This remodel incorporated the client’s love of artwork and color into a cohesive design with elegant, custom details that will stand the test of time. The space was closed in, dark and dated. The walls at the island were the first thing you saw when entering the condo. So we removed the walls which really opened it up to a welcoming space. Storage was an issue too so we borrowed space from the main floor bedroom closet and created a ‘butler’s pantry’. The client’s flair for the contemporary, original art, and love of bright colors is apparent in the materials, finishes and paint colors. Jewelry-like artisan pulls are repeated throughout the kitchen to pull it together. The Butler’s pantry provided extra storage for kitchen items and adds a little glam. The drawers are wrapped in leather with a Shagreen pattern (Asian sting ray). A creative mix of custom cabinetry materials includes gray washed white oak to complimented the new flooring and ground the mix of materials on the island, along with white gloss uppers and matte bright blue tall cabinets. With the exception of the artisan pulls used on the integrated dishwasher drawers and blue cabinets, push and touch latches were used to keep it as clean looking as possible. Kitchen details include a chef style sink, quartz counters, motorized assist for heavy drawers and various cabinetry organizers.

Walk In Pantry

Homes by Design

This walk in pantry combines modern clean lines with a "retro" feel.
Inspiration for a large modern galley kitchen pantry in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Reforma de vivienda en el barrio de Sarriá

ABAG

Fotógrafo: Adrià Goula
Small industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, mosaic tile splashback and brown floor.

Rora Rustic

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, coloured appliances, with island, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mr & Mrs Davis

Diane Berry Kitchens

This amazing old house was in need of something really special and by mixing a couple of antiques with modern dark Eggersmann units we have a real stand out kitchen that looks like no other we have ever done. What a joy to work with such a visionary client and on such a beautiful home.

Islington Home

Joy Flanagan Design

Mark Williams Photo
Inspiration for a small eclectic eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Bungalow Kitchen & Family

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

Remodeled Kitchen and new Family room addition in this 1950s northern California Bungalow house. Kitchen opens up to existing Dining room and new Family room. Custom designed Hood to match LaCornue range. Built by Mediterraneo

A place to cook

User

Colin Cadle Photography
Photo of a large country kitchen in Devon with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Gifford Custom Kitchen

That Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Greystone Barn

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Austin Eterno Photography
Country galley kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Updated Vintage Retreat

Catherine S. Grasso, Design For Living

I worked on the original renovation of this 1950 ranch style home back in 1994, when it was gutted, resurfaced, fitted with large windows and doors, basically completely transformed from a boring, dark, rectangular cinder block house into a light filled cozy cottage. Twenty two years later, it needed all new furniture, paint, lighting, art, and window treatments. I kept the 1950's kitchen cabinetry to maintain the "farmhouse" feel, just adding paint. It was so fun to have the opportunity to work on this house twice! Don Holtz

Luxury on the Lake

Nip Tuck Remodeling

Light and bright but timeless. Using white cabinets around the perimeter and the accented island which matches the custom range blends the looks but grounds the design. The custom tile behind the range enhances the look and feel of the space along with the shades of blue in the main subway tile. A custom hood was designed to complement the traditional feel along with sleek accents.

Kitchen with Skylight Detail

RemodelWest

The need for natural light drove the design of this space. The skylight detail became integral part of the design to satisfy the need the of natural light while creating a modern aesthetic as well as a stunning architectural detail. To keep the lights and pendants centered on the island, we designed a pattern of openings and blocking to allow fixtures to mount at the correct spots along the island span. Photo Credit: Ali Atri Photography

Gypsy tiny home

Carpentry by Design

Leah Thompson
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Contemporary Napa House

Staprans Design

An open plan kitchen celebrates gatherings and cooking. The copper hood compliments the hand made artisan tile with bronze tile accents. The gray painted cabinets accent the mahogany island.

Crooked Lane

Mohment

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Church Walk, Brentford

Refined Trades

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Avon Lake Kitchen - July 2020

NEO Home Repair

All work performed by NEO Home Repair. Kitchen wall removed, new lighting, cabinets, floors, countertops etc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Peekskill Kitchen Renovation

MODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATH

Before & After of this kitchen renovation. Keeping the same floor plan we updated this dark drab space to be bright & clean. Using Mid Continent Cabinetry Burke door style in traditional white.

Rear Extension, Holly Road, Richmond

50 Degrees North Architects

Overview Simple extension in Twickenham. The Brief The primary aim of this project was to create a space to cook and eat in while repositioning the ground floor bathroom. Our Solution The clients blend of vintage and crisp modern architecture meant the scheme could be a little industrial in its aesthetic. We have combined several key features – An oversized rooflight to flood the kitchen with sun; a feature pivot door to the garden and a simple wrapped zinc roof. With the clients fantastic garden to look onto and a reclaimed gym floor to add a bit of reclaimed chic, this has created some striking, crisp architecture. Category

Kitchen with Coloured Appliances and Medium Hardwood Floors 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!