This Los Altos kitchen features cabinets from Aran Cucine’s Bijou collection in Gefilte matte glass, with upper wall cabinets in white matte glass. The massive island, with a white granite countertop fabricated by Bay StoneWorks, features large drawers with Blum Intivo custom interiors on the working side, and Stop Sol glass cabinets with an aluminum frame on the front of the island. A bronze glass tile backsplash and bronze lamps over the island add color and texture to the otherwise black and white kitchen. Appliances from Miele and a sink by TopZero complete the project.

Réalisations

Marc Loustalot - Feelink

l'espace cuisine est ouvert sur le séjour. Une table intégrée permet de prendre le café face à la vue des montagnes et a la fois de brancher ses appareils. Des niches tantôt traversantes, tantôt fermés, tantôt ouvertes, offrent de multiples façon de ranger ses affaires.

Peppermill & Englishpub Thin Brick Kitchen - North Carolina

General Shale

Rustic kitchen design featuring 50/50 blend of Peppermill and Englishpub thin brick with Ivory Buff mortar.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen Remodel

MAWCHICAGO1 LLC

Large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Danbury, CT

Connecticut Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional, Hill Country Kitchen - Orange, Brown & Cream

Factory Builder Stores

Factory Builder Stores
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Split-Level Luxury

Maggie McManus Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Hacienda Kitchen

Danielle Jacques Designs LLC

2nd Place Kitchen in the ASID Design Excellence Awards 2011 by Danielle Jacques Designs LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, with island and black appliances.

Our Work

Broadway Tile Company

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Designer Series: Cheyenne

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Designed and Installed by Aspen Hills Cabinetry Photographer: Shane Baker
Large single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and medium hardwood floors.

Glen Way Kitchen

Cold Spring Kitchens

Janet Rottkamp, CKD Cold Spring Kitchens
Traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback and panelled appliances.

50 Sullivan Drive

NYKB

This is an example of a large modern galley separate kitchen in Newark with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey floor.

Furniture style Island in small kitchen

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

50 Sullivan Drive

NYKB

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Newark with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey floor.

Little Greene painted shaker kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

This stunning shaker style kitchen painted in Little Greene PUCK with stand alone Island.
Photo of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, black appliances, with island, white benchtop, orange splashback and orange floor.

Contemporary Eclectic House Design

Kellerman Kitchen & Bath

Chipper Hatter
Tropical single-wall eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with grey cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, white floor and grey benchtop.

Field Avenue, Edithvale

Key Piece

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, orange benchtop, an undermount sink, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and light hardwood floors.

Los Altos Black & White Kitchen & Bath

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Playful Patterned Home

Reyne Design

Refurbishment of whole home to create a sociable, open plan kitchen dining room. Our bold clients love colour and pattern so that's what we gave them. The original layout and cabinets of the kitchen were retained but updated with new doors and frontages and the addition of a breakfast bar.

Traditional Kitchen

Bridges Const.

This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Orange Splashback 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!