Photography: Rickie Agapito Built by: S&W Kitchens Working with old homes requires careful planning and selection of materials. The clients wanted to keep with the Arts and Crafts aesthetics of this 1923 bungalow. Modern conveniences such as a USB charging drawer, LED lighting, and interior cabinet storage options all help to bring this space together.

Kitchen

LAURA LAKIN DESIGN

Gemma Reynolds www.gemrey.com
Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and coloured appliances.

Modern Victorian

Zimmer Design LLC

Kitchen renovation replacing the sloped floor 1970's kitchen addition into a designer showcase kitchen matching the aesthetics of this regal vintage Victorian home. Thoughtful design including a baker's hutch, glamourous bar, integrated cat door to basement litter box, Italian range, stunning Lincoln marble, and tumbled marble floor.

Cape Cod Kitchen

Riddle Construction & Design

A kitchen in a beautiful Cape Cod home located on Lake Sammamish, WA received a complete renovation. A stunning LaCanche range and custom matched hood takes center stage with elegant white cabinetry on either side. A large center island is anchored to the ceiling with the custom blown glass pendants by CX design.

Traditional Kitchen in Whitestone, NY.

WL Kitchen & Home

Hand carved classic kitchen, beige cabinets, custom hood and green island.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, coloured appliances, with island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional with style

Newground Developments

Christophe Benard
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Concrete farm sink

Atmosphyre

James Gardiner
Mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances and light hardwood floors.

In-Frame Oak & Painted Shaker Kitchen in Farrow & Ball Pigeon

BP Kitchens & Interiors

We created custom countertop storage with bi-folding doors to reveal a birch veneered ply interior with three shelves. The bottom is open onto the worktop. The natural low temperature of the engineered stone helps to keep the cupboard at a lower temperature. We use high quality veneered plywood in all of our cupboard carcases as it is a very stable and strong wood compared to lower quality materials such as MFC (melamine faced chipboard).

Whimsical East Atlanta Cottage Renovation

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

Design ideas for an eclectic galley kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, pink cabinets, coloured appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Maine Cabin

Leslie Saul & Associates

Arts and crafts kitchen in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

A Scandinavian Woodland Inspired Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Shaker style oak cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray are offset by gorgeous Cole and Son Woods wallpaper and reclaimed pine flooring. The flooring has been filleted, sanded, and lacquered.

Padworth Common - Beautiful kitchen in Old Chalk

Ben Heath Interiors

The stunning kitchen features a combination of Ben Heath bespoke and Neptune cabinetry. The kitchen is finished in Neptune's water-based Old Chalk paint with a Blue Grey limestone worktop and a Cognac satino limestone flooring. The tall cabinet housing has an integrated Combi Microwave and a Steamer Oven. The bar stools add a nice texture to the kitchen. Photos by Adam Carter Photography

Contemporary Napa House

Staprans Design

An open plan kitchen celebrates gatherings and cooking. The copper hood compliments the hand made artisan tile with bronze tile accents. The gray painted cabinets accent the mahogany island.

Bespoke Kitchen in Clapham

Mike Taylor Bespoke Kitchens

Frasar Marr
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Sabor De Sal Kitchen Remodel

Greystone Kitchens

This view would have once been directly at an exterior wall with the kitchen starting just beyond the dishwasher, but now look at all that counter-space! Kim Lindsey Photography

Kitchens, Gourmet Style

By the Sea Home Decor

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Church Walk, Brentford

Refined Trades

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Marshall Manor House Kitchen

User

Inspiration for an expansive country kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and coffered.

Avon Lake Kitchen - July 2020

NEO Home Repair

All work performed by NEO Home Repair. Kitchen wall removed, new lighting, cabinets, floors, countertops etc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oak Frame Shaker Kitchen painted Light Grey and Stained Carbon.

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

Characterised by its wide frame and deep profile, this chunky shaker-style door makes a robust statement with its formidable appearance. This Clonmel kitchen is truly timeless and is enhanced by the inclusion of its many exclusive accessories.

Kitchen with Shaker 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!