Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and blue benchtop.

Salt Spring Island

SMC Interior Design Service

Kitchen open to living and dining areas. Recycled glass island countertop. Skylights and beamed ceiling add visual interest.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun

McCabe By Design LLC

The kitchen island is anchored by two structural posts and twice the depth of the original providing more storage and work space. The island is also home to a phone charging station, family crystal, wine storage, pot & pan storage, spices and down draft ventilation.

Kitchen and Home Renovations in Penn Valley, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

This European kitchen has several different areas and functions. Each area has its own specific details but are tied together with distinctive farmhouse feel, created by combining medium wood and white cabinetry, different styles of cabinetry, mixed metals, warm, earth toned tile floors, blue granite countertops and a subtle blue and white backsplash. The hand-hammered copper counter on the peninsula ties in with the hammered copper farmhouse sink. The blue azul granite countertops have a deep layer of texture and beautifully play off the blue and white Italian tile backsplash and accent wall. The high gloss black hood was custom-made and has chrome banding. The French Lacanche stove has soft gold controls. This kitchen also has radiant heat under its earth toned limestone floors. A special feature of this kitchen is the wood burning stove. Part of the original 1904 house, we repainted it and set it on a platform. We made the platform a cohesive part of the space defining wall by using a herringbone pattern trim, fluted porcelain tile and crown moulding with roping. The office area’s built in desk and cabinets provide a convenient work and storage space. Topping the room off is a coffered ceiling. In this classic English Tudor home located in Penn Valley, PA, we renovated the kitchen, mudroom, deck, patio, and the exterior walkways and driveway. The European kitchen features high end finishes and appliances, and heated floors for year-round comfort! The outdoor areas are spacious and inviting. The open trellis over the hot tub provides just the right amount of shelter. These clients were referred to us by their architect, and we had a great time working with them to mix classic European styles in with contemporary, current spaces. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Dutch Navidad

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

2019 Remodel/Addition Featuring Designer Appliances, Blue Bahia Countertops, Quartz, Custom Raised Panel Cabinets, Wrought Iron Stairs Railing & Much More.

Kitchen Remodel- GrayStone

May Construction, Inc.

While the all-white kitchens will probably never go out of style, these San Jose natives wanted natural elements with some pops of color and took the opportunity to really make their home their own. A vaulted ceiling accentuates the spacious design and opens the space for a grand island topped with an exotic Lemurian Blue countertop provides an abundant work surface and offers seating around two sides. Shades of blue dance of the exquisite custom made hanging blue light pendent that brings in that wow factor.

Beachwood Kitchen

Regency Design + Build

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and blue benchtop.

Memorial Riad

Marion Interior Design

Photo of an expansive mediterranean open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Comfortable Transitional Ranch Home Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This kitchen is for an active family who wanted this space to be carefree and comfortable. Large appliances and lots of island seating means this room can really function as the heart of the home. Light, natural wood tones are complemented with cool greens and blues from the island granite top and coordinating wall color give this home a relaxed beachy vibe. Cabinets By: Signature Kitchen & Bath Design Inc. Photos By: Michael Kaskel Photography

A modern Kitchen With a Traditional Touch

Boss Design Center

Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, with island, multi-coloured floor and blue benchtop.

Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun

McCabe By Design LLC

Storage, storage, storage! From family china to dog kibble and many things in between, this combined kitchen/laundry room is certainly not short of storage or counterspace.

Historic Cape Cod Restoration

Model Remodel

© Cindy Apple Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and blue benchtop.

Kapiti Coast, Wellington

David Reid Homes

As a coastal holiday weekend retreat, this home needed to offer relaxing spaces, operate as a practical home away from home, and be durable for guests. The pavilion-style floorplan easily resolves the desire for separation/relaxing areas – separating the bedrooms in one wing from open-plan living and entertaining spaces. An interior black feature wall in the centre of the home creates a connection to the exterior vertical black weatherboards and horizontal cedar cladding. The clean lined kitchen mixes colours – including black and white – with textures – including warm hued oak cabinetry and cool stone bench tops and splashback. The integrated fridge and hidden walk-in pantry complete the crisp, easy maintenance streamlined look.

Arlington, VA - Becket Glen

Ronda Royalty

Transforming power of BLUE . . . and well-designed island. This kitchen kept it's blend of medium stained cherry, but punched it out with "blue lagoon" island cabinetry and proves again that Corian continues to have a place in the kitchen. Juniper island tops compliment the white perimeter countertops with always pleasing integral bowls. Delicate tile mosaic pulls the blue to the windows before looking out on gorgeous back gardens.

Kapiti Coast, Wellington

David Reid Homes

Comfortable Transitional Ranch Home Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

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Moore Supply - BK Showplace - Corpus Christi

Kohler
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback and blue benchtop.

Kitchen and Home Renovations in Penn Valley, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

Saddle Rock Rd. Kitchen Remodel

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Pikes Peak Region

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and blue benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel- GrayStone

May Construction, Inc.

Thanks to smart planning this kitchen now bursts with Storage. Through our design process a pantry and Bar was added. The Bar is complete with a beverage cooler, a prep sink, coffee station, bottle storage and open shelving made cooking, dining, and entertaining easy with a kitchen that's filled with style and amenities that fit this family’s needs to a T. that bursts with storage.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Blue 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!