Contemporary kitchen design in Allendalle, NJ.

Fall is approaching and with it all the renovations and home projects. That's why we want to share pictures of this beautiful woodwork recently installed which includes a kitchen, butler's pantry, library, units and vanities, in the hope to give you some inspiration and ideas and to show the type of work designed, manufactured and installed by WL Kitchen and Home. For more ideas or to explore different styles visit our website at wlkitchenandhome.com.

Treetop

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

Photo of an expansive country eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

A splash of color

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, blue floor and white benchtop.

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor, pink benchtop and wood.

STUDIO 30m2

DOMOKA

Une cuisine tout équipé avec de l'électroménager encastré et un îlot ouvert sur la salle à manger.
Small scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors and grey floor.

Квартира цвета неба

Юлия Каманина

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula, white floor and brown benchtop.

Golden Touch

Tobias Design LLC

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and white splashback.

Day-Dodge Residence, ca. 1737

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a large country kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and red floor.

Rénovation complète d'une maison familiale de 135 m2 dans les Yvelines

Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs

Gilles de Caevel
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, painted wood floors, no island and white floor.

Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation

Jetton Construction, Inc.

Gil Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Fredericka Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

Апартаменты Речной

Красюк Сергей

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This is an example of a small beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops and painted wood floors.

Farmers Market Pantry

California Closets of Tennessee

This simple storage solution includes adjustable shelves and specialized organization in a clean, white palette.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in Nashville with open cabinets, white cabinets, painted wood floors and no island.

Bright Victorian London Flat

Rise Art

Mark Haydon
Photo of a small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, painted wood floors and no island.

Kitchens

Jodie Cooper Design

Joel Barbita
Large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and white cabinets.

Bethesda Fairfax

Sarah Kahn Turner

Robert Radifera
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island and white floor.

East 54th St

Marwa Bsat

Design ideas for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 40m carré

Ingrid Cuny | Architecte d'Intérieur, Décoratrice

Cuisine linéaire avec une crédence bicolore vert et rose très pâles. Plan en Bambou huilé.
Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, painted wood floors and blue floor.

Paul Massey painted kitchen with Annie Sloan paint

Annie Sloan Interiors

Paul Massey is a British photographer who has used Annie Sloan paints to create a cool, warehouse look in his London kitchen. He had the cabinets made out of old floorboards and painted them – as well as the kitchen table – with Chalk Paint®. Photo by Paul Massey, Courtesy of www.timeincukcontent.com

All Cabinet Finishes Kitchen with Painted Wood Floors 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!