The request from my client for this kitchen remodel was to imbue the room with a rustic farmhouse feeling, but without the usual tropes or kitsch. What resulted is a beautiful mix of refined and rural. To begin, we laid down a stunning silver travertine floor in a Versailles pattern and used the color palette to inform the rest of the space. The bleached silvery wood of the island and the cream cabinetry compliment the flooring. Of course the stainless steel appliances continue the palette, as do the porcelain backsplash tiles made to look like rusted or aged metal. The deep bowl farmhouse sink and faucet that looks like it is from a bygone era give the kitchen a sense of permanence and a connection to the past without veering into theme-park design. Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

Rénovation totale RdC Paris XV

Desjoconception

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, shaker cabinets, black appliances, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Doyle Lane Kitchen Renovation

Jordan Design-Build Group

The vintage inspired black and white tile is a nod to the past while the black stainless range and matte black faucet are unmistakably modern. High on our client’s wish list was eliminating upper cabinets and keeping the countertops clear. In order to achieve this, we needed to ensure there was ample room in the base cabinets and reconfigured pantry for items typically stored above. The full height tile backsplash evokes exposed brick and serves as the backdrop for the custom wood-clad hood and decorative brass sconces – a perfect blend of rustic, modern and chic. Black and brass elements are repeated throughout the main floor in new hardware, lighting, and open shelves as well as the owners’ curated collection of family heirlooms and furnishings.

Mediterranean Modern

Cheryl Weckesser Design

A view from the island end provides a linear perspective of the custom coffer ceiling design with elegantly placed modern pendants in gold and black.
Expansive mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Mediteranean Custom Home

THE COTTAGE

Modern Mediterranean featuring a creative use details throughout including mirrored panels on both the refrigerator and hood used to lighten the Matte Eclipse finish of the recessed panel cabinetry. The owner desired a clean and contemporary look. To achieve this our designers worked with the homeowner to select appliances that virtually disappear like the Thermador Induction Cooktop and the Refrigerator in the main kitchen.

Ballerina lavagrau mit schwarzer Griffleiste und Arbeitsplatte aus Granit 1771

Lang Küchen & Accessoires

Schöne, gradlinige Küche mit viel Liebe zum Detail
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, panelled appliances and black benchtop.

| craftsman farmhouse |

Amy Pearson Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Small, quaint kitchen in Horseheads, NY

Kitchen & Bath Gallery of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

After removing a wall, this once very tiny kitchen opened up into the dinning area, new hardwood floors throughout the house and bright white painted cabinets transformed this tiny kitchen into a spectacular kitchen with it's custom made bistro table in a vineyard theme.

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!

Mini studio à Neuilly Plaisance

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Cuisine ouverte et salle d'eau.
Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Квартира для сдачи в аренду. Дизайнер Софи Му. Плитка из кирпича BrickTiles.Ru

BRICKTILES.ru плитка из старого кирпича

Дизайн интерьера: Софи Му. Фото: NASTROE Videoproduction. Плитка из кирпича XIX века: BrickTiles.Ru. Проект опубликован на сайте журнала ELLE Dedecoration в 2019-м году. Автор проекта рассказала: «Мы долго подбирали цвет кухни. Нам нужен был цвет молодого июньского папоротника - яркий, но благородный. И когда кухня наконец встала на свое место и заиграла медными ручками, кирпичная стена открылась нам в новом, еще более приятном свете».

Renovations and Additions

Tekton Works

Inspiration for a country kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with open cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Francisco Ave - New Construction

NZ DESIGN & ASSOCIATES INC

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

FOUR OAKS

BLAARCHITETTURA

©beppe giardino
Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Modern dark grey kitchen with black handles

Eclectic Interiors

eclectic
Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Project 3408-1 Scandinavian Kitchen Remodel w/ Custom Island on Wheels

Castle Building & Remodeling

This 1901-built bungalow in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis was ready for a new functional kitchen. The homeowners love Scandinavian design, so the new space melds the bungalow home with Scandinavian design influences. A wall was removed between the existing kitchen and old breakfast nook for an expanded kitchen footprint. Marmoleum modular tile floor was installed in a custom pattern, as well as new windows throughout. New Crystal Cabinetry natural alder cabinets pair nicely with the Cambria quartz countertops in the Torquay design, and the new simple stacked ceramic backsplash. All new electrical and LED lighting throughout, along with windows on three walls create a wonderfully bright space. Sleek, stainless steel appliances were installed, including a Bosch induction cooktop. Storage components were included, like custom cabinet pull-outs, corner cabinet pull-out, spice racks, and floating shelves. One of our favorite features is the movable island on wheels that can be placed in the center of the room for serving and prep, OR it can pocket next to the southwest window for a cozy eat-in space to enjoy coffee and tea. Overall, the new space is simple, clean and cheerful. Minimal clean lines and natural materials are great in a Minnesotan home. Designed by: Emily Blonigen. See full details, including before photos at https://www.castlebri.com/kitchens/project-3408-1/

Вид на кухонную зону.

ANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback and black appliances.

Kitchen Project Photos

Wood Kitchen and Bath

So if your not already aware then guess what grey is huge now and this layout in Galaxy Horizon door style is a perfect fit for this customer. They were looking for light grey tones but didnt want a paint and have to sacrafice the character element of wood graining and this door did just that. Loaded with easy to use customer convenient items like trash can rollout, dovetail rollout drawers, pot and pan drawers, tiered cutlery divider, and more. We added in some element items like posts and X shaped wine cubes to make it not to comtemporary but have a splash of Art-Deco feel. Then finished off with the rich Quartz with Cara Marble look and square edge detail to match to door styles. We then applied large subway glass dove grey tile on harinbone pattern for wall splashes. Customer already had oak woodgrain floors.

Parade of Homes 2018 Garden Home

Roland Builder, Inc.

Alan Wycheck Photography The kitchen features painted cabinetry, grand 8" island, granite countertops and GE Cafe Slate appliances.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sothend Kitchen

Neil Davis

neil davis
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Floor and Turquoise Floor 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!