This was the second home we built for this retired couple. Downsizing with warm, contemporary sizzle, this 1,700 sq. ft. single-story features a spacious main living area, with direct access to the screened porch. Master on one end, guest room on the other. The brick-look kitchen backsplash wall is actually porcelain tile. High-efficiency, wood-burning fireplace heats the entire home. Glass panel doors add a flair. LED lighting throughout. The owners are thrilled with the realistic hardwood look and feel of the LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) flooring in all areas. Featured in the Asheville Parade of Homes.

Handyman Matters Does It All: A Collection of Completed Work

Handyman Matters of Dallas

Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Bungalow

Designs Completed by Tiffany McLean

A small bungalow in old town Roseville posed some challenges for the homeowner. Their vision was rustic and working with the existing brick on the fireplace that wrapped into the kitchen. If you can't beat it join it... we added brick veneer to the backsplash and island to make it feel as if it was always there. The brick was contrasted with he white cabinets and the smooth concrete look countertops.

Kitchen Backsplash

Cast Glass Images Inc.

Who doesn't love a bold backsplash in the kitchen or bathroom? Utilizing Cast Glass for your backsplash versus traditional tile creates a unique accent - whether or clear glass or fused with color, the texture makes a bold statement. Featured texture is "Fault Ravine" on low iron glass.

Maple Hill Lane Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

An extensive kitchen remodel in transitional modern contemporary style. The star of the show is the large island with a stunning granite slab counter top. Other features include globe pendant lighting, a plumbed-in espresso machine, stylish beverage bar, concealed range hood, and copper accents.

The Illusionist

House of L

The "Illusionist" kitchen is a 2nd place winner in the prestigious Subzero and Wolf kitchen design contest in the state of Ohio. This tremendous house, which is situated on the lake, boasts a main kitchen and a prep kitchen. Its name was generated from the complete invisibility of the main kitchen's working components, whereas all of the appliances were completely concealed to provide a seamless look allowing for an unconventional look that is streamlined yet completely functional. The goal of the homeowners in the design stages were to simplify a more conventional house layout. A more predictable formal dining room was eliminated creating a merge of the main kitchen with a central eating area. The combining of these two spaces helped to develop the concept that the kitchen was an 'illusion'; accessible when necessary but unnoticed in every other way so there was less of a feel of being in a kitchen and more of a sense of being in a gathering area for family and friends to enjoy. The main kitchen boasts three ovens, a 36" Subzero refrigerator and a 36" Subzero freezer, all of which are paneled with white glass, providing a perfect reflective surface for the lake in the backdrop. The island is dual purposed, housing a sink and a 36" induction Wolf cooktop on one side and providing seating for 10 in a custom built banquette. The light fixture above the custom glass and stainless steel table is the "Etoile" from Terzanni while the massive light fixture over the island is the "Sospesa" from Fabbian and boasts a 2" sheet of glass with inset halogen lighting that is nearly invisible suspended from the 10' ceiling that features a drop ceiling with cove lighting. The prep kitchen, which was the 'workhorse' for everyday use is also a fully functional space, featuring additional 36" Subzero refrigerator and freezer, a 36" oven, microwave, two prep sinks (one in the island and one to the left of the freezer) and a concealed barstool which pulls out from the island and 'disappears' when not in use. A built-in dog feeding station allows for conveniences for all family members of this modern household.

Kitchen Photos

Cornerstone Remodeling Atlanta

Large transitional open plan kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen Renovations

XLT Home Pro

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Renovation Project with Caesar Stone

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

My clients were looking for form and function but not just form, they were looking for a Statement, a design that was unique, original, "Out side the Box". A style that reminded them of the modern architecture and design from their previous overseas residence.

Wauwatosa Condo

Story Hill Renovations LLC

This is a contemporary condo we renovated the entire home. We redesigned the kitchen to provide additional natural light. We redesigned the second floor to better utilize the closet space, and allow form a larger master bathroom.

Concord Kitchen Worth Waiting For

3W design, inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, white appliances, a double-bowl sink, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Your Dream Kitchen

StoneWorks, Inc.

This open floor plan - so popular in the South Carolina Low Country - allows conversation and visiting from the kitchen to the great room and dining room, all while allowing the cook to, well, cook. This trend goes back to Colonial Days, when we had "keeping rooms" - wide open space for sharing family times. But make no mistake, this is not an old-fashioned keeping room; it has all the modern conveniences an aspiring chef would want.

Computer Station

Hardin Builders, Inc.

Hardin Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Tropical Family Life

Anna Standish Interiors

This is an example of a beach style kitchen with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta floors and brown benchtop.

Modern Rustic Kitchen

Spectrum Design Group

The existing peninsula was converted into a second island. This allowed us to keep the main sink in its original location and create better access to the family room space. Custom flooring was made to match the existing floor and blended in where the wall section was removed. Great care was taken to select finish materials that reflected understated luxury. Wall cabinets adjacent to the range had the backs tiled in sequence to minimize their dominance. They were also finished to match the range and hood in color and sheen.

Our Work

J Willis Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, black appliances and with island.

Downey, CA Remodel

The Home Spotlight

Michael King
Inspiration for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and brown floor.

Basement Project

Elite Home Renovations

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Aledo

SAJ Designs, LLC

Focus Fort Worth, Matthew Jones
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, quartz benchtops and glass tile splashback.

American Cherry Repair and Refinish in Eagle

Matthews Hardwood Floors

Design ideas for an expansive u-shaped kitchen in Boise with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Brown Splashback 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!