Plano TX kitchen remodeling Plano TX kitchen remodel, Designed and constructed by USI Design & Remodeling
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate splashback.

PARADIS - Rénovation du RDC d'une maison, avec une pièce pour 3 fonctions

Esprit Gaïa

S'inspirer du colombage, le décor de la maçonnerie de façade, en jouant des pleins et des vides, mais aussi des lignes horizontales et verticales
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, tile benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Home for Two

Very Handsome Studio

Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kettering Buckingham Kitchen

Remodeling Designs, Inc.

©2017 Daniel Feldkamp Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Dazzling Transitional White Kitchen

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hickory Kitchen Cabinets

Dimensions in Wood Inc

This kitchen remodel has a 5 foot Galley Workstation with a 36" induction cook top opposite it in the island. The ceiling exhaust hood provides lighting for the island.

Rural Kewanee Kitchen Remodel With Rustic Beech Cabinets and White Sand Granite

Village Home Stores

A rural Kewanee home gets a remodeled kitchen featuring Rustic Beech cabinetry and White Sand Granite tops, Black Stainless Steel appliances, and the legrand undercabinet lighting system. Kitchen remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

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.

Rodgers Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional White Kitchen with Formal Wood Hood
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, travertine splashback, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Saratoga Creek House

WA Design Architects

Photo credit: WA design
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate splashback, an undermount sink, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Hammersmith Grove

Supremati

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Travertine Backsplash and Quartz Countertops Add Freshness to Cabinets

French Creek Designs Kitchen & Bath Design Center

Client freshened up their kitchen cabinets by upgrading their countertops with Clarino Quartz and adding Travertine Subway Tile Backsplash for a warm and inviting kitchen.

Old Toccoa Farms

Mountain Lakes Cabinetry

Beautiful cozy cabin in Blue Ridge Georgia. Cabinetry: Rustic Maple wood with Silas stain and a nickle glaze, Full overlay raised panel doors with slab drawer fronts. Countertops are quartz. Beautiful ceiling details!! Wine bar features lovely floating shelves and a great wine bottle storage area.

Clean and Minimal Mediterranean in Houston, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, beige benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Victorian Christmas

Great House Plans, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lot 5 Pinnacle Ridge

ZED Studio

This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Angelina estates

Saratoga Signature Interiors

Randall Perry Photography
Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, porcelain floors and slate splashback.

Slate in Style

Art of Tile and Stone

A extensive house renovation yielded this gem of a kitchen for these homeowners. The finishes are superb, as is the craftsmanship. The backsplash is made of a multicolor slate and our favorite handmade decorative tiles for the focal and border. The slate picks up the green tones of the granite as well as the warm wood cabinetry to perfection and creates an incredibly intimate and sophisticated space. Interior Design: Christine Fleskes (Long Look Kitchen & Bath) Builder: Fallon Custom Homes Photography: Hadrien Dimier Photographie

Klimpt Inspired kitchen

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

Contemporary artist Gustav Klimpt’s “The Kiss” was the inspiration for this 1950’s ranch remodel. The existing living room, dining, kitchen and family room were independent rooms completely separate from each other. Our goal was to create an open grand-room design to accommodate the needs of a couple who love to entertain on a large scale and whose parties revolve around theater and the latest in gourmet cuisine. The kitchen was moved to the end wall so that it became the “stage” for all of the client’s entertaining and daily life’s “productions”. The custom tile mosaic, both at the fireplace and kitchen, inspired by Klimpt, took first place as the focal point. Because of this, we chose the Best by Broan K4236SS for its minimal design, power to vent the 30” Wolf Cooktop and that it offered a seamless flue for the 10’6” high ceiling. The client enjoys the convenient controls and halogen lighting system that the hood offers and cleaning the professional baffle filter system is a breeze since they fit right in the Bosch dishwasher. Finishes & Products:  Beech Slab-Style cabinets with Espresso stained alder accents.  Custom slate and tile mosaic backsplash  Kitchenaid Refrigerator  Dacor wall oven and convection/microwave  Wolf 30” cooktop top  Bamboo Flooring  Custom radius copper eating bar

Kitchen with Slate Splashback and Travertine Splashback 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!