I love a client that has my taste in décor. Making this client a dream to work with. First things started with the kitchen layout which was horrendous, then gradually we worked our way though to baths rooms. After that the flooring and paint colors gave this coastal wonder the shine it deserves.

Kitchen backsplash

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and timber.

Kitchen Appliances

Elnaz Irby Design

Kitchen was updated to a contemporary while warm space for the couple to entertain and cook. The glass arabesque backsplash was selected to reflect light, bright up the room, and evokes a mirage effect which was manifested in the design concept. Backsplash was endorsed by bright granite countertops, and was balanced out with warm wood floor and ceiling. Original layout of the kitchen was kept to provide maximum amount of cabinets and counterspace. Cabinets were restored and useless cabinet compartments and drawers were modified for a better use of space. Cabinet above the range was removed for a modern wall-mounted hood and ceiling height backsplash. SS appliances and farmer sink were added and cabinet were adjusted. Florescent ceiling lights were replaced with four recessed lights for more illumination and a clean cut look.

#Blue Waters

Angie Keyes CKBD

This condo we addressed the layout and making changes to the layout. By opening up the kitchen and turning the space into a great room. With the dining/bar, lanai, and family adding to the space giving it a open and spacious feeling. Then we addressed the hall with its too many doors. Changing the location of the guest bedroom door to accommodate a better furniture layout. The bathrooms we started from scratch The new look is perfectly suited for the clients and their entertaining lifestyle.

#Blue Waters

Angie Keyes CKBD

Memeger Project - Kitchen Remodeling in Falls Church, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Dining room and kitchen

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and timber.

Kitchen

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and timber.

Summerland Beach House

Triple A Interior Design

This is an example of a small beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchen

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Treasure Island Condo

Evenflow Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and timber.

Mariposa

Blue Spruce Construction Services

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Arizona Home Remodel

Judi Randall Design

Kitchen Remodel- All new cabinetry, couter tops, backsplash, sinks/faucets, hardware, lighting, wall/ceiling paint, new hardwood floors.
Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Arizona Home Remodel

Judi Randall Design

Kitchen Remodel- All new cabinetry, couter tops, backsplash, sinks/faucets, hardware, lighting, wall/ceiling paint, new hardwood floors, barstools.
Large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Signature Bespoke Handpainted Kitchen in a Mid-century Modern Style

Searle & Taylor

This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Hampshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, with island, black benchtop and timber.

Signature Bespoke Handpainted Kitchen in a Mid-century Modern Style

Searle & Taylor

Large midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Hampshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, with island, black benchtop and timber.

Signature Bespoke Handpainted Kitchen in a Mid-century Modern Style

Searle & Taylor

Signature Bespoke Handpainted Kitchen in a Mid-century Modern Style

Searle & Taylor

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Hampshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, with island, black benchtop and timber.

Signature Bespoke Handpainted Kitchen in a Mid-century Modern Style

Searle & Taylor

Searle & Taylor were briefed to design a modern Signature Bespoke kitchen for the newly-built home of repeat clients, who are property developers with a keen interest in collecting 20th Century antiques including glass and ceramics. The kitchen is part of a larger open plan living space with double aspect glass panel doors leading to the garden. The room’s interior features a Birch-faced plywood ceiling and American Walnut rectangular feature panels mounted on white walls on either side of the island. The kitchen features a single run of bespoke tall cabinetry with 22mm thick door and drawer fronts. This is situated behind a large kitchen island that acts as the demarcation between the kitchen and living space. Our clients specified their colour scheme to be in a dramatic contrast to the natural timbers cladding the walls and ceiling and the tall run is handpainted in Black Beauty by Benjamin Moore Paints with the island painted in Grapefruit 2023 by Tikkurila, a Finnish paint brand. The tall run includes a side-by-side cooling wall comprised of a tall integrated fridge, tall wine cabinet with a UV glass front and a tall integrated freezer, all by Liebherr. Next to it are storage cupboards and housing for a Generation 7000 Pureline 60cm built-in pyrolytic oven by Miele, with a matching combination microwave above it. Further storage is situated above and below a mid-height integrated 60cm dishwasher, also by Miele. To the right of the tall cabinetry is an inset area for the Franke undermount sink and chrome Quooker Flex 3-in-1 boiling water tap within a 20mm worktop in Trillium by Dekton, with bin and utility cupboards underneath. Directly behind is a mustard yellow splashback above an upstand with a shelf, also in Trillium. A visible walnut horizontal handle rail is designed beneath the worktop as a reference to the walnut wall panels in the kitchen. This accent is also featured throughout the island where the soft-close doors and drawers have chamfered tops and walnut handle rails, making opening them effortless. On the working side of the kitchen island are different depth soft-close drawers for cutlery and spices and to house plates, pans and crockery. On the living side of the island soft-close drawers are intersected by open shelving to feature some of the client’s decorative ceramics by Clarice Cliff. To the left of the island is a raised 60mm thickness solid walnut breakfast bar above a recess for comfortable bar stool seating. For surface cooking, in the task area of the island, is an 80cm Novy Easy Vented Downdraft Induction Hob with a Novy Gas PRO wok burner integrated directly into the Dekton Trillium worktop. In addition, a Kaelo dry cold chamber is integrated within the worktop to keep opened wine perfectly chilled. With no requirement for overhead extraction, our client chose three original 1970’s glass pendant lamps by Holmegaard to provide a perfect Mid-century aesthetic in this kitchen.

Signature Bespoke Handpainted Kitchen in a Mid-century Modern Style

Searle & Taylor

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Timber 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!