Kitchen and Bathroom renovation, Albemarle County, VA

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink and white benchtop.

A Splash of Blue Kitchen Design in Gainesville

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

This transitional style kitchen design in Gainesville has an eye catching color scheme in cool shades of gray with vibrant accents of blue throughout the space. The gray perimeter kitchen cabinets coordinate perfectly with a matching custom hood, and glass front upper cabinets are ideal for displaying decorative items. The island cabinetry is a lighter shade of gray and includes open shelves at both ends. The design is complemented by an engineered quartz countertop and light gray tile backsplash. Throughout the space, vibrant pops of blue accent the kitchen design, from small accessories to the blue chevron patterned glass tile featured above the range. The island barstools and a banquette seating area also feature the signature blue tones, as well as the stunning blue sliding barn door. The design is finished with glass pendant lights, a Sub Zero refrigerator and Wolf oven and range, and a wood look tile floor.

Fulham Bespoke Kitchen Design

Jones Britain Kitchens

Ryan Wicks
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

New Traditional Style Kitchen Remodel

Pullman West

This new traditional kitchen with an earth-tone palette, features Starmark shaker-style custom cabinets, a herringbone backsplash and Rosslyn Cambria quartz countertops. Photography by Michael Giragosian

Upscale Luxury King Street Nightly Rentals

Charleston Luxury Interiors

Photo of an industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Small Mission Beach Studio

Small Interior Solutions

Taylor Abeel Photography
Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances and vinyl floors.

Northbrook Split Level Renovation

Lewis Floor & Home

Cabinets featured are Design Craft Park Place Flat Panel in a painted finish color White Icing. Countertops are fabricated from 3CM Taj Mahal Quartzite Natural Stone Slabs. Complimentary mosaic tile backsplash shown is Lunada Bay Agate Martini color in Cortona Pearl finish. Flooring by Marazzi USA style Harmony 6"x36" Porcelain Tile in color Note set in a random pattern. Viking 4 burner stove top with indoor grill. Sales Design Consultant: Anna Karfias

A Painted Kitchen On The South Downs

Dovetail Workers in Wood ltd

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Hampshire with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

warrandyte

Kitchens by Peter Gill

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in High Point Estates Madison, WI

Sweeney Design Remodel

To create a strong focal point for the room, the fireplace was designed with a new steel facade and treated with a product that will allow it to acquire a warm patina with age.

Simple White Kitchen

The Site Foreman

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Complete Home Remodel in Estero, FL

Progressive Design Build

The remodel solution for this client was a seamless process, as she possessed a clear vision and preferred a straightforward approach. Desiring a home environment characterized by cleanliness, simplicity, and serenity, she articulated her preferences with ease. Her discerning eye led her to select LVP flooring, providing the beauty of wood planks with the ease of maintenance. The pièce de résistance of the project was undoubtedly the kitchen countertops, crafted from stunning Quartzite Labradorite that evoked the depth of outer space.

Puyallup remodel

Expression Stone Construcion

We did a major remodel on this home providing a larger kitchen, updating the lighting layout, and making this kitchen more functional by adding this big beautiful island that we custom made. Then we fabricated and installed Spectrum tranquility quartz for the countertops, then we installed a Bedrosians glass mosaic for the backsplash. We also installed this Lvp flooring from surfaceart throughout the entire home. This flooring is wonderful because it has a nice texture.

Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

A hidden wine and drinks cupboard above an American style fridge freezer. The fridge is Fisher & Paykel RF610ADX4. Next to it is a larder, perfect for storing dry food items. The handleless Shaker kitchen cupboards are painted in French Grey by Little Greene Paint Company.

Elegance meets simplicity with this solid wood shaker kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Painted solid ash has been used to give a more pronounced effect with the wood grain. The dark grey island gives an exceptional counterpoint to the much lighter grey of the main kitchen. Add to that, the white quartz with a gentle vein running through it which compliments the doors and you have a truly remarkable finish to a classical kitchen. Solid oak in the seating and shelving area softens the monochrome feel to the kitchen, bringing warmth and a touch of the rustic into the space. Splashes of colour have also been added to give that personal touch that every kitchen deserves. The stunning black range cooker has been framed nicely by glass dresser cabinets done in a Georgian frame style with help from a continuous shelf around the extractor hood to enable the cornice to connect the two dressers together. To finish off the refined look of this kitchen, a double farmhouse sink has been mounted under the worktop and grooves routed to the left. Truly a mix of old and new giving a stylish and graceful conclusion to this project. Photographer: Mandy Donneky

KITCHEN FULL RENOVATION

FCM Remodelings

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cunnnington Kitchen

Rob Crawshaw Photo

Rob Crawshaw
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

Nanpanton Kitchen

Floors of Stone

The Relic Grey Limestone brings a wonderful warmth to this kitchen, complementing the mushroom coloured cabinets, stainless steel appliances, as well as the wooden worktop.

Linda Lane Kitchen Remodel in Gilbert, Arizona

Hochuli Design & Remodeling Team

Form and Function. This gourmet kitchen features a plethora of stainless steel appliances fit for a chef. a large refrigerator and double oven sit on one wall. Net to it the beverage station features a double wine and drink cooler. And the island features a cooktop with hidden under counter microwave.

Piedmont Residence

AND Interior Design Studio

Interior Design: Anne Norton AND interior Design Studio Berkeley, CA 94707
This is an example of an expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Glass Sheet 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!