This 1st place winner of Tedd-Wood Cabinetry's National 2020 "Picture Perfect" Contest transitional category, Designed by Jennifer Jacob is in the "Stockton" door style in both Maple wood "White Opaque" and Cherry wood with "Morning Mist" and a light brushed black glaze. The counter tops are "Taj Mahal" quartzite, The back splash made by Sonoma tiles is "Stellar Trestle in Hidden Cove." The flooring is Duchateau "Vernal Lugano"

Elegant Home Renovation

Innovative Design Build

For a family who routinely has 40+ family member get-togethers, an upscale house that feels grand but well enjoyed was top priority. We updated the kitchen, living room, dining room, guest house and bathroom in this custom renovation. The kitchen hosts two islands for ideal functionality for large gatherings, and flow out to the pool in summer months. Custom cabinetry hides the dishwashers, and refrigerator drawers. The stained beams in the guest house match the kitchen for a cohesive feel. The shiplap and custom stained wet bar cabinetry bring formality while the zero entry pool bath is whimsical and fun.

Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen

DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber

Dura supreme Cabinetry Napa panel door, Knotty Alder wood, Custom stain & distressed finish Photography by Kayser Photography of Lake Geneva Wi
Photo of a small country galley eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Treehouse atop Madison Valley I Seattle, Washington

Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lee Boulevard Whole House

Schloegel Design Remodel

Transitional kitchen blends exposed stained beams and dark stained cabinets with stainless appliances and hood vent, half-moon island, and an open concept. Jatoba Brown suede quartzite countertops and American Olean industrial gray concrete tile backsplash.

North 20

Arterra Design & Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with grey cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

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Savvy Kitchens

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mirasol Country Club 1

Reardon | Peloso Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Multi Zone Kitchen

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

www.genevacabinet.com Undercounter microwave in kitchen island. Multiple and flexible zones are a personalized way to design a kitchen that includes sophisticated storage, integrated appliances and statement backsplashes. This lovely example features Shiloh Cabinetry for a remodel by Stebnitz Builders

Fort Langley Whole House Renovation

Stevenson Design Works Ltd

Two tone kitchen. Photo By Stevenson Design Works
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Maximizing small NYC apartment space

Atelier036 - Architecture,Interior Design,Lighting

A tiny kitchen that maximizes every possible inch. Pat of a total gut renovation of a 1 bedroom apartment
Photo of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Spanish Modern Kitchen

Savvy Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

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Amy Pearson Design

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

Farmhouse White Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

The Key Elements for a Cozy Farmhouse Kitchen Design. ... “Classic American farmhouse style includes shiplap, exposed wood beams, and open shelving,” Mushkudiani says. “Mixed materials like wicker, wood, and metal accents add dimension, [and] colors are predominantly neutral: camel, white, and matte black

The Georgian

CarsonSpeer Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dramatic Dominion

Carla Royder Designs & Co, LLC

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Ladera Ranch Gets California Classic make over

k. smith interiors

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige floor.

Seekonk, MA Kitchen - New Build

Cypress Design Co.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Material Melody Breakfast Pantry

Design Studio West

We then took space that had been a wet bar in the family room and integrated it into a large storage area that became the butlers/breakfast pantry. The butler’s pantry acts as a mini-kitchen and offers a great space to make coffee and morning fare leaving the kitchen clean and clutter-free.

French Traditional

Atwood Custom Homes

Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Cement Tile 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!