住み継いだ家本計画は、築32年の古家のリノベーションの計画です。昔ながらの住宅のため、脱衣室がなく、田の字型に区切られた住宅でした。 1F部分は、スケルトン状態とし、水廻りの大きな改修を行いました。既存の和室部を改修し、キッチンスペースにリノベーションしました。キッチンは壁掛けとし、アイランドカウンターを設け趣味である料理などを楽しめるスペースとしました。洋室だった部分をリビングスペースに変更し、LDKの一体となったスペースを確保しました。リビングスペースは、6畳のスペースだったため、造作でベンチを設けて狭さを解消しました。もともとダイニングであったスペースの一角には、寝室スペースを設けほとんどの生活スペースを1Fで完結できる間取りとしました。また、猫との生活も想定されていましたので、ペットの性格にも配慮した計画としました。内部のデザインは、合板やアイアン、アンティークな床タイルなどを仕様し、新しさの中にもなつかしさのある落ち着いた空間となっています。断熱材から改修された空間は、機能性もデザイン性にも配慮された、居心地の良い空間となっています。

無垢板の配膳と作業台を兼ねたキッチン

M&K建築事務所有限会社

対面式のキッチン、配膳作業台が居間・食堂に面しているこのカウンターも無垢板で棟梁の見立てによるもので、剥ぎ合わせして変形を止めている。手元隠しの可動板を設けている。
Photo of a small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen

Godrich Interiors

Photo of an eclectic galley kitchen in London with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Custom Kosher Kitchen

Cabin John Builders

Custom Kosher kitchen for the Gainsborough Rd. Project in Potomac, MD
Traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and coloured appliances.

Les Lilas - Maison Wabi-sabi en Ile-de-France

Projet Wabi-sabi

Un petit après-avant des pièces de vie du projet LL : Une maison de l’après-guerre très sombre avec des tas de rajouts et de surélévations, du carrelage et des peintures atroces, une cheminée excessivement rustique, de toutes petites pièces d’office, des fenêtres minuscules, la plupart à barreaux… Les travaux ont ici consisté à créer une grande cuisine ouverte à la place du débarras et de la cuisinette existants, ouvrir de grandes baies vitrées accordéon dans le salon et la cuisine qui permettent de vivre dedans dehors en été, recouvrir le carrelage de béton ciré et concevoir une cuisine et une bibliothèque (@alexandrereignier ) en bois clair et naturel. Pour éclairer encore davantage : des teintes bleu lin et rose ancien de chez @liberon_officiel et beaucoup, beaucoup de lumières indirectes (Je suis une dingue de lampes ? !). Pour des chambres cosy : du bois clair, des matériaux naturels et des murs foncés (ici off black de @farrowandballfr).

Kensington, Maryland - Craftsman - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Kensington, Maryland - Craftsman - Kitchen Design Designed by #JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

A Paris, une cuisine déco ouverte sur le séjour

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Le projet Un appartement sous les toits avec une cuisine ouverte dont l’agencement est à optimiser, et une entrée donnant sur le réfrigérateur. Notre solution Organiser la cuisine en modifiant les meubles pour gagner de l’espace et intégrer le réfrigérateur non encastrable Smeg. Le mur d’en face avec un radiateur placé en plein milieu et le compteur est repensé : un coffrage en bois habille le radiateur et un placard menuisé dissimule désormais compteur et petits rangements. Une banquette est réalisée sur-mesure et positionnée devant le cache-radiateur en bois, ce qui permet de gagner de la place. D’élégantes petites tables bistrot, plateau marbre et piétements en cuivre en rappel des luminaires apportent un esprit très déco à l’ensemble. L’entrée maintenant dégagée du réfrigérateur est finalisée avec un superbe papier-peint au motif de nuages, que vient compléter une console vintage agrémentée d’un portrait ancien. Du côté de la salle de bains, le meuble vasque jusqu’alors peu fonctionnel est finalisé avec des tiroirs menuisés en placage bois. Le style Le charme de cet appartement très déco et féminin est conservé dans la cuisine afin de prolonger le séjour. Le bleu déjà présent sur les murs guide le choix du papier peint et les tissus de la banquette. Le placage bois du cache-radiateur permet de garder un esprit raffiné et chaleureux.

Malone Kitchen

Legacy Builders Group

Kyle Cannon
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island and solid surface benchtops.

Minnesota Lake Cabin

Ballack Design + Architecture, LLC

A rustic cabin set on a 5.9 acre wooded property on Little Boy Lake in Longville, MN, the design takes advantage of its secluded setting and stunning lake views. Covered porches on the forest-side and lake-side offer protection from the elements while allowing one to enjoy the fresh open air and unobstructed views. Once inside, one is greeted by a series of custom closet and bench built-ins hidden behind a pair of sliding wood barn doors. Ahead is a dramatic open great room with vaulted ceilings exposing the wood trusses and large circular chandeliers. Anchoring the space is a natural river-rock stone fireplace with windows on all sides capturing views of the forest and lake. A spacious kitchen with custom hickory cabinetry and cobalt blue appliances opens up the the great room creating a warm and inviting setting. The unassuming exterior is adorned in circle sawn cedar siding with red windows. The inside surfaces are clad in circle sawn wood boards adding to the rustic feel of the cabin.

Central Oregon -River Ranch

J. S. Brown Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, an undermount sink, travertine floors and beige floor.

Eunos Crescent

Fuse Concept Pte Ltd

Photo of a scandinavian kitchen in Singapore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Park City Kitchen Reno

DFS Construction Inc.

Large transitional open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Tuscan Symphony Lido Beach , NY Home

JGL Interiors LLC

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, a single-bowl sink and ceramic floors.

A place to cook

User

A lovely country kitchen in a restored farmhouse in South Devon. Photo Styling Jan Cadle, Colin Cadle Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized kitchen in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Retro Renovation

Ward 5 Design

Modern retro kitchen with teal backsplash tile, a red oven, and flat panel cabinets
Mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Carson City Remodel

Lopiccolo Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Pippy Oak Kitchen

Churchwood Design

Hand-made pippy oak kitchen with 'Pegasus' granite worktops. The freestanding island unit is painted in Farrow & Ball 'Green Smoke' with a distressed finish.

In-Frame Oak & Painted Shaker Kitchen in Farrow & Ball Pigeon

BP Kitchens & Interiors

Here you can see the overall style and combinations of finishes and colours. The door style is shaker with a combination of solid oak doors and hardwood painted doors in Farrow & Ball Pigeon. Again this is contrasted by either painted hardwood pilasters (Pigeon) or solid oak pilasters. All of this furniture is hand-made with bespoke sizes made to fit the room and the customer perfectly.

St. Paul French Countryopen shelving

Forest Products Supply

Nancy
Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Cuisine moderne, design et chaleureuse

MORENO Cuisines & Bains

This is an example of a modern u-shaped open plan kitchen with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, black splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Coloured 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!