This solid home in Auckland’s St Mary’s Bay is one of the oldest in Auckland. It is said to have been built by a sea captain, constructed from the bricks he had brought from England as a ballast in his ship. Architect Malcolm Walker has extended the house and renovated the existing spaces to bring light and open informality into this heavy, enclosed historical residence. Photography: Conor Clarke.

The Minimalist Club Condo

Moore House Design

A country club respite for our busy professional Bostonian clients. Our clients met in college and have been weekending at the Aquidneck Club every summer for the past 20+ years. The condos within the original clubhouse seldom come up for sale and gather a loyalist following. Our clients jumped at the chance to be a part of the club's history for the next generation. Much of the club’s exteriors reflect a quintessential New England shingle style architecture. The internals had succumbed to dated late 90s and early 2000s renovations of inexpensive materials void of craftsmanship. Our client’s aesthetic balances on the scales of hyper minimalism, clean surfaces, and void of visual clutter. Our palette of color, materiality & textures kept to this notion while generating movement through vintage lighting, comfortable upholstery, and Unique Forms of Art. A Full-Scale Design, Renovation, and furnishings project.

Rustic Accessible Living Cabin

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

A local Corvallis family contacted G. Christianson Construction looking to build an accessory dwelling unit (commonly known as an ADU) for their parents. The family was seeking a rustic, cabin-like home with one bedroom, a generous closet, a craft room, a living-in-place-friendly bathroom with laundry, and a spacious great room for gathering. This 896-square-foot home is built only a few dozen feet from the main house on this property, making family visits quick and easy. Our designer, Anna Clink, planned the orientation of this home to capture the beautiful farm views to the West and South, with a back door that leads straight from the Kitchen to the main house. A second door exits onto the South-facing covered patio; a private and peaceful space for watching the sunrise or sunset in Corvallis. When standing at the center of the Kitchen island, a quick glance to the West gives a direct view of Mary’s Peak in the distance. The floor plan of this cabin allows for a circular path of travel (no dead-end rooms for a user to turn around in if they are using an assistive walking device). The Kitchen and Great Room lead into a Craft Room, which serves to buffer sound between it and the adjacent Bedroom. Through the Bedroom, one may exit onto the private patio, or continue through the Walk-in-Closet to the Bath & Laundry. The Bath & Laundry, in turn, open back into the Great Room. Wide doorways, clear maneuvering space in the Kitchen and bath, grab bars, and graspable hardware blend into the rustic charm of this new dwelling. Rustic Cherry raised panel cabinetry was used throughout the home, complimented by oiled bronze fixtures and lighting. The clients selected durable and low-maintenance quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, and cultured marble. The entire home is heated and cooled by two ductless mini-split units, and good indoor air quality is achieved with wall-mounted fresh air units.

Craftsman Beauty

Knight Construction Design Inc.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

Mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brighton - Rustic Modern Custom Home

Emery Design | Build

Phoenix Photographic
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

KraftMaid Cabinetry Design Gallery

Buettner Brothers Lumber Company Inc

Photos from KraftMaid Cabinetry
Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, grey benchtop, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Contemporary Custom Home

Level Craft Construction

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island and concrete benchtops.

Sleek Two-Tone Kitchen

Closet Envy

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Retro Kitchen

Woodways

Designed and constructed by Woodways, this Funky Contemporary kitchen adds warmth to this retro styled home. Frameless cabinets with flat panel slab doors create a sleek and crisp look within the space. The accent island adds contrast to the natural colors within the cabinets and backsplash and becomes a focal point for the space. An added sink in the island allows for easy preparation and cleaning of food in this work area.

Contemporary Coastal Style House

I For Style

The light-filled kitchen is striking with the metallic splashback, polished concrete island benchtop and diagonally laid timber floors, which are a striking feature throughout the living areas.

Industrial Kitchen with Concrete Island

Improva

Large modern galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Allambie Heights Kitchen

Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L

This tired kitchen was updated with new paint, cabinetry, appliances and splashback tiles. It's been transformed into a calm and serene space with loads of additional storage including deep drawers for this small family that loves to cook. The subtle green cabinetry is soothing and modern, yet classic and timeless.

EIN KUBUS MIT VIELEN FUNKTIONEN

VOIT SCHREINEREI + PLANUNG GmbH

Der von allen Seiten bedienbare Würfel bildet den Mittelpunkt des Hauses. Er dient nicht nur als Schrankwand der Küche mit Kühlgerät und Backofen, sondern beinhaltet zugleich die Garderobe auf der Rückseite und das Reduit im Herzen. Die materialgleiche gegenüberliegende Treppe bietet ebenso Stauraum für den täglichen Gebrauch und ist für den Gast als solche nicht wahrzunehmen. Einzig und alleine die Arbeitszeilen der Küche setzen sich durch ein deftiges Grau ab. Fotograf: Bodo Mertoglu

Irwin Farmhouse

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Martha Stewart Living Lacombe Avenue & Weston Kitchen

The Home Depot

Embracing minimalism's clean, crisp lines, this modern design has an urban sensibility. The high gloss white finish wipes clean easily and is a pleasure to touch. Sleek, smooth and polished, Lacombe Avenue blends efficiency with elegance.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bend Oregon Kitchen Addition and Remodel

Karen Smuland Architect, LLC

Cheryl McIntosh Photographer | greatthingsaredone.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Ranch House

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photography: Jen Burner Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rogers Park: Morse Avenue

Lugbill Designs

Design ideas for a large industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and Brown Floor 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!