Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Room

Order & Grace

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

CLASSIC GALLEY

Molly J Littlejohn Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, white benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

eclectic green and gray washed alder kitchen

M&M Interiors

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Arch House

Barker Associates Architecture Office

Transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, no island and brown floor.

Кухня

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pantry

KuDa Photography

Designed by Rod Graham and Gilyn McKelligon. Photo by KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and panelled appliances.

Уютная однушка для мамы и дочки

Project Group. Дизайн интерьера и ремонт

Design ideas for a scandinavian open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and no island.

Оттенки розового для молодой девушки

Александра Карабатова

Квартира-студия 45 кв.м. с выделенной спальней. Идеальная планировка на небольшой площади. Автор интерьера - Александра Карабатова, Фотограф - Дина Александрова, Стилист - Александра Пыленкова (Happy Collections)

Бутылка кефира пол батона

PROforma проектная группа

Дизайнер Татьяна Бо Фотограф Ольга Мелекесцева
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and terrazzo benchtops.

Reforma integral de vivienda en Guadalajara

WAS-Studio

Carla Capdevila
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Doheny Penthouse Renovation

Tim Barber Architects

Photography by Laura Hull.
This is an example of a small traditional galley kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Reforma piso SAG23 en Zaragoza

dCMarquitectura

Large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, no island, white benchtop, panelled appliances, concrete floors and beige floor.

Квартира в Сколково

Татьяна Харченко

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Un appartement et un studio réunis pour une famille

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Stéphane Vasco
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, no island, an undermount sink, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Brass & Blue Classic

w.b. builders

Photo Cred: Seth Hannula
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Банановое настроение в центре Петербурга

Екатерина Титенко

фотографы: Екатерина Титенко, Анна Чернышова
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and orange splashback.

Кухня в стиле модерн

АЛЛИОН

Небольшая стильная кухня в стиле модерн и элементами хай-тек. Особое очарование интерьеру придают элементы из массива дуба, с подчеркнутым рисунком древесины.

Philadelphia Kitchen

Granada Tile

In this Philadelphia kitchen, Granada Tile Company’s Cluny cement tile graces the backsplash. The concrete tiles contain a hint of pale blue that complements the cabinetry in this modern yet traditional kitchen

Kitchen with no Island 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!