Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: kitchen

burlanes interiors

With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.

Kitchen in the Woods

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

Our clients wanted to update their kitchen and create more storage space. They also needed a desk area in the kitchen and a display area for family keepsakes. With small children, they were not using the breakfast bar on the island, so we chose when redesigning the island to add storage instead of having the countertop overhang for seating. We extended the height of the cabinetry also. A desk area with 2 file drawers and mail sorting cubbies was created so the homeowners could have a place to organize their bills, charge their electronics, and pay bills. We also installed 2 plugs into the narrow bookcase to the right of the desk area with USB plugs for charging phones and tablets. Our clients chose a cherry craftsman cabinet style with simple cups and knobs in brushed stainless steel. For the countertops, Silestone Copper Mist was chosen. It is a gorgeous slate blue hue with copper flecks. To compliment this choice, I custom designed this slate backsplash using multiple colors of slate. This unique, natural stone, geometric backsplash complemented the countertops and the cabinetry style perfectly. We installed a pot filler over the cooktop and a pull-out spice cabinet to the right of the cooktop. To utilize counterspace, the microwave was installed into a wall cabinet to the right of the cooktop. We moved the sink and dishwasher into the island and placed a pull-out garbage and recycling drawer to the left of the sink. An appliance lift was also installed for a Kitchenaid mixer to be stored easily without ever having to lift it. To improve the lighting in the kitchen and great room which has a vaulted pine tongue and groove ceiling, we designed and installed hollow beams to run the electricity through from the kitchen to the fireplace. For the island we installed 3 pendants and 4 down lights to provide ample lighting at the island. All lighting was put onto dimmer switches. We installed new down lighting along the cooktop wall. For the great room, we installed track lighting and attached it to the sides of the beams and used directional lights to provide lighting for the great room and to light up the fireplace. The beautiful home in the woods, now has an updated, modern kitchen and fantastic lighting which our clients love.

Eclectic Kitchen in the Canyon

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

White & Neutral Shaker Style Kitchen

Ergo Designer Kitchens and Cabinetry

This u-shaped kitchen has a mixture of white shaker door cabinets and PG Bison Brookhill Melawood floating shelves is an awesome combination, creating interest and adds texture. It’s finished off with Sigma quartz Cream counter tops; fittings and accessories from FIT ; and white-wash stone wall cladding. Designed, manufactured and installed by Ergo Designer Kitchens

Forest Retreat Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, with island and slate floors.

Quirky Retro Style Shaker Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

L shaped oak shaker kitchen painted in Farrow & Ball Ammonite. The worktop is engineered quartz and links in nicely with the floor tiles. The orange pendant lights over the sink run along with the toaster add fun pops of colour. The blue green metro tile splashback stands contrasts beautifully with the orange accents. There is also a raised breakfast bar that has an oak worktop. Charlie O'Beirne

GKB Photography

Gainesville Kitchen & Bath

Powered by CABINETWORX large U shaped kitchen with center island, stainless steel countertops, dark wood cabinetry, glass mosaic backsplash, pendant lighting, led lights, wall mounter pot filler, stainless steel appliances, goose neck faucet, marble flooring,

Kitchen Island

Wood Carpentry

3 colors in this Kitchen make each item stand out.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Campden Drive

Hello Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

The Best of the Galley Kitchen

Creative Living

Wellborn Premier Prairie Maple Shaker Doors, Bleu Color, Amerock Satin Brass Bar Pulls, Delta Satin Brass Touch Faucet, Kraus Deep Undermount Sik, Gray Quartz Countertops, GE Profile Slate Gray Matte Finish Appliances, Brushed Gold Light Fixtures, Floor & Decor Printed Porcelain Tiles w/ Vintage Details, Floating Stained Shelves for Coffee Bar, Neptune Synergy Mixed Width Water Proof San Marcos Color Vinyl Snap Down Plank Flooring, Brushed Nickel Outlet Covers, Zline Drop in 30" Cooktop, Rev-a-Shelf Lazy Susan, Double Super Trash Pullout, & Spice Rack, this little Galley has it ALL!

Kitchen in Historical Maplewood, NJ Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

The original historical home had very low ceilings and limited views and access to the deck and pool. By relocating the laundry to a new mud room (see other images in this project) we were able to open the views and space to the back yard. By lowering the floor into the basement creating a small step down from the front dining room, we were able to gain more head height. Additionally, adding a coffered ceiling, we disguised the structure while offering slightly more height in between the structure members. While this job was an exercise in structural gymnastics, the results are a clean, open and functional space for today living while honoring the historic nature and proportions of the home. Kubilus Photo

Kitchens

emily lauderback stewart design and renovation

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Mediterranean - Mountain View, CA

Saikley Architects

Down-to-studs remodel and second floor addition. The original house was a simple plain ranch house with a layout that didn’t function well for the family. We changed the house to a contemporary Mediterranean with an eclectic mix of details. Space was limited by City Planning requirements so an important aspect of the design was to optimize every bit of space, both inside and outside. The living space extends out to functional places in the back and front yards: a private shaded back yard and a sunny seating area in the front yard off the kitchen where neighbors can easily mingle with the family. A Japanese bath off the master bedroom upstairs overlooks a private roof deck which is screened from neighbors’ views by a trellis with plants growing from planter boxes and with lanterns hanging from a trellis above. Photography by Kurt Manley. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-mediterranean/

Charming in Como, Saint Paul

Fiddlehead Design Group, LLC

Valerie Jardin
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Upper West Side Classic 6

Rusk Renovations

Rusk Renovations Inc.: Contractor, Llewellyn Sinkler Inc.: Interior Designer, Cynthia Wright: Architect, Laura Moss: Photographer
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in New York with yellow cabinets, white appliances, shaker cabinets, a single-bowl sink and multi-coloured floor.

remodeled kitchen

Birdhouse Design Studio

Design ideas for a traditional separate kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Неоклассика Кухня

Inspiration for a large transitional galley kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Good Living

C W Quinn Home

This contemporary kitchen boasts a large dark blue island with Caesarstone Organic White quartz composite counter tops. The brass hardware accents the dark blue beautifully. To lighten up the room, the uppers were done in a white shaker. Natural walnut floating shelves open up the area adjacent to the sliding glass door. Photo Credit- Eva Grimm EVG Photography

Sight Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Wes Edwin Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Multi-Coloured Floor 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!