Expansive mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white benchtop.

Crafty oak kitchen

SoKipling

So Kipling
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Renovation

hausscape

Mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen: Bergen County

Short Hills Marble & Tile

Beautiful Kitchen designed with Christy Kohler @ CK Design. Flooring Material: Jerusalem Gold; Tumbled Backsplash Material: Reclaimed Biblical Limestone; Antique Finish

Oak & Painted Wimborne Kitchen in Cream and Blue with Natural Oak

BP Kitchens & Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, limestone floors and a peninsula.

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

Large Flowing Space Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

Ian Kemp
Photo of an expansive country kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Point Loma Kitchen

Springfield Design

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

'Pippy Oak Classic'

Baker & Baker Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

A traditional country kitchen with original features including a double butler sink, brick fireplace and a striking red Aga range oven. The owners of this period property wanted a kitchen to match and chose our Shaker design in pippy oak with textured black satino granite and pewter handles. The knotty oak wood gives the kitchen a truly handcrafted feel and is the perfect choice for this renovated farmhouse.

Before and After Kitchen

Crimson Design & Construction

Design ideas for a mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Deep Creek Lakehouse Kitchen

Premier Granite And Stone

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with granite benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multi-coloured floor.

Project 1312

Verity & Beverley Ltd

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Gloucestershire with medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

North Haven Compound - North Haven, NY

User

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Contemporary & Transitional Kitchens

Madeval USA

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Santa Barbara Tuscan

Debra Kay George Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Sun Valley Home Renovation

Rebecca Quandt Interiors

The full-height pantry across from the refrigerator provides ample storage for food, canned goods, and other non-perishable items. Fixed shelving in the cabinets above provide storage for larger trays, serving dishes, or stocking items, such as tissue and paper towel. Rebecca Quandt

The Lodge at Ventana Canyon - Tucson, AZ

Spectra Kitchen and Bath

We recently completed our contribution to the suite renovation project at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Over 50 units received a refreshed look that included our countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, and a suspended 5’ long bench in the luxury shower. The material we used is a leathered finish, “Toffee” Granite. As always, we enjoyed working with the talented Elle Taft, of Lori Carroll Design.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen

HOMEpossible

The 1960's atomic ranch-style home's new kitchen features and large kitchen island, dual pull-out pantries on either side of a 48" built-in refrigerator, separate wine refrigerator, built-in coffee maker and no wall cabinets.

Club Oaks Modern Makeover

Alair Homes Plano

We gave this 1978 home a magnificent modern makeover that the homeowners love! Our designers were able to maintain the great architecture of this home but remove necessary walls, soffits and doors needed to open up the space. In the living room, we opened up the bar by removing soffits and openings, to now seat 6. The original low brick hearth was replaced with a cool floating concrete hearth from floor to ceiling. The wall that once closed off the kitchen was demoed to 42" counter top height, so that it now opens up to the dining room and entry way. The coat closet opening that once opened up into the entry way was moved around the corner to open up in a less conspicuous place. The secondary master suite used to have a small stand up shower and a tiny linen closet but now has a large double shower and a walk in closet, all while maintaining the space and sq. ft.in the bedroom. The powder bath off the entry was refinished, soffits removed and finished with a modern accent tile giving it an artistic modern touch Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Newport Coast

SIDG Design

Butler's pantry with custom built-in cabinets, lighted upper cabinets with glass front doors for display
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, limestone floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Limestone 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!