ShirakiPhoto & Design
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Highgate House, London N10

Jones Associates Architects

Gareth Gardner
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in London with with island, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and limestone floors.

Nelson Street

Western Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Balmoral Residence

Jo Taylor Design

Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Organic mid century Kitchen

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Master bath

Westside Remodeling, Inc.

This light and cheerful kitchen is the perfect place for the homeowners to enjoy a springtime gathering- like a brunch prepared at the island and savored around the dinette with a garden view. Of course the kitchen is lovely year round. Kitchen cabinetry: DuraSupreme- Bria, Arcadia Flat-Panel Door Style, Maple Wood, Classic White Paint. Kitchen Countertops: Cambria Windermere Quartz

Country Home Remodel

Jarrett Design

Jarrett Design is grateful for repeat clients, especially when they have impeccable taste. In this case, we started with their guest bath. An antique-inspired, hand-pegged vanity from our Nest collection, in hand-planed quarter-sawn cherry with metal capped feet, sets the tone. Calcutta Gold marble warms the room while being complimented by a white marble top and traditional backsplash. Polished nickel fixtures, lighting, and hardware selected by the client add elegance. A special bathroom for special guests. Next on the list were the laundry area, bar and fireplace. The laundry area greets those who enter through the casual back foyer of the home. It also backs up to the kitchen and breakfast nook. The clients wanted this area to be as beautiful as the other areas of the home and the visible washer and dryer were detracting from their vision. They also were hoping to allow this area to serve double duty as a buffet when they were entertaining. So, the decision was made to hide the washer and dryer with pocket doors. The new cabinetry had to match the existing wall cabinets in style and finish, which is no small task. Our Nest artist came to the rescue. A five-piece soapstone sink and distressed counter top complete the space with a nod to the past. Our clients wished to add a beverage refrigerator to the existing bar. The wall cabinets were kept in place again. Inspired by a beloved antique corner cupboard also in this sitting room, we decided to use stained cabinetry for the base and refrigerator panel. Soapstone was used for the top and new fireplace surround, bringing continuity from the nearby back foyer. Last, but definitely not least, the kitchen, banquette and powder room were addressed. The clients removed a glass door in lieu of a wide window to create a cozy breakfast nook featuring a Nest banquette base and table. Brackets for the bench were designed in keeping with the traditional details of the home. A handy drawer was incorporated. The double vase pedestal table with breadboard ends seats six comfortably. The powder room was updated with another antique reproduction vanity and beautiful vessel sink. While the kitchen was beautifully done, it was showing its age and functional improvements were desired. This room, like the laundry room, was a project that included existing cabinetry mixed with matching new cabinetry. Precision was necessary. For better function and flow, the cooking surface was relocated from the island to the side wall. Instead of a cooktop with separate wall ovens, the clients opted for a pro style range. These design changes not only make prepping and cooking in the space much more enjoyable, but also allow for a wood hood flanked by bracketed glass cabinets to act a gorgeous focal point. Other changes included removing a small desk in lieu of a dresser style counter height base cabinet. This provided improved counter space and storage. The new island gave better storage, uninterrupted counter space and a perch for the cook or company. Calacatta Gold quartz tops are complimented by a natural limestone floor. A classic apron sink and faucet along with thoughtful cabinetry details are the icing on the cake. Don’t miss the clients’ fabulous collection of serving and display pieces! We told you they have impeccable taste!

Arthur Erickson - Eppich House Renovation

Moosehead Contracting Inc.

Silent Sama Architectural Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and a peninsula.

Home for a fun and loving family

Spyglass Design, Inc.

View toward island and cooking wall, looking across lounge and breakfast table in foreground. Refrigerator to left, barn beams overhead, Soaring cieling hieght above island and range allow very large SS hood to disappear into its height. Great afternoon shadows.

Custom home, Manalapan, Fl

Premium Kitchens

silver metallic finish shimmer luxurious uppers understated elegance full height cabinetry custom hood
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Blue Kitchen Design

Tom Howley

This kitchens demeanour is one of quiet function, designed for effortless prepping and cooking and with space to socialise with friends and family. The unusual curved island in dusted oak veneer and finished in our unique paint colour, Periwinkle offers seating for eating and chatting. The handmade cabinets of this blue kitchen design are individually specified and perfectly positioned to maximise every inch of space. To demonstrate that stunning architectural features can be created from scratch to complement your kitchen design, we built and installed this chimney breast and mantel shelf enhance the look and style of the kitchen and maximise space for the range.

Elevated Farmhouse Kitchen

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Our client desired a bespoke farmhouse kitchen and sought unique items to create this one of a kind farmhouse kitchen their family. We transformed this kitchen by changing the orientation, removed walls and opened up the exterior with a 3 panel stacking door. The oversized pendants are the subtle frame work for an artfully made metal hood cover. The statement hood which I discovered on one of my trips inspired the design and added flare and style to this home. Nothing is as it seems, the white cabinetry looks like shaker until you look closer it is beveled for a sophisticated finish upscale finish. The backsplash looks like subway until you look closer it is actually 3d concave tile that simply looks like it was formed around a wine bottle. We added the coffered ceiling and wood flooring to create this warm enhanced featured of the space. The custom cabinetry then was made to match the oak wood on the ceiling. The pedestal legs on the island enhance the characterizes for the cerused oak cabinetry. Fabulous clients make fabulous projects.

Our Work

Levi Design Build

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Modern Cook's Kitchen

Livwel-Aimee Griffin

Nicholas Wray
Contemporary kitchen in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, quartz benchtops and limestone floors.

Clapham Family Home

Chantel Elshout Studio

Gaggenau Oven, Combi Steam Oven & Warming Drawer integrated into Blackberry Matt Glass Kitchen Units. Island in Gloss White Glass.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and limestone floors.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

MainStreet Design Build

When we started this project, opening up the kitchen to the surrounding space was not an option. Instead, the 10-foot ceilings gave us an opportunity to create a glamorous room with all of the amenities of an open floor plan. The beautiful sunny breakfast nook and adjacent formal dining offer plenty of seats for family and guests in this modern home. Our clients, none the less, love to sit at their new island for breakfast, keeping each other company while cooking, reading a new recipe or simply taking a well-deserved coffee break. The gorgeous custom cabinetry is a combination of horizontal grain walnut base and tall cabinets with glossy white upper cabinets that create an open feeling all the way up the walls. Caesarstone countertops and backsplash join together for a nearly seamless transition. The Subzero and Thermador appliances match the quality of the home and the cooks themselves! Finally, the heated natural limestone floors keep this room welcoming all year long.

Orinda Urban Modern Kitchen

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated in the wooded hills of Orinda lies an old home with great potential. Ridgecrest Designs turned an outdated kitchen into a jaw-dropping space fit for a contemporary art gallery. To give an artistic urban feel we commissioned a local artist to paint a textured "warehouse wall" on the tallest wall of the kitchen. Four skylights allow natural light to shine down and highlight the warehouse wall. Bright white glossy cabinets with hints of white oak and black accents pop on a light landscape. Real Turkish limestone covers the floor in a random pattern for an old-world look in an otherwise ultra-modern space.

N Residence | Saratoga

Via Builders, Inc.

Dean J. Birinyi Architectural Photography http://www.djbphoto.com
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, stone tile splashback, multiple islands and beige floor.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Limestone 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!