Gourmet Kitchen features a separate prep kitchen, two islands in main kitchen, wolf appliances, subzero refrigeration, La Cornue rotisserie, and a Miele steam oven. Counter top slabs are fusion quartzite from Aria Stone Gallery. We designed a unique back-splash behind the range to store spices on one side and oils and a pot filler on other side. Flat panel cabinets. Photographer: Charles Lauersdorf, Realty Pro Shots

Expansive Traditional in Scarsdale

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

For this project, the entire kitchen was designed around the “must-have” Lacanche range in the stunning French Blue with brass trim. That was the client’s dream and everything had to be built to complement it. Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD worked with Paul Benowitz and Dipti Shah of Benowitz Shah Architects to contemporize the kitchen while staying true to the original house which was designed in 1928 by regionally noted architect Franklin P. Hammond. The clients purchased the home over two years ago from the original owner. While the house has a magnificent architectural presence from the street, the basic systems, appointments, and most importantly, the layout and flow were inappropriately suited to contemporary living. The new plan removed an outdated screened porch at the rear which was replaced with the new family room and moved the kitchen from a dark corner in the front of the house to the center. The visual connection from the kitchen through the family room is dramatic and gives direct access to the rear yard and patio. It was important that the island separating the kitchen from the family room have ample space to the left and right to facilitate traffic patterns, and interaction among family members. Hence vertical kitchen elements were placed primarily on existing interior walls. The cabinetry used was Bilotta’s private label, the Bilotta Collection – they selected beautiful, dramatic, yet subdued finishes for the meticulously handcrafted cabinetry. The double islands allow for the busy family to have a space for everything – the island closer to the range has seating and makes a perfect space for doing homework or crafts, or having breakfast or snacks. The second island has ample space for storage and books and acts as a staging area from the kitchen to the dinner table. The kitchen perimeter and both islands are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Paper White. The wall cabinets flanking the sink have wire mesh fronts in a statuary bronze – the insides of these cabinets are painted blue to match the range. The breakfast room cabinetry is Benjamin Moore’s Lampblack with the interiors of the glass cabinets painted in Paper White to match the kitchen. All countertops are Vermont White Quartzite from Eastern Stone. The backsplash is Artistic Tile’s Kyoto White and Kyoto Steel. The fireclay apron-front main sink is from Rohl while the smaller prep sink is from Linkasink. All faucets are from Waterstone in their antique pewter finish. The brass hardware is from Armac Martin and the pendants above the center island are from Circa Lighting. The appliances, aside from the range, are a mix of Sub-Zero, Thermador and Bosch with panels on everything.

Omega Loring Full Access Transom Cabinetry with Fantasy Brown Quartzite Counters

Counterra, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen

SF Modern

This kitchen has a full wall backsplash of green quartzite material, which wraps around the hood. To support large extended family gatherings, there are two eat-in islands with plenty of circulation around them, two sinks and two dishwashers to make for fast clean-ups

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Platinum Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern

Kyle Aiken

Utah Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Space Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Airport Rd

Melissa Morgan, CKD, Allied ASID

Pure One Photography
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, quartzite benchtops and brown floor.

Double Kitchen Island Dream

Shawna Feeley Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Kitchen w/ Views to the Walk-In Pantry + Mud Room + Powder Bath + Great Room

Cascade West Development

The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. for the Clark County Parade of Homes 2016. As soon as you pass under the timber framed entry and through the custom 8ft tall double-doors you’re immersed in a landscape of high ceilings, sharp clean lines, soft light and sophisticated trim. The expansive foyer you’re standing in offers a coffered ceiling of 12ft and immediate access to the central stairwell. Procession to the Great Room reveals a wall of light accompanied by every angle of lush forest scenery. Overhead a series of exposed beams invite you to cross the room toward the enchanting, tree-filled windows. In the distance a coffered-box-beam ceiling rests above a dining area glowing with light, flanked by double islands and a wrap-around kitchen, they make every meal at home inclusive. The kitchen is composed to entertain and promote all types of social activity; large work areas, ubiquitous storage and very few walls allow any number of people, large or small, to create or consume comfortably. An integrated outdoor living space, with it’s large fireplace, formidable cooking area and built-in BBQ, acts as an extension of the Great Room further blurring the line between fabricated and organic settings. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Custom Home in Riley

Freestyle Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, quartzite benchtops, travertine floors and beige floor.

West Branch Residence

At Home Design LLC

Transitional lake home in Fairfield county CT. Photography by Jim Fuhrman.
Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

New Construction 2014

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

This modern kitchen feature White Mountain Marble countertops in a honed finish. Most people shy from marbles in the kitchen. This marble is stronger than most and can with stand the everyday use in the kitchen.

Morris County, NJ - Mediterranean - Kitchen

The Hammer & Nail, Inc.

Morris County, NJ - Mediterranean - Kitchen Designed by Bart Lidsky of The Hammer & Nail Inc. Photography by Peter Rymwid http://thehammerandnail.com #BartLidsky #HNdesigns #KitchenDesign

Cook Park Kitchen Remodel

Northland Design & Build

Country open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and green benchtop.

Timeless Country

Kirshman Kitchen Design Studio

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, white benchtop, timber, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Matterhorn - 2020 UV Parade of Homes

The Cabinet Gallery

The Matterhorn Home was in the Utah Valley Parade of Homes and the modern home features three kitchens, custom built cabinetry and luxury SKS appliances throughout the home.

Butlers Pantry

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Walk-in pantry featuring white kitchen wall cabinets, custom backsplash, and marble countertops.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean u-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Remodel Work

Quality Craftsman Kitchens LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Mood Kitchen - Scavolini

Scavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom

Mood design by Silvano Barsacchi Contemporary taste and quality of life in the kitchen There are a wealth of innovative solutions in Mood, a kitchen that responds successfully to new rhythms of daily life, and the urge to personalise one’s home. A kitchen of stylish simplicity, perfect in its contents and functions, which extends its horizons into the home: all space must waiting to be lived in, with no boundaries. Products with a variety of opening systems (under-top frames, under-top frames and central strip and handles), a huge assortment of materials and a trendsetting colour range, Mood is a vast kitchen design project to delight different tastes, rich in new ideas and elegant solutions. Exclusive, sophisticated attributes of an all-Italian kitchen styled for our time. - See more at: http://www.scavolini.us/Kitchens/Mood

Beach House Delight

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Morgan Howarth
Large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and ceramic splashback.

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!