Ornamental Granite kitchen by Down East Fabrication

This kitchen was fabricated by Down East Fabrication! https://www.downeastfab.com The island in this kitchen features Ornamental granite which blends well with both color (cherry and gray) cabinets and floors. Search "ornamental" granite, see more granite of this family or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward. You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

First Floor Remodeling

Ryan Davis Contracting

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Création d'une grande Cuisine ouverte avec Ilot central

La Maison Des Travaux, Noisy-le-Grand

Création d'une grande Cuisine ouverte avec Ilot central, mixant Ancien "Rétro" & Contemporain, d'un budget Mobiliers Cuisine avec Electroménagers (Hors autres Travaux TCE) de 16.000 € TTC. Création intégrale de celle-ci dans un grand espace non exploité de 11 m², utilisé par l'ancien Propriétaire en grande Buanderie avec sa Chaudière Gaz, attenant à la grande pièce à vivre en grand Séjour & Salle à manger, et situé au RDC d'une belle et grande Maison sur trois niveaux.

Maison des années 30, rénovation

MOOVIS Architecte

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Lyon with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tiles, no island and grey floor.

Kitchen Refurbishment

The Better Home Company

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

EC-Bois | Maison Laviron | Jouars-Pontchartrain

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© Robinson architecte
Mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Two-tone Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This busy family used their cramped kitchen for a decade before transforming it into a space that works with their lifestyle. The family wanted a space where they could sit together and enjoy dinner during the week while still hanging-out in the kitchen. Our solution was a unique L-shaped island with lots of seating and storage. We wanted to create a space that felt detailed without being “fancy” and that was clean without being sterile. We settled on a two-tone cabinet design while accenting the space with gold details. The end result is casual elegance for this modern family.

Morgan Hill Kitchen Remodel

D.R. Domenichini Construction

Scott DuBose
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Off the Grid Custom

Timberwood Construction Inc.

Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, beige floor, an undermount sink and dark wood cabinets.

Brooklyn Heights Kitchen

Kevin Dakan Architect

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and blue floor.

Green with Envy

Susan Jablon

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and beige floor.

Paisley Project

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

The open shelving is such a unique piece to this transitional kitchen. It really adds to the different design elements in this gorgeous kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Arapados Way

My Beautiful Home Staging

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

CUISINE NOIRE ET BOIS - PROJET DE RÉNOVATION À RENNES

IDKrea

Projet de rénovation d’une cuisine dans une maison ancienne au coeur de Rennes, avec pour mot d’ordre : une cuisine noire. La collection de cuisines allemandes haut de gamme SieMatic Classic a été utilisée pour concevoir une cuisine classique contemporaine et attrayante en noire et bois, intégrée dans un bâti, pour marier astucieusement l'ancien et le moderne. La luminosité de la pièce a été nettement améliorée suite à la création de la verrière, afin d'apporter plus de clarté mais aussi d’ouvrir l’espace visuellement. En équilibre parfait avec l’espace de vie, cette cuisine semi-ouverte a été conçue pour devenir le coeur de la maison. Caroline Ablain

Contemporary Matt Black with Timber Veneer

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The concept for the Kitchen was Contemporary, sleek and minimalism with advanced materials to create a striking, modern look. The clients were looking for something dark with a matt finish, that didn’t require constant cleaning and maintenance. Polytecs newest innovation the ‘Venette’ Range, was the perfect choice with its fingerprint resistant technology. In order to introduce a third texture to the Kitchen in addition to the Matt Black cabinetry and textured Dekton, we implemented timber veneer. Overall this innovative Kitchen design offers dimension and interest while the diverse finishes make the space feel warm and appealing. This Kitchen design met all of the client’s requirements whilst successfully achieving a sleek, minimal and striking design.

Wit & Delight

McDonald Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles and a peninsula.

Rancho Santa Margarita Kitchen Remodel

Jonathan Salmon

Jonathan Salmon, the designer, utilized the natural light streaming into this kitchen from the ample windows and backyard paired with the light yellow color of the cabinets to give this kitchen a fun, playful feel, while still creating class. When adding in the furniture and appliances, each object was chosen thoughtfully to complete the overall classic picture.

Kitchen Remodels

GBG Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Proyecto para Casa de Nueva Construcción en el Portil (Huelva)

Victoria Márquez

Diseño de cocina con Isla para casa de nueva construcción. Se pretendía conectar la cocina con el exterior y que fuese muy diáfana, ligera y cómoda.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Квартира на Профсоюзной

Мария Губина

Ольга Мелекесцева
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional separate kitchen in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tiles, no island, blue floor, brown benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Cement Tiles 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!