Make it or Move Home Remodel in Denver, PA

The Deistel’s had an ultimatum: either completely renovate their home exactly the way they wanted it and stay forever – or move. Like most homes built in that era, the kitchen was semi-dysfunctional. The pantry and appliance placement were inconvenient. The layout of the rooms was not comfortable and did not fit their lifestyle. Before making a decision about moving, they called Amos at ALL Renovation & Design to create a remodeling plan. Amos guided them through two basic questions: “What would their ideal home look like?” And then: “What would it take to make it happen?” To help with the first question, Amos brought in Ambience by Adair as the interior designer for the project. Amos and Adair presented a design that, if acted upon, would transform their entire first floor into their dream space. The plan included a completely new kitchen with an efficient layout. The style of the dining room would change to match the décor of antique family heirlooms which they hoped to finally enjoy. Elegant crown molding would give the office a face-lift. And to cut down cost, they would keep the existing hardwood floors. Amos and Adair presented a clear picture of what it would take to transform the space into a comfortable, functional living area, within the Deistel’s reasonable budget. That way, they could make an informed decision about investing in their current property versus moving. The Deistel’s decided to move ahead with the remodel. The ALL Renovation & Design team got right to work. Gutting the kitchen came first. Then came new painted maple cabinets with glazed cove panels, complemented by the new Arley Bliss Element glass tile backsplash. Armstrong Alterna Mesa engineered stone tiles transformed the kitchen floor. The carpenters creatively painted and trimmed the wainscoting in the dining room to give a flat-panel appearance, matching the style of the heirloom furniture. The end result is a beautiful living space, with a cohesive scheme, that is both restful and practical.

White Modern Kitchen with a Country twist

KB Studios

Our client enjoy mix & match the old with the new. White shakers cabinet with a black granite counter top.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Renovation and extension of British suburban home, Walsall, UK

JAB Design Ltd

The project brief was to modernise, renovate and extend an existing property in Walsall, UK. Maintaining a classic but modern style, the property was extended and finished with a light grey render and grey stone slip cladding. Large windows, lantern-style skylights and roof skylights allow plenty of light into the open-plan spaces and rooms. The full-height stone clad gable to the rear houses the main staircase, receiving plenty of daylight

A Splash of Blue Kitchen Design in Gainesville

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

This transitional style kitchen design in Gainesville has an eye catching color scheme in cool shades of gray with vibrant accents of blue throughout the space. The gray perimeter kitchen cabinets coordinate perfectly with a matching custom hood, and glass front upper cabinets are ideal for displaying decorative items. The island cabinetry is a lighter shade of gray and includes open shelves at both ends. The design is complemented by an engineered quartz countertop and light gray tile backsplash. Throughout the space, vibrant pops of blue accent the kitchen design, from small accessories to the blue chevron patterned glass tile featured above the range. The island barstools and a banquette seating area also feature the signature blue tones, as well as the stunning blue sliding barn door. The design is finished with glass pendant lights, a Sub Zero refrigerator and Wolf oven and range, and a wood look tile floor.

Springfield Contemporary Cottage

Sustainable Kitchens

A flat panel, L-shape kitchen in contemporary style in an old cottage. A handleless design, low cabinetry and downdraft extractor to keep the kitchen sleek and minimal.

North Yorkshire Contemporary German Kitchen

DJB Photography

Damian James Bramley, DJB Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, an undermount sink, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen & Bath Remodel in Brooklyn

ET General Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, white floor, white benchtop and no island.

S + S Home

Taylor + Taylor

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Kanika Design Inc.

The transformation of an outdated 1980’s kitchen. PC: MJ Cohen Photography
Modern u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Soft Black

Struktura Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Toulouse with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

Dunvegan Road Applecross

Tascone Design

Inspiration for a large modern open plan kitchen in Perth with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

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Christian Rice Architects, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Modern dark grey kitchen with black handles

Eclectic Interiors

This beautiful contemporary dark grey kitchen was designed for a young professional family home in Clapham. Modern cabinetry and appliances were complimented with a traditional ceramic Belfast sink and floating shelves above to create a warm and inviting atmosphere to the interior. The island was framed in stone downstands at each end and a matching stone back panel , providing beautiful design detail to the overall look. Moroccan style tiles were used in the main kitchen area and in the rest of the room a wooden floor was laid. This beautifully designed kitchen is still very practical and the large double utility cupboard on the right houses the boiler, washing machine and dryer

Bespoke Modern Country Kitchen

Philip Clay Kitchen Designs LTD

This high end modern country style kitchen, handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail at our workshop in Bovingdon, is completely bespoke and unique. Hand painted in a light grey it transforms and brighten the open plan living space. A beautiful and timeless addition to this Hertfordshire home.

Вид на кухонную зону.

ANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback and black appliances.

MONTMORENCY

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation cuisine Oullins Noce Canaletto

Les cuisines d'Arno

Lotfi Dakhli
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Modern Lake Placid Residence

Phinney Design Group

Elizabeth Pedinotti Haynes
Mid-sized modern kitchen in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, an undermount sink, white cabinets, panelled appliances and white benchtop.

Ktichen Renovation

Allura Bath & Kitchen Center Inc

Completed renovation in 2018 by Allura Bath and Kitchen and K&S construction. Photo credits to Allura Bath and Kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Granite Transformations Of Orlando

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Plywood Floors and Ceramic 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!