Read more about this remodel at the link above. Email me at carla@carlaaston.com to receive access to the list of paint colors used on this project. Title your email: "Heights Project Paint Colors".

Lincoln Square Family Kitchen

Claudia Martin, ASID

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and white appliances.

Old world elegance meets today's today's contemporary space requirements

Marlene Wangenheim AKBD, CAPS, Allied Member ASID

Traditional separate kitchen in Newark with panelled appliances, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

Traditional Bilotta Collection in Rye

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This expansive traditional kitchen by senior designer, Randy O'Kane and Architect, Clark Neuringer, features Bilotta Collection cabinet in a custom color. Randy says, the best part about working with this client was that she loves design – and not just interior but she also loves holiday decorating and she has a beautiful sense of aesthetic (and does everything to the nines). For her kitchen she wanted a barn-like feel and it absolutely had to be functional because she both bakes and cooks for her family and neighbors every day. And as the mother of four teenage girls she has a lot of people coming in and out of her home all the time. She wanted her kitchen to be comfortable – not untouchable and not too “done”. When she first met with Bilotta senior designer Randy O’Kane, her #1 comment was: “I’m experiencing white kitchen fatigue”. So right from the start finding the perfect color was the prime focus. The challenge was infusing a center hall colonial with a sense of warmth, comfort and that barn aesthetic without being too rustic which is why they went with a straight greenish grey paint vs. something distressed. The flooring, by Artisan Wood floors, looks reclaimed with its wider long planks and fumed finish. The barn door separating the laundry room and the kitchen was made from hand selected barn wood, made custom according to the client’s detailed specifications, and hung with sliding hardware. The kitchen hardware was really a window sash pull from Rocky Mountain that was repurposed as handles in a living bronze finish mounted horizontally. Glazed brick tile, by Ann Sacks, really helped to embrace the overall concept. Since a lot of parties are hosted out of that space, the kitchen, and butler’s pantry off to the side, needed a good flow as well as areas to bake and stage the creations. Double ovens were a must as well as a 48” Wolf Range and a Rangecraft hood – four ovens are going all the time. Beverage drawers were added to allow others to flow through the kitchen without disturbing the cook. Lots of storage was added for a well-stocked kitchen. A unique detail is double door wall cabinets, some with wire mesh to allow to see their dishes for easy access. In the butler’s pantry, instead of mesh they opted for antique mirror glass fronts. Countertops are a natural quartzite for care free use and a solid wood table, by Brooks Custom, extends of the island, removable for flexibility, making the kitchen and dining area very functional. One of the client’s antique pieces (a hutch) was incorporated into the kitchen to give it a more authentic look as well as another surface to decorate and provide storage. The lighting over the island and breakfast table has exposed Edison bulbs which hearkens to that “barn” lighting. For the sinks, they used a fireclay Herbeau farmhouse on the perimeter and an undermount Rohl sink on the island. Faucets are by Waterworks. Standing back and taking it all in it’s a wonderful collaboration of carefully designed working space and a warm gathering space for family and guests. Bilotta Designer: Randy O’Kane, Architect: Clark Neuringer Architects, posthumously. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Cambria Countertop Ideas

Kitchen Solvers of Southwest Florida

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Johnson Lane

Kinsey Architecture + Construction

Kate Russell photographer
Mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Black Countertops

MultiStone Enterprises, Inc.

Contemporary kitchen in Palmetto Bluff featuring Absolute Black Granite countertops in a leathered finish. Backsplash is done in Arabescato Carrara Italian marble subway tiles.

Expansive Craftsman Style Kitchen

The Group, Inc. Real Estate - Kelly McBartlett

A Brilliant Photo - Agnieszka Wormus
This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Clean Traditional Kitchen

User

Located in the historic neighborhood of Laurelhurst in Portland, Oregon, this kitchen blends the necessary touches of traditional style with contemporary convenience. While the cabinets may look standard in their functionality, you will see in other photos from this project that there are hidden storage treasures which make life more efficient for this family and their young children. Photo Credit: Jeff Freeman Photography (See his full gallery on Houzz.com)

Fullerton Residence

SPACE Architects + Planners

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and an undermount sink.

Hawaii

Dara Rosenfeld Design

Design ideas for a tropical open plan kitchen in Hawaii with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

1512 Dolphin Terrace

Spinnaker Development

Built, designed & furnished by Spinnaker Development, Newport Beach Interior Design by Details a Design Firm Photography by Bowman Group Photography

Del Ray Sears Bungalow

WINN Design+Build

Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bronc Buster

Amaron Folkestad GC Steamboats Builder

Kitchen in Mountain Modern Contemporary Steamboat Springs Ski Resort Custom Home built by Amaron Folkestad General Contractors www.AmaronBuilders.com Apex Architecture Photos by Brian Adams

Luxury Back Bay Condo Overlooking the Park in Boston

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc.

Luxury Kitchen
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fremont Gem

Nc Construction And Remodeling Inc

This is an example of an arts and crafts kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Quarter Sawn White Oak Flooring - Connecticut Kitchen

Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors

Long and wide plank solid White Oak quarter and rift sawn wood flooring with a custom prefinish, locally manufactured by Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors in Connecticut. Wood floors available mill-direct, unfinished or custom prefinished. 1-800-928-9602. https://www.hullforest.com Photo credit: Christopher Saelens

Past and Present Tudor

MLB Design Group

Great craftsmanship brings this renovated kitchen to life. It was an honor to be invited to join the team by Prestige Residential Construction, the general contractor that had completed other work for these homeowners.

Watchung

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Peter Rymwid Photographer The kitchen in this beautiful old home in Montclair was small and dark and unattractive. By using some of the length in the adjoining dining room, the kitchen was expanded to accommodate a small island with seating for 2 and a steam oven. Double panel wall cabinets extend to the ceiling with a large crown molding details which were found in homes of this age. Clean white subway tiles were selected for the backslash with a white and gray glass tile feature for above the Wolf Range. the easy to care for glass is unexpected as marble is many times selected for this detail. The Sub Zero refrigerator was paneled to match the cabinets and integrate into the design. A banquette was designed an built to allow for the maximum seating for this young family. A very small and awkward powder room was relocated to make way for a nicely sized walk in pantry.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown benchtop, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets 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!