Westchester HOME Magazine’s Winter 2020 Cover Kitchen!

Written by Mary Kate Hogan for Westchester Home Magazine. "The Goal: The family that cooks together has the most fun — especially when their kitchen is equipped with four ovens and tons of workspace. After a first-floor renovation of a home for a couple with four grown children, the new kitchen features high-tech appliances purchased through Royal Green and a custom island with a connected table to seat family, friends, and cooking spectators. An old dining room was eliminated, and the whole area was transformed into one open, L-shaped space with a bar and family room. “They wanted to expand the kitchen and have more of an entertaining room for their family gatherings,” says designer Danielle Florie. She designed the kitchen so that two or three people can work at the same time, with a full sink in the island that’s big enough for cleaning vegetables or washing pots and pans. Key Features: Well-Stocked Bar: The bar area adjacent to the kitchen doubles as a coffee center. Topped with a leathered brown marble, the bar houses the coffee maker as well as a wine refrigerator, beverage fridge, and built-in ice maker. Upholstered swivel chairs encourage people to gather and stay awhile. Finishing Touches: Counters around the kitchen and the island are covered with a Cambria quartz that has the light, airy look the homeowners wanted and resists stains and scratches. A geometric marble tile backsplash is an eye-catching decorative element. Into the Wood: The larger table in the kitchen was handmade for the family and matches the island base. On the floor, wood planks with a warm gray tone run diagonally for added interest." Bilotta Designer: Danielle Florie Photographer: Phillip Ennis

MONTVALE MODERN MANOR

CAROLYNLEONA by Liz Goldberg

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Une maison familiale transformée en colocation

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and green benchtop.

Philibert Delorme: Rénovation et optimisation d'un appartement de 80m2 à Paris.

Chloé Zeitoun Architecte

Ouverture de la cuisine sur l'espace de vie. Optimisation de l'espace et gain de lumière.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Transitional Home

Interior Impressions

Drew Gray Photography
Transitional kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Amsterdam | Ceintuurbaan

Pamela Cases

Zoom sur la cuisine.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Amsterdam with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Tidal Mill Place

Delpino Custom Homes

Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, brown floor, medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Belvedere Project

Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLC

A beautiful and spacious kitchen that emanates warmth and whim. The stunning view of the outdoor woods adds a subtle pop of green, while the interior shows off an elegant color palette of neutrals. Classic white shaker cabinets pair beautifully with the thunderstorm gray kitchen island and bar stools as well as the lustrous herringbone backsplash. Natural wooden floors complete the look, as the rich organic hues add a timeless charm that fits perfectly in a Pacific Northwest home. Designed by Michelle Yorke Interiors who also serves Seattle as well as Seattle's Eastside suburbs from Mercer Island all the way through Cle Elum. For more about Michelle Yorke, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/belvedere-2/

Mid-Century Kitchen and Dining

White Crane Construction

This stunning mid-century whole house remodel focuses on integrating great new fixtures, finishes and materials, while preserving the integrity of the original architectural aesthetic. This atomic age gem has many original architectural features like a custom copper fireplace hood, 12' stacking wood doors, and original woodwork that mesh seamlessly with the new design elements. Included in the project are an owners' suite with new master bath, a new kitchen, and completely remodeled main and lower levels. Photos: Jill Greer

Cabin Fever on Cross Lake

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

February and March 2011 Mpls/St. Paul Magazine featured Byron and Janet Richard's kitchen in their Cross Lake retreat designed by JoLynn Johnson. Honorable Mention in Crystal Cabinet Works Design Contest 2011 A vacation home built in 1992 on Cross Lake that was made for entertaining. The problems • Chipped floor tiles • Dated appliances • Inadequate counter space and storage • Poor lighting • Lacking of a wet bar, buffet and desk • Stark design and layout that didn't fit the size of the room Our goal was to create the log cabin feeling the homeowner wanted, not expanding the size of the kitchen, but utilizing the space better. In the redesign, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen and living room and added a third column to make it visually more appealing. We lowered the 16' vaulted ceiling by adding 3 beams allowing us to add recessed lighting. Repositioning some of the appliances and enlarge counter space made room for many cooks in the kitchen, and a place for guests to sit and have conversation with the homeowners while they prepare meals. Key design features and focal points of the kitchen • Keeping the tongue-and-groove pine paneling on the walls, having it sandblasted and stained to match the cabinetry, brings out the woods character. • Balancing the room size we staggered the height of cabinetry reaching to 9' high with an additional 6” crown molding. • A larger island gained storage and also allows for 5 bar stools. • A former closet became the desk. A buffet in the diningroom was added and a 13' wet bar became a room divider between the kitchen and living room. • We added several arched shapes: large arched-top window above the sink, arch valance over the wet bar and the shape of the island. • Wide pine wood floor with square nails • Texture in the 1x1” mosaic tile backsplash Balance of color is seen in the warm rustic cherry cabinets combined with accents of green stained cabinets, granite counter tops combined with cherry wood counter tops, pine wood floors, stone backs on the island and wet bar, 3-bronze metal doors and rust hardware.

Crisp Architects

Country Home. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, recessed-panel cabinets and ceramic splashback.

Hillside Sanctuary: Kitchen/Dining Area by Kimball Starr Interior Design

Kimball Starr Interior Design

Open plan kitchen with island, granite countertops, and mosaic tile backsplash. Hood and range over island.
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with panelled appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, multi-coloured splashback, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This stunning kitchen features black kitchen cabinets, brass hardware, butcher block countertops, custom backsplash and open shelving which we can't get enough of!

Jasmine

Nicholson Companies

Contemporary kitchen and dining with warm coastal vibes, custom wood cabinets, open shelving, beautiful tile backsplash, and incredible marble waterfall countertops on double islands.

California Casual White Oaks Kitchen

Studio Haven Interiors

This kitchen was updated to reflect a light and airy mixed wood and paint, family eat-in style island. Inset cabinets paired with quart countertops and herringbone natural stone backsplash.

PB Kitchen Design Showroom - Geneva, IL

PB Kitchen Design

48" Wolf rangetop in traditional showroom vignette
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This stunning kitchen features black kitchen cabinets, brass hardware, butcher block countertops, custom backsplash and marble floor, which we can't get enough of!

French Door Double Ovens Flank Reclaimed Wood Hood Over Two Grills

Denise Quade Design

Two Blue Star french door double ovens were incorporated into this large new build kitchen. One stack on each side of the double grill under the wood hood. On the stone columns, sconces were added for ambient lighting.

Van Geison Construction - Oceanfront

Tom Jenkins Films

Photo: Tom Jenkins
Beach style kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Harbour Contemporary

Milestone Development & Design

Photos by: napleskenny.com
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Splashback and Panelled Appliances 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!