Putney extension and ground floor refurbishment

Kitchen with island and herringbone style splashback with floating shelves
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

GREENWICH CT - Mid-Century Modern

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

The clients loved their newly purchased, quiet, and secluded home, but it needed a full renovation. As the homeowners are avid chefs, the design and intelligent usage plan for the new kitchen took top priority. They were inspired by a visit to the DEANE showroom displays and selected a sleek, modern style without hardware for their midcentury, Italian modern update. High gloss, lacquer cabinets in a soft grey add warmth to the room, and all cabinets and drawers are opened either via channel pulls or touch-operated. To keep the quartzite countertops clean and free of clutter, the drawers were customized to include knife inserts, silverware dividers, and spices out of sight with a cooking utensil drawer right below the range and a pull-out cabinet underneath the sink to give easy access to cleaning supplies. The patinaed stainless steel island with distressed, wire-brushed cabinets acts as both an area for eating as well as entertaining, with storage designed for serving platters. Appliance garages flank the cooktop counter areas, and the detail at the bottom of the custom hood echos the channel pulls. Refrigerated beverage drawers and contemporary SubZero/Wolf model appliances complete the space, with the single slab, seamless backsplash providing a dramatic focal point. The designer loves how the mixture of stainless steel and high gloss lacquer makes the room so stunning.

Kitchen Remodeling.

Mr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fisherville Kitchen

Before and After Builders, Inc.

New Lungarno Royal Garden 3 x 6 backsplash tile! took the tile to the crown molding above the kitchen window!
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Danville Hilltop Hideaway

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated at the top of the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Park in Danville, this mid-century modern hilltop home had great architectural features, but needed a kitchen update that spoke to the design style of the rest of the house. We would have to say this project was one of our most challenging when it came to blending the mid-century style of the house with a more eclectic and modern look that the clients were drawn to. But who doesn't love a good challenge? We removed the builder-grade cabinetry put in by a previous owner and took down a wall to open up the kitchen to the rest of the great room. The kitchen features a custom designed hood as well as custom cabinetry with an intricate beaded details that sets it apart from all of our other cabinetry designs. The pop of blue paired with the dark walnut creates an eye catching contrast. Ridgecrest also designed and fabricated solid steel wall cabinetry to store countertop appliances and display dishes and glasses. The copper accents on the range and faucets bring the design full circle and finish this gorgeous one-of-a-kind-kitchen off nicely.

Contemporary

Kitchens by Eileen

Photo of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

ЖК Немо

Zarkua Anastasia

Small l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Traditional Kitchen Design w/ Open Pantry

MasterBrand Cabinets

An arched doorway perfectly frames this stunning open pantry. Dark green cabinetry is on-trend and here to stay!
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Trend Ivory Kitchen

Alexander Kitchens

This kitchen is another that has been designed and installed by us in the local Horsham area. It has been designed by George Harvey from our Horsham showroom and completely installed by our own local kitchen installation team. This kitchen is styled on a classic country kitchen with shaker kitchen furniture, solid oak worktops and complementing kitchen tiles. The kitchen furniture used for this kitchen is from kitchen manufacturer Trend which is the trade arm of the British kitchen maker Mereway. A Trend kitchen utilises all the experience of the Mereway brand but simply focuses on a core range of simply designed kitchen furniture. The Trend shaker range is perfect for this kitchen as the straight-lined shaker door helps to complement other kitchen elements. The exact door that has been used for this kitchen is the matt foil plain shaker door. The plain design of this shaker door utilises a defined chunky frame which is a classic feature of a country style kitchen. The shade used is ivory which is a creamy shade adding to the country aesthetic. This door is available in eight other plainer shades from white to cream and beige shades like mussel and pebble as well as grey shades like cashmere and dust grey. This kitchen uses stainless steel bar handles for easy access and also a folding door corner unit helping to maximise space.

Квартира, вдохновленная морем

Leytan Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Family Renovation and Addition

Constructive Design Services

Modern Urban meets vintage flair with dark teal painted refrigerator cabinetry and walnut island and back wall cabinetry. Shelves across windows with iron brackets. Custom wood vent hood made to look like metal.

Grace of light

Bellas Artes

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Valencia with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Agra | Medina, WA

JayMarc Homes

Chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch), large island with seating, dedicated nook and floating shelf displays.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Airy Transitional Kitchen Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

After removing a structural support beam in the center of this colonial home's kitchen Gardner/Fox designed and built an open, updated space with plenty of room for friends and family. The room's unique ceiling comes from the removal and reworking of the home's previous structural support. The new design includes ample storage and counter space, as well as a coffee station and work desk. The renovation also included the installation of a new bar and updated powder room.

After

Arlene Williams

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, no island and grey floor.

Ramsay Residence

LD&A

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warson Woods

Karen Korn Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Coronet Modern Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

Cabinetry: Sollera Fine Cabinetry Photo courtesy of the Customer.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

DS Coastal In The Burbs

Amy Storm & Company

Butler Pantry
Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback and Timber Splashback 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!