What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

NICOLLET

Kate Roos Design LLC

An angled view of the kitchen looking towards the river features the two island and the partial waterfall detail at the sink.
Large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Un Haussmannien Wabi-sabi à Paris

Projet Wabi-sabi

Une cuisine relookée en okoumé clair, béton ciré blanc, carrelage et plan de travail blancs, chaises Marcel Breuer, table Knoll, suspension chinée en osier

Lloyd Park Extension

Studio Fabbri

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Projet Batignolles : Epuré et modernité en camaïeu de vert et bleu

Atelier Germain

La cuisine, qui était en parfait état, avait besoin d’être finalisée. Nous l’avons pimpée grâce à une crédence (Orac décor), une étagère permettant d’apportant rangements et objets de décoration et la mise en couleur de la partie haute, qui sera ensuite le fil conducteur de l’appartement.

OSONNIA APARTMENT

MAKHNO Studio

Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hamburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Harbold Homes LLC

Photo of a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

NUOVA ZONA GIORNO AD ALBIGNASEGO

Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

winter park mountain home

jennifer rhode design

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, wood, quartz benchtops and engineered quartz splashback.

Appartement Boyer

Ludily

Au cœur de la place du Pin à Nice, cet appartement autrefois sombre et délabré a été métamorphosé pour faire entrer la lumière naturelle. Nous avons souhaité créer une architecture à la fois épurée, intimiste et chaleureuse. Face à son état de décrépitude, une rénovation en profondeur s’imposait, englobant la refonte complète du plancher et des travaux de réfection structurale de grande envergure. L’une des transformations fortes a été la dépose de la cloison qui séparait autrefois le salon de l’ancienne chambre, afin de créer un double séjour. D’un côté une cuisine en bois au design minimaliste s’associe harmonieusement à une banquette cintrée, qui elle, vient englober une partie de la table à manger, en référence à la restauration. De l’autre côté, l’espace salon a été peint dans un blanc chaud, créant une atmosphère pure et une simplicité dépouillée. L’ensemble de ce double séjour est orné de corniches et une cimaise partiellement cintrée encadre un miroir, faisant de cet espace le cœur de l’appartement. L’entrée, cloisonnée par de la menuiserie, se détache visuellement du double séjour. Dans l’ancien cellier, une salle de douche a été conçue, avec des matériaux naturels et intemporels. Dans les deux chambres, l’ambiance est apaisante avec ses lignes droites, la menuiserie en chêne et les rideaux sortants du plafond agrandissent visuellement l’espace, renforçant la sensation d’ouverture et le côté épuré.

Allison Park Home Remodel

New Angle Design

A contemporary first floor and stairs remodel
This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Highgate

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

See https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/ for more details.

Colocation Marseille - Cuisine 1 (Nuit) 1

THE FANCY ROOM

Cuisine équipée four, évier, réfrigérateur Salle à manger Table 4 personnes Rangements plan de travail en pierre Fenêtre lampe suspendue baie vitrée Accès terrasse

Lincoln Towers Combination

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry and quartzite countertops
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and grey benchtop.

House with a view

Studio 73 Design

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Natural Rift-Cut White Oak Modern Kitchen with Curvy Paneled Navy-Blue Island

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Project SilverOaks' earthy kitchen brings colour into the kitchen to break up the space with its navy-blue panelled island. What could have been standard kitchen island corners was taken to the next level by bringing in curves and open shelving! The rounded kitchen island corners and countertop brings softness to the kitchen space and maximizes functionality. The kitchen island’s ‘corner’ open shelving allows for a personal touch by being able to display décor, cookbooks, or even a family picture!

Symbiose de deux chambres sous les toits, 41m2 à Paris.

Ameo Concept

Faire l’acquisition de surfaces sous les toits nécessite parfois une faculté de projection importante, ce qui fut le cas pour nos clients du projet Timbaud. Initialement configuré en deux « chambres de bonnes », la réunion de ces deux dernières et l’ouverture des volumes a permis de transformer l’ensemble en un appartement deux pièces très fonctionnel et lumineux. Avec presque 41m2 au sol (29m2 carrez), les rangements ont été maximisés dans tous les espaces avec notamment un grand dressing dans la chambre, la cuisine ouverte sur le salon séjour, et la salle d’eau séparée des sanitaires, le tout baigné de lumière naturelle avec une vue dégagée sur les toits de Paris. Tout en prenant en considération les problématiques liées au diagnostic énergétique initialement très faible, cette rénovation allie esthétisme, optimisation et performances actuelles dans un soucis du détail pour cet appartement destiné à la location.

Australian Minimalist Ground-Up

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.

Symphony on the Hill

Vela Interior Design

Modern kitchen with rift-cut white oak cabinetry and a natural stone island.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Southborough Road

West & Reid Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets 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!