Traditional Kitchen with Quartz Countertop, Window Seat and Coffee Bar

In this kitchen, Medallion Gold Full Overlay Maple cabinets in the door style Madison Raised Panel with Harvest Bronze with Ebony Glaze and Highlights finish. The Wine bar furniture piece is Medallion Brookhill Raised Panel with White Chocolate Classic Paint finish with Mocha Highlights. The countertop is Cambria Bradshaw Quartz in 3cm with ledge edge and 4” backsplash on coffee bar. The backsplash is Honed Durango 4 x 4, 3 x 6 Harlequin Glass Mosaic 1 x 1 accent tile, Slate Radiance color: Cactus. Pewter 2 x 2 Pinnalce Dots; 1 x 1 Pinnacle Buttons and brushed nickel soho pencil border. Seagull Stone Street in Brushed Nickel pendant lights. Blanco single bowl Anthracite sink and Moen Brantford pull out spray faucet in spot resistant stainless. Flooring is Traiversa Applewood Frosted Coffee vinyl.

Warm Eclectic Kitchen

Wendy Glaister Interiors

A pause in the craziness of life led our homeowner to consider a change in her kitchen. She wanted a place to display collections and heirlooms, provide ample storage for pantry items and gadgets, and give her a view to her breathtaking backyard. We expanded the footprint, pushing the house line back six feet, installed a picture window with a spectacular copper range and hood centered beneath, and planned her collections display areas for maximum effect.

Condo Kitchen Remodel

Edge Construction

Beautiful transformation! Sink was moved over, Island counter made one level, upgraded cabinets and added crown molding...perfect for entertaining!
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium wood cabinets, matchstick tile splashback, an undermount sink, glass benchtops, vinyl floors and multiple islands.

Project 3501-1 Ford Pkwy St. Paul Kitchen Remodel Plaid Wallpaper

Castle Building & Remodeling

This twin home was the perfect home for these empty nesters – retro-styled bathrooms, beautiful fireplace and built-ins, and a spectacular garden. The only thing the home was lacking was a functional kitchen space. The old kitchen had three entry points – one to the dining room, one to the back entry, and one to a hallway. The hallway entry was closed off to create a more functional galley style kitchen that isolated traffic running through and allowed for much more countertop and storage space. The clients wanted a transitional style that mimicked their design choices in the rest of the home. A medium wood stained base cabinet was chosen to warm up the space and create contrast against the soft white upper cabinets. The stove was given two resting points on each side, and a large pantry was added for easy-access storage. The original box window at the kitchen sink remains, but the same granite used for the countertops now sits on the sill of the window, as opposed to the old wood sill that showed all water stains and wears. The granite chosen (Nevaska Granite) is a wonderful color mixture of browns, greys, whites, steely blues and a hint of black. A travertine tile backsplash accents the warmth found in the wood tone of the base cabinets and countertops. Elegant lighting was installed as well as task lighting to compliment the bright, natural light in this kitchen. A flip-up work station will be added as another work point for the homeowners – likely to be used for their stand mixer while baking goodies with their grandkids. Wallpaper adds another layer of visual interest and texture. The end result is an elegant and timeless design that the homeowners will gladly use for years to come. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Energized Evolution - Eden Prairie Main Living Area

AMEK Custom Builders

Our clients are drawn to the outdoors, so wanted to include wood finishes along with modern white touches like the granite countertops and ceramic backsplash.. This Eden Prairie main level remodel transformed how this family uses their space. By taking down the wall between the kichen and dining room, carving out space for a walk-in pantry, and adding a large island with seating; this new space thrives with today's lifetyle. Custom cabinetry optimizes storage space and elevates the warm aesethics. With additional natural lighting from a new patio door and overhead lighting, it's a cheerful place to do meal prep and entertain. The homeowners wanted the flexibiity to have seating on both sides of the idland on one end, so a pedestal post was added to allow for leg room when extra chairs were added.

Refined Midcentury

Beyond Kitchens

Photographer: Marit Williams Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

3 Tone Kitchen in Orange

WC Design Center

The before vs after on this one is unreal… believe it or not we added a soffit, which completely balanced the space. We chose to use 3 different colors just in cabinets and still added an extra pop with the custom hood. The combo couldn’t have come out better! Pro tip: Don’t be afraid to select warm tones or paint colors other than white! It brings life to a space in so many ways.

Rich, Traditional Cherry

ABC Design Concepts

A very rich, traditional upgrade in beautiful cherry wood with plenty of storage, lots on "looks" and highly functioning for this couple. It includes high end appliances and beautiful granite tops!

A Warm Welcome in Lansing, MI

McDaniels Kitchen and Bath

This Lansing, MI kitchen design features Diamond Vibe by MasterBrand raised panel kitchen cabinets in a warm wood finish with raised panel doors, complemented by the Homecrest luxury vinyl tile flooring. The cabinetry is accented by Richelieu hardware and an MSI engineered quartz countertop. An Elkay double bowl stainless undermount sink pairs perfectly with a single lever pull down sprayer faucet. The glass mosaic tile backsplash offers a striking backdrop for this design. The kitchen also includes a GE oven and GE built in microwave range hood combination.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Reynolds Design and Remodeling

A powder room and closet were removed to create space for this kitchen. The kitchen shifted to include the space that was added from the rooms that were removed and the former dinette area in the kitchen became the back entry and the new upstairs laundry room. The home had original walnut paneling and matching that paneling was paramount. The kitchen also had a lowered ceiling that needed to blend into the raised ceiling in the family room and dining room. The floating soffit was built to create a design feature out of a design limitation. The cabinets are full of interior features to aid in efficiency. Removing most of the wall cabinets required additional storage which was achieved by adding the two large pantry cabinets where a door to the hall was previously located. The island is raised by 3" to accommodate the clients' request without having to customize all of the base cabinets and create a platform for the range, which are always standard in height.

Claremont, CA - Contemporary/Modern Kitchen Remodel

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

This beautiful kitchen remodel includes sable stained cabinets, paired with white quartz and brushed nickel pulls and knobs. The backsplash is a glossy 4x16 tile set staggered. The sink is an unequal, quartz sink, with stainless steel appliances. The island has a built-in microwave and added deep drawers and some book shelves for more space. Moving to the floor that ties the whole kitchen together is waterproof, wood-look laminate flooring.

Hatlen

Advanced Alterations & Installation

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

East End Alder Kitchen

Maureen's LLC

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Hatboro Kitchen

Mergen Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey splashback and beige floor.

Armstrong Luxury Vinyl Plank

Creative Floors

Groveland-Natural
This is an example of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and vinyl floors.

Kitchen Remodel

Medina Exteriors & Remodeling

Brett C Ruiz
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Warm and Spacious Kitchen, Coffee Bar & Laundry

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling

Warm and inviting transitional open kitchen with a large island with seating. A fantastic showcase of a large and functional kitchen with ample workspace, storage and a large island for entertaining or prep work.

Spring Valley Kitchen remodel

Nest Designs LLC

This kitchen has custom cherry cabinetry, soapstone counter-tops with a soapstone sink, slate back-splash, an island hood and all new stainless appliances. Photo by Bealer Photographic Arts.

Light Floors -Tibi Vinyl Plank Floors

Harper Floors

Tibi is a 7 inch x 60 inch SPC Vinyl Plank with an elevated hickory design and textured beige tones. This flooring is constructed with a waterproof SPC core, 20mil protective wear layer, rare 60 inch length planks, and unbelievably realistic wood grain texture.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets 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!