Charlotte, NC- Townhouse -Kitchen remodel

The most dramatic part of this remodel is taking out the non load bearing wall to the family room. We kept columns on either side of the island to run electrical for the island since this house is on a slab. We added extra cabinets for a butler pantry and wine fridge storage.

Brooklyn Homes

Amanda James Photo

Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Richfield, MN Kitchen

Castle Building & Remodeling

Homeowners in Richfield came to Castle looking to update their 1956 Kitchen in their ranch style home. The goal was to keep the same U-Shaped footprint of the kitchen while maximizing the cabinet layout configuration. The overall transformation is stunning. One major adjustment was installing the upper cabinets to the ceiling. This draws your eyes up and gives the room a larger feel with the added storage that was previously nonexistent. The java color stained Crystal Cabinets are balanced with clean polished nickel hardware. Another part of the project that was important to the homeowners was lighting. The existing configuration was dark, with very little over head light or task lighting. With adding in disc LED light fixtures in the ceiling, decorative pendant and wall sconce lighting over the sink, the space now is light and bright even with selecting darker finishes. To top off this project, Designer Tracy O’Donnell curated a gorgeous tile feature above the farmhouse sink. The picture framed Carrara marble herringbone mosaic tile features natural colors that play off the countertop and warmth of the cabinets beautifully. Overall, the homeowners couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out!

CÁDIZ

montoliu hernandez

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Valencia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Brentwood

Hello Kitchen

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Woodlands 1st Floor Remodel, Hinsdale

Tate Enterprises

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

San Mateo Complete Home Remodel

Baron Construction and Remodeling

Baron Construction & Remodeling Co. Kitchen Remodel & Design Complete Home Remodel & Design Master Bedroom Remodel Dining Room Remodel
Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Larchmont Village House

Stephen Moser Architect

View of the Kitchen and oak cabinetry
Inspiration for a scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Colorful Kitchen !

Select Marble and Granites MA

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Cape Cod in San Marino

Charmean Neithart Interiors

This is an example of an expansive l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Nid sous les zincs

WOM DESIGN

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, a peninsula, white floor and beige benchtop.

Single Family, Hubbell Street

Lydia Sweetland ThinkSpace Design and Home Staging

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cheery Condo

b. blanton design

U-shaped kitchen remodel with light grey shaker cabinets and a teal herringbone backsplash.
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cherokee Triangle Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Villa Raphael - Mediterranean House with Pool - Syracuse area - Sicily

antonioprincipato.photo

Mediterranean galley kitchen in Catania-Palermo with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, black floor and brown benchtop.

Davis Square Kitchen

Annie Hall Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

CASA SUPERMARESME

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por The Room Studio Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and black appliances.

Add your personal touches through decorations

Spin Design

The clients fell in love with the freestanding oven and it fits the style of the kitchen so well. The clients also added fantastic personal touches by using a traditional egg basket and a cup for the utensils.

Marina Palms

Cynthia Kriz Design

Small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Custom-Built Home Wine Cellar

The Renowned Group

Our client is a huge cook and wanted the kitchen to continue in the theme of being designed for guests. Renowned Renovation built the owner’s dream kitchen in a relatively small, yet highly efficient, space. As you can see in the photos, the kitchen is open to the living room, making sure the cook is still in the mix of the company. A large quartzite countertop was designed to also double as a banquet-style serving area for parties. The client choose Renowned Cabinetry and Grant and his team designed the kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, wet-bar, and a hutch on the lower-level. This kitchen was custom-designed with all high-end appliances. From the 36” Thermador refrigerator with a touch-to-close door to a Miele built-in coffee maker—functionality and comfort pave the way for the best in luxury kitchen renovation. We also choose a Miele Steam Oven, for a top-of-the-line innovation for a home cooking experience. “The unique external steam generation in the form of Miele MultiSteam technology ensures perfect results,” for all cooking needs. The Kitchen lighting was impressively designed. There are recessed down and recessed directional lighting with independent switches. We installed Lutron Caseta lighting, a high-end Smart controlled system. By having more control over the lighting you will always be sure to be able to set the mood. This system also allows you to control your lights from an app so you’re able to turn on lights in the house when you’re nowhere near it. The kitchen design is beautifully enhanced by the premium Quartzite countertops and backsplash. This is a silver macabus quartzite stone that has a natural shine and durability. One end of the countertop is a waterfall edge. This provides a clean vertical drop down the side of the counter. The effect is a modern look that eliminates the separation from the counter to cabinets. The backsplash is the same quartzite countertops. It’s a separate piece but it appears as one continuous stone that lines up to meet the hand-crafted line of Renowned Cabinetry. Many designers will suggest elaborate and decorative backsplashes as a feature to a kitchen renovation. In this home, and for a modern and minimalistic look, the goal is to use the same materials. The look is elegant, beautiful and simplistic. It’s not sticking out or catching anyone’s eye.

Kitchen with multiple Islands and a Peninsula 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!