Carlsbad Kitchen, Big Makeover for Petite Client

This two-toned custom kitchen was designed for our 5-foot client who loves to cook. Although the floorplan stayed the same, she dreamed of having an appropriate-sized cooktop, and top cabinets she could easily access. We dropped the back wall toekick a few inches allowing her to safely reach and have better use of the burners. To the left, a small waterfall edge in creamy white Caesarstone quartz, transitions into a standard counter height. Below her cooktop, we have larger drawers for pots and pants and spice pull-outs as her cooking zone. As for the backsplash, our client really loved her travertine tile, we kept it and refilled the areas as needed in our new design. We boosted our total countertop area with a custom-wrapped bookcase to the left of the sink. This also allowed us to bring the island forward. The island and hood are both in the color Miso, a slightly darker stain. Everything turned out great! If only the fridge would have made it in time. We can thank the magic of photoshop for this back order shipment!

L-Shaped Kitchen Remodel in Lafayette, IN

Riverside Construction, LLC

The existing cabinets were replaced with new white Showplace EVO cabinetry in an Edgewater door style. A long narrow island was designed into the kitchen to increase prep and storage space. The cabinets were topped with Silestone Blanco Orion Quartz countertops and complemented with a Daltile Minute Mosaix™ tile backsplash in a Chenille White herringbone. Creating a natural flow between the rooms, Riverside laid CoreTec Bastion Elm luxury vinyl flooring. Finally, black hardware, new appliances, and contemporary glass pendants round out this incredible kitchen transformation.

Traditional Kitchen in Open-concept Layout

Zen Living

A rustic mountain retreat with a Dawson-style profile and a custom colour. So many great functional accessories are included in this kitchen!
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Vivienda en Coslada

Nimú

Jose Luis de Lara
Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Madrid with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Adobe Home in Lafayette

KE Interiors, Inc.

This home originally had a tiny kitchen surrounded by tiny storage closets. After removing all of the walls and creating an expansive, open-concept living space, we layered rustic and modern elements to create an old world, adobe-style living space. Custom cabinets and open shelving provide layered storage over the stone and stucco textured walls.

Cozy Limestone Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Keeping all the warmth and tradition of this cottage in the newly renovated space.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Quad Cities, IL Oak Kitchen In Heather Gray Stain.with Cambria Quartz

Village Home Stores

Dura Supreme Cabinetry in the Highland door, Red Oak wood, and gray "Heather" stain. Paired with Viking cooking appliances, Gray Limestone tile, and Cambria Quartz in the Berwyn design. Quad Cities area kitchen remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

Stunning Chatham Kitchen Refacing

Robinwood Kitchens

This stunning kitchen refacing was completed with Conestoga Wood Specialties. Modifications were made to some of the cabinets, including adding a KitchenAid Mixer lift and shelving over the coffee bar area. The kitchen island was enlarged to fit more seating for family gatherings. The real star of this kitchen remodel is the stunning Stone Impressions Mulholland tile. White quartz counter tops and Top Knobs pulls in Honey Bronze complete the look.

Woodlawn Drive

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and limestone splashback.

5' Galley Workstation with Flat Panel Cherry Cabinets and Quartz Countertops

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Medallion Providence flat panel door style cabinet in Cherry with Amaretto stain with ebony glaze and highlight were installed. On the countertop is Cambria Cannongate quartz and a A 5’ Galley workstation with bamboo accessories and dual tier condiment and wash basin were installed. The backsplash materials are Limestone Crema Beveled 3x6 tile. Over the stove is a 36” Cavalier Stainless Steel hood.

Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and Addition, Elma, NY

Kaz Home Improvements

After photo of kitchen remodel, we raised and peaked the roof with a complete remodel
Photo of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

ELEGANTE Y SOFISTICADO

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Downers Grove Kitchen Remodel

Heyland Designs

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Condo Kitchen Remodel to Bring in the Light

Kitchen Solvers of the Gulf Coast

For this small condo kitchen remodel, we removed the top portion of the wall that divided the kitchen & living room area. This was cut down to High Bar height to open the kitchen up. We installed new Kitchen Solvers Classic Collection cabinets in the Bristol door style in Snow White with a Cambria quartz countertop in Berwyn along with a beveled honed limestone backsplash. All plantation shutters were removed, the condo & kitchen painted, and new tile flooring was laid.

Rammed earth custom home

Genyou Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Penthouse loft complete remodel in Los Angeles

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Loft kitchens are always tricky since they are usually very small and most don’t have much cabinet space. Going against the standard design of opening the kitchen to the common area here we decided to close off a wall to allow additional cabinets to be installed. 2 large pantries were installed in the end of the kitchen for extra storage, a laundry enclosure was built to house the stackable washer/dryer unit and in the center of it all we have a large tall window to allow natural light to wash the space with light. The modern cabinets have an integral pulls design to give them a clean look without any hardware showing. Two tones, dark wood for bottom and tall cabinet and white for upper cabinets give this narrow galley kitchen a sensation of space. tying it all together is the long narrow rectangular gray/brown lime stone backsplash.

Laleham Village Project

Christopher David Design

Designed by our passionate team of designers. We were approached to extend and renovate this property in a small riverside village. Taking strong ques from Japanese design to influence the interior layout and architectural details.

Brentwood Maple Smokey Hills Beaded Inset Door w/Caesarstone Topus Concrete qtz.

By Design Kitchen and Bath Solutions

Kitchen featuring Omega Cabinetry's Brentwood Maple Beaded Inset door style in Smokey Hills finish and Caesarstone Topus Concrete quartz countertop. The Backsplash is Marquette Large Basketweave Honed from Soci paired with 4X12 gray limestone tiles. The cabinetry features Pavillion glass inserts and various organizational solutions such as a base pantry pullout, mixer stand, pullout wastebasket, 2 tall pantry pullouts and a tall pantry with swing out shelves.

Mid-Century Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.

Medallion White with pewter highlights/Smoke Maple island and Aria quartz Kitche

VW Kitchen Design Studio

Veronica Vaitkus
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Limestone 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!