Part of a massive open planned area which includes Dinning, Lounge,Kitchen and butlers pantry. Polished concrete through out with exposed steel and Timber beams.

ISLES KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

By relocating the sink and dishwasher to the island the new kitchen layout allows the owners to engage with guests seated at the island and the banquette while maintaining a view to the outdoor terrace.

Designer’s Own Kitchen – Lower Manhattan

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This kitchen was designed by Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD with (and for) interior designer Blair Harris. The apartment is located in a turn-of-the-20th-century Manhattan brownstone and the kitchen (which was originally at the back of the apartment) was relocated to the front in order to gain more light in the heart of the home. Blair really wanted the cabinets to be a dark blue color and opted for Farrow & Ball’s “Railings”. In order to make sure the space wasn’t too dark, Randy suggested open shelves in natural walnut vs. traditional wall cabinets along the back wall. She complemented this with white crackled ceramic tiles and strips of LED lights hidden under the shelves, illuminating the space even more. The cabinets are Bilotta’s private label line, the Bilotta Collection, in a 1” thick, Shaker-style door with walnut interiors. The flooring is oak in a herringbone pattern and the countertops are Vermont soapstone. The apron-style sink is also made of soapstone and is integrated with the countertop. Blair opted for the trending unlacquered brass hardware from Rejuvenation’s “Massey” collection which beautifully accents the blue cabinetry and is then repeated on both the “Chagny” Lacanche range and the bridge-style Waterworks faucet. The space was designed in such a way as to use the island to separate the primary cooking space from the living and dining areas. The island could be used for enjoying a less formal meal or as a plating area to pass food into the dining area.

Blue and White Kitchen Renovation St. Louis, MO

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Denash Photography, designed by Jenny Rausch
Small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, with island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Hermosa Avenue

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Kitchen project in Thames Ditton

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Built in kitchen sink with marble counter and splashback. Dove grey units below and above. Pantry to the left. Quooker tap in antique brass, matching the cabinet door handles Large island with curved marble counter and integrated Bora induction hob with built in extractor. Seating around the edge. Built in ovens against wall with integrated freezer one side and fridge the other. Three pendant lights over island.

Cheshire kitchen 2023

Diane Berry Kitchens

This luxury dream kitchen was the vision of Diane Berry for her retired clients based in Cheshire. They wanted a kitchen that had lots of worktop and storage space, an island and space for a TV and a couple of chairs and two dining tables one large for entertaining and a small area for casual dining for two to six. The design has an extra tall extension to help bring in a feeling of light and space, allowing natural light to flood to the back of the room. Diane used some amazing materials, the dark oak cross grain doors, Dekton concrete worktops and Miele graphite grey ovens. Buster and Punch pendant lights add the finishing touches and some amazing pieces of modern art add the personality of the clients. Super large format floor tiles bring a simple calm base for the room and help with the work factor of the fully mitred Dekton island, the angled knee recess for the bar stools draws in the angled ceiling and roof lights above the bookcase, and in this area Acupanel vertical timber wall neatly opens to allow access to service neatly concealed behind. Diane Berry and her team worked closely with Prime construction ltd who carried out the construction works, lots of hard work by many tradesmen brought this dream kitchen to fruition.

Scandinavian Kitchen

mybespokeroom.com

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, laminate floors, with island and grey floor.

Franklin (Two)

KitchenLab Interiors

Custom hood from avenue Metals La Cornue range Linear fixture over the island from Circa Lighting Barstools from cb2 Hygge and West wallpaper in the powder room

Kitchen and Dining - Modern Portland, ME Family Home

Woodhull

Entertain family and friends in this modern kitchen and dining room that can seat up to 14 comfortably.
Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Arlington Home Remodel

Alison Giese Interiors

Custom island and plaster hood take center stage in this kitchen remodel. Full-wall wine, coffee and smoothie station on the right perimeter. Cabinets are white oak. Design by: Alison Giese Interiors

Blue and White Kitchen

J. Peterson Design, LLC

This hidden outlet is perfectly hidden.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Retro and Reclaimed Modern Kitchen

Esslinger Design Company

It all started with a retro red fridge. Next came the teal cabinet paint color, and then the custom island made of reclaimed wood. Of course there is also the shiplap on the ceiling, the 3 different pendant lights, the concrete quartz countertop, and the retro stools. The sum of the parts equals a kitchen that is second to none! Photo: Picture Perfect House

Templestowe Kitchen

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Corey Johnson: Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Christophersons Crossing

jh Interior Design Studio

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Closed Cellar in Contemporary Kitchen

Spiral Cellars

The cellar door closed, from the previous photo, showing how subtle the opening and closing can be. A dinner party in this kitchen wont have a restriction of win, being so convenient to the spiral cellar.

Spanish Colonial Revival

Agnes Agatha Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, with island and subway tile splashback.

Brooklyn Brownstone Bluegrass Tile

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation 3"x6" Subway Tile - 1036W Bluegrass Photos by Jody Kivort
Inspiration for a large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in New York with ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, with island, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets and marble floors.

ISLES KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

The sensible Belgian aesthetic used in the space compliments the more ornate architecture of this historic home.
Large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

The Green Cottage

Denise Koczera

Dan Koczera, E-xpand, Inc
Photo of a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Kitchen with Coloured Appliances and with Island 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!