Whole Home Remodel for Wheelchair Bound Veteran

Rev-a-shelf pantry insert in a remodeled kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown floor.

Boulder, CO Homes

Dane Cronin Photography

www.fuentesdesign.com, www.danecroninphotography.com
Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Rendezvous

Terra Firma Custom Homes

Custom cabinet hardware and metal range hood make this rustic mountain kitchen a centerpiece in the house.
Country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Making Dream Kitchens Album 9

Benson Builders LLC

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, with island and brown floor.

Sotheby Mountain house

Edwards Rensen Architects

Tim Crocker
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and medium hardwood floors.

Chelsea Residence

Staci Ruiz Architectural Lighting Design

This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, brown splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Светлая прямая кухня небольшого размера с древесными фасадами

IDM Eterno - фасадные плиты для интерьера и мебели

Получите функциональную и стильную кухню с этой светлой прямой кухней небольшого размера и деревянными фасадами. Теплый цвет дерева добавляет нотку изысканности любому пространству. Несмотря на узкий дизайн, эта кухня оснащена высокими верхними шкафами для дополнительных мест хранения. Скандинавский стиль дополняется отсутствием ручек для чистого и минималистского вида.

Reston Apartment Photo Shoot

Keiana Photography

Keith Miller from Keiana
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

This is an example of a country kitchen in Other with panelled appliances, wood benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and metal splashback.

Memorial Residence Kitchen Remodel

Division 9 Inc.

The extensive remodeling done on this project brought as a result a classy and welcoming perfectly layout kitchen. The combination of colors and textures along with the long rectangular kitchen island perfectly positioned in the center, creates an inviting atmosphere and the sensation of a much bigger space. During the renovation process, the D9 team focused their efforts on removing the existing kitchen island and replacing the existing kitchen island cabinets with new kraft made cabinets producing a visual contrast to the rest of the kitchen. The beautiful Quartz color river rock countertops used for this projects were fabricated and installed bringing a much relevant accent to the cabinets and matching the backsplash style. The old sink was replaced for a new farmhouse sink, giving the homeowners more space and adding a very particular touch to the rest of the kitchen.

Think Outside the Kitchen “Box”! - Designer's HOME

TOC design & construction inc.

A Well-Designed Kitchen Can Increase the Value of Your Home The quality and design of the kitchen you install in your home can have an impact on the re-sale value of your property. Investing in a high-quality and well-designed kitchen will not only make your life easier, but you can also expect to get a better price for your home should you wish to sell it in the future. In fact, a new kitchen is listed as one of the top renovations in terms of the ROI. No matter which part of the home you’re re-decorating, it’s crucial that you pay attention to good design principles. Creating a good design strategy is even more important in kitchen design. The kitchen is now the most important room in the home. In the past, kitchens were simply a place to prepare and eat food, but in modern times the kitchen is the heart of the family home. Our kitchens will often act as a social area, cooking area and a dining room as well as a general living space. This is why good design is so important when planning a kitchen.

Kitchens

Penny Lane Home Builders, LLC

Backsplash made out of left over metal roof panel and reclaimed open shelving Photography Lynn Donaldson
This is an example of a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Decora Roslyn Kitchen

The Home Depot

Feel free to move about. An open kitchen environment and large spanning island allows for easy cooking and entertainment. Decora's goreous new finish, Shadow, adds depth and dimension to our new Roslyn door style giving richness to a simplistic design.

Concord Kitchen Worth Waiting For

3W design, inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, white appliances, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Modern Industrial Kitchen

Studio Em Interiors

A custom barn door was made with reclaimed wood for the pantry. A combination of roll-out trays and other accessories were installed to organize the pantry space. Utton Photography - Greg Utton

Oakdale, Louisiana (After)

Accessibility by Design, Inc.

Chelsea Residence

Staci Ruiz Architectural Lighting Design

This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Carmel Valley Houses

Justrich Design

Matthewmillman.com Designer - Steve Justrich with BSD. Published Western Interiors 2005 cover feature
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Decora Kitchens

R G MILLER (YBC)

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Metal 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!