"Its all about the view!" Our client has been dreaming of redesigning and updating her childhood home for years. Her husband, filled me in on the details of the history of this bay front home and the many memories they've made over the years, and we poured love and a little southern charm into the coastal feel of the Kitchen. Our clients traveled here multiple times from their home in North Carolina to meet with me on the details of this beautiful home on the Ocean Gate Bay, and the end result was a beautiful kitchen with an even more beautiful view. We would like to thank JGP Building and Contracting for the beautiful install. We would also like to thank Dianne Ahto at https://www.graphicus14.com/ for her beautiful eye and talented photography.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

PARK PLACE 411

Avoda Construction & Consulting Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

Hudson Residence

Prime Projects

The oak paneled kitchen is modern and final with a grey concrete countertop. Black accents in the kitchen hardware, fact and cabinet trim details give the space a bold look. Counter stool upholstered in a cream beige leather add a sense of softness.

Dean Street Residence Kitchen

Murdock Solon Architects

Brooklyn Townhouse White and Modern Kitchen. Photography by Joseph M. Kitchen Photography.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, grey splashback, painted wood floors and white floor.

Appartamento Monteverde

zero6studio

Paolo Fusco
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Rome with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula and white floor.

Middle Plantation Virginia Beach

Unique Environments

Elmwood fine custom cabinetry
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Edwards Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

This is an example of a large beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Custom cabinetry for the kitchen island.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and yellow benchtop.

Smålandsgatan 1

Bjurfors Göteborg

Bjurfors.se/SE360
This is an example of a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gothenburg with white cabinets, no island, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors and grey floor.

Cuisine loft industriel

La maison des Archis

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Flathead Lake Retreat

nuWest Builders Inc.

a massive skylight highlights this amazing galley kitchen space built with entertaining large groups a priority in design. Thermador appliances
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey floor.

East Lindfield

Pink Box Design

A complete kitchen renovation with two tone semi gloss cabinetry, durable Laminam porcelain slab backsplash and benchtops, LED bench lighting and skylight.

Grifflose bulthaup b3 in Eiche schwarzgrau mit Beton Arbeitsplatte

Küchen-Atelier Hamburg

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Hamburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Earnst Kitchen

The Creative Kitchen Company

This kitchen is stocked full of personal details for this lovely retired couple living the dream in their beautiful country home. Terri loves to garden and can her harvested fruits and veggies and has filled her double door pantry full of her beloved canned creations. The couple has a large family to feed and when family comes to visit - the open concept kitchen, loads of storage and countertop space as well as giant kitchen island has transformed this space into the family gathering spot - lots of room for plenty of cooks in this kitchen! Tucked into the corner is a thoughtful kitchen office space. Possibly our favorite detail is the green custom painted island with inset bar sink, making this not only a great functional space but as requested by the homeowner, the island is an exact paint match to their dining room table that leads into the grand kitchen and ties everything together so beautifully.

Contemporary Kitchen

Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and white floor.

Kitchen

Boyd's Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey floor.

The Earnst Kitchen

The Creative Kitchen Company

Einfamilienhaus - Küche

StudiO5 Interiordesign

modernes und großzügiges Einfamilienhaus
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Del Rio

Geoff Chick & Associates

Large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, painted wood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Painted Wood Floors 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!