KITCHEN REFRESH project recently completed in Highland Park - To keep costs down our designers retained the existing perimeter cabinets, sprayed and modified them, replaced the island and pantry cabinetry to enhance functionality & storage, installed new fixtures, finishes and countertops to completely transform this once dated kitchen.

Contemporary kitchen for the city living.

KB Design +

A city condo needed an uplift, all finishes started to feel outdated, the kitchen's layout did not work for a dynamic couple who love to entertain and play Bridge with their friends on the regular basis. We developed a plan how to provide a luxurious experience and necessary changes in the limited space. The condo has some physical limitations as well, such as the load bearing walls could not be changed, the duct work had to stay in place, and the floor finishes had to satisfy strict sound restrictions.

Drexel

Yates Desygn

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

European Influenced Craftsman Home

Two Hands Interiors

A custom copper hood, hand painted terra-cotta tile backsplash, expansive windows and rich Taj Mahal quartzite counters create a sophisticated and comfortable kitchen. With a pot filler, built-in shelves for spices and plenty of dark gray cabinets for storage, a modern chef has so many tools close at-hand.

Whole Home Remodel- Almaden Valley

May Construction, Inc.

May Construction’s Design team drew up plans for a completely new layout, a fully remodeled kitchen which is now open and flows directly into the family room, making cooking, dining, and entertaining easy with a space that is full of style and amenities to fit this modern family's needs. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

O' Keefe

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

2020 New Construction - Designed + Built + Curated by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - 3 of 5 of the Nouveau Bungalow Series. Inspired by New Mexico Artist Georgia O' Keefe. Featuring Sunset Colors + Vintage Decor + Houston Art + Concrete Countertops + Custom White Oak and White Cabinets + Handcrafted Tile + Frameless Glass + Polished Concrete Floors + Floating Concrete Shelves + 48" Concrete Pivot Door + Recessed White Oak Base Boards + Concrete Plater Walls + Recessed Joist Ceilings + Drop Oak Dining Ceiling + Designer Fixtures and Decor.

Heron House

April Balliette

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Refined Farmhouse Kitchen, Laundry + Bathroom Renovation

Sharp and Grey Interiors

This kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom in Elkins Park, PA was completely renovated and re-envisioned to create a fresh and inviting space with refined farmhouse details and maximum functionality that speaks not only to the client's taste but to and the architecture and feel of the entire home. The design includes functional cabinetry with a focus on organization. We enlarged the window above the farmhouse sink to allow as much natural light as possible and created a striking focal point with a custom vent hood and handpainted terra cotta tile. High-end materials were used throughout including quartzite countertops, beautiful tile, brass lighting, and classic European plumbing fixtures.

California Beach Home

Eve Mode Design

Although small in size, the kitchen feels open and airy, with an ocean view. The white cabinets and beveled glass wall tile reflects the water and beach feeling in a contemporary and sophisticated style.

Marvelous Minimalist

Andersonville Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen designed by Andersonville Kitchen and Bath includes: Dura Supreme Cabinetry in Avery /5 piece drawer front in custome SW Paint on the perimeter and custom Sherwin Williams paint on the island. The quartz countertop is Noble Grey in Caesarstone Quartz.

Craftsmen to Modern Kitchen Transformation

Stonehenge Custom Tile and Stone

Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Anamor Kitchen

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Brad Knipstein
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen Accessories Maximize Storage

Urbana Design Studio

Hafele Lemans corner storage unit provides flexible storage for pots and pans close to the range. Kate Falconer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Spanish Colonial Classic

Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Two-Tone Kitchen Design in Bowie

Solstice Kitchen and Bath

This kitchen design in Bowie, MD achieved a striking style with two-toned kitchen cabinets. To achieve this custom look and realize the client's design vision we incorporated two different cabinet lines, with Koch Classic "Bristol" in Oyster on the perimeter and HomeCrest "Bexley" in Cadet for the island, both on maple wood. An Olympus quartz "Fortuna" premium countertop complements the white cabinetry, while a Sapele mahogany wood top beautifully accents the blue island. The backsplash at the sink and range wall is Eclipse Grey Wave 4 x 12 glossy glass subway tile, which provides a striking contrast to the white perimeter color palette. The island includes seating with upholstered chairs in a complementary color scheme. A stainless apron front sink pairs perfectly with the Brizo "Tresa" two handled faucet in polished nickel. GE stainless appliances feature throughout the kitchen design, along with a built in microwave and a Brizo pot filler faucet. Beyond the main kitchen cabinets, the design includes a built-in desk with storage. A beverage station with an undercounter beverage refrigerator also incorporates a wine rack, wine glass storage, and narrow glass front cabinets with in cabinet lighting.

Custom Home: Ashley

F C Batton and Son, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

Mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Springwood Rd. Kitchen

Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.

Large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Terra-cotta 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!