This is an example of an expansive industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Mission Kitchen

RIKB Design Build

Jamie Harrington - Image Ten Photography
Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Wood Grain & Soap Stone

New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath

Most unique design feature is the flat panel doors with wood grain facing in the same direction throughout the kitchen. Other noteworthy design features are the Soapstone counter tops and back splash, and the stainless steel portion of the back splash used above the range and behind the vent hood. Tile floors mimic the look of wood, and are a fairly new and trendy material option.

Mills Kitchen

Counter Culture Cabinetry

Kris Krug
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen remodel with subtle industrial styling, clean lines, texture and simple elegance Custom Cabinetry by Castleman Carpentry - Pantry Cabinetry puts everything at hands reach

Burlington Old North End

Inspire Kitchen and Bath Design

A cook's kitchen needs a place for quality knives. An island cook space requires they stay off the counter.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Stylish Farm House Sink - CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

The client wanted to open up the front of the house, integrating the kitchen and the family room as one space. Two walls were removed and replaced with two support beams and a column, resulting in one spacious room. In order to delineate a transition between the space, a two level kitchen island was built -- adding counter space and additional seating. The soapstone counter-top, farmhouse sink and faucet pair well with the craftsman style cabinets and 4x8 backsplash tile. The pendant lights that hang over the counter and the under-cabinet LED lights add a warm glow to the space. The 12x24 porcelain tile for the floor blends well with the warm oak flooring.

Modern Ranch Home

Destination Eichler, LLC

John Shum
Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, white floor, a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Dunedin Road

Jamee Parish Architects, LLC

"A Kitchen for Architects" by Jamee Parish Architects, LLC. This project is within an old 1928 home. The kitchen was expanded and a small addition was added to provide a mudroom and powder room. It was important the the existing character in this home be complimented and mimicked in the new spaces.

Central Avenue Chef's Table

Thyme & Place Design LLC

At this turn of the 20th century, home badly needed a new kitchen. An old porch had been partially enclosed, and the old kitchen window opened onto that enclosure, a small stretch of hallway 6 feet wide. The room had little in the way of form or function. The appliances all needed to be replaced, the lighting and flooring were in bad repair and the kitchen itself lacked culinary inspiration. The client requested a kitchen with modern top-of-the-line cooking appliances, a well-thought-out plan which would include an island, a desk, eating for 6, custom storage, a "cat" corner for the family pet’s food and bowls as well as a drop-dead design aesthetic. Welcome to the Central Av Kitchen. The old exterior wall was removed and the 6’ hallway was incorporated into the kitchen area providing space for both a table as well as a generous island with seating for three. In lieu of pantry cabinets, a pantry closet was framed to the right of the refrigerator to account for a change in ceiling height. The closet conceals the slope of the old exterior wall. Additional space for the cooktop credenza was found by extending a wall concealing the basement stairs. Custom-screened marble tile covers the wall behind the induction cooktop. A pot filler faucet is an added convenience becoming very popular with clients who cook. The secondary cooking area adjacent to the cooktop has a single convection wall oven and one of my favorite appliances, a steam oven. This is the one appliance no kitchen should be without. An immovable corner chase became part of the design supporting a full counter-to-ceiling cabinet for glasses and cups. Dish drawer storage is located below this cabinet, perfect when unloading the dishwasher. Once again, my favorite culinary sink (Franke) and a professional-style faucet (Brizo) add to the chef’s table experience of the kitchen. The refrigerator is a gorgeous 42” french door-styled Sub Zero. Moving to the island, you will find an under-counter beverage refrigerator, additional storage, and a mixer lift to keep the stand mixer at ready but tucked away. Great for casual dining and ample space for preparing meals, the island is the perfect centerpiece for the kitchen design. A traditional ship lap wood detail was turned on its end to surround the island. The contrasting color and texture of the rustic oak give relief to the smooth painted finish of the kitchen cabinets. The stain color is repeated on the pantry door as well as the family room entrance door to the kitchen. Near the kitchen table, a desk is located for both recipe research as well as homework. The spare dining chair serves as a desk chair. Open shelves are simultaneously practical and decorative. Custom storage details include a spice drawer, pull-out pantry, dish drawer, garbage/recycling cabinet, vertical tray storage, utensil, and flatware drawers, and “cat corner” which holds all things kitty related, while keeping the cat dining area out of the main kitchen. Additional details about the space. The cabinets are a traditional plain inset construction but without visible hinges. Large format “concrete” porcelain floor tiles create a simple canvas for blue-painted cabinets with a black glazed finish. Contemporized matte black hardware provides a beautiful contrast to the cabinet color. The other splash areas are covered in a simple white mottled glazed porcelain subway tile. The “cat corner” which is not visible is realized in distressed black paint with a wood countertop to match the oak on the island. Another key point is the ceiling height. Taller ceilings allow for taller cabinets but need a strong molding detail to balance the tall cabinet doors. To demonstrate that detail, you will notice a combination of moldings (9” high) and double-paneled doors to overcome a “tower effect” in the space.

Kitchen Going Red

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

The rustic wood tile backsplash is an unique and surprising touch to this traditional kitchen. An inviting yet chic and sophisticated environment. Tom Grimes Photography

Brazilian Soapstone Kitchen Remodel

New Outlooks Construction

Brazilian soapstone countertops contrast with the blue and yellow accents in this kitchen remodel. Natural light and an open dining area create an inviting atmosphere for your modern home remodel. Add updated stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage space to add practicality as well as style.

Mustang Masterpiece

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Spice drawer - all angled for easy access. note the dove-tailed drawer box and lack of greasy ball-bearing glides on the sides....
Inspiration for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Belcrest

C Glenn Construction, Inc

Small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey floor.

Zilker || Remodel || Austin, TX

Etch Design Group

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen remodel with subtle industrial styling, clean lines, texture and simple elegance Custom Cabinetry by Castleman Carpentry
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Craftsman-Style Timber Frame - Smith Mountain Lake, Roanoke, Virginia

Timber Ridge Craftsmen, Inc.

This open kitchen is made with quartersawn white oak cabinetry, and stained to match the owner's antique family-heirloom hutch just visible on the left. Home designed and built by Timber Ridge Craftsmen, Inc. Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.

Kitchen Handmade Moroccan Tile

Factor HD

Photo of an expansive modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Villanova Barn Renovationkitchen

Chris Rossetti at Main Line Kitchen Design

Our Approach Main Line Kitchen Design is a unique business model! We are a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. And we are cabinet dealers for 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines much like traditional showrooms. Appointment Information Unlike full showrooms open to the general public, Main Line Kitchen Design works only by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled days, nights, and weekends either in your home or in our office and selection center. During office appointments we display clients kitchens on a flat screen TV and help them look through 100’s of sample doorstyles, almost a thousand sample finish blocks and sample kitchen cabinets. During home visits we can bring samples, take measurements, and make design changes on laptops showing you what your kitchen can look like in the very room being renovated. This is more convenient for our customers and it eliminates the expense of staffing and maintaining a larger space that is open to walk in traffic. We pass the significant savings on to our customers and so we sell cabinetry for less than other dealers, even home centers like Lowes and The Home Depot.

HAN - Kitchen Remodel in a Victorian Condo 12/2015

MP DESIGN

Manuela Paparella
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops and Porcelain Floors 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!