Gillian Jackson
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

Conception et rénovation d'une cuisine avec verrière

Nad Design

Le projet était de moderniser la cuisine en ouvrant le mur de gauche. Une cuisine épurée avec une touche de modernité. Le choix des clients s'est porté sur une verrière blanche et un sol en carreaux de ciment hexagonal très graphique. Les meubles sont en laque blanc et le plan de travail en Dekton.

New Project

MIGNON HERVEY DESIGN LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and brown benchtop.

Andrea

Karin Ross Designs

The designer reorganized the kitchen’s perimeter by closing off a door to the dining room, which now functions as Andrea’s office. She also removed the wall and cabinets separating the kitchen from the living room, significantly changing the feel of the space. A large, black-base island features a seamless white quartz top and waterfall edges, a visual contrast to the black counters and white cabinets along the perimeter. Gold hardware and fixtures pop against the background, with a few copper accents mixed in. Andrea knew she’d go this direction when she walked through Wilson Lighting and saw the pendants that reminded her of Christmas. Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/spaces/article234150547.html

West End Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Leslie Brown
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

The White House

Jennifer Ryan Design

This tiny kitchen got the makeover of a lifetime. From dated 70's red and brown to light and bright black and white (plus some turquoise thrown in). We took this kitchen down to the studs so that we could start fresh. Included in the remodel was enclosing the equally tiny back porch which gives better access into the kitchen from the back deck.

A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods

Amazing Spaces

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Garden Cucumber

Tobias Design LLC

Photo of an u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, black floor and white benchtop.

S + S Home

Taylor + Taylor

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley kitchen pantry 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.

E Ave Remodel

Nicolls Design Build

Samantha Goh
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and black floor.

Historic Stanton Park Renovation in Capitol Hill, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Photo of a small traditional single-wall separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

PB Kitchen Design Showroom - Geneva, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Conference Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Steel Windows & Doors by FireRock

FireRock Building Materials

Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

LOFT CONTEMPORANEO & INDUSTRIAL

Luis Sanandres Interiorismo

VISTA DEL FRENTE DE LA COCINA, EN MADERA Y NEGRO MATE, CON ILUMINACIÓN LED Y ELECTRODOMESTICOS EN ACERO INOX.
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Painted White and Rift Oak Kitchen With Hexagon Tiles (Geneseo, IL)

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in a combination of Bristol “White” and Charleston Rift Oak “Silverwood” doors. KitchenAid appliances and Cambria Quartz in “St. Giles” and “Harrogate” designs. Crayon and hexagon shaped tiles cover the wall and floor surfaces. Installed in Geneseo, IL by the Kitchen and Bath design experts at Village Home Stores.

Tom's River- two-toned kitchen

Signature Kitchens, Inc.

Beautiful two-toned kitchen, stacked cabinets to a 9' ceiling, class upper doors with lighted interiors, large island, quartz counters, farm sink, wood hood.

Small kitchen with a big heart

Wayde Beckman Design

This might be a small kitchen but it has a big attitude. It boasts ample drawer storage in the base cabinets topped by a surprising amount of bench space. The L-shape / Galley style makes the most of the 1.9x3.7m floor space. Despite it's size, theres room for two to work in the kitchen. A combination of Meteca Woodgrain panels and Trendstone benches provide cost effective, durable finishes. Luna subway tiles, recycled Matai shelves on metal pipe brackets extend the textural themeof the overall design. To keep the noise down when cooking, we installed a Sirius rangehood with an efficient but (almost) silent exterior mounted motor.

Built-in Bliss - Project 4528

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

The existing white laminate cabinets, gray counter tops and stark tile flooring did not match the rich old-world trim, natural wood elements and traditional layout of this Victorian home. The new kitchen boasts custom painted cabinets in Blue Mill Springs by Benjamin Moore. We also popped color in their new half bath using Ravishing Coral by Sherwin Williams on the new custom vanity. The wood tones brought in with the walnut island top, alder floating shelves and bench seat as well as the reclaimed barn board ceiling not only contrast the intense hues of the cabinets but help to bring nature into their world. The natural slate floor, black hexagon bathroom tile and custom coral back splash tile by Fire Clay help to tie these two spaces together. Of course the new working triangle allows this growing family to congregate together with multiple tasks at hand without getting in the way of each other and the added storage allow this space to feel open and organized even though they still use the new entry door as their main access to the home. Beautiful transformation!!!!

E Ave Remodel

Nicolls Design Build

Samantha Goh
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and black floor.

Canary Cottage Beach Rental

Artistic Kitchens - Kristi Hodson

This small galley kitchen received an upgrade for Airbnb guests to enjoy. The vacation rental, located in South Haven, MI had dated cabinets, soffits, a suspended ceiling, and no counter space by the refrigerator and range. I recommended materials to stay within budget and maximize ROI on this property.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Black Floor 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!