We worked closely with Plain English on the kitchen design, and in particular the section of semi-recessed appliances and units within the douglas fir panelling. Photographer: Nick Smith

Kitchen-Lower Whitefish Lake 1

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Chevy Chase, MD renovation

David Benton

Mary Parker Architectural Photography
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback and with island.

Padworth Common - Beautiful kitchen in Old Chalk

Ben Heath Interiors

The stunning kitchen features a combination of Ben Heath bespoke and Neptune cabinetry. The kitchen is finished in Neptune's water-based Old Chalk paint with a Blue Grey limestone worktop and a Cognac satino limestone flooring. The tall cabinet housing has an integrated Combi Microwave and a Steamer Oven. The bar stools add a nice texture to the kitchen. Photos by Adam Carter Photography

Kitchens Projects

Ancient Surfaces

Antique French country side sink with a whimsical limestone brass faucet. This Southern Mediterranean kitchen was designed with antique limestone elements by Ancient Surfaces. Time to infuse a small piece of Italy in your own home.

Cedar Park House

Peter Cohan Architect

Lara Swimmer
Large contemporary kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

A Touch of Elegance

Peter Salerno Inc

A Traditional Kitchen with a touch of Glitz & Glam. This kitchen features 2 islands with our antiqued blue finish, the perimeter is creme with a brown glaze, limestone floors, the tops are Jerusalem Grey-Gold limestone, an antiqued mirror ceiling detail, our custom tin hood & refrigerator panels, a La Cornue CornuFe 110, a TopBrewer, and a hand-carved farm sink. Fun Fact: This was the first kitchen in the US to have a TopBrewer installed in it! Peter Rymwid (www.PeterRymwid.com)

European Charm Meets Modern Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

European charm meets a fully modern and super functional kitchen. This beautiful light and airy setting is perfect for cooking and entertaining. Wood beams and dark floors compliment the oversized island with farmhouse sink. Custom cabinetry is designed specifically with the cook in mind, featuring great storage and amazing extras. James Kruger, Landmark Photography & Design, LLP. Learn more about our showroom and kitchen and bath design: http://www.mingleteam.com

Appartamento Monza

Giuliana Maffeis Architect

stefano pedroni
Modern single-wall separate kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Organic

Urban Design Associates

Inspiration for a large galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

City Beach

Glenda Roff

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

The Architect's House

Michael McKinley and Associates, LLC

Transitional kitchen combining modern details with traditional materials such as mahogany, french oak wood ceiling, sliding glass cabinet doors and an innovative farm table with a sink and vegetable drawers.

Blue Star Authorized Dealer

Kitchens Etc.

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Florida Residence

WPL Interior Design

Jay Greene Photography
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Northwood, Sun Valley Magazine feature Fall 2016

Lloyd Construction, Inc.

Josh Wells Sun Valley Photo
This is an example of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and window splashback.

Kitchen & Master Bath Remodel | Kitchen Remodel | Carmel Valley

Simply Stunning Spaces

Contemporary home in Carmel Valley is looking Simply Stunning after this complete remodeling project. Using a sure-fire combination of neutral toned paint colors, grey wood floors and white cabinets we personalized the space by adding a pop of color in accessories, re-using sentimental art pieces and finishing it off with a little sparkle from elegant light fixtures and reflective materials. www.insatndreamhome.com

FALL CITY Renovation

FINNE Architects

The Fall City Renovation began with a farmhouse on a hillside overlooking the Snoqualmie River valley, about 30 miles east of Seattle. On the main floor, the walls between the kitchen and dining room were removed, and a 25-ft. long addition to the kitchen provided a continuous glass ribbon around the limestone kitchen counter. The resulting interior has a feeling similar to a fire look-out tower in the national forest. Adding to the open feeling, a custom island table was created using reclaimed elm planks and a blackened steel base, with inlaid limestone around the sink area. Sensuous custom blown-glass light fixtures were hung over the existing dining table. The completed kitchen-dining space is serene, light-filled and dominated by the sweeping view of the Snoqualmie Valley. The second part of the renovation focused on the master bathroom. Similar to the design approach in the kitchen, a new addition created a continuous glass wall, with wonderful views of the valley. The blackened steel-frame vanity mirrors were custom-designed, and they hang suspended in front of the window wall. LED lighting has been integrated into the steel frames. The tub is perched in front of floor-to-ceiling glass, next to a curvilinear custom bench in Sapele wood and steel. Limestone counters and floors provide material continuity in the space. Sustainable design practice included extensive use of natural light to reduce electrical demand, low VOC paints, LED lighting, reclaimed elm planks at the kitchen island, sustainably harvested hardwoods, and natural stone counters. New exterior walls using 2x8 construction achieved 40% greater insulation value than standard wall construction. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Daily Telegraphy/House & Garden Fair 2000 Showhouse

Tim Wood Limited

This kitchen was designed for The House and Garden show house which was organised by the IDDA (now The British Institute of Interior Design). Tim Wood was invited to design the kitchen for the showhouse in the style of a Mediterranean villa. Tim Wood designed the kitchen area which ran seamlessly into the dining room, the open garden area next to it was designed by Kevin Mc Cloud. This bespoke kitchen was made from maple with quilted maple inset panels. All the drawers were made of solid maple and dovetailed and the handles were specially designed in pewter. The work surfaces were made from white limestone and the sink from a solid limestone block. A large storage cupboard contains baskets for food and/or children's toys. The larder cupboard houses a limestone base for putting hot food on and flush maple double sockets for electrical appliances. This maple kitchen has a pale and stylish look with timeless appeal. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood

Espacio interior común

e20 Arquitectos

This is an example of a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Palma de Mallorca with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, beige floor and beige benchtop.

City Beach

Glenda Roff

All Islands Kitchen with Limestone Benchtops 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!