Our client came as a referral. They had seen a kitchen project we had completed where we opened up the kitchen to the living room. They were inspired to do the same in their kitchen. While they initially came to us looking to simply remove a wall to open up the space, in conversation it was clear we could help them really make the space function better for their family and entertaining. Ultimately they wanted to have an open bright space that was family friendly, great for entertaining and satisfied their love of cooking. By far, the greatest challenge we faced with this project was removing the load bearing wall that started the conversation to begin with. This wall was supporting 2 stories and housed the majority of electricity and plumbing for the kitchen and bathrooms above. Some of the key features are: An island enlarged to the maximum size that the beautiful Calacatta Retro slab allowed. The island houses a Galley 5-foot prep station sink with two faucets, dishwasher, two beverage coolers, drawer microwave, trash disposal, and a charging station for all of the family’s digital devices, are all conveniently located in the island. A vibrant tile from Porcelanosa is installed as the backsplash. The butler pantry was transformed into a coffee and wine bar. Installed Mocket pop-up outlets on the island that close flush to the island when not in use, but are easily accessible. Sonos speakers discreetly concealed in the ceiling for music throughout the space. The kitchen with dark colors and heavy gothic like style trim is gone, and a light, bright, kitchen with clean lines and an abundance of features has taken its place. The client is beyond delighted with the transformation of their kitchen and now combined living room space.

Elford Street

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

Black and white classic transitional kitchen with pops of polished brass hardware. Beautiful glass uppers, quartz counters and white beveled herringbone tile backsplash. Kitchen Aid appliances. Photos: Dasha Armstrong Cabinetry: Cabico Cabinetry Designer: Heather Stewart

Ethos Beige Porcelain Floor Tiles

Byrd Tile Distributors

This bright and beautiful kitchen is perfectly complimented by the wide square porcelain floor tiles. The brown and gray in the the tiles brings out the marbled stone patterns in the granite counters, as well as both the white and brown cabinets. We stock these Ethos Beige Porcelain floor tiles at Byrd Tile Distributors in Raleigh, NC, so you pick them up in our showroom without having to make a special order. See more stock tile options or schedule an appointment with us online: http://byrdtile.com/.

Old Farmington

JOMA Construction

With this photo, you can more easily see the flooring which consists entirely of revival mirasol agate tile, to also gives you a better view of the vent hood and s slightly closer look of the blue of the cabinets.

Elegant and Bright

Troico

Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets and laminate benchtops.

My Transitional Kitchen Remodel featuring a 72" La Cornue Range

Elaine Morrison Interiors

This large Transitional Kitchen Remodel features a 72" La Cornue Range in Lafayette Blue, SubZero Fridg Freezer, 2 Islands and Waterstone Faucets and Knobs in Rose Gold. This kitchen design and these photographs are copyright 2020 by Elaine Morrison Interiors

Kitchen

Henderson Bay Construction

Sleek and modern kitchen remodel. Stainless steel counter tops, back splash and integral sink. Flush custom maple cabinets are accented with aluminum trims.

50 оттенков бежевого

KEIS_project

Столовая зона в кухне-гостиной. Серо-бежевый интерьер с бронзовыми акцентами. Зеркальные фасады на кухне, также отделка оконных проемов бронзовым зеркалом.

2014 Parade Home in the Dominion

Uptmore Custom Homes

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Апартаменты-музей для экспозиции предметов искусства

DUO STUDIO

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen

De Mattei Construction

The kitchen has a mix of glass front cabinets, closed cabinets, wood drawers and open storage all tied together by the Moroccan-style tile. Photo by ©Dean J. Birinyi

Green + Fir Kitchen

Haydenville Woodworking & Design, Inc.

Custom built kitchen with painted wood cabinets, some featuring glass panels. Granite countertops and farmhouse sink with a slate pad on the floor to keep the high traffic floor area next to the stove and sink from damage. Island houses wine fridge and other custom built-ins.

Kitchen Remodel

Hi-Tech Builders, Inc.

Large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Chef de Cuisine

Design Harmony

My clients are big chefs! They have a gorgeous green house that they utilize in this french inspired kitchen. They were a joy to work with and chose high-end finishes and appliances! An 86" long Lacranche range direct from France, True glass door fridge and a bakers island perfect for rolling out their croissants!

East Asheville Contemporary

HomeSource Builders

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.

Shades of White

Simply+Modern

Byron Mason Photography, Las Vegas
Expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Cucina Open Space

Ferrari Design 3.6.0

Cucina open space con isola e tavolo a consolle. credit @carlocasellafotografo
Mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Millbrae

Brass Bone Studio

Small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets and beige floor.

Portfolio

Ocala Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Orlando with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, panelled appliances and with island.

Kitchen Remodeling

Guinness Construction Services Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Porcelain 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!