This Kitchen was relocated from the middle of the home to the north end. Four steel trusses were installed as load-bearing walls and beams had to be removed to accommodate for the floorplan changes. There is now an open Kitchen/Butlers/Dining/Living upstairs that is drenched in natural light with the most undisturbed view this location has to offer. A warm and inviting space with oversized windows, gorgeous joinery, a curved micro cement island benchtop with timber cladding, gold tapwear and layered lighting throughout to really enhance this beautiful space.

Grossman Home

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Granite countertops, wood floor, flat front cabinets (SW Iron Ore), marble and brass hexagonal tile backsplash. Galley butler's pantry includes a wet bar.

Award Winning Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

This view shows the play of the different wood tones throughout the space. The different woods keep the eye moving and draw you into the inviting space. We love the classic Cherner counter stools. The nostalgic pendants create some fun and add sculptural interest. All track lighting was replaced and expanded by cutting through beams to create good task lighting for all kitchen surfaces.

Hinsdale

Signature Innovations LLC

Step into this West Suburban home to instantly be whisked to a romantic villa tucked away in the Italian countryside. Thoughtful details like the quarry stone features, heavy beams and wrought iron harmoniously work with distressed wide-plank wood flooring to create a relaxed feeling of abondanza. Floor: 6-3/4” wide-plank Vintage French Oak Rustic Character Victorian Collection Tuscany edge medium distressed color Bronze. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

Кухня "Шато", великолепный образец стиля "прованс" в загородном доме.

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Кухня "Шато" в стиле "Прованс" из массива берёзы с ручным нанесением патины и авторской росписью фасадов.
Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, a peninsula, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Lookout Farm Eclectic Farmhouse Kitchen

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Dimensional textures, a color palate inspired by nature and the blend of multiple wood finishes create a striking kitchen that beautifully balances contrast and cohesion. Rift cut white oak, walnut and painted maple cabinetry from Grabill Cabinets all exist harmoniously in the space and provide ample storage and cooking space. The bold painted island pairs wonderfully with the custom bar benches. Builder: Insignia Homes, Architect: Lorenz & Co., Interior Design: Deidre Interiors, Cabinety: Grabill Cabinets, Appliances: Bekins, Photography: Werner Straube Photography

Amarra Estate

Marion Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

South Bend

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

These homeowners wanted an updated look for their kitchen while still having a similar style to the rest of the home. We love how it turned out!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

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M Vincent Assets LLC

This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Style King

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Contemporary galley kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Mercer Island Renovation

H2D Architecture + Design

H2D transformed this Mercer Island home into a light filled place to enjoy family, friends and the outdoors. The waterfront home had sweeping views of the lake which were obstructed with the original chopped up floor plan. The goal for the renovation was to open up the main floor to create a great room feel between the sitting room, kitchen, dining and living spaces. A new kitchen was designed for the space with warm toned VG fir shaker style cabinets, reclaimed beamed ceiling, expansive island, and large accordion doors out to the deck. The kitchen and dining room are oriented to take advantage of the waterfront views. Other newly remodeled spaces on the main floor include: entry, mudroom, laundry, pantry, and powder. The remodel of the second floor consisted of combining the existing rooms to create a dedicated master suite with bedroom, large spa-like bathroom, and walk in closet. Photo: Image Arts Photography Design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Construction: Thomas Jacobson Construction Interior Design: Gary Henderson Interiors

Luxury Ski Getaway

JJ Interiors

This traditional style kitchen is not shy on modern features. The iridescent glazed tile backsplash is a dramatic backdrop for an efficient induction cooktop. The raised island countertop discretely hides the preparation space at the sink.

Amarra Estate

Marion Interior Design

Expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

This beautiful white kitchen has white painted shaker cabinets, a rift cut white oak island, eloquence Everett quartz counters, and a mosaic subway tile for the backsplash. Four-seater kitchen island with an open floor plan connected to living and dining room.

Lookout Farm Eclectic Farmhouse Kitchen

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Appliances with all the bells and whistles make family meals a breeze. Two dishwashers flank the sink. A plumbed Thermador coffee station makes the morning coffee rush more like a stop at a gourmet coffee shop. A Wolf steam oven, Wolf speed oven and AGA induction range offer a wide range of food cooking options from simple weeknight dinners to gourmet creations. Builder: Insignia Homes, Architect: Lorenz & Co., Interior Design: Deidre Interiors, Cabinety: Grabill Cabinets, Appliances: Bekins, Photography: Werner Straube Photography

Kitchens

Stephen Sugg Photography and Video

Midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, black floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and timber.

South Bend

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This two-toned, transitional kitchen design is just what this homeowner was looking for.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, exposed beam, a single-bowl sink and mosaic tile splashback.

Timeless Eclectic in Tomball, TX

By Design Interiors, Inc.

A custom vent hood is designed over a blue star range and framed by a crisp white mosaic backsplash. Two lantern sconces complete the space.
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Hinsdale

Signature Innovations LLC

San Miguel

Lea Biermann Design

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Exposed Beam 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!