River-Side Passive; Many Hands Concord, MA Cambridge Firm, Ecocor, Todd Fulshaw, Studio InSitu Construction Administration: Studio InSitu Interiors: CC King and Studio InSitu Lighting Design: Ripman Lighting Consultants, Inc. Buiilder: Peck Construction Custon cabinetry and Millwork: Corey Peck photographs by Studio InSitu

Morning Walk Craftsman Cottage

Kristi Kenney / KW Architects

http://www.sandyagrafiotis.com/
Photo of 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.

Soapstone Kitchen Mitered Edge

Creative Soapstone LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Lalley

Sharpline Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Victorian Kitchen in Mahogany

Trillium Cabinet Company

Photo 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.

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.

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Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Joe DeMaio Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, soapstone benchtops, stone tile splashback, slate floors, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Family friendly kitchen on the Hudson

Summit Street Design

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, white splashback, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Wyatt Mountain Retreat

Arterra Design & Construction

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

Beach Bungalow

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Warm Inviting Neutrals Wood Cabinetry Raleigh, NC

Luxury Kitchen Bath Express

This warm and inviting kitchen features custom stained Birch wood cabinetry, soapstone counters, tumbled stone backsplash, a custom range hood and a farm house sink.

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.

Armstrong-Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring

Eureka Floor Carpet One

Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Canton Residence

Deffenbaugh Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Glorietta Blvd | Coronado, CA

J Hill Interiors

Andy McRory Photography J Hill Interiors was hired to fully furnish this lovely 6,200 square foot home located on Coronado’s bay and golf course facing promenade. Everything from window treatments to decor was designed and procured by J Hill Interiors, as well as all new paint, wall treatments, flooring, lighting and tile work. Original architecture and build done by Dorothy Howard and Lorton Mitchell of Coronado, CA.

Fun Kitchen & Bath (Three of them!) Remodel in 1914 Mount Airy Home

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

John Welsh
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, cork floors, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Natural is where it's at

Classic Kitchens Designs & Renovations Ltd.

Our homeowner really wanted to create a more open concept living space, so we proposed to remove 2 bearing walls and replace them with support beams to join the 3 spaces together. Natural material use was very important to the customer, so this factored greatly in the material selections. Natural soapstone countertops were chosen as well as beautiful real Slate flooring. The cabinets chosen are made of Alderwood, finished in a medium brown tone, with a touch of red. In keeping with the theme, they chose a gorgeous, live edge table to be the centerpiece of the eating area. The mixture of all the materials creates an unusual and especially striking setting to host an amazing dinner party, or a cozy space just to spend some quiet time in!

Custom Luxury Home

Zag Built LLC

3 House Media
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Brighton Cherry Raised Panel Inset

Ed Sossich at Main Line Kitchen Design

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!