Modern materials were chosen to fit the existing style of the home. Mahogany cabinets topped with Caesarstone countertops in Nougat and Raven were accented by 24×24-inch recycled porcelain tile with 1-inch glass penny round decos. Elsewhere in the kitchen, quality appliances were re-used. The oven was located in its original brick wall location. The microwave convection oven was located neatly under the island countertop. A tall pull out pantry was included to the left of the refrigerator. The island became the focus of the design. It provided the main food prep and cooking area, and helped direct traffic through the space, keeping guests comfortable on one side and cooks on the other. Large porcelain tiles clad the back side of the island to protect the surface from feet on stools and accent the surrounding surfaces.

Blackheath Black Kitchen

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This unusually shaped kitchen in Blackheath has been completely refurbished. Clever design has been used to maximise functionality in the space available by including a waterfall island with a reduced side to mirror the shape of the room, tall units that reach right up to the ceiling and reduced depth cupboards on one of the walls. The beautifully sleek German black cabinets have been complimented with striking Dekton Trillium stone from Cosentino.

Kitchen Remodeling in Vienna

BST Design and Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA.

Coastal Designs Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wolf Speed Oven above Wolf M-Series Oven, both Flush-Mounted

Bay Area Kitchens

Wolf Speed oven above a Wolf Professional M-Series convection oven with Gourmet(TM) mode, both beautifully flush-mounted into the cabinetry.
Large beach style eat-in kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hartsdale Kitchen Renovation

MODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATH

FINISHED PHOTOS FORTE by Fieldstone Cabinetry Bowsell Pulls by Jeffrey Alexander
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Complete Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel With Amish-Built Cabinets, Skara Brae Cambria Quartz, and Viking

Village Home Stores

Kitchen remodel in Bettendorf, Iowa Quad Cities with Amish-built cabinets in a combination of "Warm White" paint and quarter sawn White Oak in a "Charcoal" stain". Skara Brae Cambria Quartz, Paramount Stockbridge Oak Gingerbread flooring, and Viking Appliances also featured. Design, materials, and complete start to finish remodel by Village Home Stores.

Shaker Country Kitchen

Mohler's Woodworking, Inc

Inset Shaker Style Country Kitchen with stained Maple Island featuring columns and crossbuck ends.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU

Bellingham Bay Builders

The Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU was designed and built to remain resilient in the face of natural disasters. Fortunately, the same great building strategies and design that provide resilience also provide a home that is incredibly comfortable and healthy while also visually stunning. This home’s journey began with a desire to design and build a house that meets the rigorous standards of Passive House. Before beginning the design/ construction process, the homeowners had already spent countless hours researching ways to minimize their global climate change footprint. As with any Passive House, a large portion of this research was focused on building envelope design and construction. The wall assembly is combination of six inch Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) and 2x6 stick frame construction filled with blown in insulation. The roof assembly is a combination of twelve inch SIPs and 2x12 stick frame construction filled with batt insulation. The pairing of SIPs and traditional stick framing allowed for easy air sealing details and a continuous thermal break between the panels and the wall framing. Beyond the building envelope, a number of other high performance strategies were used in constructing this home and ADU such as: battery storage of solar energy, ground source heat pump technology, Heat Recovery Ventilation, LED lighting, and heat pump water heating technology. In addition to the time and energy spent on reaching Passivhaus Standards, thoughtful design and carefully chosen interior finishes coalesce at the Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU into stunning interiors with modern farmhouse appeal. The result is a graceful combination of innovation, durability, and aesthetics that will last for a century to come. Despite the requirements of adhering to some of the most rigorous environmental standards in construction today, the homeowners chose to certify both their main home and their ADU to Passive House Standards. From a meticulously designed building envelope that tested at 0.62 ACH50, to the extensive solar array/ battery bank combination that allows designated circuits to function, uninterrupted for at least 48 hours, the Twin Peaks Passive House has a long list of high performance features that contributed to the completion of this arduous certification process. The ADU was also designed and built with these high standards in mind. Both homes have the same wall and roof assembly ,an HRV, and a Passive House Certified window and doors package. While the main home includes a ground source heat pump that warms both the radiant floors and domestic hot water tank, the more compact ADU is heated with a mini-split ductless heat pump. The end result is a home and ADU built to last, both of which are a testament to owners’ commitment to lessen their impact on the environment.

Captain's Island 1

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Blue Leaf Mosaic Backsplash with Oiled Bronze Pot Filler

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Bringing a personal touch for the kitchen, the client and designer went with these beautiful leaf mosaic tiles for their backsplash. With their diagonal curves complimenting the framing of the glass cabinets above, the backsplash makes a great fit.

Espresso Shaker Kitchen Remodel

Hurley's Craftworks Inc.

This was a pretty major kitchen remodel under taken by the home owner. He removed several walls and incorporated a former family room into an expanded kitchen with an island. The impact of this change cannot be understated, this looks like a different home than the one I entered several months ago. Hurley's Craftworks is proud to have been a part of this project.

Classic White Entertaining Kitchen

G.W. Smith Lumber Co.

This kitchen features a 10 1/2 foot by 5 foot island with LG Viatera Everest Quartz and white maple cabinets. The homeowner easily fit a triple-bowl sink in her island to help her dishwashing. One of her favorite parts of the kitchen is the tile detail above the cooktop!

Greenlake Modern Kitchen

SieMatic Seattle/ Summers Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Linkleas

DB Interiors + Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Class Act Modern Kitchen Renovation

Omorfia' Designs Inc

This modern kitchen update was a dream to work on. Every detail down to the lighting included inside the cabinets and drawers was well thought out executed by our team of designers, architects and builders. We are proud of the end result and more importantly our home owners are ecstatic and can't wait to spend every moment possible in their new mid century modern inspired kitchen.

Kitchen Remodel / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Contemporary kitchen project in Delray , Alexandria with two tone cabinets, floating shelves, backsplash and quartz countertop. Small kitchen & dining combination with chandelier.

Home Remodel in Pittsburgh

Marvista Design + Build

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This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

K.R. Reno - Transitional Kitchen with Beverage Center

Lustig Custom Cabinets

These brave homeowners welcome you to view their whole house renovation! Set on a beautiful property, this home just needed a loving update for their evolving family. Warm & comfortable- this open concept layout is inviting & inclusive.

Kitchen with Quartz Benchtops and Multi-Coloured 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!