The kitchen's surface-mounted light fixtures came from School House Electric with shades from Rejuvenation. The light fixture in the butler's pantry (see later in this post) also came from School House, and its vintage shade was found on the Internet from a dealer in Minnesota. The floor is a classic checkerboard pattern (usually found in black and white). - Mitchell Snyder Photography Have questions about this project? Check out this FAQ post: http://hammerandhand.com/field-notes/retro-kitchen-remodel-qa/

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets and red benchtop.

Urban Cultivator Design Gallery

Aitoro Appliance

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and red benchtop.

Sleek Kitchen

Pamela Pennington Studios

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, orange floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, with island and red benchtop.

Peccati di gola

Martini Interiors

Cucina in legno massiccio laccato crema con dettagli intagliati e foglia oro
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Venice with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and red benchtop.

Unica, дом в Домодедово

VERONA mobili

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

Custom Homes

PureBuild Inc.

Periwinkle painted cabinets contrast with terricotta tile counter tops to create a cheery atmosphere in the kitchen of this rammed earth home.
Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, purple cabinets, tile benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and red benchtop.

Retro Custom Garage

Charleston Building and Development

This is an example of a large industrial single-wall kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floor, glass tile splashback and red benchtop.

Accent Floors & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with white cabinets, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, no island and red benchtop.

Купольный дом

Яковлева Юлия

Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, red splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and red benchtop.

Unica, дом в Домодедово

VERONA mobili

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

Peccati di gola

Martini Interiors

Cucina in legno massiccio laccato crema con dettagli intagliati e foglia oro
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Venice with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and red benchtop.

Peccati di gola

Martini Interiors

Cucina in legno massiccio laccato crema con dettagli intagliati e foglia oro
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and red benchtop.

New Wood Windows in Country Kitchen - Renewal by Andersen Long Island

Renewal by Andersen Long Island

Cozy country kitchen with two new windows we installed. This lovely and warm wood kitchen with large butcher block island looks great with these new wood interior double hung windows we installed. Find out more about replacing your home windows with Renewal by Andersen Long Island, serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens and Brooklyn

Color Scheme for Belize Airbnb

House of a Different Color

Photo of painting in process in the kitchen. The kitchen was painted shades of terra cotta and a sandy, clay color, and the ceiling was painted white. Existing cabinets and terra cotta tile backsplash and countertops were not being changed, so we leaned into the warm tones there and brought blues and greens into the adjacent spaces in the great room. Recommended replacing dated ceiling light with coastal-styled chandelier or ceiling fan. *** Hired to create a paint plan for vacation condo in Belize. Beige tile floor and medium-dark wood trim and cabinets to remain throughout, but repainting all walls and ceilings in 2 bed/2 bath beach condo.

Unica, дом в Домодедово

VERONA mobili

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

Wood Kitchen with New Wood Interior Windows that Match

Renewal by Andersen of NJ-NY Metro

These wood interior windows we installed match the look and feel of this country kitchen perfectly! This entire home also got all new windows, a combination of white and wood throughout. Windows from Renewal by Andersen New Jersey

Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) Wide Plank (Face Grain) Countertop

Hardwood Lumber Company

"There are a couple of moldings and a bit of painting to be done, but I think it's a great looking kitchen! Thanks Hardwood Lumber!" David
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, red benchtop, green cabinets and green splashback.

Unica, дом в Домодедово

VERONA mobili

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

Unica, дом в Домодедово

VERONA mobili

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Red Benchtop 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!