Photo credit: Kevin Scott. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Custom cooking suite by Morrone. Cooking range by Molteni. Sink fittings by Dornbracht. Western Hemlock walls and ceiling, Oak floors by reSAWN TIMBER Co.

Poppy 3

Sterling-Huddleson Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Cabin Kitchen Remodel

Lampert Lumber

This family cabin had a full kitchen/dining addition and remodel. The cabinets are custom-built cherry with a natural finish. The countertops are Cambria "Bradshaw". Designer: Ally Gonzales, Lampert Lumber, Rice Lake, WI Contractor/Cabinet Builder: Damian Ferguson, Rice Lake, WI

kitchen renovations

ARTISAN Carpentry & Renovations Inc.

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop, recessed and wood.

Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This 2,500 square-foot home, combines the an industrial-meets-contemporary gives its owners the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is covered with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and adds to the industrial feel. Encased in the metal exterior, are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an aging-in-place suite that is made for the in-laws. This home also boasts two garage doors that open up to a sunroom that brings our clients close nature in the comfort of their own home. The flooring is polished concrete and the fireplaces are metal. Still, a warm aesthetic abounds with mixed textures of hand-scraped woodwork and quartz and spectacular granite counters. Clean, straight lines, rows of windows, soaring ceilings, and sleek design elements form a one-of-a-kind, 2,500 square-foot home

AG- Grace

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Shutters Make the Windows

ShadeCraft LLC

Create a finished look for your home using shutters specifically built for your windows.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Chileno Bay Mexico

Erica Bryen Design

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, recessed and wood.

Woodland Renovation

Deborah Leamann

This kitchen island is finished in blue to contrast with the other off white cabinetry. A bridge faucet, farm sink, a black iron fireback with brick backsplash completes this country kitchen in Bucks Co. Pa.

Classic Traditional Kitchen Redesign

Nailed It Builders

Revitalize your home with Nailed It Builders' Classic Traditional Kitchen Redesign. Our skilled craftsmen blend timeless design elements with modern functionality, creating a kitchen that exudes elegance and sophistication."

Kitchen

Peruri Design Company

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel in Pasadena, Texas (Full View)

Smart Remodeling LLC

Kitchen remodeling with extension. We move the wall between the living room and the kitchen. We supported it with Anthony Power beam. After getting the structural and architectural and engineering plan. The style of the cabinets was a shaker white and grey solid wood cabinet with custom-made upper cabinets to fit the design that was made by the designer. We did a custom-made kitchen pantry and a door that matches the color of the island, and we made a custom pantry vent hood. The countertop was from quartzite with a farmhouse sink. We used white backsplash tiles from ceramic (3 by 6) tile with grey grout to match the color combination. We used laminate wood for the ceiling which gives the look of the wood. The flooring was (12 by 24) from porcelain that looks like concrete. Lighting is LED light 6 inches (recessed can lights). The appliance finish was stainless steel, and the overall look was wonderful and very functional and ended with 100% customer satisfaction.

Sleek & Edgy

Imperial cabinets & Millwork, inc

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

Contemporary Green Kitchen Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Incorporate our dark green Evergreen backsplash tile in your kitchen design to add a rich and rhythmic pop of color. DESIGN Tina Montemayor Design PHOTOS Chris Hacker INSTALLER Intelligent Tile Tile Shown: 2x8 in Evergreen

Marsh Hill

Hardwood Interiors & Design

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Other with granite benchtops, granite splashback, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Kitchen - Boydston Mill, North Webster, IN

T.L. Jackson Construction

The kitchen has upper and lower grey cabinets with a recessed panel and stainless handles. A white painted wood barrel ceiling is a special accent feature along with a slightly curved peninsula bar.

Pretty Fancy

Richard J. Moudy Construction LLC

Inspiration for an expansive single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Cabin Kitchen Remodel

Lampert Lumber

Log Home Luxury

Woodhill Cabinetry & Design Inc

The owners of a newly constructed log home chose a distinctive color scheme for the kitchen and laundry room cabinetry. Cabinetry along the parameter walls of the kitchen are painted Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue and the island, with custom light fixture above, is Benjamin Moore Timber Wolf. Five cabinet doors in the layout have mullion and glass inserts and lighting high lights the bead board cabinet backs. SUBZERO and Wolf appliances and a pop-up mixer shelf are a cooks delight. Michelangelo Quartzite tops off the island, while all other tops are Massa Quartz. The laundry room, with two built-in dog kennels, is painted Benjamin Moore Caliente provides a cheery atmosphere for house hold chores.

Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Benchtop and Wood 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!