This beautiful craftsman kitchen boasts cherry shaker StarMark cabinets, quartz counters, micro subway tile backsplash, multiple sinks, and floating shelves. Joe Gates Construction, Inc offers full service custom building, remodeling and project management. From design and permitting to their team of expert craftsmen, call on them for excellent results in your next building project.

Kitchen/Dining/Greatroom

My House Design/Build/Team

Custom kitchen cabinets conceal appliances except the Wolfe range stainless tile accents. In the great room, an operable wall of glass opens the house onto a shaded deck, with spectacular views of Center Bay on Gambier Island. Above - the peninsula sitting area is the perfect tree-fort getaway, for conversation and relaxing. Open to the fireplace below and the trees beyond, it is an ideal go-away place to inspire and be inspired.

Minimal in the Kitchen

Julie Schuster Design Studio

When working with small spaces, especially a galley kitchen it is important to achieve a nice proportion of light and dark elements. A dark porcelain floor was selected for its functional and maintenance free properties. Conscious of the fact that we didn't want to create a visually small space by adding more dark components, white shaker style cabinets were selected, along with white appliances and white stone counter top. In order to create a design connection to the floor and create some visual interest, a black linear strip of tile runs along the back-splash with a field of white 3x6 tile.

Kitchen and Dining Extension

Couture Concepts Interiors

This beautiful new kitchen and dining extension boasts expansive bright vaulted ceilings, double bi-folding doors, a huge kitchen island with a waterfall edge, monochromatic colour scheme with a pop of rust in the impactful feature lights, bar stools and carver dining chairs.

Holkham | Timeless country kitchen

Davonport Kitchen & Home

Davonport Holkham shaker-style cabinetry with exposed butt hinges was chosen for a classic look and its smaller proportions in this Victorian country kitchen. Hand painted in a beautiful light stone (Slate 11 – from Paint & Paper Library) and heritage green (Farrow & Ball’s studio green), the colour scheme provides the perfect canvas for the antique-effect brushed brass accessories. A traditional style white porcelain butler sink with brass taps is positioned in front of the large sash window, providing a stylish focal point when you enter the room. Then at the heart of the kitchen is a freestanding-style island (topped with the same white quartz worktop as the rest of the room). Designed with plenty of storage in the way of cupboards and drawers (as well as breakfast bar seating for 2), it acts as a prep table that is positioned in easy reach of the professional quality Miele induction hob and ovens. These elements help nod to the heritage of the classic country kitchen that would have originally been found in the property. Out of the main cooking zone, but in close proximity to seating on the island, a breakfast cupboard/drinks cabinet houses all of Mr Edward’s coffee gadgets at worktop level. Above, several shelves finished with opulent mirrored glass and back-lit lights showcase the couples’ selection of fine cut glassware. This creates a real wow feature in the evening and can be seen from the couples’ large round walnut dining table which is positioned with views of the English-country garden. The overall style of the kitchen is classic, with a very welcoming and homely feel. It incorporates pieces of charming antique furniture with the clean lines of the hand painted Davonport cabinets marrying the old and the new.

Bright and Modern Airy Kitchen

Bravura Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor and white benchtop.

eclectic green and alder kitchen

M&M Interiors

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Gainesville Lake Home Remodeling - Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Gainesville Lake Home Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry Room Remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen in Riverdale 09/2019

North Jersey Remodelers LLC.

ALL finished.
Large modern u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Navy Contemporary

BeSpace - kitchens/bedrooms/living

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Project - Charlton Kings

Contour

Lisa Lodwig
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, white floor and a peninsula.

Decorating Projects

Lynda's Fine Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor, white cabinets and a peninsula.

JENNINGS BAY KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Tall cabinetry houses a coffee system and steam oven.
Inspiration for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Harpenden family home, kitchen and utility

Alison Anderson Interiors

Navy blue kitchen with limestone effect floor tiles, antique brass handles and open shelving
Design ideas for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Rosewood Lane

Signature Interior Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transformed Kitchen

Artisan Design

Tranformed the Kitchen, in an 1891 Farm style home to a 2021 version of the best there is to offer!
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

South Miami Remodel

AASAP Corp

Kithcen Remodel
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Diamond Bar Kitchen

Riki S. Design

Warm toned white kitchen with waterfall quartzite peninsula island and oil -rubbed bronze hardware.
Photo of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Chandler House Remodel DS

Luxury Remodels Company

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Blue Fitted Kitchen

Tom Howley

This impeccable bespoke blue fitted kitchen design from our Hartford collection is inspired by original Shaker design. It’s both contemporary and cosy bringing together a host of practical features including clever storage solutions to create a family kitchen that’s perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops and Porcelain 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!