Portland West Hills - Crisp and Classic Kitchen Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and no island.

Pleasant Ridge, MI Kitchen/Sunroom Addition

Dan Davis Design

A kitchen and sunroom addition turned a very small and outdated kitchen into a sunny and open place for cooking and entertaining. A rustic wood island is a great contrast to the contemporary cabinets and metallic glass backsplash. Copper accents bring in warmth and Mid Century Modern furniture co-mingles with a rustic rocking chair.

Bamboo

Florkowskys Woodworking & Cabinets LTD

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchens

Mike's Factory Direct

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Classic Style Kitchen Remodel with a Twist

Kitchen Mart

Design ideas for a large eclectic open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Single Family Home

Custom Home Group

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island and beige floor.

La Jolla Kitchen/Family Room Remodel - CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

One side of the Island has a Pull-Out Pantry for spices providing an easy access while preparing the food. Contractor: CairnsCraft Remodeling Designer: Helene Lindquist Jon Upson

East Portland Ranch

Neil Kelly Company

Aaron Ziltener/Neil Kelly Company
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Energy Efficient, Empty Nester New England Timber Frame

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Eric Roth
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, cork floors and with island.

Scheurich Remodel

brittanysdesign

There were a few goals for this main level living space remodel, first and for most to enhance the breath taking views of the Tacoma Narrows Strait of the Puget Sound. Secondly to also enhance and restore the original mid-century architecture and lastly to modernize the spaces with style and functionality. The layout changed by removing the walls separating the kitchen and entryway from the living spaces along with reducing the coat closet from 72 inches wide to 48 wide opening up the entry space. The original wood wall provides the mid-century architecture by combining the wood wall with the rich cork floors and contrasting them both with the floor to ceiling crisp white stacked slate fireplace we created the modern feel the client desired. Adding to the contrast of the warm wood tones the kitchen features the cool grey custom modern cabinetry, white and grey quartz countertops with an eye popping blue crystal quartz on the raise island countertop and bar top. To balance the wood wall the bar cabinetry on the opposite side of the space was finished in a honey stain. The furniture pieces are primarily blue and grey hues to coordinate with the beautiful glass tiled backsplash and crystal blue countertops in the kitchen. Lastly the accessories and accents are a combination of oranges and greens to follow in the mid-century color pallet and contrast the blue hues.

Walnut Midcentury KItchen with Orange Accents

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop and a double-bowl sink.

Colorful Asian-Inspired Kitchen Remodel on Flora Ave. - Dining & Great Room

Imagine Remodeling

This Asian-inspired design really pops in this kitchen. Between colorful pops, unique granite patterns, and tiled backsplash, the whole kitchen feels impressive!

Residential Work

Britta Design Inc

ericrothphoto.com
Photo of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Jamaica Plain Kitchen

Helios Design Group

A view across the round kitchen table to the range with its bright red knobs. Photo by: Jared Kuzia
Contemporary eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and cork floors.

Pleasant Ridge, MI Two Homes Combined Into One

Dan Davis Design

When retired clients decided to combine their individual homes into a newly purchased one, they turned to us to help them combine their styles. Their love of mid-century Modern and tworld travel were a perfect jumping off point. The 1920s Tudor home they purchased had an open floor plan, except the kitchen which we renovated into a kitchen/sunroom addition. The space tripled in size and added a lot of natural light. A cork floor and copper pendants add warmth while the blue glass backsplash brings a nice contrast of cool color. The beams coordinate with the finish of the custom kitchen cabinets.

Contemporary bamboo kitchen

WoodMaster

This was a Green Building project so wood materials has to be FSC Certified and NAUF. The amber bamboo used (which is horizontal grain run), is a sustainable wood. The The interiors are certified maple plywood. Low VOC clear water-based finish.

madison-kitchen-remodel

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

shane michael photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, no island, cork floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen in Oak Ridge

SR Design Group, Inc.

48 Layers
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island and beige floor.

Baring Street

Design by Girasole

Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Wood Ceiling and Blue Tile

Clawson Cabinets

wood ceilings, floating shelves, cork floors and bright blue subway tile quartz and stainless counters put a twist on a traditional Victorian home. The crown moldings and traditional inset cabinets Decora by Masterbrand harken back to the day while the floating shelves and stainless counters give a modern flair. Cork floors are soft underfoot and are perfect in any kitchen. Sliding doors open to screened porch.

Kitchen with Cork 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!