This is an example of a modern kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Project 1322-20 Northeast Minneapolis Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

The goal of the homeowner was to modernize and make the existing kitchen more functional by adding storage, countertop work space, and better task lighting. Castle was able to design an updated kitchen that refaced and painted half of the cabinets and added new deeper cabinets in an L shape that helped meet the clients goals. White painted shaker style doors and slab drawers help compliment the locally made recycled glass countertops and white oak hardwood floors. Thanks to ample LED cabinet lighting the most noticeable feature of this updated kitchen is the local hand-made mid-century backsplash tile from Mercury Mosaics. A new ThermaTru fiberglass backdoor was also installed. Stainless steel LG appliances from Warner’s Stellian and classic chrome accessories and fixtures give the perfect finishing touches. See this kitchen on the 2018 Castle Educational Home Tour, and while you’re at it, check out the previously remodeled basement / bathroom / laundry room which is also on tour!

Saratoga Ave Kitchen Remodel

Courtney Cartee, Allied ASID

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Revitalized Retirement Condo

Cabinets & Such

Cabinets by Urban Effects – Yorkshire Shaker door Rustic Alder wood species stained Natural Countertops are IceStone Recycled Glass in Sage Pearl finish – fabricated and installed by Corner Stone Coverings ( https://www.instagram.com/cornerstonecoverings/) Mosaic backsplash tile is by Glazzio “Aviation Mint” Decorative cabinet hardware “Athens” in light green by Cal Crystal Blanco silgranit undermount sink in “Biscuit” Essa pull-down faucet by Delta Mountain Plumbing water filtration system and point of use faucet

Bombay Sapphire Recycled Glass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Small eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Manchester with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Historic Orlando Home

Kristina Bruno

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Studio White

An Original, Inc.

This project was designed to give the homeowner the opportunity to dress the transitional white painted cabinetry with a french country feel. Cabinetry by An Original, Inc.

Kitchen Renovation in Kildare

Leo Reilly Woodcraft Ltd

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Cold Spring NY Antique home addition

RoSal Enterprises

Family kitchen with tons of space for gadgets and people
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Jed & Renee's Kitchen - Corner Close-up

Matter Design & Make Pty Ltd

Jed and Renee had been living in their first home together for a little over one year until the arrival of their first born child. They had been putting up with their 1990’s era kitchen but quickly realised it wasn’t up to scratch with the new demands for space and functionality that a child brings. Jed and Renee’s old kitchen was dark and imposing, lacked bench space and wasted space with inaccessible cupboards on all walls. After experimenting with a few layouts in our CAD program, our solution was to dedicate one wall for tall and deep storage, then on the adjacent and opposite walls create a long wrap-around bench with base level storage below. The bench intersects a dividing wall with an archway into the dining room, nabbing more precious surface space while ensuring the dining walkway is not hindered by rounding off the end corner. Smart storage such as a Kessebohmer pull-out pantry unit, blind corner baskets and a slide-out appliance shelf accessed by a lift-up door make the most of every nook of this kitchen. Top cupboards housing the rangehood also intersect the kitchen’s dividing wall and continue as open display shelving in the dining room for extra storage and visual balance. Simple black ‘D’ handles are a stylish, functional and affordable hardware choice, as is the grey Bettastone benchtop made from recycled glass. Jed and Renee loved the colour and grain of Blackbutt timber but realised that too much timber could be overbearing as it was in their old kitchen. Our solution was to create a mix of hand-painted light green doors to break up and provide contrast against the Blackbutt veneer panels. The result is a light and airy kitchen that opens up the room and invites you inward.

Bombay Sapphire Recycled Glass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Manchester with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel 6

Designer Cabinets, Granite & Tile

Here is one of our recent projects in Akron, Ohio! Cabinets are by Kraftmaid, featuring a Garrison door style with a combination of paint and cherry wood stain finish. The countertop is Recycled Glass by Curava. The kitchen space was opened up into the enclosed eating space to create a new, larger overall kitchen. The new design implanted a peninsula with sink being relocated, new pantry cabinet storage and a Butler's Pantry as well. Photo by Adam Abrams, CKD

Lloyd Close, Hove (Winner of the RIBA Downland Prize 2011)

Koru Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Project 1322-20 Northeast Minneapolis Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Acton Cherry Kitchen

LaPlante Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Historic Orlando Home

Kristina Bruno

Country l-shaped kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Allen Ct Kitchen

Chambers Design, LLC

Neil Chambers, LEED-AP
Mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Cuastom style kitchen

Gilasi

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Modern Montreal Millefiori Kitchen

Vetrazzo

Stark white surroundings with white lacquer cabinetry and solid white glass backsplash allow the Vetrazzo recycled glass surfaces to take center stage and establish a burst of color. Made from trim glass from a stained glass artist's studio these Millefiori sustainable surfaces establish the colors of the rest of the decor.

Great Neck Brick Colonial Kitchen Renovation

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

an update was in order but client wanted did not want to eliminate the compartmentalization of their classic colonial with a formal dining room. We were able to open up the immediate space by relocating hvac ducts and create a coffebar/bar section seperate from food prep and clean up space. the length of the kitchen allows for the tall cabinetry flowing into lengths of countertops toward the eating area under cathedral ceiling. Tall wall allowed for display of her favorite deco art work.

Kitchen with Recycled Glass Benchtops and no Island 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!