Granite on island, quartz around wall, glass raised bar w/stainless steel supports, pendant lights over island with red subway tile backsplash that is continued in the living room fireplace surround.

Shaker Cognac Cabinets

Kitchen Cabinet Value, LLC

Whether you are renovating an old kitchen in a historic home or remodeling and upgrading a more modern kitchen, Shaker kitchen cabinets might be just the right style for you. If you want warmth, simplicity and functionality of excellent design and solid craftsmanship, choosing Shaker kitchen cabinets might add just the finishing touch your kitchen needs.

Lots of room in this kitchen.

UNIQ Kitchen and Bath Designs

A downdraft ventilation system has been added to the island to help keep the space above open and to eliminate the need for a drop down from the ceiling hood. Great combo with the island being painted Black with distressing and rub-through tones. The perimeter cabinets are painted green with distressing and rub-through colors of Gold. Beautifully stunning in person. Photography by: PreveiwFirst.com

Condo Chic

Andros Kitchen & Bath Designs

Inspiration for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey floor.

Sag Harbor

STUDIOHOWE

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, quartz benchtops and porcelain floors.

Style and Drama

Royston Wilson Design

Ben Wrigley
Photo of a large contemporary kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Starmark Kitchen, Dry Bar, Lockers in Hickory Bridgeport Oregano/Maple Sage

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Starmark Style: Bridgeport w/ Standard Slab Drawers Finish: (Perimeter: Hickory - Oregano; Dry Bar/Locker: Maple - Sage) Countertop: (Customer Own) Black Soapstone Sink: (Customer’s Own) Faucet: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Hardware Resources – Zane Pulls in Brushed Pewter (varying sizes) Backsplash & Floor Tile: (Customer’s Own) Glass Door Inserts: Glassource - Chinchilla Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Stonik Services

ALNOCERA ceramic kitchen

The ALNO Store Bristol

ALNo Ceramic units with matching worktops, shown in Oxide Nero finish. The use of the wood adds contrast, depth and warmth to create a fantastic kitchen

la casa di isa

Maria Antonietta Giulii

Vista della cucina di tipo chiuso. Parete attrezzata con elettrodomestici ad incasso, base e pensili di colore bianco. Piano cottura in acciaio, lavello ad una vasca, top in quarzite colore bianco. Pareti e paraspruzzi finito a smalto lavabile, colore rosso, pavimento in gres porcellanato effetto legno.

Tempe Craftsman Kitchen

Davis Design

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Contemporary dark grey kitchen with many storage solutions

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This image shows an example of a great storage solution for kitchens! Instead of basic shelving, these pull out drawers are a more practical way to store your food, meaning bits wont be forgotten about at the back of the cupboard!

Квартира с фито-стеной и яркими акцентами в Москве

FRINO

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor, red benchtop and wood.

Bober-Cady Project - Kitchen Remodel in Falls Church, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Beverly Hills - Kitchen

Luxe Remodel

caesarstone, modern
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and turquoise floor.

Leytonstone

A Martens Kitchens & Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Апартаменты на Ходынке

Вера Василенко

Кухня-ниша
Design ideas for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Вдали от глаз/ Out of sight

Ирина Киреева

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Classic Kitchen Expansion

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Our approach to the dining room wall was a key decision for the entire project. The wall was load bearing and the homeowners considered only removing half of it. In the end, keeping the overall open concept design was important to the homeowners, therefore we installed a load bearing beam in the ceiling. The beam was finished with drywall to be cohesive so it looked like it was a part of the original design. Now that the kitchen and dining room were open, paint colors were used to designate the spaces and create visual boundaries. This made each area feel like it’s its own space without using any structures. The original L-shaped kitchen was cut short because of bay windows that overlooked the backyard patio. These windows were lost in the space and not functional; they were replaced with double French doors leading onto the patio. A brick layer was brought in to patch up the window swap and now it looks like the French doors always existed. New crown molding was installed throughout and painted to match the kitchen cabinets. This window/door replacement allowed for a large pantry cabinet to be installed next to the refrigerator which was not in the old cabinet configuration. The replaced perimeter cabinets host custom storage solutions, like a mixer stand, spice organization, recycling center and functional corner cabinet with pull out shelving. The perimeter kitchen cabinets are painted with a glaze and the island is a cherry stain with glaze to amplify the raised panel door style. We tripled the size of the kitchen island to expand countertop space. It seats five people and hosts charging stations for the family’s busy lifestyle. It was important that the cooktop in the island had a built in downdraft system because the homeowners did not want a ventilation hood in the center of the kitchen because it would obscure the open concept design. The countertops are quartz and feature an under mount granite composite kitchen sink with a low divide center. The kitchen faucet, which features hands free and touch technology, and an instant hot water dispenser were added for convenience because of the homeowners’ busy lifestyle. The backsplash is a favorite, with a teal and red glass mosaic basket weave design. It stands out and holds its own among the expansive kitchen cabinets. All recessed, under cabinet and decorative lights were installed on dimmer switches to allow the homeowners to adjust the lighting in each space of the project. All exterior and interior door hardware, hinges and knobs were replaced in oil rubbed bronze to match the dark stain throughout the space. The entire first floor remodel project uses 12x24 ceramic tile laid in a herringbone pattern. Since tile is typically cold, the flooring was also heated from below. This will also help with the homeowners’ original heating issues. When accessorizing the kitchen, we used functional, everyday items the homeowners use like cutting boards, canisters for dry goods and place settings on the island. Ultimately, this project transformed their small, outdated kitchen into an expansive and functional workspace.

Keyes St, Ashburton

Bubbles Bathrooms

Bubbles Bathrooms
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, a single-bowl sink, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Contemporary Chicago Kitchen

Woodways

The feature wall, designed and constructed by Woodways, offers endless storage and hidden appliances to create a smooth and seamless built in look.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Red Splashback and Porcelain Floors 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!