Virginia AIA Honor Award for Excellence in Residential Design | This house is designed around the simple concept of placing main living spaces and private bedrooms in separate volumes, and linking the two wings with a well-organized kitchen. In doing so, the southern living space becomes a pavilion that enjoys expansive glass openings and a generous porch. Maintaining a geometric self-confidence, this front pavilion possesses the simplicity of a barn, while its large, shadowy openings suggest shelter from the elements and refuge within. The interior is fitted with reclaimed elm flooring and vertical grain white oak for windows, bookcases, cabinets, and trim. The same cypress used on the exterior comes inside on the back wall and ceiling. Belgian linen drapes pocket behind the bookcases, and windows are glazed with energy-efficient, triple-pane, R-11 Low-E glass.

ЖК ЧЕТЫРЕ СОЛНЦА 140 м2

Nina Zaytseva

Евгений Кулибаба
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Grand Prato Estate

Design West

Expansive Kitchen featuring massive center island
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, beige splashback, beige floor and glass-front cabinets.

Cuisine "Matières"

LPASSE DESIGN

Cuisine par Laurent Passe Crédit photo Virginie Ovessian
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Other with distressed cabinets, beige splashback, a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

White & Grey!

PKsurroundings

The classic white and gray kitchen offers the chef top of the line appliances, ample work space and serious storage! photo by Rob Karosis Collaboration team: CJ Architects; Chinburg Builders and Jon Emond Designs

Mid-Century Refreshed

CG&S Design-Build

The materials used for this space include white washed brushed oak, taj mahal granite, custom shaker style cabinets, original pine ceiling, slate backsplash, slate & metal mosiac at the island, a custom cast concrete sink, and a Wolf range. | While the flow of the kitchen worked for the family, the focus was on updating the look and feel. The old cabinets were replaced with new shaker-style custom cabinets painted in a soothing grey, to compliment the new white-washed, brushed oak floor. Taj Mahal granite counter tops replaced the old dark ones. The refrigerator was replaced with a wider 48” Sub-Zero. The built-in pantry in the kitchen was replaced, with pull-out shelving specific to the family’s food storage needs. A 48” dual fuel Wolf range replaced the outdated cooktop and oven. The tones of the new slate backsplash and slate and metal mosaic on the face of the island created cohesion between the pine hues of the remaining original ceiling and the new white-washed floor. Task and under bar lighting also brightened the space. The kitchen is finished out with a unique concrete apron sink. Capitalizing on the natural light from the existing skylight and glass doors, the upgraded finishes in the kitchen and living area brightened the space and gave it an up-to-date feel. | Photos by Tre Dunham

Bridal Trails

Lars Clausen Construction, Inc.

Traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate splashback.

Modern living in Adam's Hill, Glendale

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Modernizing a mid-century Adam's hill home was an enjoyable project indeed. The kitchen cabinets are modern European frameless in a dark deep gray with a touch of earth tone in it. The golden hard integrated on top and sized for each door and drawer individually. The floor that ties it all together is 24"x24" black Terrazzo tile (about 1" thick). The neutral countertop by Cambria with a honed finish with almost perfectly matching backsplash tile sheets of 1"x10" limestone look-a-like tile.

Craftsman Kitchen in Farmington, MI

Dream Kitchens

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Green with Envy

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, raised-panel cabinets, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen

Laidlaw Schultz architects

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and limestone splashback.

TUMBLE CREEK custom home

Design Harmony

Working with repeat clients is always a dream! The had perfect timing right before the pandemic for their vacation home to get out city and relax in the mountains. This modern mountain home is stunning. Check out every custom detail we did throughout the home to make it a unique experience!

Material Melody- Kitchen, Breakfast, Pantry

Design Studio West

We started the design process by selecting inspiration colors from Dunn Edwards paints. We chose Rainer White, Dark Lagoon and Mesa Tan colors inspired by a fabric swatch that the client wanted to use somewhere in their home. After the general design and space planning of the kitchen was complete, the clients were shown many colored, 3D renderings to show how it would look before settling on the Dark Lagoon upper cabinets, tall cabinets and pantry. For the island and base cabinets, we chose Alder wood with a stain color that complemented the inspiration color of Mesa Tan. Walls throughout the house were painted Rainer White.

VIVIENDA MUNTANER

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an integrated sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, with island, brown benchtop, shaker cabinets, black appliances and green floor.

Rustic Kitchen

RCH Home & Design

Rustic Kitchen with Hammered Copper Sink, Bridge Style Faucet in Rustic Copper, Leathered Finish Granite Countertops, Mosaic Slate Tile Hexagon Backsplash, Polished Pewter Wall Color, Rustic Iron Cabinetry Hardware, Rustic Maple Cabinetry in Two Contrasting Stains with Raised Panel Fronts.

Judicious

MIREWORKS

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cozy Rustic Lakeside Kitchen

Michelle Lecinski

Project by Advance Design Studio Kitchen Design by Michelle Lecinski Photography NOT professional, just snap shots for now ;)
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wyatt Mountain Retreat

Arterra Design & Construction

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Lofty Ambitions

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This project was a gut renovation of a loft on Park Ave. South in Manhattan – it’s the personal residence of Andrew Petronio, partner at KA Design Group. Bilotta Senior Designer, Jeff Eakley, has worked with KA Design for 20 years. When it was time for Andrew to do his own kitchen, working with Jeff was a natural choice to bring it to life. Andrew wanted a modern, industrial, European-inspired aesthetic throughout his NYC loft. The allotted kitchen space wasn’t very big; it had to be designed in such a way that it was compact, yet functional, to allow for both plenty of storage and dining. Having an island look out over the living room would be too heavy in the space; instead they opted for a bar height table and added a second tier of cabinets for extra storage above the walls, accessible from the black-lacquer rolling library ladder. The dark finishes were selected to separate the kitchen from the rest of the vibrant, art-filled living area – a mix of dark textured wood and a contrasting smooth metal, all custom-made in Bilotta Collection Cabinetry. The base cabinets and refrigerator section are a horizontal-grained rift cut white oak with an Ebony stain and a wire-brushed finish. The wall cabinets are the focal point – stainless steel with a dark patina that brings out black and gold hues, picked up again in the blackened, brushed gold decorative hardware from H. Theophile. The countertops by Eastern Stone are a smooth Black Absolute; the backsplash is a black textured limestone from Artistic Tile that mimics the finish of the base cabinets. The far corner is all mirrored, elongating the room. They opted for the all black Bertazzoni range and wood appliance panels for a clean, uninterrupted run of cabinets. Designer: Jeff Eakley with Andrew Petronio partner at KA Design Group. Photographer: Stefan Radtke

Modern Custom Home Pantry

Paragon Design Firm

This is an example of a modern u-shaped kitchen pantry with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Limestone Splashback and Slate Splashback 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!