This beautiful home in San Elijo Hills had a good floor plan but was dated and a bit blah. Adding some rustic, industrial and still sophisticated finishes to the space created a new home for my client that reflected her personality and love for all things vintage. The kitchen had a built in pantry that took up to much space and wasn't efficient. The island was poorly shaped and lacked storage. We took out the built-in pantry and added a 36" pantry cabinet with full roll outs. The island has 3 times as much storage, is more efficient and shaped appropriately for the space. An additional seating nook was also created for casual dining. A bonus wine nook was able to be designed when we found an opening in the wall behind the pantry!

Dietes Ct. Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Caliber Woodcraft

We recently completed our cabinet refacing services at this townhome in Ladera Ranch, CA. The outdated honey oak cabinets had to go! Not only were they outdated cosmetically, some of the hinges and drawers were not working as well as they should be. We begin a cabinet refacing project by removing all of the old doors and drawers. We take off the moldings, and then make any changes to the layout as needed. In this example, we added a top drawer to the base cabinet right of the fridge and converted an empty base cabinet to a waste roll out. We can personalize your kitchen to suit your needs! Usually, adding drawers or rollouts is a great way to help maximize the efficiency of you kitchen. After any modifications are made, your cabinets are sanded lightly and laminated with thermofoil material. New moldings are installed, new doors with soft close hinges, and new dovetailed drawers with soft close undermounted glides. We will also install your new cabinet pulls! The installation process usually takes 4-5 days.

Coal Valley, IL- What's Black & White and Gold All Over? This On-Trend Kitchen

Village Home Stores

Black and White painted cabinetry paired with White Quartz and gold accents. A Black Stainless Steel appliance package completes the look in this remodeled Coal Valley, IL kitchen.

Commercial Space becomes Residential - Kitchen

Barbara Purdy - Purdy & Associates Design

Commercial space becomes an inviting and spacious residential home
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

New Home Construction in Manakin-Sabot, VA

Olamar Interiors

A elegant new construction kitchen with modern farmhouse vibes.
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Artsy Kitchen Remodel

Carol's Interior Fashions

Split level kitchen remodel - by removing the wall that divided the kitchen from the living room, the area increased in size and promoted more family together time.

Project Victoria

Makkan Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmstead Renovation

Aubrey Costello

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mykonos Beach House Remodel

Gina Drago Design

I always love when a client says “do what you think”. I had the best time designing this beach house for another adorable family. When I learned the homes history and the families Greek heritage, my brain entered Mykonos mode. They agreed and let me run with it. Both floors of the home went thru some major overhaul (pictures to come). Luckily I had a dream of a contractor and some magical tradespeople to work with. Not the quickest reno but I’ve learned in this business, nothing pretty comes easy or fast. Big thanks to: @ocgranite, @millmansappliances, @blindfactoryinc, @moegrimes, @joe57bc1, @firstclasshomeservices, @tilemarketofdelaware @mikes_carpet_connection, @generations_oc, @nwilson8503, @savannah_lawyer @dalecropper, @love.letters.oc @rickyjohnson6687

Coal Valley, IL- What's Black & White and Gold All Over? This On-Trend Kitchen

Village Home Stores

Black and White painted cabinetry paired with White Quartz and gold accents. A Black Stainless Steel appliance package completes the look in this remodeled Coal Valley, IL kitchen.

Kitchen Renovation in South Tampa Bayshore

DCI Home Improvements

Full kitchen renovation in South Tampa including new cabinetry by Desginer's Choice Cabinetry, quartz countertops, gold fixtures, accent lighting, and flooring.

Lachlan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | CA

Flooret

Influenced by classic Nordic design. Surprisingly flexible with furnishings. Amplify by continuing the clean modern aesthetic, or punctuate with statement pieces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Allison Park Kitchen Remodel

New Angle Design

Inspiration for a small transitional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

New Amherst

Frank Bouwmans

Chris Lotten
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Suburban Kitchen renovation

Phase One Design

When designing this kitchen update and addition, Phase One had to keep function and style top of mind, all the time. The homeowners are masters in the kitchen and also wanted to highlight the great outdoors and the future location of their pool, so adding window banks were paramount, especially over the sink counter. The bathrooms renovations were hardly a second thought to the kitchen; one focuses on a large shower while the other, a stately bathtub, complete with frosted glass windows Stylistic details such as a bright red sliding door, and a hand selected fireplace mantle from the mountains were key indicators of the homeowners trend guidelines. Storage was also very important to the client and the home is now outfitted with 12.

Rustic Home

Mette's Cabinet Corner

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bar height cabinets hide the kitchen mess

Denise Quade Design

A wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed but bar height cabinets were used between the two to hide the mess of a kitchen from the living space. Grey laminate cabinets with horizontal grain was used and a white quartz top with metallic pieces was used on the countertops. Stainless steel appliances were selected and a microwave with a hanging kit was used to build in the microwave and get it off the countertops.

Kathleen Ave, Castle Hill

FenRen Pty Ltd

Arcipixel Media
This is an example of a small scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Ammonite & Moles Breath Handle-less Kitchen

Kitchens by Kemp

A bespoke handle-less kitchen; with cabinet doors extending to the ceiling, creating a strong visual presence whilst maximising storage space. Subtle diffuse mood lighting throughout the lower level of the kitchen; multi-layered social breakfast bar area with lighting incorporated underneath. Quartz statuario was used on the splashbacks to give a striking impression as you enter the room, with pure white quartz on the counter tops. There is a separate bar area with wine cooler and storage either side with internal drawers. We also created media centre cabinets clad with statuario worktops on the top and sides to encapsulate the furniture. The whole space works in unison to create a timeless living area.

Armstrong - Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring

The Floor Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen with Marble Splashback and Vinyl Floors 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!