From La Cornue of France: Exceptional craftsmanship with superior attention to detail. La Cornue has been designing the most exclusive ranges on the planet for over 100 years. The style is distinct "old world" inspiring visions of the French countryside. Available in multiple colors, with many trim options, and burner configurations.

Redwood Shores kitchen remodel

Lucile Glessner Design

custom concrete counters and integrated sink, La cornue stove and custom Vent a Hood, state of the art appliances Photographs JRF photography
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback and coloured appliances.

Traditional Kitchen

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, orange floor and exposed beam.

Fernden Lane

Unique Homestays

Design ideas for a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Surrey with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Gifford Custom Kitchen

That Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Greystone Barn

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Austin Eterno Photography
Country galley kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

East Malvern Renovation

Hart Builders Pty Ltd

Suzi Appel Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sea Cliff Vintage Twist

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

charming Sea cliff turn of century victorian needed a renovation that was appropriate to the vintage yet, edgy styling. a textured natural oak farm sink base juxtaposed a soft gray, with the heavy shelves on the wall made this kitchen unique.

Luxury on the Lake

Nip Tuck Remodeling

Light and bright but timeless. Using white cabinets around the perimeter and the accented island which matches the custom range blends the looks but grounds the design. The custom tile behind the range enhances the look and feel of the space along with the shades of blue in the main subway tile. A custom hood was designed to complement the traditional feel along with sleek accents.

Luxury Kosher Kitchen

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

The client wanted to create an elegant, upscale kosher kitchen with double cooking and cleaning areas. The custom cabinets are frameless, captured inset, and painted, with walnut drawer boxes. The refrigerator and matching buffets are also walnut. The main stove was custom painted as well as the hood and adjacent cabinets as a focal point. Brass faucets, hardware, mesh screens and hood trim add to the elegance. The ceiling treatment over the island and eating area combine wood details and wallpaper to complete the look. We continued this theme throughout the house.

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.

French Country Kitchen

This is an example of a large eat-in kitchen in Oxfordshire with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, coloured appliances, limestone floors and beige floor.

Restaurant Inspired, Residential Comfort

EmV Design Build

Robbin Stancliff Photography. Restaurant Inspired, Residential Comfort Kitchen. Commercial Appliances in Drylac powder coating for a "greener finish". Cookies and Cream Granite Counters. Stained and Distressed Alder Cabinets. Sage Painted Alder Island. Coffee Station. 3 x 6 sage colored backsplash. Cream/ Rust/ Grey Green SlimCoat Concrete Flooring.

Blue Star Authorized Dealer

Kitchens Etc.

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Concord Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Custom Home

Mission Tile West Showrooms

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop, a farmhouse sink and no island.

Brookland Rise, NW11

Premium German Kitchens • PGK

The decorative shaker door fronts along with the opens spaces create a very classic and elegant picture. Even in a small space the classic vibe creates a very powerful façade. This is a truly timeless design.

Fresh Spanish Upgrade

Nyhus Design Group

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Retro Style Kitchen Remodel

Saratoga Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

W Rowland Place - Mid-Century Inspired Kitchen

BKC Kitchen and Bath

Even small kitchens can be breathtaking. This renovation in Littleton features a mid-century modern aesthetic, with rift-cut oak cabinets, waterfall edge countertops, and sleek cabinet pulls. Previously enclosed by walls, the refreshed kitchen is now open, airy, and inviting. David Bradley - Summit door style, Pecan finish on Rift-Cut Oak / Tricorn Black paint on center island. Design by Paul Lintault, BKC Kitchen and Bath. RangeFinder Photography

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Coloured Appliances 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!