Custom Kitchen By Wenonah Cabinets. Ken Asorof General Contractor Photo By Dave Sulvetta
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen Remodel & Whole Home Renovation

Hammer Design Build Remodel

Beautiful granite countertops, glass and stone mosaic backsplash, Porcelain tile, Painted white cabinets, earthy tone colors, and under cabinet light.

Rich Walnut Custom Cabinetry Adds Drama!

Bay Area Kitchens

This chef's kitchen boasts beauty and functionality. The gorgeous custom cabinetry spans from bright white to rich dark walnut. The gourmet Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove and Vent-A-Hood appliances are the workhorses of this chef's kitchen, featuring a convection steam oven, convection oven with Gourmet mode, a gas rangetop with a griddle, and integrated (concealed) refrigerator and dishwasher. The engineered quartz countertops are beautiful and easy to clean, and the state-of-the-art automated lighting system provide a variety of lighting schemes.

SieMatic Stilwelt | PURE

SieMatic - moebelplus Deutschland GmbH & Co KG

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, white appliances, with island and stone slab splashback.

A Luxurious Farmhouse with a Relaxed Sense of Style

Bardi Designs

This fantastic gourmet farmhouse kitchen is adorned with a custom range hood and vaulted ceilings. Tad Davis Photography
This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with brown splashback, ceramic floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Faye Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional Light Shaker Kitchen Photo by: Sacha Griffin
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and brown splashback.

Kitchen and Mud/Laundry Room Hinsdale, IL

Fusion Interior Design Inc.

Beautiful transformation of my client's kitchen along with their mud/laundry room area. Total gut renovation. Client desired using white cabinetry but wanted to add warmth and interest into the space. That was accomplished through using a mixture of materials; backsplash done in a bronze glass subway tile, quartz perimeter countertops, granite island countertop adding a central focal point of pattern/interest along with the warmth of walnut used in the kitchen island base and custom built-in display cabinet and finally, the refinishing of the existing dark expresso wood floors. Mud/Laundry room took on warm grey tones in it's cabinetry and porcelain tile floor. Movement and interest were added in the countertops with using a beautiful new pattern from Formica.

Park City Mountain House

Peter LaBau, LLC

Kitchen looking west. Photo by Peter LaBau
This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, with island, marble benchtops, brown splashback, an undermount sink, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Architectural Design & Construction

Tropical Light Photography
Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and multiple islands.

Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Colonial Tropical White Kitchen

Chelsea Court Designs

Expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown splashback.

Hope & Hayes' kitchen

April Case Underwood

Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Custom Design - Kitchen - 3eleven

Blue Heron

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Whole House Remodel

Douglah Designs

This gorgeous home renovation was a fun project to work on. The goal for the whole-house remodel was to infuse the home with a fresh new perspective while hinting at the traditional Mediterranean flare. We also wanted to balance the new and the old and help feature the customer’s existing character pieces. Let's begin with the custom front door, which is made with heavy distressing and a custom stain, along with glass and wrought iron hardware. The exterior sconces, dark light compliant, are rubbed bronze Hinkley with clear seedy glass and etched opal interior. Moving on to the dining room, porcelain tile made to look like wood was installed throughout the main level. The dining room floor features a herringbone pattern inlay to define the space and add a custom touch. A reclaimed wood beam with a custom stain and oil-rubbed bronze chandelier creates a cozy and warm atmosphere. In the kitchen, a hammered copper hood and matching undermount sink are the stars of the show. The tile backsplash is hand-painted and customized with a rustic texture, adding to the charm and character of this beautiful kitchen. The powder room features a copper and steel vanity and a matching hammered copper framed mirror. A porcelain tile backsplash adds texture and uniqueness. Lastly, a brick-backed hanging gas fireplace with a custom reclaimed wood mantle is the perfect finishing touch to this spectacular whole house remodel. It is a stunning transformation that truly showcases the artistry of our design and construction teams. Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, click here: http://douglahdesigns.com/

Rustic Lake House

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Randy Colwell
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, with island, granite benchtops, brown splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

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The Renovation Broker

Brian Patterson
This is an example of a large modern galley kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Farmhouse-Inspired Suburban Feat. Villa Gialla Catania Flooring

Garrison Collection

Design & Construction By Sherman Oaks Home Builders: http://www.shermanoakshomebuilders.com

Lake Residence

Master's Cabinet Works

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Luxury Mountain Lodge

MossCreek

This stunning mountain lodge, custom designed by MossCreek, features the elegant rustic style that MossCreek has become so well known for. Open family spaces, cozy gathering spots and large outdoor living areas all combine to create the perfect custom mountain retreat. Photo by Erwin Loveland

Genesee Colorado Kitchen Renovation Project

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Full Kitchen Renovation project with Omega Custom cabinetry. Master: Custom Cabinets by Omega Maple wood, Dunkirk Door, Smokey Hills Stain with Iced top coat.

Masterful Craftsman Revival, 1910

IS Architecture

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with 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!