Andrea Paquette
Design ideas for a small beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Saratoga

GOLDEN GATE KITCHENS

Christopher Stark Photography Dura Supreme custom painted cabinetry, white , custom SW blue island, Indigo Batik Furniture and accessories: Susan Love, Interior Stylist Photographer www.christopherstark.com

O'Brien Harris Walnut Kitchen

O'Brien Harris LLC

This custom new construction home located in Fox Trail, Illinois was designed for a sizeable family who do a lot of extended family entertaining. There was a strong need to have the ability to entertain large groups and the family cooks together. The family is of Indian descent and because of this there were a lot of functional requirements including thoughtful solutions for dry storage and spices. The architecture of this project is more modern aesthetic, so the kitchen design followed suit. The home sits on a wooded site and has a pool and lots of glass. Taking cues from the beautiful site, O’Brien Harris Cabinetry in Chicago focused the design on bringing the outdoors in with the goal of achieving an organic feel to the room. They used solid walnut timber with a very natural stain so the grain of the wood comes through. There is a very integrated feeling to the kitchen. The volume of the space really opens up when you get to the kitchen. There was a lot of thoughtfulness on the scaling of the cabinetry which around the perimeter is nestled into the architecture. obrienharris.com

West Village Apartment

Shenton Architects LLP

Overlooking Bleecker Street in the heart of the West Village, this compact one bedroom apartment required a gut renovation including the replacement of the windows. This intricate project focused on providing functional flexibility and ensuring that every square inch of space is put to good use. Cabinetry, closets and shelving play a key role in shaping the spaces. The typical boundaries between living and sleeping areas are blurred by employing clear glass sliding doors and a clerestory around of the freestanding storage wall between the bedroom and lounge. The kitchen extends into the lounge seamlessly, with an island that doubles as a dining table and layout space for a concealed study/desk adjacent. The bedroom transforms into a playroom for the nursery by folding the bed into another storage wall. In order to maximize the sense of openness, most materials are white including satin lacquer cabinetry, Corian counters at the seat wall and CNC milled Corian panels enclosing the HVAC systems. White Oak flooring is stained gray with a whitewash finish. Steel elements provide contrast, with a blackened finish to the door system, column and beams. Concrete tile and slab is used throughout the Bathroom to act as a counterpoint to the predominantly white living areas. archphoto.com

springton point kitchen great room marble foyer

Bella Casa Design and Build

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

06 Laurel St

James Rae Designs

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

The new home that welcomes you to Oak Island, NC

Southern Comfort Homes, Inc.

Coastal home at foot of bridge onto Oak Island, NC overlooking golf course, blocks from beach. Coastal blues and white trim throughout.
Small beach style open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ultra Modern Kitchen Design-Chicago

Benvenuti and Stein

Minimalist kitchen design has hidden pantry with touch latch doors next to the refrigerator . Custom cabinetry made in the Benvenuti and Stein Evanston cabinet shop. Norman Sizemore-Photographer

Antigua Spec

An Original, Inc.

3/4 shot of the kitchen with a focus on the Cleaf custom built hood surround.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Grossman Home

megro123

Granite countertops, wood floor, flat front cabinets (SW Iron Ore), marble and brass hexagonal tile backsplash
Expansive modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Diseño de Interiores - Cocinas

Corona Studio

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

seacliff modernist residence / huntington beach

Moss Yaw Design studio

a linear island grounds the open kitchen space, with book matched calacatta marble at the counters and backsplash and walnut wood at the casework
Mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Dura Supreme Cabinetry Ideas

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This modern farmhouse kitchen features a beautiful combination of Navy Blue painted and gray stained Hickory cabinets that’s sure to be an eye-catcher. The elegant “Morel” stain blends and harmonizes the natural Hickory wood grain while emphasizing the grain with a subtle gray tone that beautifully coordinated with the cool, deep blue paint. The “Gale Force” SW 7605 blue paint from Sherwin-Williams is a stunning deep blue paint color that is sophisticated, fun, and creative. It’s a stunning statement-making color that’s sure to be a classic for years to come and represents the latest in color trends. It’s no surprise this beautiful navy blue has been a part of Dura Supreme’s Curated Color Collection for several years, making the top 6 colors for 2017 through 2020. Beyond the beautiful exterior, there is so much well-thought-out storage and function behind each and every cabinet door. The two beautiful blue countertop towers that frame the modern wood hood and cooktop are two intricately designed larder cabinets built to meet the homeowner’s exact needs. The larder cabinet on the left is designed as a beverage center with apothecary drawers designed for housing beverage stir sticks, sugar packets, creamers, and other misc. coffee and home bar supplies. A wine glass rack and shelves provides optimal storage for a full collection of glassware while a power supply in the back helps power coffee & espresso (machines, blenders, grinders and other small appliances that could be used for daily beverage creations. The roll-out shelf makes it easier to fill clean and operate each appliance while also making it easy to put away. Pocket doors tuck out of the way and into the cabinet so you can easily leave open for your household or guests to access, but easily shut the cabinet doors and conceal when you’re ready to tidy up. Beneath the beverage center larder is a drawer designed with 2 layers of multi-tasking storage for utensils and additional beverage supplies storage with space for tea packets, and a full drawer of K-Cup storage. The cabinet below uses powered roll-out shelves to create the perfect breakfast center with power for a toaster and divided storage to organize all the daily fixings and pantry items the household needs for their morning routine. On the right, the second larder is the ultimate hub and center for the homeowner’s baking tasks. A wide roll-out shelf helps store heavy small appliances like a KitchenAid Mixer while making them easy to use, clean, and put away. Shelves and a set of apothecary drawers help house an assortment of baking tools, ingredients, mixing bowls and cookbooks. Beneath the counter a drawer and a set of roll-out shelves in various heights provides more easy access storage for pantry items, misc. baking accessories, rolling pins, mixing bowls, and more. The kitchen island provides a large worktop, seating for 3-4 guests, and even more storage! The back of the island includes an appliance lift cabinet used for a sewing machine for the homeowner’s beloved hobby, a deep drawer built for organizing a full collection of dishware, a waste recycling bin, and more! All and all this kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful! Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you at: https://www.durasupreme.com/find-a-showroom/

BEACH HOUSE

Susan Glick Interiors

KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM FLOATING SHELVES, ACCESSORIES, CORAL & TONES OF BLUES AND GRAYS FLAT PANEL CABINETRY, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, ABSTRACT PATTERNED GLASS TILE BACKSPLASH, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, MODERN LIGHTING OPEN FLOOR PLAN MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY CERUSED WOOD TONES

Deer Mountain Home

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Design ideas for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Genius Bar

Rosewood Custom Builders

Rosewood Custom Builders
Country kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Apartment Kitchen, The Waves - Dubai

Innerspace ME - Hacker Kitchens, Hulsta, Rolf Benz

Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, grey floor, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, white splashback and with island.

Beech Avenue

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Golders Green, London

Anahita Design and Development

Open Plan Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Littleton Kitchen Remodel

MOTIF Design Solutions, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Light Hardwood Floors and Grey Floor 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!