Newly designed kitchen in remodeled open space Ranch House: custom designed cabinetry in two different finishes, Caesar stone countertop with Motivo Lace inlay, stainless steel appliances and farmhouse sink, polished concrete floor, hand fabricated glass backsplash tiles and big island with Nelson lamp and Bertoia counter stools. sky lights have been added for more light.

Verdisian Houses

Verdisian LLC

Modern Cottage, LLC
Photo of a modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

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Photography by Charles Davis Smith
Modern open plan kitchen in Austin with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Sullivan's Island Kitchen Renovation

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Jason Stemple
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Shingle

Lauren Gold Designs

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and no island.

Schmitt Schangrila

Kasia Karska Design

Kasia Karska Design is a design-build firm located in the heart of the Vail Valley and Colorado Rocky Mountains. The design and build process should feel effortless and enjoyable. Our strengths at KKD lie in our comprehensive approach. We understand that when our clients look for someone to design and build their dream home, there are many options for them to choose from. With nearly 25 years of experience, we understand the key factors that create a successful building project. -Seamless Service – we handle both the design and construction in-house -Constant Communication in all phases of the design and build -A unique home that is a perfect reflection of you -In-depth understanding of your requirements -Multi-faceted approach with additional studies in the traditions of Vaastu Shastra and Feng Shui Eastern design principles Because each home is entirely tailored to the individual client, they are all one-of-a-kind and entirely unique. We get to know our clients well and encourage them to be an active part of the design process in order to build their custom home. One driving factor as to why our clients seek us out is the fact that we handle all phases of the home design and build. There is no challenge too big because we have the tools and the motivation to build your custom home. At Kasia Karska Design, we focus on the details; and, being a women-run business gives us the advantage of being empathetic throughout the entire process. Thanks to our approach, many clients have trusted us with the design and build of their homes. If you’re ready to build a home that’s unique to your lifestyle, goals, and vision, Kasia Karska Design’s doors are always open. We look forward to helping you design and build the home of your dreams, your own personal sanctuary.

Industrial Kitchen

Inspiration for an industrial kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets and stainless steel cabinets.

Fontana Lake House

Altura Architects

The Fontana Bridge residence is a mountain modern lake home located in the mountains of Swain County. The LEED Gold home is mountain modern house designed to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding Appalachian mountain setting. The understated exterior and the thoughtfully chosen neutral palette blend into the topography of the wooded hillside.

Kitchens

Ren Nickson Photography

ren nickson photography
Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors and with island.

Philadelphia Magazine Design Home 2017

Winslow Interiors

Jay Greene Photography
Design ideas for a transitional open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Saint Michael's Alley Kitchen Design Photography

Karson Photography LLC

This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Berskshire - Contemporary Bespoke Kitchen in a Georgian Home

Simon Taylor Furniture

Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to design a contemporary kitchen and dining space in a Grade II listed Georgian property in Berkshire. Formerly a stately home dating back to 1800, the property had been previously converted into luxury apartments. The owners, a couple with three children, live in the ground floor flat, which has retained its original features throughout. When the property was originally converted, the ground floor drawing room salon had been reconfigured to become the kitchen and the owners wanted to use the same enclosed space, but to bring the look of the room completely up to date as a new contemporary kitchen diner. In direct contrast to the ornate cornicing in the original ceiling, the owners also wanted the new space to have a state of the art industrial style, reminiscent of a professional restaurant kitchen. The challenge for Simon Taylor Furniture was to create a truly sleek kitchen design whilst softening the look of the overall space to both complement the older aspects of the room and to be a comfortable family dining area. For this, they combined three essential materials: brushed stainless steel and glass with stained ask for the accents and also the main dining area. Simon Taylor Furniture designed and manufactured all the tall kitchen cabinetry that houses dry goods and integrated cooling models including an wine climate cabinet, all with brushed stainless steel fronts and handles with either steel or glass-fronted top boxes. To keep the perfect perspective with the four metre high ceiling, these were designed as three metre structures and are all top lit with LED lighting. Overhead cabinets are also brushed steel with glass fronts and all feature LED strip lighting within the interiors. LED spotlighting is used at the base of the overhead cupboards above both the sink and cooking runs. Base units all feature steel fronted doors and drawers, and all have stainless steel handles as well. Between two original floor to ceiling windows to the left of the room is a specially built tall steel double door dresser cabinet with pocket doors at the central section that fold back into recesses to reveal a fully stocked bar and a concealed flatscreen TV. At the centre of the room is a long steel island with a Topus Concrete worktop by Caesarstone; a work surface with a double pencil edge that is featured throughout the kitchen. The island is attached to L-shaped bench seating with pilasters in stained ash for the dining area to complement a bespoke freestanding stained ash dining table, also designed and made by Simon Taylor Furniture. Along the industrial style cooking run, surrounded by stained ash undercounter base cabinets are a range of cooking appliances by Gaggenau. These include a 40cm domino gas hob and a further 40cm domino gas wok which surround a 60cm induction hob with a downdraft extractors. To the left of the surface cooking area is a tall bank of two 76cm Vario ovens in stainless steel and glass. An additional integrated microwave with matching glass-fronted warming drawer by Miele is installed under counter within the island run. Facing the door from the hallway and positioned centrally between the tall steel cabinets is the sink run featuring a stainless steel undermount sink by 1810 Company and a tap by Grohe with an integrated dishwasher by Miele in the units beneath. Directly above is an antique mirror splashback beneath to reflect the natural light in the room, and above that is a stained ash overhead cupboard to accommodate all glasses and stemware. This features four stained glass panels designed by Simon Taylor Furniture, which are inspired by the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany from the Art Nouveau period. The owners wanted the stunning panels to be a feature of the room when they are backlit at night.

Navarin

Fabienne Stevens Hausmann

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Manhattan Rennovated and Staged

A Stevens Design

Gotham Photo Company
Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Conestoga Valley Custom Kitchens Inc.

Philadelphia City Contemporary Kitchen and Entertainment Center
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, brown splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Santa Monica Beach-Side Condo

Andrea Michaelson Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop, glass-front cabinets, grey splashback and stainless steel appliances.

New York Penthouse

Leadson Architects

Laurentiu Stanciu, Madalin Gheorghe penthouse in New York, a proposal that goes very well for an open-minded client with a strong feeling for art and design. Dark accents emphasizing the city and interior objects

CASA PUTXET

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Photo of a large single-wall separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Timeless Custom Build

Mannington Custom Homes

Ultra sleek and modern kitchen together with dining area
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Modern Kitchen Remodeling - Castle Hill

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

The Modern-Style Kitchen Includes Italian custom-made cabinetry, electrically operated, new custom-made pantries, granite backsplash, wood flooring and granite countertops. The kitchen island combined exotic quartzite and accent wood countertops. Appliances included: built-in refrigerator with custom hand painted glass panel, wolf appliances, and amazing Italian Terzani chandelier.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Stainless Steel Cabinets 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!