Designer: Paul Dybdahl Photographer: Shanna Wolf Designer’s Note: One of the main project goals was to develop a kitchen space that complimented the homes quality while blending elements of the new kitchen space with the homes eclectic materials. Japanese Ash veneers were chosen for the main body of the kitchen for it's quite linear appeals. Quarter Sawn White Oak, in a natural finish, was chosen for the island to compliment the dark finished Quarter Sawn Oak floor that runs throughout this home. The west end of the island, under the Walnut top, is a metal finished wood. This was to speak to the metal wrapped fireplace on the west end of the space. A massive Walnut Log was sourced to create the 2.5" thick 72" long and 45" wide (at widest end) living edge top for an elevated seating area at the island. This was created from two pieces of solid Walnut, sliced and joined in a book-match configuration. The homeowner loves the new space!! Cabinets: Premier Custom-Built Countertops: Leathered Granite The Granite Shop of Madison Location: Vermont Township, Mt. Horeb, WI

Fullstyling vindslägenhet

EJ Interior

Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Stockholm with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Addition

Emily’s Interiors

Through a collaboration with a local architect, we created a sleek, modern addition that stayed true to the original style and construction of the house. The clients, a busy family of five, wanted the addition to appear as if it had always belonged while simultaneously improving the flow and function of the home. Along with exterior addition, the kitchen was completely gutted and remodeled. The new kitchen design is a complex, full overlay, wood grain cabinet design that greatly improves storage for the bustling family and now provides them with a new dining room in which to entertain. Photo Credit: Rudy Mayer

Del Moreno Project Woodland Hills

LA Modern Kitchen by MEF

Italian Kitchen cabinetry product by MEF(Metropolitan Euro Furnishings Inc.) Cabinetry is by Miton. Here we have MT210 Fenix Nero Ingo matched with open shelf Sincro Wood Rovere Neck accents. We have a clean and smooth look here matched with Black Miele Appliances. The Island was made with a white marble top to make it the center of attention, as well as a floating hood above.

Alexandria Kitchen Remodel

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Stu Estler
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rénovation globale d'un appartement des années 70

Géraldine Laferté

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, yellow cabinets, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, blue floor and black benchtop.

Balderrama - Kitchen

Pearl Remodeling

Laura
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Walnutport Kitchen

Kreative Kitchens, LLC

Mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Таунхаус в Парк Фонте

Анна Пивоварова

Выход на террасу для отдыха на кровле.
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, no island and black benchtop.

кухня ЖК Утёсов

J-UNO

Large industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and black benchtop.

The Eagle's Peak : 2018 Parade of Homes

Cascade West Development

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Gem

Alison Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

White Kitchen w/ Deco Hood

Chris Rossetti at Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? We are a more modern and cost effective business model. We are a kitchen cabinet dealer and design team that carries the highest quality kitchen cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonable priced. Our five award winning designers work by appointment only, with pre-qualified customers, and only on complete kitchen renovations. Our designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV’s. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”

White Kitchen w/ Deco Hood

Chris Rossetti at Main Line Kitchen Design

Scandinavian Farmhouse

Velin Homes

Designed by Pico Studios, this home in the St. Andrews neighbourhood of Calgary is a wonderful example of a modern Scandinavian farmhouse.
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Большая угловая кухня в цвете графит с тонкой столешницей из компакт-плиты

IDM Eterno - фасадные плиты для интерьера и мебели

Эта большая угловая кухня графитового цвета с тонкой столешницей из компакт ламината – идеальный выбор для тех, кто ценит минимализм и современный стиль. Столешница из компактного ламината отличается долговечностью и устойчивостью к пятнам и царапинам, а отсутствие ручек придает кухне гладкий бесшовный вид. Темная гамма и деревянные фасады создают теплую уютную атмосферу, а широкая планировка кухни предлагает достаточно места для приготовления пищи и приема гостей.

Дом в Рождественно

Архитектурное бюро "Дизайнус"

кухня с островом
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Essex Eclectic Farmhouse

Walczak Design And Build

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse

Beautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration

The overall vision for the kitchen is a modern, slightly edgy space that is still warm and inviting. As a designer, I like to push people out of their comfort zones. We’ve done that a few ways with this kitchen – Ebony and matte gray cabinets, mixing cabinet and countertop materials, and mixing metals. We’ve all seen and done the white kitchen for the last 10 years. I wanted to demonstrate that a black kitchen is functional and dramatic and not the dark cave everyone fears. To soften the black, we’ve incorporated organic elements like natural woods, handmade backsplash tiles, brass and the flowing, organic patterns of the fabrics.

Appartamento a Cernusco

Caterina Martini

Cucina bianca con schienale in piastrelle con texture 3d. Illuminazione sottopensile con striscia led. top nero e pavimento in parquet.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, black benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback and Black 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!