An Organised, Functional & Modern Kitchen By Burlanes

Burlanes were called in to design, create and install a kitchen in a Sevenoaks new build family home. Working from a blank canvas meant we could create a wonderfully organised, functional and beautiful modern kitchen, including all the kitchen must-haves and storage solutions they need to ensure their daily, busy family life runs smoothly.

Merion Station Traditional Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Naples Residence, Florida

Howard Design Group, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Verrierdale summer house

Soul Space

Soul Space
This is an example of a small mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen Lighting

We Got Lites

This is an example of a mid-sized asian galley open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Kitchen Project

Palatial Stone & Tile

White Macaubas quartzite countertops with a laminate edge on the island and a simplier flat polished edge on the perimeter tops. The backplash is Vihara glass with limestone feature behind the stove. The floors are gray gold limestone in a Versailles pattern. Tag Homes Inc. Contractor

Nautical Nuisance

Turner Design Firm

**American Property Awards Winner** This 6k sqft waterfront condominium was completely gutted and renovated with a keen eye for detail. We added exquisite mahogany millwork that exudes warmth and character while elevating the space with depth and dimension. The kitchen and bathroom renovations were executed with exceptional craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to quality. Every detail was carefully considered, and only the finest materials were used, resulting in stunning show-stopping spaces. Nautical elements were added with stunning glass accessories that mimic sea glass treasures, complementing the home's stunning water views. The carefully curated furnishings were chosen for comfort and sophistication. RaRah Photo

Montpellier limestone for family kitchen/diner

Natural Stone Consulting

Montpellier antiqued limestone flooring, which was supplied in widths of 400mm and 500mm, has been laid across the room in random lengths to create a feeling of expanse and seamlessly link the dining and kitchen areas. The tiles also flow seamlessly on to a large outdoor terrace, helping to ‘bring the outside in’ and encourage continuity between the spaces.

Post and Beam Residence

CRB Interiors

The beam work defines the kitchen floor plan and highlights a combination of wood species, including Wisconsin-sourced Douglas fir and Red Birch as well as a selection of exotic species. Other key elements include a one-inch thick limestone heated paver floor and an island component that is lit internally to highlight display area. The combination of materials turns a standard kitchen into a dynamic space.

Bicton House

Gransden Construction

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Victorian Transformation

In Ex Design

Credit: Photography by Matt Round Photography.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Montpellier limestone for family kitchen/diner

Natural Stone Consulting

Kensington Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This elegant, classic painted kitchen was designed and made by Tim Wood to act as the hub of this busy family house in Kensington, London. The kitchen has many elements adding to its traditional charm, such as Shaker-style peg rails, an integrated larder unit, wall inset spice racks and a limestone floor. A richly toned iroko worktop adds warmth to the scheme, whilst honed Nero Impala granite upstands feature decorative edging and cabinet doors take on a classic style painted in Farrow & Ball's pale powder green. A decorative plasterer was even hired to install cornicing above the wall units to give the cabinetry an original feel. But despite its homely qualities, the kitchen is packed with top-spec appliances behind the cabinetry doors. There are two large fridge freezers featuring icemakers and motorised shelves that move up and down for improved access, in addition to a wine fridge with individually controlled zones for red and white wines. These are teamed with two super-quiet dishwashers that boast 30-minute quick washes, a 1000W microwave with grill, and a steam oven with various moisture settings. The steam oven provides a restaurant quality of food, as you can adjust moisture and temperature levels to achieve magnificent flavours whilst retaining most of the nutrients, including minerals and vitamins. The La Cornue oven, which is hand-made in Paris, is in brushed nickel, stainless steel and shiny black. It is one of the most amazing ovens you can buy and is used by many top Michelin rated chefs. It has domed cavity ovens for better baking results and makes a really impressive focal point too. Completing the line-up of modern technologies are a bespoke remote controlled extractor designed by Tim Wood with an external motor to minimise noise, a boiling and chilled water dispensing tap and industrial grade waste disposers on both sinks. Designed, hand built and photographed by Tim Wood

Fair Oaks Kitchen & Flooring

Stellar Renovations

This Fair Oaks kitchen felt small and dark. Removing the dropped ceiling and adding new windows created a bright open kitchen and allowed the homeowners to enjoy their beautiful backyard. White-painted Schrock cabinets provided more storage and functionality. Beautiful new quartzite countertops and iridescent backsplash tile, to the ceiling, imparts elegance and sophistication. The Versaille pattern stone floor, throughout the bottom floor completes the renovation.

A Family Friendly Kitchen, Perfect For Entertaining

burlanes interiors

With a busy working lifestyle and three young children, the family of this beautiful characteristic home wanted an open plan kitchen and dining area, perfect for family mealtimes and entertaining guests. Inspired by clean lines and minimalistic decor, our Hoyden kitchen is well suited to all homes, and complements the beautiful, classic features of this period home perfectly.

Period Country Home

bulthaup Mayfair

Alexander James
Design ideas for a large country eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Handmade Bespoke Inframe Kitchen

Planet Furniture

This is framed kitchen is hand painted in two Little Greene colours - Slaked Lime Green Deep and French Grey Dark – both of which are an ideal match for the resilient and durable Lagoon Quartz worktop and but also a lovely contrast to the Planked Oak at the curved end of the island. Specially commissioned, to form a feature of the room, is the bespoke large dresser with its floating oak shelves, perfect for display and the glazed cupboards which are handy for accessibility as well as looking classic and timeless. Keeping it contemporary the owners chose an elegant Antiqued Mirror splashback with gold backing which helps to elevate this classic Shaker out-of-the-ordinary and adds a real touch of pzzazz! Other great choices are the gorgeous Lacanche Macon Classic Range Cooker in Mandarin - a bang-on-trend colour which adds warmth and personality as well as being a really good cooker and the large Liebherr fridge freezer in Stainless Steel. An essential for family living, and something we’re regularly asked to build, is the chalk board cupboard which has a convenient push-to-open mechanism and shelves inside. The cool limestone flooring is a great choice and keeps it practical - timely considering the owners welcomed their first child during the build!

Modern, Industrial Style New Build Home

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

The mirrored splash back reflects the whole of the ground floor open plan living. Mike Waterman
Design ideas for an expansive modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Painted Kitchen with Drinks Area

Quails Interiors

Mansel Davies
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Glass Island Counter Top

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Kitchen with Metallic Splashback 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!