Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

Coastal Modern . Net Zero Ready

Trillium Architects

Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse

Northland Design & Build

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Revival Kitchen

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Clear Creek Parade Home 2020

Celtic Custom Homes

Love the open kitchen with oversized island with seating for 8. Built in wine frig, panelled refrigerator, professional range and hood, quartz countertops. Cabinets by Verser Cabinet Shop.

Meadow Place Estates, Willow Park, TX

Stockon 5 Construction LLC

Inspiration for a kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white benchtop.

Preston Hollow | Woodland | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

We originally remodeled this 1939 Preston Hollow home in 2004, but after 15 years it needed a bit of an aesthetic update for our homeowners. Enter our Revive process. We take a kitchen (or bathroom) where the overall layout is already functional, but it still seems to be looking dated. We bring it back to life with new colors and some materials to really amp up the look. The homeowners wanted a "lighter and brighter" space which we achieved by painting the perimeter cabinets a crisp grey/white color and having 2cm Bianco Carrara Honed Marble counter installed on the perimeter as well as a majority of the splash. We did remove one open shelf cabinet and installed floating shelves in its place to create a fun accent wall. There we installed Handmade 8×8 Cement Tiles in Laurent Gray from Renaissance Tile.

Holland Park House

Liddicoat & Goldhill

This house lies on a mid-century modern estate in Holland Park by celebrated architects Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew. Built in 1966, the estate features red brick terraces with integrated garages and generous communal gardens. The project included a rear extension in matching brick, internal refurbishment and new landscaping. Original internal partitions were removed to create flexible open plan living spaces. A new winding stair is finished in powder coated steel and oak. This compact stair results in significant additional useable floor area on each level. The rear extension at ground floor creates a kitchen and social space, with a large frameless window allowing new views of the side garden. White oiled oak flooring provides a clean contemporary finish, while reflecting light deep into the room. Dark blue ceramic tiles in the garden draw inspiration from the original tiles at the entrance to each house. Bold colour highlights continue in the kitchen units, new stair and the geometric tiled bathroom. At first floor, a flexible space can be separated with sliding doors to create a study, play room and a formal reception room overlooking the garden. The study is located in the original shiplap timber clad bay, that cantilevers over the main entrance. The house is finished with a selection of mid-century furniture in keeping with the era. In collaboration with Architecture for London.

Colville Road Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Powder Room Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

This custom coffee station sits on the countertop and features a bi-fold door, a flat roll out shelf and an adjustable shelf above the appliances for tea and coffee accouterments.

Apartment 3, St Johns Wood

Laroya & Co.

The patterned encaustic tiles were placed in a random pattern as the the splashback
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Edinburgh Renovation

User

Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Golden Colorado Remodel

Evergreen Interior Designs

Progress Photo - Kitchen remodel
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bauformat Projects

Pacific Source Oahu

Large modern single-wall separate kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Chelsea Townhouse renovation

Tim Clarke-Payton.com

Tim Clarke-Payton
Large modern galley eat-in kitchen with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen extension

SxS Design & Build Ltd

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Fulham Road

Nicholas Ferris Photography LLC

Nicholas Ferris
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, with island and grey floor.

Locust Creek

Leslie Cotter Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hartley

Lewis Alderson & Co.

An extension provides the beautiful galley kitchen in this 4 bedroom house with feature glazed domed ceiling which floods the room with natural light. Full height cabinetry maximises storage whilst beautiful curved features enliven the design.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Mirror 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!