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Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Moderne Wohnküche in Anthrazit

SieMatic im Parktower

Andreas Maaß
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, white splashback, limestone splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

French Country Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Removing the existing kitchen walls made the space feel larger and gave us opportunities to move around the work triangle for better flow in the kitchen.

Del Mar Modern Beach House

Balboa Design Group

A minimalist modern beach house remodel that exudes understated sophisticated elegance while offering breathtaking ocean views.
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Meets Contemporary in the Decolane Kitchen in Essex

burlanes interiors

Located in the most beautiful serene great British countryside in Essex, we can understand why Mr & Mrs Green fell so in love with this beautiful property, and saw the potential it had to be such a wonderful family home. The homeowners began an extensive renovation process just a couple of years ago, and the results really are outstanding. Burlanes were commissioned to design, handmake and install a bespoke family kitchen, and our Chelmsford design team worked alongside interior designer Fiona Duke.

Classic French Normandy Style Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with soapstone benchtops, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands and limestone splashback.

Oceanfront Oasis Kitchen

BeeTree Homes

Inspirational Kitchens by Design provided Cabinetry. Executive Cabinets. Ferguson provided appliance. Viking Range. Whirlpool Oven. Subzero Refrigerator. Hood by Zephr. Blanco Sink. Manzoni Cabinet Hardware. Fantasy Brown Granite. Imola Porcelain Tile - Koshi Gray - Italian backsplash

Thailand House

Tye Architects

Mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

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, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

RUSTIC MODERN

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Custom shelving is 2" thick eastern pine with a natural edge cut from tree. Finished with a custom stain to enhance the natural grain of the wood and highlighted with driftwood colors to enrich complete driftwood theme throughout house. Range hood is custom made french beaumier limestone slab. Photography: Jean Laughton

Cape St Claire | Coastal Bay Custom Home

Signature Dream Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Classic Transitional Kitchen

Southern Maryland Kitchen, Bath, Floors, & Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, grey splashback, white cabinets, raised-panel cabinets and limestone splashback.

Palmero Way Pebble Beach

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Kitchen Cabinets and Crown with stained finish. Island finished with Gel stain over distressed color.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Fairway Ranch Renovation kitchen

ROTHERS Design/Build

Photo by Bob Greenspan
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and limestone splashback.

Seedbed Farm

Rooke Creative

A 1791 settler cabin in Monroeville, PA. Additions and updates had been made over the years. See before photos.
This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Ridge Residence

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The Ridge Residence has been carefully placed on the steeply sloped site to take advantage of the awe-inspiring views. The Glo European Windows A5 Double Pane series was selected for the project to provide cost effective durability and value. Full lite entry doors from the A5 series provide natural daylight and access to the energy efficient home while delivering a much higher performance value than traditional aluminum doors and windows. Large asymmetrical window configurations of fixed and tilt & turn windows provide natural ventilation throughout the home and capture the stunning views across the valley. A variety of exterior siding materials including stucco, dark horizontal wood and vertical ribbed metal are countered with an unembellished Dutch hip roof creating a composition that is both engaging and simplistic. Regardless of season, the Ridge Residence provides comfort, beauty, and breathtaking views of the Montana landscape surrounding it.

5' Galley Workstation with Flat Panel Cherry Cabinets and Quartz Countertops

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Medallion Providence flat panel door style cabinet in Cherry with Amaretto stain with ebony glaze and highlight were installed. On the countertop is Cambria Cannongate quartz and a A 5’ Galley workstation with bamboo accessories and dual tier condiment and wash basin were installed. The backsplash materials are Limestone Crema Beveled 3x6 tile. Over the stove is a 36” Cavalier Stainless Steel hood.

Let There Be Light Kitchen

Home Makeover AZ

This Kitchen was inefficient before. The island was big and bulky, and created a huge traffic jam before. By removing a big window where the refrigerator was, and adding a new access to the backyard, this kitchen completely opened up! Paint color - Woodrow Wilson Putty - Valspar Floors: Engineered hardwood Backsplash: Gris Et Blanc Baroque - Dal Tile Antique Mirror Panes: Mystic Antique Mirror Finish Sink: Whitehaven Undermount Farmhouse Apron-Front Cast Iron 33 in. Single Basin Kitchen Sink in Thunder Grey Faucet: Kohler Artifacts single-handle bar sink faucet with 13-1/16" swing spout

Penthouse loft complete remodel in Los Angeles

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Loft kitchens are always tricky since they are usually very small and most don’t have much cabinet space. Going against the standard design of opening the kitchen to the common area here we decided to close off a wall to allow additional cabinets to be installed. 2 large pantries were installed in the end of the kitchen for extra storage, a laundry enclosure was built to house the stackable washer/dryer unit and in the center of it all we have a large tall window to allow natural light to wash the space with light. The modern cabinets have an integral pulls design to give them a clean look without any hardware showing. Two tones, dark wood for bottom and tall cabinet and white for upper cabinets give this narrow galley kitchen a sensation of space. tying it all together is the long narrow rectangular gray/brown lime stone backsplash.

All Cabinet Styles 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!