This beautiful lake and snow lodge site on the waters edge of Lake Sunapee, and only one mile from Mt Sunapee Ski and Snowboard Resort. The home features conventional and timber frame construction. MossCreek's exquisite use of exterior materials include poplar bark, antique log siding with dovetail corners, hand cut timber frame, barn board siding and local river stone piers and foundation. Inside, the home features reclaimed barn wood walls, floors and ceilings.

Stunning white

Capitol Design

Painted white cabinets, flat cut oak in black for island. photo: Olson Photographic
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, white cabinets and brown floor.

Orchid Beach

Nautilus Homes

Nestled in the white sands of Lido Beach, overlooking a 100-acre preserve of Florida habitat, this Colonial West Indies home celebrates the natural beauty that Sarasota is known for. Inspired by the sugar plantation estates on the island of Barbados, “Orchid Beach” radiates a barefoot elegance. The kitchen is an effortless extension of this style. A natural light filled kitchen extends into the expansive family room, dining room, and foyer all with high coffered ceilings for a grand entertainment space. The front kitchen features a gorgeous custom Downsview wood and stainless-steel hood, quartz countertops and backsplash, spacious curved farmhouse sink, custom walnut cabinetry, 4-person island topped with statement glass pendants. The kitchen expands into an elegant breakfast dinette adorned with a glass chandelier and floor to ceiling windows with view of bayou and terraced pool area. The intricately detailed dome ceiling and surrounding trims compliments the ornate window trims. Behind the main kitchen lies a discrete butler’s kitchen, concealing a coffee bar with antique mirror backsplash, appliance garage, wet bar, pantry storage, multiple ovens, and a sitting area to enjoy a cup of coffee keeping many of the meal prep innerworkings tastefully concealed.

Teton Valley Residence

Yellowstone Traditions

Peter Zimmerman Architects // Peace Design // Audrey Hall Photography
This is an example of a country kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, soapstone benchtops, timber splashback, with island, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional White Kitchen With Bling

Santa Barbara Designs of the Interior

From Tuscan to this updated, clean, more functional kitchen, this couldn't be a more dramatic change. Flanking this kitchen space is a large kitchen table that can seat 8, with an inviting patio beyond. We love the clean, crisp look, with black dramatic details.

in2aqua Küchenarmaturen Linie CLASSIC

in2aqua

Photo of a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Stuttgart with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double-bowl sink, dark hardwood floors and white splashback.

Coastal Kitchen

Tina Marie Interior Design

Stephen Allen Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and ceramic splashback.

1920's Mediterranean Revival - Kitchen

Andrena Felger / In House Design Co.

Custom maple kitchen in a 1920 Mediterranean Revival designed to coordinate with original butler's pantry. White painted shaker cabinets with statuary marble counters. Glass and polished nickel knobs. Dish washer drawers with panels. Wood bead board backspalsh, paired with white glass mosaic tiles behind sink. Waterworks bridge faucet and Rohl Shaw's Original apron front sink. Tyler Florence dinnerware. Glass canisters from West Elm. Wood and zinc monogram and porcelain blue floral fish from Anthropologie. Basket fromDean & Deluca, Napa. Navy stripe Madeleine Weinrib rug. Illy Espresso machine by Francis Francis. Claudia Uribe

Sellwood Library House

The Works

This turn-of-the-century original Sellwood Library was transformed into an amazing Portland home for it's New York transplants. Custom woodworking and cabinetry transformed this room into a warm living space. An amazing kitchen with a rolling ladder to access high cabinets as well as a stunning 10 by 4 foot carrara marble topped island! Leaded glass windows and dark stained wood floors add to the eclectic mix of original craftsmanship and modern influences. Lincoln Barbour

North Los Altos

360 design studio

Photography Estudio Facundo Bengoechea www.estudiobengoechea.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and a farmhouse sink.

Great Kitchens

Jenkins Design Build

These award-winning kitchens represent luxury at its finest. These are just a sample of the many custom homes we have built as a custom home builder in Austin, Texas.

Somerville, MA Kitchen Renovation/Addition: Bringing the Light In

Morse Constructions

The expanded kitchen area is now a sunlit space for a young couple that loves to entertain and cook. The selection of range needed a hood that was more than 400 CFM. This required supplying make-up air which was accomplished by artfully creating inconspicuous vents under the cook hood. Photo: Mary Prince Photography

Ranch Goes Traditional

HEYDT DESIGNS INC

David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Custom Kitchen Remodel in Atlanta, GA

Vincent Longo Custom Builders

VIncent Longo Custom Builders, Gregg Willett Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Elegantly Detailed Kitchen

TZS Design

Custom Kitchen designed by TZS Design. We design our kitchens from the ground up without any standard cabinet size restrictions. One of our specialties is one of a kind hoods. We produce all construction documents and specifications necessary so your builder and millworker can create the kitchen of your dreams.

Rye Beach Shingle

VanderHorn Architects

The kitchen opening to the family room is bedecked in pilasters and diamond transoms. Long but shallow ceiling beams are crisscrossed by v-groove panels that match the breakfast area walls. Marble slab countertop and backsplash create a canvas for custom paneled and glazed cabinet doors. James Merrell Photography

Transitional Kitchen

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Historic Kitchen Wyoming

Legacy Builders Group

We doubled the size of this Wyoming kitchen by adding an addition.The sink is centered in front of a large 5’ window to enjoy the view as well as bring in plenty of natural light. We were able to keep the historic feel even with a Subzero fridge and beautiful blue gas range. 14” baseboards 2 gorgeous antique doors for the pantry with cabinets to the ceiling. This style matches the time period of the home and our clients did a beautiful job with selections and decorating.

Rye Beach Shingle

VanderHorn Architects

James Merrell Photography
Expansive beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hilltop Hacienda

Morrison Interiors

Mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Dark Hardwood 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!