The project was a close collaboration with the client, who came to us with a clear, simple brief- to maximise the height of the glazing on the rear facade, to give the illusion of a minimal roof construction.

Isle of Wight Holiday Home

Imperfect Interiors

We added tongue and groove cladding to the ceiling, a built in window seat, chik blinds and wall lights to the kitchen diner extension of the Isle of Wight project

Nelson Street

Western Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

The Farm - Form 2 / Planskåret eg + Form 2 / Grå Fenix

Multiform

Inspiration for a large scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, exposed beam, vaulted and white benchtop.

Olive - Island and wall unit overview. Beading details and antique hardware deta

Thomas Ford & Sons

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, pink cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Willow Glen Oasis: Pool & Pool House

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Pull up a chair....
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Cambridge Road

IMKO

Shaker style kitchen in side return extension
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula, white benchtop and vaulted.

White Washed & Limestoned

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

Design + Build by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - Remodel + Addition - Features A Contemporary Shaker Design Outfitted with Rift & Sawn White Oak Cabinets + Quartz Countertops + Natural Stone Backsplash + Limestone Floors on a Chevron Pattern. Fused with the Clients and I'd shared passion for Scuba Diving & The Arts this Project was a Joy to be apart of.

Dallas Kitchen Remodel

Bellisa Design

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, with island, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Contemporary Country House

Timothy James Interiors

COUNTRY HOUSE INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT We were thrilled to be asked to provide our full interior design service for this luxury new-build country house, deep in the heart of the Lincolnshire hills. Our client approached us as soon as his offer had been accepted on the property – the year before it was due to be finished. This was ideal, as it meant we could be involved in some important decisions regarding the interior architecture. Most importantly, we were able to input into the design of the kitchen and the state-of-the-art lighting and automation system. This beautiful country house now boasts an ambitious, eclectic array of design styles and flavours. Some of the rooms are intended to be more neutral and practical for every-day use. While in other areas, Tim has injected plenty of drama through his signature use of colour, statement pieces and glamorous artwork. FORMULATING THE DESIGN BRIEF At the initial briefing stage, our client came to the table with a head full of ideas. Potential themes and styles to incorporate – thoughts on how each room might look and feel. As always, Tim listened closely. Ideas were brainstormed and explored; requirements carefully talked through. Tim then formulated a tight brief for us all to agree on before embarking on the designs. METROPOLIS MEETS RADIO GAGA GRANDEUR Two areas of special importance to our client were the grand, double-height entrance hall and the formal drawing room. The brief we settled on for the hall was Metropolis – Battersea Power Station – Radio Gaga Grandeur. And for the drawing room: James Bond’s drawing room where French antiques meet strong, metallic engineered Art Deco pieces. The other rooms had equally stimulating design briefs, which Tim and his team responded to with the same level of enthusiasm.

THE PICTURE HOUSE, BALHAM

NOTO Architects

When designing an open plan kitchen, furniture helps to create definition and add character to smaller pockets of space, ensuring that the extension doesn’t feel disproportionate to the original scale of the house.

Olive - Cabinet and hardware details.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, pink cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Freemans Reach

Studio SB Interiors

Gorgeous open plan kitchen with feature oak display shelves.
Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Bespoke Kitchen

Mike Smith Joinery

Bespoke kitchen, designed to provide lots of storage and functionality. solid and well built to survive family living with traditional touches make this a lovely elegant space

Rustic Wood Kitchen

ULFBUILT

A rustic kitchen that features a stone masonry and weathered looking cabinets, with iron wrought pendant chandeliers that make the place warm and vibrant. The exposed beams and vaulted ceiling make an open space that make a huge and spacious impression. While the antique chairs along the island add a dramatic and aged look. Built by ULFBUILT, custom home buuilder in Vail Colorado.

Small mediterranean galley kitchen pantry in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, limestone floors, beige floor and vaulted.

Vertical Expansion

Susan Clouse Interior Solutions

open up the ceiling to reveal vaulted ceiling lines. adding vertical space generates spacious feeling and stacked cabinets provides additional storage space.

Willow Glen Oasis: Pool & Pool House

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Pull up a chair....
Small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Olive - Island, curved seating details and Dover White Marble tops..

Thomas Ford & Sons

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, pink cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Limestone Floors and Vaulted 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!