Bold & Beckoning Modern Kitchen Addition and Renovation

A traditional Georgian home receives an incredible transformation with an addition to expand the originally compact kitchen and create a pathway into the family room and dining area, opening the flow of the spaces that allow for fluid movement from each living space for the young family of four. Taking the lead from the client's desire to have a contemporary and edgier feel to their home's very classic facade, House of L worked with the architect's addition to the existing kitchen to design a kitchen that was incredibly functional and gorgeously dramatic, beckoning people to grab a barstool and hang out. Glossy macassar ebony wood is complimented with lacquered white cabinets for an amazing study in contrast. An oversized brushed nickel hood with polished nickel banding makes a presence on the feature wall of the kitchen. Brushed and polished nickel details are peppered in the landscape of this room, including the cabinets in the second island, a storage cabinet and automated hopper doors by Hafele on the refrigeration wall and all of the cabinet hardware, supplied and custom sized by Rajack. White quartz countertops by Hanstone in the Bianco Canvas colorway float on all the perimeter cabinets and the secondary island and creates a floating frame for the Palomino Quartzite that is a highlight in the kitchen and lends an organic feel to the clean lines of the millwork. The backsplash area behind the rangetop is a brick patterned mosaic blend of stone and glass, while surrounding walls have a layered sandstone tile that lend an incredible texture to the room. The light fixture hanging above the second island is by Wells Long and features faceted metal polygons with an amber gold interior. Woven linen drapes at window winks at the warmer tones in the room with a lustrous sheen that catches the natural light filtering in. The rift and sawn cut white oak floors are 8" planks that were fitted and finished on site to match the existing floor in the family and dining rooms. The clients were very clear on the appliances they needed the kitchen to accommodate. In addition to the vast expanses of wall space that were gained with the kitchen addition the larger footprint allowed for two sizeable islands and a host of cooking amenities, including a 48" rangetop, two double ovens, a warming drawer, and a built-in coffee maker by Miele and a 36" Refrigerator and Freezer and a beverage drawer by Subzero. A fabulous stainless steel Kallista sink by Mick De Giulio's series for the company is fitted in the first island which serves as a prep area, flanked by an Asko dishwasher to the right. A Dorenbracht faucet is a strong compliment to the scale of the sink. A smaller Kallista stainless sink is centered in the second island which has a secondary burner by Miele for overflow cooking. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Butcher Block Island

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

As one of the two islands in the home, this butcher block countertop perfectly blends the kitchen together.
Inspiration for an expansive modern eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Renovation on Grasshopper

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

symmetry and modernity combined with rustic touches made the kitchen very unique
This is an example of a large country single-wall kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sutton Valence Kitchen

piqu

We installed this beautiful two tone 'in-frame' kitchen last year for some lovely clients that had recently moved into a brand new house on a small exclusive development in Kent. They immediately added an extension to house the kitchen of their dreams and created a large open plan 'L' shaped living space with a statement Kitchen Island featuring stunning Cambria Rowell Quartz stone. The kitchen is a painted in-frame using Little Greene Paint Company colours.

Fossil Creek Kitchen

Haven Design and Construction

The focal point of this beautiful kitchen is the stunning stainless range hood accented with antique gold strapping. The marble backsplash was the inspiration for the gray and white cabinets and the two islands add drama and function to the space. Quartzite countertops provide durability and compliment the marble backsplash. This transitional kitchen features a coffee center, two sinks, a potfiller, 48" Wolf gas range, 36" Subzero refrigerator column, 24" Subzero freezer column, dishwasher drawers, a warming drawer, convection microwave and a wine refrigerator. It's truly a chef's dream kitchen.

Southlake Remodel

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Desiree Roberts
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and blue benchtop.

ATX Custom 2 Story - Wire Brushed Cascade White Oak

HardwoodBargains

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Appartement Huissiers

Agathe Marimbert architecte

Cuisine en longueur donnant sur l'espace d'entrée.
This is an example of a large single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Seward Park Mid-Century Remodel

Lambright Design Group

Paul Gjording
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and multiple islands.

Mr Acre Drive

Elite Kitchens Manchester

This was a great project to work on, all bespoke wall and ceiling panelling, with a hidden doors leading to a spacious utility room, all siemens appliances, Quooker Tap and Cube, all design and installation by the team hear at Elite a full project with Plastering, Electrics,

European Influenced Craftsman Home

Two Hands Interiors

A custom copper hood, hand painted terra-cotta tile backsplash, expansive windows and rich Taj Mahal quartzite counters create a sophisticated and comfortable kitchen. With a pot filler, built-in shelves for spices and plenty of dark gray cabinets for storage, a modern chef has so many tools close at-hand.

Cambria Langdon Quartz Worktops in Rickmansworth

Cawdor Stone Gallery

This Cambria Langdon is a unique stone with its natural appearance and non-porous Quartz make-up. That’s right, this is a quartz worktop which looks incredibly like natural Granite! The kitchen is by Broadway Kitchens and is a beautifully finished, handmade kitchen which needed an equally impressive run of worksurface for the main kitchen areas and the two island tops. 5 slabs of material were used, with intricate details carried throughout, including the Ogee edge profile which features around the entire run of worktops, two islands, the sink cutouts and even the windowsills!

Traditional Home Update Kitchen + Mudroom + Bathrooms

Maria Causey Interior Design

Christy Kosnic
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Backlit Miterfolded Quartzite project

Sheppard's Countertops

Eric Elberson
Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, shaker cabinets and white floor.

A Large Kitchen Remodel & Mudroom Update

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

A walk-in pantry
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

East Bay Baker's Kitchen

RIKB Design Build

A chef's dream! This Tiverton kitchen boasts pro appliances, custom green cabinetry, and two butcher block top island with ample amounts of storage. We added a small addition to create a brick oven and more room for entertaining!

A Hint of Coastal Elegance

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designed by Amy Coslet & Sherri DuPont Photography by Lori Hamilton
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Arabella

Vogel Building Group

Photo of a large mediterranean open plan kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen with Custom Details

Beck/Allen Cabinetry

Featuring Crystal Cabinetry Interior design by Property Enhancements Photography by Alise O'Brien
Photo of a traditional kitchen in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Luxurious Country Cottage

The Village Workshop Group

Turnkey Interior Styling
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops and multiple Islands 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!