A 1791 settler cabin in Monroeville, PA. Additions and updates had been made over the years. See before photos.
Photo of a country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

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.

Main Kitchen

J.Thomas Kitchens

Main kitchen, Farmhouse, Shiplap Coffered ceiling, Concrete island top, cambria quartz counters
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Kitchens

PC Designs LLC

Large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Old School Apartments - PHASE 1

Akita Komar Architects

Contemporary rustic design that blends the warmth and charm of rustic or traditional elements with the clean lines and modern aesthetics of contemporary design.

Project Osborne

Finnes Building Group

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Outdoor Kichen

Homes by Design

The outdoor kitchen features two grills, island with seating, storage, mini fridge and more. A wall of glass doors open completely to make the interior and exterior one continuous space.

Abbotsford Aspirational Living

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photography by Brice Ferre. Open concept kitchen space with beams and beadboard walls. A light, bright and airy kitchen with great function and style.

TEEKÜCHE

MM | STUDIO _ MIRIAM ENGELKAMP

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Berlin with a single-bowl sink, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and wallpaper.

Contemporary Australian Cabin Kitchen

Element Design Studio

A modern Australian design with finishes that change over time. Connecting the bushland to the home with colour and texture.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Stubbs Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Forgotten Garage apartment gets industrial make-over

Modern & Contemporary Interior Design

Creating an open space for entertaining in the garage apartment was a must for family visiting or guests renting the loft. The kitchen is open plan with the lounge and stairs, the custom industrial elements including the railing, island unit legs, light fixtures and shelf supports are all custom design and make.

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Kitchens

Lindsay Pennington Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, vaulted and grey benchtop.

Modern Timber Frame Farmhouse

St. Augustine Home Improvements, LLC

Custom designed kitchen with vaulted timber frame ceiling and concrete counter tops. Wood grained ceramic tile floors, hammered copper sink, and integrated chopping block.

Double Oaks Alabama Custom Luxury Home

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Kitchen in the custom luxury home built by Cotton Construction in Double Oaks Alabama photographed by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. See more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com

Wolf Refrigerator repair

Wolf Top Choice Appliance Repair

Photo of a small asian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

La Controra

Bernardino Dimitri

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bari with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Boston, MA - Mattapan Bungalow

SHAKE architecture : construction LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops 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!