This Client wanted to have a kitchen they can entertain in and this is what we came up with. We combined the existing kitchen with the dinning room to create enough space for entertaining. We then moved the dinning room into the living room to allow large groups to dine together. Two islands and several work stations makes group cooking. These Clients love their new kitchen.

Contemporary Design with High Gloss wood grain

Alexander Otis collection Llc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, glass benchtops and with island.

Berkeley Kitchen Full of Organization

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Carr Residence Interior

des Plantes and Associates

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, matchstick tile splashback and brown floor.

Single-Family Townhouse on the Upper East Side

Arclinea NY

A common challenge in kitchen design is creating a space with multiple uses. The computer desk - a work space complete with pull-out file drawer - and television allow this room to take on additional dimensions.

A Contemporary Sanctuary

Cantoni Irvine

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

1" thick cast glass counter with a textured bottom

Innovate Building Solutions

This cast glass countertop has a textured bottom for more interest
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with glass benchtops and with island.

Modern Nature-Inspired Kitchen Renovation

Von Dreele-Freerksen Construction Company

Photos: Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

True Blue Kitchen

ReNew Creations LLC

Grant Mott Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

LeichtUSA Collection 2017: SYNTHIA | IOS | LARGO-LG

LeichtUSA

A very elegant ensemble in dark shades. The focus is on the functional run, attached to the wall, with elements of different depths and materials – a different, rhythmic kitchen architecture. The highgrade genuine wood with its characterful structure is a fine touch – and also features on the high-class inside. The striking L-shaped arrangement of the units is not just a bold eye-catcher – it also defines priorities. Because inside, everything that is required frequently is stowed away but always easily accessible. A closer look reveals the subtle interplay of top-quality surfaces: frosted glass contrasts with elegant lacquer, a discreet metal look with warm wood.

Merion Station Fabuwood Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design's unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? We are a more modern and cost effective business model. We are a kitchen cabinet dealer and design team that carries the highest quality kitchen cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonable priced. Our five award winning designers work by appointment only, with pre-qualified customers, and only on complete kitchen renovations. Our designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV's. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: "The world of kitchen design is changing..."

Drawer Microwave and Blind Corner Cabinet for Storage

Spectrum Design + Build

Creative window opening placed right into the interior of the kitchen, oven is magnificent.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Modern Highview Terrace Home

Clemens Companies

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

LAKESHORE DRIVE

New England Design Elements

Seacoast Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, glass benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, painted wood floors and multi-coloured floor.

Arte en una buhardilla

kitchen sukaldeak

Cocina ubicada en buhardilla presume de minimalismo, amplitud y claridad gracias a la combinación de gola lacada con frentes lacados blancos y a la encimera Tpb cristal.

Kitchen Remodel

Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and glass benchtops.

HH 3

Haas Habitats LLC

F2FOTO
This is an example of a mid-sized country kitchen pantry in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Organic White

Fran Loga - Redl Kitchens

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Topos Concrete

LeichtUSA

Concrete has character. Familiar as a rough surface outdoors, it is a fascinating feature for interiors thanks to its unique, authentic appearance. LEICHT uses the material with its pleasant structure and vital-looking surface to advantage in Concrete and, in combination with glass and wood, has created elegant kitchen architecture. Enjoy the new kitchen island with integrated table. TECHNICAL DATA AND FITTINGS Range 1 CONCRETE FB192 Brasillia, FB188 Dakar Range 2 TOPOS | H 312 walnut Handle 640.405 Metal bow handle Worktop 005 Glass Interior fitments Q-Box Appliances Gaggenau Leicht USA

Park Slope Landmarked Passive House

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture

Warm and sunny kitchen. JPDA
Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass 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!