Location: Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA, USA A lovely small one story bungalow in the arts and craft style was the original house. An addition of an entire second story and a portion to the back of the house to accommodate a growing family, for a 4 bedroom 3 bath new house family room and music room. The owners a young couple from central and South America, are movie producers The addition was a challenging one since we had to preserve the existing kitchen from a previous remodel and the old and beautiful original 1901 living room. The stair case was inserted in one of the former bedrooms to access the new second floor. The beam structure shown in the stair case and the master bedroom are indeed the structure of the roof exposed for more drama and higher ceilings. The interiors where a collaboration with the owner who had a good idea of what she wanted. Juan Felipe Goldstein Design Co. Photographed by: Claudio Santini Photography 12915 Greene Avenue Los Angeles CA 90066 Mobile 310 210 7919 Office 310 578 7919 info@claudiosantini.com www.claudiosantini.com

Hunt Country Homestead

Mastercraft Design Inc.

Set in the rolling hills of Virginia known for its horse farms and wineries, this new custom home has Old World charm by incorporating such elements as reclaimed barnwood floors, rustic wood and timewonn paint finishes, and other treasures found at home and abroad treasured by this international family. Photos by :Greg Hadley

Contemporary Farm Style Kitchen

Ross Design Inc.

View of kitchen looking back toward seating area. photo: Tracy Witherspoon
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors and limestone splashback.

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TINEKE TRIGGS

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops and limestone splashback.

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

REFORMA CASTELLARNAU, SABADELL

Estudio de Interiorismo Laura Martínez, S.L.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop, recessed and light wood cabinets.

Upper East Side Atelier

Weil Friedman Architects

A galley kitchen was reconfigured and opened up to the living room to create a charming, bright u-shaped kitchen.
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and black benchtop.

Cuisine moderne sur mesure

Artmeuble

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Watford/1

Edgar Joseph Furniture

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and beige floor.

Oceanfront Oasis Kitchen

BeeTree Homes

Blanco sink. Hood Zephr. Executive Cabinets. Blanco Sink.
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Daybreak

Destination Homes

Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and limestone splashback.

Corona Del Mar Beach Bungalow

By Design

The kitchen is a mix of exquisite detail and simple design solutions. Cabinetry is installed with a 1" shadow line to create the illusion that it is floating beneath the counters. Fully integrated appliance panels add to the minimalist feel of the space and allow the range to be the focal center of the space. Dave Adams Photography

My Houzz: English Cottage Style Graces a Home Bathed in Light

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Chicago with wood benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, beige splashback and limestone splashback.

Timeless Country

Kirshman Kitchen Design Studio

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, white benchtop, timber, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

ELEGANTE Y SOFISTICADO

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

StoneImpressions

We got the opportunity to step inside Jaclyn James’ gorgeous San Diego kitchen and we were awestruck by the personal touches and one-of-kind DIY projects we saw throughout her modern farmhouse kitchen and living room. One of our favorite aspects of her charming home is that she sourced most of her furniture and decor from local San Diego vendors or built it herself! It is no secret that she has mastered the art of the DIY home project. The Oasis Collection on 6×6 Limestone was used as the tile backsplash above her range. This pattern was inspired by watercolor paints and classic Portuguese silhouettes. This floral design looks antiqued yet contemporary and looks stunning in this kitchen backsplash. Oasis is a part of our quick-ship line, Artisan Stone Tile, and available to ship within a few days. This tile is offered on a 6×6 or 12×12 honed Carrara or Limestone and in three color options.

Pennsylvania Farm House

Dewson Construction Company

Traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback and limestone splashback.

Snell Kitchen 7

Cameo Kitchens, Inc.

Features: Custom Wood Hood with Enkeboll Corbels # CBL-AO0; Dentil Moulding; Wine Rack; Custom Island with Enkeboll Corbels # CBL-AMI; Beadboard; Cherry Wood Appliance Panels; Fluted Pilasters Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom Cabinets in Cherry Wood with Nutmeg Finish; New Canaan Beaded Flush Inset Door Style Countertops: 3cm Roman Gold Granite with Waterfall Edge Photographs by Apertures, Inc.

Wolsey Drive - Kingston upon Thames

Metre Squared Architecture

Ground floor extension of an end-of-1970s property. Making the most of an open-plan space with fitted furniture that allows more than one option to accommodate guests when entertaining. The new rear addition has allowed us to create a clean and bright space, as well as to optimize the space flow for what originally were dark and cramped ground floor spaces.

WOHNUNG LIETZENSEE

CAMA A

Design ideas for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Berlin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback, limestone splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Kitchen with Limestone 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!