Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Wyatt Mountain Retreat

Arterra Design & Construction

Design ideas for a 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.

Vintage Minneapolis

Locale Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Morning Walk Craftsman Cottage

Kristi Kenney / KW Architects

http://www.sandyagrafiotis.com/
Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Brimfield Home

Executive Developers, LLC

View from kitchen into great room and hearth room
Expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Vine Street

Sogno Design Group

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and multi-coloured floor.

Wine Barrel Flooring: A Kitchen Aged to Perfection

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

John Welsh
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with soapstone benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, black benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Brighton Cherry Raised Panel Inset

Ed Sossich at Main Line Kitchen Design

This beautiful Craftsman style kitchen feature Brighton Inset Cherry raise panel door style. With bookend pantries it just makes for a spacious cooking area. Also a larger island it is perfect workspace for a second cook, as well as a eating area for the the family. Soapstone tops in the cooking area and granite on the island with stone back splash just makes this a show kitchen for any home.

Mission Transition

Renovisions

This kitchen had not been renovated since the salt box colonial house was built in the 1960’s. The new owner felt it was time for a complete refresh with some traditional details and adding in the owner’s contemporary tastes. At initial observation, we determined the house had good bones; including high ceilings and abundant natural light from a double-hung window and three skylights overhead recently installed by our client. Mixing the homeowners desires required the skillful eyes of Cathy and Ed from Renovisions. The original kitchen had dark stained, worn cabinets, in-adequate lighting and a non-functional coat closet off the kitchen space. In order to achieve a true transitional look, Renovisions incorporated classic details with subtle, simple and cleaner line touches. For example, the backsplash mix of honed and polished 2” x 3” stone-look subway tile is outlined in brushed stainless steel strips creating an edgy feel, especially at the niche above the range. Removing the existing wall that shared the coat closet opened up the kitchen to allow adding an island for seating and entertaining guests. We chose natural maple, shaker style flat panel cabinetry with longer stainless steel pulls instead of knobs, keeping in line with the clients desire for a sleeker design. This kitchen had to be gutted to accommodate the new layout featuring an island with pull-out trash and recycling and deeper drawers for utensils. Spatial constraints were top of mind and incorporating a convection microwave above the slide-in range made the most sense. Our client was thrilled with the ability to bake, broil and microwave from GE’s advantium oven – how convenient! A custom pull-out cabinet was built for his extensive array of spices and oils. The sink base cabinet provides plenty of area for the large rectangular stainless steel sink, single-lever multi-sprayer faucet and matching filtered water dispenser faucet. The natural, yet sleek green soapstone countertop with distinct white veining created a dynamic visual and principal focal point for the now open space. While oak wood flooring existed in the entire first floor, as an added element of color and interest we installed multi-color slate-look porcelain tiles in the kitchen area. We also installed a fully programmable floor heating system for those chilly New England days. Overall, out client was thrilled with his Mission Transition.

The Cottage Project

Timothy C. Martin Construction LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, no island, an undermount sink, white appliances, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Waiscott Greatroom

Studio InSitu Architects

Wainscot Greatroom Builder: Platt Builders design team: Tim Hess, Design Director Tricia Upton, Interior Decorator both for Platt Builders photographs: Greg Premru featured in the November/December issue of Design New England magazine. design challenge: shape and organize the irregular and awkward central great-room space built in the 1980s to connect the original 18th century house to the 19th century barn. add interior wrapper and intermediate transitional spaces to serve the primary adjacent space

Warm Inviting Neutrals Wood Cabinets Raleigh, NC

Luxury Kitchen Bath Express

This is such a welcoming and inviting kitchen space. Multi-colored tumbled travertine backsplash brings the whole room together. Glass mullion cabinet doors left and right of stove add a unique design element to this charming kitchen. One more thing, Where are the electrical plugs? Hidden under the upper cabinets. #newkitchentrends

Southern Casual

Providence Design

Reclaimed brick floors and wooden doors leading to a working pantry off the kitchen give the room the feeling of having been in place for decades. "If we have the opportunity, this is a space we try to incorporate in every home because it is just so versatile," Mona says of the area, which includes both a wine fridge and coffee bar as well as an abundance of storage. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ....................................................................................................... Design Resources: CONTRACTOR Parkinson Building Group INTERIOR DESIGN Mona Thompson , Providence Design ACCESSORIES, BEDDING, FURNITURE, LIGHTING, MIRRORS AND WALLPAPER Providence Design APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More ART Providence Design and Tanya Sweetin CABINETRY Duke Custom Cabinetry COUNTERTOPS Triton Stone Group OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS Antique Brick PAINT Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams PAINTING (DECORATIVE) Phinality Design RUGS Hadidi Rug Gallery and ProSource of Little Rock TILE ProSource of Little Rock WINDOWS Lumber One Home Center WINDOW COVERINGS Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies PHOTOGRAPHY Rett Peek

Merritt Residence

Spyglass Design, Inc.

Gorgeous kitchen in room with spectacular ceiling and lighting features, antique floors, client and Architect are long-time friends. Opposite view looking across island thru big sink window.

second nature porter

Newrooms

A vibrant glass splashback in Daffodil provides a colourful accent piece to complement the muted palette of soft dove and graphite greys in Second Nature Porter matt painted doors. A bank of graphite grey units house the stylish black and brushed steel ovens and a peninsular with curved units and open display shelving soften the clean lines and ensure that the kitchen merges perfectly into the dining space.

Northwest Hills Kitchen

Castle Crafters, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Indoor/Outdoor Arches and Tiles

Landmark Construction Crew

This kitchen included installation of stainless steel kitchen appliances, tiled flooring, recessed lighting and dark finished kitchen cabinets and shelves.

Morning Walk Craftsman Cottage

Kristi Kenney / KW Architects

http://www.sandyagrafiotis.com/
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Goodlettsville country kitchen

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Victorian Kitchen in Mahogany- Built-In Refrigerators

Trillium Cabinet Company

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops 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!