Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, with island, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Warm Contemporary Newtown Kitchen

Dwell Design Co

Photo Courtesy of: Rittenhouse Builders Photo By: Josh Barker Photography Lancaster County's Design-Driven Cabinetry Experts
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Contemporary Design with High Gloss wood grain

Alexander Otis collection Llc.

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Ellene Avenue Kitchen Remodel

ERIN KYLE design

Erin Kyle
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Modern Kitchen Remodel

Mathis Custom Remodeling

Photo Credit: Preview First
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

The Darby Lakes Kitchen, Plain City Ohio

The Creative Kitchen Company

Kitchen Design with an open, airy floor plan that opens up to a breakfast nook and expands on the beautiful backyard views. Positioned as the central cooking and dining gathering space. Pinwheel slate pattern floors, custom maple shaker style cabinets, granite counter tops, slate back splash, stainless farmers sink, stainless range hood, stainless appliances. Island bar seating and island cooking space.

Transitional Kitchen & Bath

CG&S Design-Build

This kitchen features a Kohler under mount apron sink as well as a prep sink at the island from Mirabelle; Blanco faucets (Culina & Cantata respectively); the pendants above the island are from Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co Design by Mark Evans | Tommy Kile |

A Craftsman House In Green Lake

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

HD Estates
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

CREEK RESIDENCE

iSpace, LLC

Our design concept for this new construction was to work closely with the architect and harmonize the architectural elements with the interior design. The goal was to give our client a simple arts & crafts influenced interior, while working with environmentally friendly products and materials. Architect: Matthias J. Pearson, | Builder: Corby Bradt, | Photographer: Matt Feyerabend

Warmth

Modern Kitchen Design

Mark Karrer
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Kinney Home

Debra Bracken Design

The island countertop is flanked by two paneled columns, with seating for five.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Sea Arches of Mendocino Coast

User

Sea Arches is a stunning modern architectural masterpiece, perched atop an eleven-acre peninsular promontory rising 160 feet above the Pacific Ocean on northern California’s spectacular Mendocino coast. Surrounded by the ocean on 3 sides and presiding over unparalleled vistas of sea and surf, Sea Arches includes 2,000 feet of ocean frontage, as well as beaches that extend some 1,300 feet. This one-of-a-kind property also includes one of the famous Elk Sea Stacks, a grouping of remarkable ancient rock outcroppings that tower above the Pacific, and add a powerful and dramatic element to the coastal scenery. Integrated gracefully into its spectacular setting, Sea Arches is set back 500 feet from the Pacific Coast Hwy and is completely screened from public view by more than 400 Monterey cypress trees. Approached by a winding, tree-lined drive, the main house and guesthouse include over 4,200 square feet of modern living space with four bedrooms, two mezzanines, two mini-lofts, and five full bathrooms. All rooms are spacious and the hallways are extra-wide. A cantilevered, raised deck off the living-room mezzanine provides a stunningly close approach to the ocean. Walls of glass invite views of the enchanting scenery in every direction: north to the Elk Sea Stacks, south to Point Arena and its historic lighthouse, west beyond the property’s captive sea stack to the horizon, and east to lofty wooded mountains. All of these vistas are enjoyed from Sea Arches and from the property’s mile-long groomed trails that extend along the oceanfront bluff tops overlooking the beautiful beaches on the north and south side of the home. While completely private and secluded, Sea Arches is just a two-minute drive from the charming village of Elk offering quaint and cozy restaurants and inns. A scenic seventeen-mile coastal drive north will bring you to the picturesque and historic seaside village of Mendocino which attracts tourists from near and far. One can also find many world-class wineries in nearby Anderson Valley. All of this just a three-hour drive from San Francisco or if you choose to fly, Little River Airport, with its mile long runway, is only 16 miles north of Sea Arches. Truly a special and unique property, Sea Arches commands some of the most dramatic coastal views in the world, and offers superb design, construction, and high-end finishes throughout, along with unparalleled beauty, tranquility, and privacy. Property Highlights: • Idyllically situated on a one-of-a-kind eleven-acre oceanfront parcel • Dwelling is completely screened from public view by over 400 trees • Includes 2,000 feet of ocean frontage plus over 1,300 feet of beaches • Includes one of the famous Elk Sea Stacks connected to the property by an isthmus • Main house plus private guest house totaling over 4300 sq ft of superb living space • 4 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms • Separate His and Hers master baths • Open floor plan featuring Single Level Living (with the exception of mezzanines and lofts) • Spacious common rooms with extra wide hallways • Ample opportunities throughout the home for displaying art • Radiant heated slate floors throughout • Soaring 18 foot high ceilings in main living room with walls of glass • Cantilevered viewing deck off the mezzanine for up close ocean views • Gourmet kitchen with top of the line stainless appliances, custom cabinetry and granite counter tops • Granite window sills throughout the home • Spacious guest house including a living room, wet bar, large bedroom, an office/second bedroom, two spacious baths, sleeping loft and two mini lofts • Spectacular ocean and sunset views from most every room in the house • Gracious winding driveway offering ample parking • Large 2 car-garage with workshop • Extensive low-maintenance landscaping offering a profusion of Spring and Summer blooms • Approx. 1 mile of groomed trails • Equipped with a generator • Copper roof • Anchored in bedrock by 42 reinforced concrete piers and framed with steel girders. 2 Fireplaces Deck Granite Countertops Guest House Patio Security System Storage Gardens

Deer Run, Cambridge WI

Ready?Set,Sell! Home Staging,ReDesign&Color Expert

Pat Laemmrich
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Contemporary Ranch Residence

Nathan Winchester Designs

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, solid surface benchtops, slate floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Stern Avenue

Gathrid design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a triple-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, with island and slate floors.

Kitchen and dining room renovation

Quality Cut Design | Remodel

Removing a wall between a small kitchen and dining room allowed for a large kitchen renovation. The slate floor, mosaic tile, granite countertops and LED lighting all make this room glow. The new layout, including a peninsula and custom cabinets, increase the room’s functionality and use of space. The homeowner’s custom glass art chandelier and pendants were the inspiration for the color scheme.

Open Concept Kitchen

Cabinets & Designs

The open concept is very popular in home-building currently and you can easily see why. The space seems to be much larger than the actual footprint. The Wood-Mode lighter colored, flat panel cabinetry helps to keep the space open and airy.

South Lake WA Remodel

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchens

Treyone

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and slate floors.

Soft Contemporary, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

A truly soft contemporary look -- clean lines without fuss mix with warm colors and light wood finishes for an inviting whole. A kitchen that you want to cook in. We combined the kitchen entry and pass-thru into one big opening, removing the short hanging cabinets and adding a bar peninsula, to create an open plan kitchen/dining/living area. Next, we moved the refrigerator down, centering it on the wall, removing it from its former cramped corner position. On either side of the refrigerator the homeowner’s wife requested extra wide (42”) deep drawers and more counter space. The range remained in place and gained a stylish stainless chimney hood. For great storage access we added corner swing-out shelves, lots of deep drawers, roll-out shelves and a pull-out trash cabinet. The wall corner cabinets were flared for extra storage and optional lazy susans. The new counter is engineered quartz with a textured finish in a dark charcoal color. The backsplash features large format tile in a variegated pattern of beige and green while the floor tile harmonizes in tones of mossy green. We added a nice new stainless dishwasher and undermount stainless sink and finished off the remodel with a tray ceiling and recessed lights. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Vista

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Slate 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!