Perched high above the Islington Golf course, on a quiet cul-de-sac, this contemporary residential home is all about bringing the outdoor surroundings in. In keeping with the French style, a metal and slate mansard roofline dominates the façade, while inside, an open concept main floor split across three elevations, is punctuated by reclaimed rough hewn fir beams and a herringbone dark walnut floor. The elegant kitchen includes Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf range, SubZero glass paned refrigerator, open walnut shelving, blue/black cabinetry with hand forged bronze hardware and a larder with a SubZero freezer, wine fridge and even a dog bed. The emphasis on wood detailing continues with Pella fir windows framing a full view of the canopy of trees that hang over the golf course and back of the house. This project included a full reimagining of the backyard landscaping and features the use of Thermory decking and a refurbished in-ground pool surrounded by dark Eramosa limestone. Design elements include the use of three species of wood, warm metals, various marbles, bespoke lighting fixtures and Canadian art as a focal point within each space. The main walnut waterfall staircase features a custom hand forged metal railing with tuning fork spindles. The end result is a nod to the elegance of French Country, mixed with the modern day requirements of a family of four and two dogs!

VUE

The Sarasota Collection Home Store

Simple and concise, this kitchen is the gateway to the living area.
Design ideas for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cammeray Residence

Woods & Warner

Woods & Warner worked closely with Clare Carter Contemporary Architecture to bring this beloved family home to life. Extensive renovations with customised finishes, second storey, updated floorpan & progressive design intent truly reflects the clients initial brief. Industrial & contemporary influences are injected widely into the home without being over executed. There is strong emphasis on natural materials of marble & timber however they are contrasted perfectly with the grunt of brass, steel and concrete – the stunning combination to direct a comfortable & extraordinary entertaining family home. Furniture, soft furnishings & artwork were weaved into the scheme to create zones & spaces that ensured they felt inviting & tactile. This home is a true example of how the postive synergy between client, architect, builder & designer ensures a house is turned into a bespoke & timeless home.

Austin, Texas | Hawkes Landing - Premier Juniper Kitchen

Brightland Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Complement a sleek Mid-Century Modern kitchen with Bevolo's copper Bullet pendant on pulley cord. Shop the look: http://ow.ly/zpeg30nCkBK

Whitefish Bay Tudor Kitchen

Angela Westmore, LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Berkeley Hills Kitchen

Form + Field

Our client saw our Miraloma Modern project and fell head over heels — to the extent that they inquired about replicating the design for their home. We honed in on elements they loved about the Miraloma Modern project and created a new design that incorporates their specific design perspective for a modern, yet timeless kitchen that felt down to earth. Her love for woods and an interesting backsplash served as the jumping off point for the project. The lilac marble backsplash and countertops pushed the clients' design sensibilities. Although theyt did not initially plan to incorporate violet tones into the kitchen, the couple both (naturally) loved the color. The dramatic lilac veining is juxtaposed with the client’s proclivity for handcrafted works, including the Bantam Mini Ceramic Pendants by Dumais Made that are positioned above the island and the hand-blown Smoke Glass Arc Pendant by Allied Maker in the Breakfast Room. Soft, wood elements are found throughout the space with the refinished existing oak wood floors and custom white oak cabinetry, while subtle nods to wood are found in the lighting fixtures.

Takapuna Kitchen

Celia Visser Design Ltd

Kallco Photography Limited
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ultra Modern

Seifert Construction

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cantabrica Estates

Vicki Kaplan, Arizona Best Real Estate

Cantabrica Estates is a private gated community located in North Scottsdale. Spec home available along with build-to-suit and incredible view lots. For more information contact Vicki Kaplan at Arizona Best Real Estate Spec Home Built By: LaBlonde Homes Photography by: Leland Gebhardt

Rookwood - Traditional Estate

Visbeen Architects

Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Designer: Francesca Owens Photographers: Ashley Avila Photography, Bill Hebert, & FulView Capped by a picturesque double chimney and distinguished by its distinctive roof lines and patterned brick, stone and siding, Rookwood draws inspiration from Tudor and Shingle styles, two of the world’s most enduring architectural forms. Popular from about 1890 through 1940, Tudor is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, tall narrow casement windows and decorative half-timbering. Shingle’s hallmarks include shingled walls, an asymmetrical façade, intersecting cross gables and extensive porches. A masterpiece of wood and stone, there is nothing ordinary about Rookwood, which combines the best of both worlds. Once inside the foyer, the 3,500-square foot main level opens with a 27-foot central living room with natural fireplace. Nearby is a large kitchen featuring an extended island, hearth room and butler’s pantry with an adjacent formal dining space near the front of the house. Also featured is a sun room and spacious study, both perfect for relaxing, as well as two nearby garages that add up to almost 1,500 square foot of space. A large master suite with bath and walk-in closet which dominates the 2,700-square foot second level which also includes three additional family bedrooms, a convenient laundry and a flexible 580-square-foot bonus space. Downstairs, the lower level boasts approximately 1,000 more square feet of finished space, including a recreation room, guest suite and additional storage.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive country open plan kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, painted wood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

kitchen renovations

ARTISAN Carpentry & Renovations Inc.

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop, recessed and wood.

Walthamstow Inset Handle Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

From the gorgeous bar stools to the simple box frame cornicing, the combined attention to detail of our team and our client’s interior designer really set this space apart. This bright, inviting, and undeniably luxurious kitchen can be admired and enjoyed by all the family.

Lady and the Damp: Kitchen

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for an u-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lambton Place

Huntsmore

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern on the North End

Moss Builders

Modern Coastal Beach Home custom built by Moss Builders on Anna Maria Island. Modern, open plan kitchen.
Large modern eat-in kitchen in Tampa with blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Historic Hartshorn Home Transformed for Young Family

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

Raquel Langworthy, jocelyn fine artist
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Farm House Style Remodel on Live Oak

First Choice Custom Builders

Epic Foto Group
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

30- Park City, Utah Residence

Masterpiece Millwork & Door

Joshua Caldwell
This is an example of an expansive country kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Marble Benchtops and Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!