Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fairview Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Seamless Harmony: Transforming the Open Floor Plan of your Living Room and Kitch

Henrys Painting & Contracting

We are excited to transform our living room and kitchen into a stunning open floor plan that promotes functionality and modern aesthetics. Our goal is to create a seamless flow between these two areas to enhance the overall experience of cooking, entertaining, and spending quality time with family and friends. We envision a space that maximizes natural light and uses a mix of contemporary and traditional elements to combine warmth and sophistication. We are drawn to open concept designs that allow for easy interaction and communication between the kitchen and living room, making it perfect for gatherings and socializing. Our color scheme leans towards neutral tones such as greys, whites, and beiges, with pops of color through accent pieces and artwork. We'd like to incorporate a mix of textures and materials, such as hardwood flooring, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances, to add depth and character to the space.

15mm Slim-lined Shaker Style Doors

Helen Baumann Design

Photos by Jacqui Turk
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Showpiece Home

CI DESIGN + BUILD

Accessed via three sliding door systems, the private courtyard stuns with strategic entertaining and relaxation zones—and an undulating wood and light installation along the property wall. Back inside, the home’s centrally located kitchen is a feat of inspired design, flaunting a 14-foot island with an integrated butcher block, a 7-foot-wide galley sink, a custom hood vent and a fully integrated Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances suite.

Noeline

Milanco Building Group

This is a view of the custom kitchen that is open and leads to the dining room and breakfast nook. These are custom cabinets with stone countertops and backsplash. Major home appliance installed.

Alamitos Bay Project

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Without enlarging the territory this kitchen had an enormous makeover and has since transformed the way this home operates. Brass fixtures and marble tile with gold inlay is what ties everything together in this simple yet timeless space.

Kitchen Remodel. Light grey cabinets with white quartz Calacatta Laza countertop

THA Construction

Photo of a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Harmonious Luxury Kitchen in Southampton

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Aliso Viejo- Hollyleaf

Streamline Construction

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Stone Oak Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The goal for our emerald and white kitchen design was to create a bold and functional kitchen for our sophisticated clients. They desired a more practical kitchen layout and a splash of color. Previously, the cooktop was located in the small center island with a very limited prep area on each side. In addition, there was not a focal point and the unsightly refrigerator was on the main focal wall. The designer completely reconfigured the space by placing the range on the main kitchen wall, topped with a showstopping new emerald kitchen hood as the focal point. A new built-in refrigerator was relocated to the opposite wall and a functional veggie sink was added in the center island. The clients requested a color palette that was anything but neutral, so the designer delivered with a bold green and white design to meet their request. Gold accents add additional sophisticated detailing. Bursts of green were incorporated throughout the space in the barstools, the kitchen island and in the custom breakfast area artwork commissioned especially for this project.

Kitchen Design - Piedmont, CA

Story & Space Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Kitchen With a Bold Hutch

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Classic elegance with a fresh face characterizes this stunner, adorned in Benjamin Moore’s pale green “Vale Mist”. For a serene, cohesive look, the beadboard and casings are painted to match. Counters and backsplashes are subtly-veined Himalayan Marble. Flat panel inset cabinetry was enhanced with a delicate ogee profile and graceful bracket feet. Oak floors were artfully stenciled to form a diamond pattern with intersecting dots. Brushed brass fixtures and hardware lend old-world appeal with a stylish flourish. Balancing the formality are casual rattan bistro stools and dining chairs. A metal-rimmed glass tabletop allows full view of the curvaceous walnut pedestal. Tucked into the narrow end of the kitchen is a cozy desk. Its walnut top warms the space, while mullion glass doors contribute openness. Preventing claustrophobia is a frosted wheel-style oculus window to boost light and depth. A bold statement is made for the small hutch, where a neutral animal print wallpaper is paired with Benjamin Moore’s ruby-red semi-gloss “My Valentine” paint on cabinetry and trim. Glass doors display serving pieces. Juxtaposed against the saturated hue is the pop of a white marble counter and contemporary acrylic handles. What could have been a drab niche is now a jewel box! This project was designed in collaboration with Ashley Sharpe of Sharpe Development and Design. Photography by Lesley Unruh. Bilotta Designer: David Arnoff Post Written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz

French Country Kitchen

Eisenbrandt Companies

The most elegant, cozy, quaint, french country kitchen in the heart of Roland Park. Simple shaker-style white cabinets decorated with a mix of lacquer gold latches, knobs, and ring pulls. Custom french-cafe-inspired hood with an accent of calacattta marble 3x6 subway tile. A center piece of the white Nostalgie Series 36 Inch Freestanding Dual Fuel Range with Natural Gas and 5 Sealed Brass Burners to pull all the gold accents together. Small custom-built island wrapped with bead board and topped with a honed Calacatta Vagli marble with ogee edges. Black ocean honed granite throughout kitchen to bring it durability, function, and contrast!

Mayapple

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Open-Concept Kitchen Remodel

123 Remodeling Inc.

123 Remodeling crew and our in-house interior designer Jenna Rose completely renovated this large kitchen in Skokie, Illinois. Our team created a fresh and modern space to cook and gather with family and friends over a large dining table. We started with structural changes and demolished a load-bearing wall between the kitchen and dining area to create an open concept. Then we built a massive Carrera marble quartz island that is as functional as luxurious looking with a built-in wine cooler, dishwasher, and microwave. Three stylish pendant lights and a dozen of recessed can lights make the room feel larger and brighter. We opted-in for a counter-depth stainless sub-zero refrigerator and encased it with a custom-made cabinet extension. While white is traditional and the most popular color for kitchens, it's easy for such a room to look stark and cold. So our designer mixed glossy white cabinets with gray backsplash tiles and white-gray countertops. We also intermixed it with the natural oak shelves and plant decor to add warm contrasting elements. The open kitchen concept looks good only if all parts of the space are visually appealing - that's why we remodeled the fireplace, refinished the chimney, and enclosed it in concrete. https://123remodeling.com/

2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Kitchen $60,001 to $100,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Swift Companies, LLC, Columbia, Missouri, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $60,001 to $100,000
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Lake of the Pines Residence

Natalie Bachli Interior Design

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Remise à neuf d'un studio de 18m² à Lyon 7

Benjamin Audon

Petit studio de 18m² dans le 7e arrondissement de Lyon, issu d'une division d'un vieil appartement de 60m². Le parquet ancien ainsi que la cheminée ont été conservés. Budget total (travaux, cuisine, mobilier, etc...) : ~ 25 000€

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen in a Log Home

Nancy Finneson | DeMane Design

Under cabinet lighting, power and charging, all up high for a clean backsplash. TV nook tucked in the corner. Soft grey cabinets, soapstone c-tops, and a marble backsplash. The apron front sink has a farmhouse feel but the appliances are all modern.

All Backsplash Materials Kitchen with Marble 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!