Kitchen | Modern Espresso Cabinets | Glass Mosaic Tile & Quartz Marble

This customer wanted to replace their very outdated kitchen with a very modern style/feel. The results are absolutely gorgeous. It provides a great balance of contrast and the final product looks huge

Clean lines in Carmel Valley

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bowman Project - Kitchen Remodeling in Houston, TX

USA Cabinet Store - The Woodlands

Bowman Project - Kitchen Remodeling in Houston, TX Designer: Ted Showroom: Houston Cabinet Line: Ultracraft Door Style: Boston Arch Maple Project Cost: $75,000 - $100,000 Countertop: Taj Mahal Granite Backsplash: 3*6 AR98 Roman Skyline Faucet: Kohler Sink: 60/40 Stainless 18GA Knobs: JA Lafayette Cabinet Pull and Knob http://usacabinetstore.com/

O'Brien Harris Chathem Oak Kitchen

O'Brien Harris LLC

This bright urban oasis is perfectly appointed with O'Brien Harris Cabinetry in Chicago's bespoke Chatham White Oak cabinetry. The scope of the project included a kitchen that is open to the great room and a bar. The open-concept design is perfect for entertaining. Countertops are Carrara marble, and the backsplash is a white subway tile, which keeps the palette light and bright. The kitchen is accented with polished nickel hardware. Niches were created for open shelving on the oven wall. A custom hood fabricated by O’Brien Harris with stainless banding creates a focal point in the space. Windows take up the entire back wall, which posed a storage challenge. The solution? Our kitchen designers extended the kitchen cabinetry into the great room to accommodate the family’s storage requirements. obrienharris.com

Alexandria Transitional Kitchen

Mattice Design

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lisandrillo Residence

Marble and Granite Connection Inc

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Galley Kitchen Update NYC

Atelier036 - Architecture,Interior Design,Lighting

Photo of a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, quartz benchtops, white floor, white splashback, porcelain floors and white benchtop.

Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Luxe Transitional in The Woodlands, TX

Monarch & Maker

This classic kitchen has plenty of space for whipping up your favorite meal! The unique pendant lights and sleek counter stools add a nice pop.
This is an example of a transitional single-wall kitchen in Houston with with island, grey floor, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink and porcelain floors.

European cabinets Bluzonite countertops

Amos Tile LV

Complete kitchen remodel. Cut upper bar extend peninsula. New custom cabinets and Bluzonite granite.
Large eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Greyhawk Modern

Chimera Interior Design

A double island and warm walnut cabinets create a stunning kitchen.
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, white floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen in Green

Frome Interiors

This bespoke family kitchen was part of the renovation of a period home in Frome. The ground floor is a half basement and struggled with dark rooms and a layout that did not function well for family life. New windows were added to the adjoining dining room and crisp white finishes and clever lighting have transformed the space. Bespoke cabinets maximised the limited head height and corner space. Designed in a classic shaker style and painted in Hopper by Little Greene with classic burnished brass ironmongery, it is a timeless design.

Дизайн квартиры в стиле Mid-century

Сигнал - архитектурно-строительная компания

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

The galley workstation sink

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Portside Court Townhouse

Simply Home Decorating

What comes to mind when you envision the perfect multi-faceted living spaces? Is it an expansive amount of counter space at which to cook, work, or entertain freely? Abundant and practical cabinet organization to keep clutter at bay and the space looking beautiful? Or perhaps the answer is all of the above, along with a cosy spot to retreat after the long day is complete. The project we are sharing with you here has each of these elements in spades: spaces that combine beauty with function, promote comfort and relaxation, and make time at home enjoyable for this active family of three. Our main focus was to remodel the kitchen, where we hoped to create a functional layout for everyday use. Our clients also hoped to incorporate a home office right into the kitchen itself. However, the clients realized that renovation the kitchen alone wouldn’t create the full transformation they were looking for. Kitchens interact intimately with their adjacent spaces, especially family rooms, and we were determined to elevate their daily living experience from top to bottom. We redesigned the kitchen and living area to increase work surfaces and storage solutions, create comfortable and luxurious spaces to unwind, and update the overall aesthetic to fit their more modern, collected taste. Here’s how it turned out…

angolo cucina

Michela Chiesa Architetto

cucina ad angolo
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, no island, white benchtop and recessed.

Coastal Scandinavian

Willow Creek Interiors

This is an example of a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Peninsula with Sink in Updated Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Cypress Hills

Define Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Кухня, вид на остров

Татьяна Вакуева | Abwarten!

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Porcelain Floors and White Benchtop 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!