Kitchen Design - Earthy Elegance | Verona, NJ

973-857-1561 LM Interior Design LM Masiello, CKBD, CAPS lm@lminteriordesignllc.com https://www.lminteriordesignllc.com/

Design ideas for a large beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

The Sundial

ZED Studio

Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen & Dining Space - View 4

ArchiNature Photography

This is an example of a large country kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Midwest Modern

Kitchens by Eileen

Inspiration for a kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and vaulted.

Kitchen Project

Vicon Design Group, LLC.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Clean Custom Kitchen

Mountainwood Construction

Great contemporary kitchen with clean lines, stainless appliances and granite countertops, all in neutral colors.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchens

CS Kitchen & Bath Studio

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Franklin Modern Kitchen

Labra Design Build

Modern Kitchen Remodel in a mid-century modern home in Franklin, Michigan featuring a mix of high gloss white and satin walnut cabinetry and quartz countertops with green glass tile backsplash. Three skylights flood the space with natural light. Photography by: studiOsnap

Brenwick Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Rich toasted cherry with a light rustic grain that has iconic character and texture. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Contemporary Kitchen Chicago North Shore

Benvenuti and Stein

Mid- Century Makeover has walnut stained flat panel cabinetry, white quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances replacing the outdated dark countertops & golden oak cabinets. A light gray wide plank floor adds to the contemporary feel and linear lighting adds to the sleek look of the kitchen.

Secluded Mountain Modern

Jensen Design

Large contemporary kitchen in walnut. Panel ready appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, cooktop, ovens, and coffee maker. Beautiful, convenient drawer organization and pantry storage.

mid-century modern kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

Modern materials were chosen to fit the existing style of the home. Mahogany cabinets topped with Caesarstone countertops in Nougat and Raven were accented by 24×24-inch recycled porcelain tile with 1-inch glass penny round decos. Elsewhere in the kitchen, quality appliances were re-used. The oven was located in its original brick wall location. The microwave convection oven was located neatly under the island countertop. A tall pull out pantry was included to the left of the refrigerator. The island became the focus of the design. It provided the main food prep and cooking area, and helped direct traffic through the space, keeping guests comfortable on one side and cooks on the other. Large porcelain tiles clad the back side of the island to protect the surface from feet on stools and accent the surrounding surfaces.

Latchfords in Lafayette

Christian Construction

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

New Home: Iowa City

Cascade Lumber Company

Small modern galley open plan kitchen in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Scripps Ranch Kitchen Expansion With Large Island Seating

Classic Home Improvements

This kitchen design and remodel was transformed into this beautiful open concept with large island seating. Featuring Starmark cherry cabinets paired with a stone tile backsplash making a warm and inviting kitchen design. Scott Basile, Basile Photography. www.choosechi.com

Rustic Cabin Kitchen Interior Design Shoot

Envision Home Photos

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, exposed beam, vaulted, wood, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback and with island.

Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Kitchen with walnut cabinets and screen constructed by Woodunique.
This is an example of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, white benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Home Remodel, Phase 3 - Saratoga, CA

CAGE Design Build

Transitional kitchen remodel. Utilizing stainless steel, plaster, and cherry wood cabinetry.
Large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Large Barn Style Extension & Remodelling Project in the Surrey Hills

ArchiNature Photography

Large scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Vaulted 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!