Restructuration d'un appartement à Vincennes

Stephane Vasco
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with wood benchtops, no island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Traditional Custom Kitchen Design - After Photo

A Step Beyond Design

Raised the ceiling and added taller upper cabinets for more space. Corner cabinet rests on countertop. Hides toaster and blender.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Wyatt Mountain Retreat

Arterra Design & Construction

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Maison Black and White

Atelier OCTA Architecture-Architecture intérieure

Rénovation de l'espace cuisine et salle à manger de cette belle maison ancienne. Le marbre avec ses cabochons existants ont été conservés et se mélangent parfaitement avec la nouvelle cuisine contemporaine. Le mur qui séparait l'ancienne cuisine de l'espace repas a été déposé pour bénéficier d'un nouvel espace ouvert et lumineux. Une grand baie vitrée a été installé pour bénéficier de toute la luminosité et profiter de la vue sur la piscine. L'accès au sous-sol existant a été repensé, par la pose d'une trappe de sol motorisé afin de couvrir la trémie de l'escalier, et ainsi bénéficier de l'espace disponible lorsque la trappe est fermée.

Sant Gil

PGQ construccions i reformes s.l

Cocina lineal con concepto abierto y pavimento hidráulico.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Split Level Modern Renovation

Clear Home Design

renovated modern open concept kitchen with dark wood walnut cabinetry. quartz man made counter tops. stainless steel appliainces. professional series appliances. modern island pendants. swivel leather modern barstools. slate floor and backsplash.

Wohnung

Kunert-tv _ Foto- und Videoproduktion

Matthias Kunert +49 170 290 82 10, mail@matthias-kunert.com
Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Classic Cherry Kitchen

Monarch Kitchen Design Studio

This homeowner had a very traditional house with lots of dark and cherry wood. They wanted to make sure that the kitchen reflected the same style as the rest of the house. The copper is so warm and rich and it turned out beautifully!

Dalston Shaker Style Kitchen

Murray & Ball Furniture Ltd

Stunning shaker kitchen in muted tones from Farrow and Ball with bespoke Oak internals and many bespoke features including a lovely larder cupboard with solid Oak spice racks and Ladder. A freestanding island unit marks the design with a fantastic polished concrete worktop.

Maison Black and White

Atelier OCTA Architecture-Architecture intérieure

Tapioles - Bcn

PGQ construccions i reformes s.l

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Tapioles - Barcelona

CROMA arquitectos constructores

Cocina de concepto abierto integrada al salón y comedor. Foto: CROMA Arquitectos Constructores, S.L
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, multi-coloured floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Restructuration d'un appartement à Vincennes

Mon Concept Habitation

Stephane Vasco
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with wood benchtops, no island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Casa R&G - NZEB

Architetto Michele Abbate

Photo of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Villa Lagoon Tile

This kitchen is in "The Reserve", a $25 million dollar Holmby Hills estate. The floor of this kitchen is one of several places designer Kristoffer Winters used Villa Lagoon Tile's cement tile. This geometic pattern is called, "Cubes", and can be ordered custom colors! Photo by Nick Springett.

Mountain Retreat Remodel

Riverbend Building LLC

Granite countertops with professional-grade stainless steel appliances. Slate Floors. Custom Cabinetry.
Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, multiple islands, multi-coloured benchtop, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen in the Woods

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

Stuart Street

BZ Architects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, slate floors, multi-coloured floor, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Kitchen Lighting

AVL Pro, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen with Slate Splashback 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!