The on-set of a neuromuscular disorder was the basis for this custom kitchen and required the complete customization of this space to the specific needs of the client, as well as to his wife who does most the cooking on a daily basis. The layout was designed for the couple to be able to work together in the kitchen, or independently. The Crystal Keyline island, range-hood and cooktop area are focal points, finished in Antique Ivory w/Brown Highlights, that contrast nicely with Crystal Keyline Toasted Rye w/Brown Highlights cabinetry. The Bayfield door style unifies the design. The Typhoon Bordeaux granite countertops are layered in staggered heights for added visual interest. The Kohler Cruette single-hole faucet with pull-down spout and lever handle service a Kohler "Vault" double-bowl sink (in 8" depth to allow for wheelchair accessibility). A Northland Cast Iron undermount sink in Biscuit makes for a perfect fruit & vegetable prep area, allowing plenty of room for multiple cooks in the kitchen - and yes, it's accessible too! Although largely dictated by the husband's need for accessibility, the universal design of this kitchen is also extremely friendly for a person of smaller stature (his wife!) The couple feels at home in this kitchen yet, it’s not obvious that someone with physical limitations utilizes this space.

Home Staging Photos 11206 Anaheim NE Listed by Phyllis & Robert Boverie, CBL

MAP Consultants, LLC

Listed by Phyllis & Robert Boverie, Coldwell Banker Legacy, 505-710-2086 Photos by Doug Aurand Furniture Provided by CORT Furniture Rental Albuquerque

Kitchen-Updated Traditional Home

Sheila Singer Design

Large galley kitchen with u-shaped breakfast eating area..Sheila Singer Design
Design ideas for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Toronto with ceramic splashback, white appliances, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, white cabinets and granite benchtops.

Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

By curving the breakfast bar, the owners are able to seat four at the counter. The red island and accessories create a cozy palette appropriate for an historic Craftsman home.

Black Mountain Custom Home

Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a small country galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, timber splashback, white appliances and no island.

Antigo Kitchen Remodel - Granite Tops, Tile Back splash, LVT Floor

Woodstock Flooring & Design Center

CABINETS, RED OAK WITH AUTUMN STAIN, SQUARE FLAT PANEL DOOR STYLE WITH SLAB DRAWER FRONTS 100 EDGE, FULL OVERLY. SOLID WOOD DOVETAILED MANNINGTON ADURA ATHENA CAMEO LOCKSOLID AT244S 16X16 GRANITE VENETIAN GOLD LIGHT COUNTER TOPS, ROUND OVER EDGE STYLE, NO BACKSPLASH. INCLUDES INSTALLATION. BACKSPLASH TILE: BOARDWALK GR #AJ4Z 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" & GLASS 5/8" X MULTI NEW YORK CITY MOSAIC

Kitchen Remodels

Morey Remodeling Group

Showplace Wood Products. Two drawer base cabinet with cookware organizer. Top drawer has internal roll tray for lid and cookware storage. Very practical! Verde Maritaka granite kitchen counters

Natural Maple Shaker Kitchen

Bouchard-Pierce

Brittny Mee
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen: Rustic Farmhouse

Simply Baths & Kitchens

This small house needed a major kitchen upgrade, but one that would do double-duty for the homeowner. Without the square footage in the home for a true laundry room, the stacked washer and dryer had been crammed into a narrow hall adjoining the kitchen. Opening up the two spaces to each other meant a more spacious kitchen, but it also meant that the laundry machines needed to be housed and hidden within the kitchen. To make the space work for both purposes, the stacked washer and dryer are concealed behind cabinet doors but are near the bar-height table. The table can now serve as both a dining area and a place for folding when needed. However, the best thing about this remodel is that all of this function is not to the detriment of style. Gorgeous beaded-inset cabinetry in a rustic, glazed finish is just as warm and inviting as the newly re-faced fireplace.

A 1990’s Kitchen Gets a Modern Refresh

Medford Remodeling

To the right of the sink, a luxury Café brand built-in dishwasher with a brushed-stainless handle was installed alongside a stack of deep storage drawers. Final photos by www.impressia.net The upper cabinets were extended up all the way to the ceiling to create the illusion of taller ceilings. Our designers wanted to include both open shelving and glass-front cabinets for a truly custom look, complete with LED backlighting for an even more dramatic effect. What a beautiful way to display decor and glassware!

Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter

Cupboards Kitchen Bath Discounters

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Warwick, NY

Hudson Valley Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Japanese inspired home remodel

Susan Wagner Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized asian l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Basketball Bungalow

Mikiten Architecture

White upper cabinets help make this kitchen more interesting and brighter. Roll-under workspace and sink, pull-out cutting boards, and a side-hinged range all add up to easier access from a wheelchair, and greater flexibility for everyone. Photo: Erick Mikiten, AIA

Opened eating area

Lincorp / Borchert

Painted cabinets from Bishop, with a glazed finish lighten the area. The wall with the hood and cooktop was originally an entrance into a cramped galley style kitchen. Photo by Brian Walters

Cider Mill Rd. Kitchen

Gatesman Kitchen & Bath

Wellborn Belmont cabinets with glacier finish, Oyster Pearl granite counter tops, Hercules undermount stainless steel sink with Delta Leland pull down sprayer faucet in arctic stainless finish. Hardware Resources Gatsby knobs and pulls. Florim Ethos grey square and hexagon mosaics with Marazzi Crystal Stone II glass accents were used in this backsplash design.

Lange Kitchen

Legacy Kitchens

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Accessible Remodeling

Accessibility by Design, Inc.

We built this island for the client after removing the old fixed island which had a stove installed into it with a vent above. We placed a new stove and built a new vent and converted the old vent into a lowered light fixture. Seen in another picture.

Kitchen Oak Crescent Burlington

The Affordable Kitchen Company

Mike Cauterman
Inspiration for a small modern separate kitchen in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Warwick, NY

Hudson Valley Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and White Appliances 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!