This Kitchen was designed for a small space with budget friendly clients. We were very careful choosing the materials to bring this one under budget and on time. The whole process took just about 2 weeks from demo to completion.

Spruceleigh Remodel 2

Deffenbaugh Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Adirondack Style Custom Home

Howell Custom Building Group

The homeowners of this wanted to create an informal year-round residence for their active family that reflected their love of the outdoors and time spent in ski and camping lodges. The result is a luxurious, yet understated, comfortable kitchen/dining area that exudes a feeling of warmth and relaxation. The open floor plan offers views throughout the first floor, while large picture windows integrate the outdoors and fill the space with light. A door to the three-season room offers easy access to an outdoor kitchen and living area. The dark wood floors, cabinets with natural wood grain, leathered stone counters, and coffered ceilings offer the ambiance of a 19th century mountain lodge, yet this is combined with painted wainscoting and woodwork to brighten and modernize the space. A blue center island in the kitchen adds a fun splash of color, while a gas fireplace and lit upper cabinets adds a cozy feeling. A separate butler’s pantry contains additional refrigeration, storage, and a wine cooler. Challenges included integrating the perimeter cabinetry into the crown moldings and coffered ceilings, so the lines of millwork are aligned through multiple living spaces. In particular, there is a structural steel column on the corner of the raised island around which oak millwork was wrapped to match the living room columns. Another challenge was concealing second floor plumbing in the beams of the coffered ceiling.

Waypoint Cherry Chocolate Cabinets and Giallo Ornamental Granite Countertops

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen renovation, we installed Waypoint Living Spaces full overlay 720F Cherry Chocolate Glaze cabinets on the perimeter and island with roll out trays for pots and pan and tilt out trays accented with Top Knobs Griggs 5 1/16 inch pulls and Hollow Round 1 3/16 knobs. On the countertop, 3cm Giallo ornamental granite was installed. Linear Glass/Stone/Metal tile was installed on the backsplash. A Blanco 1 ¾ Diamond Silgranite Metallic gray undermount sink and Moen Arbor single handled spot resistant stainless faucet. 2 Monroe Mini Pendant lights over the island and a Monroe 5 Light Chandelier in brushed nickel over the table were installed.

U-Shaped Kitchen with Peninsula and Subway Tile

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, shaker cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Leawood Classic French Kitchen

Kitchens By Kleweno

Bob Greenspan Photography
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kitchen - Blue Ridge Home in The Cliffs Valley

AR Homes by American Eagle Builders

Kitchen in the Blue Ridge Home from Arthur Rutenberg Homes by American Eagle Builders in The Cliffs Valley, Travelers Rest, SC
Inspiration for an expansive country open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, white cabinets and brown floor.

2015 Fall Parade

Kieran J. Liebl, Royal Oaks Design, Inc. MN

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Chanhassen Main level remodel

R|House Design Build

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Gilbert Island Waterfront

Cantoni Irvine

Large tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Contemporary Bronze Iron Shoji Pendant Asian Inspired Chandelier

We Got Lites

The Shoji Collection's unique gridded design is inspired by traditional Japanese architecture. In traditional Japanese architecture, a shoji is a door, window, or room divider made of paper over a wooden grid-like frame. The Shoji Collection offers a modern take on the Japanese shoji design by combining a hand-crafted iron frame with handmade Japanese paper in a dark, Bonzai bronze finish. Inside, a textured pearl diffuser sheds light through the shoji-inspired frame. A modern and contemporary Japanese-inspired accent for your home from Corbett Lighting. Imported.

Beach House Victoria

Simpatico Interior Design

Photography by Sam Penninger - Styling by Selena White
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Abe Residence

Lapis Design Partners

Circular kitchen with teardrop shape island positioned under the round skylight. A glass tile backsplash wraps up the wall behind the cooktop. Hal Lum

Knot On Call

Blue Sky Building Company

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and brown splashback.

North Scottsdale Custom

AFT Construction

Roehner + Ryan
Design ideas for a large galley separate kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Recent Projects

Marble Treasure Inc.

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Large in Lone Tree

Colorado Kitchen Designs

Kitchen remodel in Lone Tree, CO. Dark Cherry floors and cabinets give this kitchen a rich and warm look with a very large communal island. The T-shape of the large island allows for optimal seating for the family to interact in the heart of the home.

Our Work

Moty’s Construction

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Locust

Advantes Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Timber Frame

Timberline Associates LLC

Rustic lake house kitchen with beautiful wooden cabinets.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Other with medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Brown 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!