meals and a place to set up a buffet when needed by utilizing the added counter surface. The kitchen extended into the dining space by adding a base cabinet with wood top, flanked by two pantry cabinets. The products used are Waypoint Cherry Spice 420S Full Overlay Square Door Style with veneer flat panel accented with brushed nickel pulls. Santa Cecilia granite countertops with an undermount stainless steel 60/40 sink and Moen Arbor High Arc faucet. For the backsplash Bliss Amber Tea Linear Glass/Stone Blend tile was installed. Accented with a Seagull custom design Ambiance low voltage rail system with 2 pendant lights and 8 directional spot lights.

PETOSKEY HOME

BOYD Construction Company Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen detail

Kinning Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Tuscan Kitchen

Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Two-Toned Kitchen in Holt, MI

McDaniels Kitchen and Bath

This kitchen design in Holt, MI features two-toned textured laminate kitchen cabinets from Diamond Distinction Cabinets from MasterBrand. The darker toned cabinetry is used for the kitchen island, cabinets surrounding the refrigerator, and for the base cabinets, while the upper cabinets are a lighter finish. An MSI linear glass mosaic tile backsplash and Cambria quartz countertop pulls together the color scheme where the two cabinetry colors meet. The cabinets have ample customized storage including built-in spice racks and a pantry with rollout trays. A bi-level peninsula separates the kitchen from the living and dining areas, and includes bar seating for casual dining. A double bowl undermount sink is located in the peninsula, and GE black slate appliances feature throughout the kitchen. Homecrest Cascade luxury vinyl tile flooring finishes off this transitional design with a splash of rustic tones.

New Leaf Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Second floor kitchen remodel

RAJ Kitchen and Bath, LLC

This family throws some mean parties where large crowds usually sit at the poolside. There’s an entire section of this walk out second level that is dedicated to entertaining which also gives access to the pool in the backyard. This place comes alive at night with built in surround sounds and LED lights. There was just one issue. The kitchen. The kitchen did not fit in. It was old, outdated, out-styled and nonfunctional. They knew the kitchen had to be address eventually but they just didn’t want to redo the kitchen. They wanted to revamp the kitchen, so they asked us to come in and look at the space to see how we can design this second floor kitchen in their New Rochelle home. It was a small kitchen, strategically located where it could be the hub that the family wanted it to be. It held its own amongst everything that was in the open space like the big screen TV, fireplace and pool table. That is exactly what we did in the design and here is how we did it. First, we got rid of the kitchen table and by doing so we created a peninsular. This eventually sets up the space for a couple of really cool pendant lights, some unique counter chairs and a wine cooler that was purchased before but never really had a home. We then turned our attention to the range and hood. This was not the main kitchen, so wall storage wasn’t the main goal here. We wanted to create a more open feel interaction while in the kitchen, hence we designed the free standing chimney hood alone to the left of the window. We then looked at how we can make it more entertaining. We did that by adding a Wine rack on a buffet style type area. This wall was free and would have remained empty had we not find a way to add some more glitz. Finally came the counter-top. Every detail was crucial because the view of the kitchen can be seen from when you enter the front door even if it was on the second floor walk out. The use of the space called for a waterfall edge counter-top and more importantly, the stone selection to further accentuate the effect. It was crucial that there was movement in the stone which connects to the 45 degree waterfall edge so it would be very dramatic. Nothing was overlooked in this space. It had to be done this way if it was going to have a fighting chance to take command of its territory. Have a look at some before and after photos on the left and see a brief video transformation of this lovely small kitchen. See more photos and vidoe of this transformation on our website @ http://www.rajkitchenandbath.com/portfolio-items/kitchen-remodel-new-rochelle-ny-10801/

Susan Brook Interiors

This transformation was achieved by using a blend of walnut and painted cabinetry. By using the mix the new kitchen sits well with the integrity of the original home. Bead board was used in key places to help tie the cabinetry together. I used two colors of corian, a darker on the perimeter and a lighter tone on the island. So much storage was included in this remodel, the clients are thrilled with the end results.

Contemporary Scottsdale Kitchen

Caine & Company

Contemporary, galley style kitchen with a window pass through to the dining room, stainless steel appliances, industrial glass island pendants, quartz countertops with an overhang for seating and mocha crackled glass subway backsplash applied vertically instead of horizontally. Photos by Rick Young

1980's Kitchen Update Lake Oswego

Pacific Northwest Cabinetry

1980s Split level kitchen remodel in white with stainless and hardwood floors, recessed can lighting
Mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Refinish and new counter tops with Taj Mahal Quartzite

Silver Fern Construction & Remodeling

Kitchen Upgrade, Refinish cabinetry and build a new bar area, New Countertops, with all new lighting and appliances and Plumbing, New hardware and knobs and pulls.

Custom Remodels

Dyjak Woodwork's LLC

10 foot tall custom maple cabinetry adorn this kitchen .Well planed out design is evident in this home. Upper glass doors will house display items.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with light wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Glass Tile 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!