Peter Rymwid Photgraphy Beautifully classic two toned kitchen using rift cut white oak cabinetry on the perimeter with a moss green painted island combine to create a warm inviting kitchen for family and friends. A large doubled sided fireplace keeps the home fires burning. Natural slate tile on the back splash and a copper farm sink add textural details. This warm and inviting kitchen pays homage to the craftsmanship of american made cabinets. Each detail works together to paint a vivid picture of the room known as the "heart of the home". Every view gives the eye something to enjoy from the beautiful stone tile splash to the rubbed bronze hardware.

Contemporary Kitchen

C & D

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and dark hardwood floors.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel - South San Jose, CA

CAGE Design Build

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel featuring DeWils cabinetry in Maple with Just White finish and Kennewick door style, sleek concrete countertop, jet black quartz countertop, stainless steel fixtures, gray stone mosaic backsplash, stainless steel and glass pendant lighting, recessed ceiling detail | Photo: CAGE Design Build

Major remodel and addition

Provenance Builders

Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Edina, MN

Dream Floors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Additional Work

K. M. Skelly, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Bruce Avenue Residence

O’Hara Interiors

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Cabinetry

Granite Creek Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dalton Kitchen

Miller Woodworks

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

CAMPANILLA

Principle Design & Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Various Projects

Interior Expressions, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, quartz benchtops, with island and grey benchtop.

Organic Modern in Ipswich MA

balance design studio

Jeff Roberts Imaging
Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Manhattan, NYC Apartment Kitchen, DU1302

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

kitchendesigns.com - Designed by Taine D'Agostino at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Kitchen Remodel One

MK Remodeling & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Giles Residence

Marble and Granite Connection Inc

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

WaterLeaf

Kitchen West

Ashley Avila
This is an example of a small traditional galley kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Condo Kitchen Renovation

Alair Homes West Vancouver / North Vancouver

IKEA kitchen marvel: Professional consultants, Dave & Karen like to entertain and truly maximized the practical with the aesthetically fun in this kitchen remodel of their Fairview condo in Vancouver B.C. With a budget of about $55,000 and 120 square feet, working with their contractor, Alair Homes, they took their time to thoughtfully design and focus their money where it would pay off in the reno. Karen wanted ample wine storage and Dave wanted a considerable liquor case. The result? A 3 foot deep custom pullout red wine rack that holds 40 bottles of red, nicely tucked in beside a white wine fridge that also holds another 40 bottles of white. They sourced a 140-year-old wrought iron gate that fit the wall space, and re-purposed it as a functional art piece to frame a custom 30 bottle whiskey shelf. Durability and value were themes throughout the project. Bamboo laminated counter tops that wrap the entire kitchen and finish in a waterfall end are beautiful and sustainable. Contrasting with the dark reclaimed, hand hewn, wide plank wood floor and homestead enamel sink, its a wonderful blend of old and new. Nice appliance features include the European style Liebherr integrated fridge and instant hot water tap. The original kitchen had Ikea cabinets and the owners wanted to keep the sleek styling and re-use the existing cabinets. They spent some time on Houzz and made their own idea book. Confident with good ideas, they set out to purchase additional Ikea cabinet pieces to create the new vision. Walls were moved and structural posts created to accommodate the new configuration. One area that was a challenge was at the end of the U shaped kitchen. There are stairs going to the loft and roof top deck (amazing views of downtown Vancouver!), and the stairs cut an angle through the cupboard area and created a void underneath them. Ideas like a cabinet man size door to a hidden room were contemplated, but in the end a unifying idea and space creator was decided on. Put in a custom appliance garage on rollers that is 3 feet deep and rolls into the void under the stairs, and is large enough to hide everything! And under the counter is room for the famous wine rack and cooler. The result is a chic space that is comfy and inviting and keeps the urban flair the couple loves. http://www.alairhomes.com/vancouver ©Ema Peter

Chicago Penthouse

Kamarron Design, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, brown splashback, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island and an undermount sink.

Kitchen with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Dark Hardwood 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!