we completely revised this space. everything was ripped out from tiles to windows to floor to heating. we helped the client by setting up and overseeing this process, and by adding ideas to his vision to really complete the spaces for him. the results were pretty perfect.

Ream Fitted Kitchen Maidstone Kent

Ream Kitchens

After 17 years living with their original kitchen in their home in Maidstone, our clients decided they wanted to enlarge and completely redesign their kitchen. “We liked our original kitchen cabinets, but the kitchen space was too small and restrictive.” Asking the opinion of friends and family as well as visiting other kitchen showrooms in the Maidstone area, our clients were inspired by Ream’s 8,000 sq. ft. showroom in Gillingham with over 25 kitchen styles. “There is a nice family feel to the showroom, and everyone was helpful with our questions,” says Mrs D. Lara, Ream’s Kitchen Designer, worked on the kitchen layout and design. “Lara is an excellent kitchen designer, she had some really good ideas”, say Mr & Mrs D from Maidstone. “Lara is quick and fantastic at turning her ideas into 3D design. We have no hesitation in recommending Lara for her kitchen designing.” “A local building company carried out the structural work to enlarge the kitchen area and prepare it for the Ream fitting team to come in and install the kitchen,” says Mr D. "he team were friendly and efficient, and we were kept informed and updated by Emma, Ream’s Project Coordinator, the whole time.” “We are very happy with our new kitchen and can still scarcely believe the transformation. The kitchen looks even better in reality than in Lara’s design images and we also have had great feedback from our family and friends”, says Mrs D.

Rénovation d'un T3 avec escalier

Beaverco

Mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Vieille du temple - Transformation et Rénovation complète d'un studià de 26 m2

Agence CJ

La cuisine de ce studio est pratique et permet d'accueillir un maximum de rangement.
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Rénovation complète d'une bergerie en maison de vacances familiale

AIMM Studio

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Patel

ASL Kitchens & Bathrooms

Modern curved kitchen with white Quartz worktop, Island and breakfast bar. 3 unit mid-height larder run with built-in integrated single oven appliances

Walker Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Dulux 20YY 650 48 with tall units in a vertical random veneer in Walnut and work surface in polished Silestone Altair. Splashback in colourblocked Decoglass Spice. Photography by Nick Kane.

Color me Southwest

Chalk Hill LLC

Pass-through kitchen keeps the cook in touch with the family room and a line of sight to the backyard. Photo: Chalk Hill
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Projet Cuisine à Saint Andéol le Chateau

Raison Home - Yann MICHEL

Les clients, souhaitaient une nouvelle implantation pour s'affranchir de la table qui trônait au milieu de la cuisine depuis toujours mais qui rendait compliquée la circulation et l'ouverture des meubles. De plus, un muret brisait la perspective et empêchait l’entrée de la lumière dans la pièce. Enfin, il fallait conserver la possibilité de manger à 4 dans la cuisine de façon confortable. Ainsi le muret a été supprimé pour intégrer un coin repas avec des tabourets confortables. Il permet en outre de rajouter de l’espace de plan de travail pour la préparation des repas. En plus de coin repas cela permet d'avoir beaucoup plus de plan de travail pour la préparation des repas. Le bâti contenant la hotte et le four a également été supprimé pour alléger les lignes et apporter là aussi plus d'espace. J’ai également proposé un coin thé/café afin de laisser les plans de travail dégagés. La majorité des meubles est équipée de tiroirs pour le confort, les meubles sont de grande hauteur pour plus de volume de rangement, le tout habillé d'un décor chêne authentique et de poignées vintage. Le plan de travail Rod Rockstar et la faïence colorée subliment le tout !

The Sebastian Cox Kitchen at St. John's Square

deVOL Kitchens

Mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and orange benchtop.

Sheeannamore

Dreyer Architecture

This open plan kitchen / living / dining room features a large south facing window seat and cantilevered cast concrete central kitchen island.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Crane Creek Private Residence

Vogl Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Cuisne en U ouverte sur salon et salle à manger

LA CUISINE DANS LE BAIN SK CONCEPT PARIS

cuisine ouverte agencé en U, électroménagers encastrés et intégrés, crédence en verre Lacobel teinte ORANGE HERMES. les façades des portes sont dans une finition laqué vison mat. le plan de travail est en corian blanc, un matériau très résistant malgré sa faible épaisseur.

316 Vanstone Street

rocky & ivan

Photo Credits: Rocky & Ivan Photographic Division
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Breakfast area

Vahena Marsili Interiors

When they briefed us on this two-storey 110 m2 complete property renovation, our clients envisioned a clean and contemporary take on its 1960s framework with a warm and welcoming entrance foyer, open, bright and colourful entertaining spaces, and crisp and functional bathrooms. The result is a spectacularly bright open space with southern lights seamlessly flowing across the lounge/dining and kitchen areas and unobstructed views of the wonderful natural surroundings of Pittville Park, beautifully landscaped gardens, and bright and beautiful interior spaces.

Breakfast area

Vahena Marsili Interiors

Kitchen island

Vahena Marsili Interiors

cuisine d'angle totale look blanc avec verrière

LA CUISINE DANS LE BAIN SK CONCEPT PARIS

Projet cuisine agencement U open space, avec et un plan de travail sur mesure en Quartz Blanco Zeus de SILESTONE. L’espace cuisine est fonctionnel avec des rangements calculer toute hauteur, dans une finition laquée blanc brillant, qui est relevé par une crédence en verre laqué ORANGE Hermès. par Séverine KALENSKY Architecte d’intérieur. SKCONCEPT 152 Avenue Daumesnil 75012 Paris

cuisine d'angle totale look blanc avec verrière

LA CUISINE DANS LE BAIN SK CONCEPT PARIS

Eclectic Kitchen Remodel

MAWCHICAGO1 LLC

Inspiration for a 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.

Kitchen with Orange 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!