Mid-Century Modern Revival Kitchen by Shasta Smith

Renovation Design by Shasta Smith Photography by Dave Adams
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Sacramento with concrete benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and blue benchtop.

Modern Aspen ave. House

RG Cowan Design Build

This house was designed to maintain clean sustainability and durability. Minimal, simple, modern design techniques were implemented to create an open floor plan with natural light. The entry of the home, clad in wood, was created as a transitional space between the exterior and the living spaces by creating a feeling of compression before entering into the voluminous, light filled, living area. The large volume, tall windows and natural light of the living area allows for light and views to the exterior in all directions. This project also considered our clients' need for storage and love for travel by creating storage space for an Airstream camper in the oversized 2 car garage at the back of the property. As in all of our homes, we designed and built this project with increased energy efficiency standards in mind. Our standards begin below grade by designing our foundations with insulated concrete forms (ICF) for all of our exterior foundation walls, providing the below grade walls with an R value of 23. As a standard, we also install a passive radon system and a heat recovery ventilator to efficiently mitigate the indoor air quality within all of the homes we build.

Douceur de vivre à Paris

Miriam Gassmann

This is an example of a scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Sierra Valley House

OpenScope Studio

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchens

Jake Brady Concrete By Design

Large 16' x 42" One piece Concrete Countertop with waterfall ends and integral drain board. Recycled glass and mother of pearl band was inlaid into the countertop. Photo Credit: ryangammaphotography.com

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

L'ensemble est lumineux, fonctionnel et chaleureux !
Inspiration for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Douceur de vivre à Paris

Miriam Gassmann

Inspiration for a scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Douceur de vivre à Paris

Miriam Gassmann

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

La plan de travail et les étagères ont été réalisés sur mesure en MDF recouvert de béton ciré couleur Ink de Mercadier. La hotte a été traitée comme un élément architectural, en créant un caisson recouvert de carrelage métro. Pour contrebalancer la profondeur de la cuisine et apporter des lignes verticales, l'intégralité du mur a été carrelé et la pose du carrelage métro a subi un twist a 90° !

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

Côté fenêtre, on trouve l'évier et la colonne abritant le four. L'évier a également été réalisée sur mesure et recouvert de béton ciré
Inspiration for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

Le plan de la cuisine a été travaillé en parallèle. A l'entrée, 2 colonnes viennent encadrer un réfrigérateur design et se poursuivent par une série d'éléments bas de 80 cm de large. Ces rangements permettent de garder un espace supérieur aéré.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

Les étagères qui viennent entourer la hotte ont été créées avec des longueurs différentes pour emmener les regard vers la lumière
Design ideas for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

En gagnant deux fenêtres supplémentaires, la cuisine est désormais baignée de lumière.
Photo of a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

Le rachat de la cage d'escalier a été faite conjointement par les propriétaires de chaque étage qui ont ainsi pu partager les frais pour la réalisation des études d'architectes et des travaux de démolition et de construction des dalles à chaque étage. On voit ici le gain d'espace réalisé et le gain de lumière apporté par la cage d'escalier.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

Avant: derrière ce mur se cache la cage d'escalier de service.
This is an example of a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

Avant: la cuisine datait des années 50 et nécessitait une rénovation complète.
Design ideas for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

Au fond de la cuisine, on profite de la nouvelle fenêtre sur un banc / cache radiateur réalisé sur mesure et recouvert de béton ciré. Au mur, une collection d'affiches chinées apporte une ambiance champêtre à ce recoin.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and Blue Benchtop 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!