Located in Whitefish, Montana near one of our nation’s most beautiful national parks, Glacier National Park, Great Northern Lodge was designed and constructed with a grandeur and timelessness that is rarely found in much of today’s fast paced construction practices. Influenced by the solid stacked masonry constructed for Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Great Northern Lodge uniquely exemplifies Parkitecture style masonry. The owner had made a commitment to quality at the onset of the project and was adamant about designating stone as the most dominant material. The criteria for the stone selection was to be an indigenous stone that replicated the unique, maroon colored Sperry Chalet stone accompanied by a masculine scale. Great Northern Lodge incorporates centuries of gained knowledge on masonry construction with modern design and construction capabilities and will stand as one of northern Montana’s most distinguished structures for centuries to come.

Maine Cottage

Leslie Saul & Associates

Craftsman kitchen in lake house, Maine. Bead board island cabinetry with live edge wood counter. Metal cook top hood. Seeded glass cabinetry doors. Trent Bell Photography

Strait Lane Estate

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Part of an award wining kitchen project, this "Service" pantry is totally outfitted with everything a caterer will need to provide for entertaining behind the scenes so that the main kitchen can be kept clean and neat for guests who invariably end up in the kitchen. Includes beverage drawers, ice maker, glassware dishwasher, cloth lined silver cabinet, tray storage, and lots of storage for fine china and glassware, as well as food storage with sliding glass doors. the metallic auto paint on cabinets and stainless mesh inserts in doors give a cutting edge effect to a well organized and stylish pantry. Photographer:Dan Piassick

Take Me to the Kitchen Islands

Southern Supply

Oak Tawny, 650
Large arts and crafts kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Cabinetry Detail - Green and Copper

Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer

Relaxed French Provencal overtones layered into a traditional look.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Nashville with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and multiple islands.

Weston Kitchen

Britton Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchens

FCS Cabinets

Inspiration for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Beachy Boho Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

This property is located in the beautiful California redwoods and yet just a few miles from the beach. We wanted to create a beachy feel for this kitchen, but also a natural woodsy vibe. Mixing materials did the trick. Walnut lower cabinets were balanced with pale blue/gray uppers. The glass and stone backsplash creates movement and fun. The counters are the show stopper in a quartzite with a "wave" design throughout in all of the colors with a bit of sparkle. We love the faux slate floor in varying sized tiles, which is very "sand and beach" friendly. We went with black stainless appliances and matte black cabinet hardware. The entry to the house is in this kitchen and opens to a closet. We replaced the old bifold doors with beautiful solid wood bypass barn doors. Inside one half became a cute coat closet and the other side storage. The old design had the cabinets not reaching the ceiling and the space chopped in half by a peninsula. We opened the room up and took the cabinets to the ceiling. Integrating floating shelves in two parts of the room and glass upper keeps the space from feeling closed in. The round table breaks up the rectangular shape of the room allowing more flow. The whicker chairs and drift wood table top add to the beachy vibe. The accessories bring it all together with shades of blues and cream. This kitchen now feels bigger, has excellent storage and function, and matches the style of the home and its owners. We like to call this style "Beachy Boho". Credits: Bruce Travers Construction Dynamic Design Cabinetry Devi Pride Photography

COOGEE HOUSE

The Designory

Coogee House designed by The Designory
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Myrtle

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

Justin Levesque
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and brown floor.

Bergen County, NJ - Farmhouse - Kitchen

The Hammer & Nail, Inc.

Bergen County, NJ - Farmhouse - Kitchen Designed by The Hammer & Nail Inc. Photography by Peter Rymwid http://thehammerandnail.com #BartLidsky #HNdesigns #KitchenDesign

Allendale White Shaker Style Kitchen

Howdens

This Shaker kitchen has a simple white matt door paired with a wooden worktop and grey slate vinyl tiles to create a classic design. Mosaic tiles, greenery and oak finishing touches provide a trendy Mediterranean feel to your kitchen.

Wohnhaus in Moosbach

Fichtner Gruber Architekten

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Nuremberg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Hillside Traditional

JTID Inc.

A bearing wall between the dining area and the kitchen -as seen here- was removed. Two skylights were installed over the prep and cooking areas. Shaker cabinets convey a clean yet classic feel. A substantial island doubles as a breakfast bar which sits four. There are numerous cabinets to store dishes, dinnerware and all necessary utensils. Slate flooring, black and silver granite countertops and iridescent glass mosaic backsplashes complete the design scheme..

Kitchen

Floor Decor Hilo Hawaii

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and brown floor.

Charlestown Tiny Kitchen

Divine Design Center

Charlestown, MA Tiny Kitchen Designer: Samantha Demarco Photography by Keitaro Yoshioka
Small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and multi-coloured floor.

Studio Transformation

DAS Studio

Small scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Encino Modern

Tracy A. Stone Architect

This kitchen remodel involved the demolition of several intervening rooms to create a large kitchen/family room that now connects directly to the backyard and the pool area. The new raised roof and clerestory help to bring light into the heart of the house and provides views to the surrounding treetops. The kitchen cabinets are by Italian manufacturer Scavolini. The floor is slate, the countertops are granite, and the raised ceiling is bamboo. Design Team: Tracy Stone, Donatella Cusma', Sherry Cefali Engineer: Dave Cefali Photo by: Lawrence Anderson

Garfield

Oakley Home Builders

Krista Sobkowiak
Mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

French Normandy Kitchen

J. Stephens Interiors

A warm and welcoming kitchen awaits these homeowners every morning. The kitchen was specifically designed to coordinate beautifully with the clients older home which had a very European flavor to it. The warmth and and elegance of the mustard cabinets contrasts with the use the slate and wood floor. New wrought iron fixtures were custom designed to bring in a feeling of old world elegance. Hand done plaster walls received further aging through a combination of a multi layer glaze .

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Slate 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!