The kitchen is in the portion of the home that was part of an addition by the previous homeowners, which was enclosed and had a very low ceiling. We removed and reframed the roof of the addition portion to vault the ceiling. The new kitchen layout is open to the family room, and has a large square shaped island. Other improvements include natural soapstone countertops, built-in stainless steel appliances and two tone cabinets with brass hardware.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Rauser Design

A blend of traditional elements with modern. Materials are selected for their ability to grow more beautiful with age.
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and soapstone benchtops.

Eco-friendly kitchen

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

The goal of the project was to create a more functional kitchen, but to remodel with an eco-friendly approach. To minimize the waste going into the landfill, all the old cabinetry and appliances were donated, and the kitchen floor was kept intact because it was in great condition. The challenge was to design the kitchen around the existing floor and the natural soapstone the client fell in love with. The clients continued with the sustainable theme throughout the room with the new materials chosen: The back splash tiles are eco-friendly and hand-made in the USA.. The custom range hood was a beautiful addition to the kitchen. We maximized the counter space around the custom sink by extending the integral drain board above the dishwasher to create more prep space. In the adjacent laundry room, we continued the same color scheme to create a custom wall of cabinets to incorporate a hidden laundry shoot, and dog area. We also added storage around the washer and dryer including two different types of hanging for drying purposes.

Hyde Park Treehouse

HA Architecture

Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and orange floor.

Loft

Royalty Construction

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and soapstone benchtops.

Hill Top Getaway

Jess Cooney Interiors

Rustic Kitchen with soapstone counters, stained oak custom island, range hood and upper cabinets, warm oak flooring and wolf range, Iron Pendants
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Kitchens

Powell Brower Interiors

Photo by Helen Norman, Styling by Charlotte Safavi
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, green benchtop, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Tudor Cottage Renovation

GSMA

Jack Thompson
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, marble splashback, soapstone benchtops, panelled appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchens

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with panelled appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Charlotte Lakeview

Studio III architects

Photography by Susan Teare
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Burlington with stainless steel appliances, soapstone benchtops, green cabinets, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and yellow splashback.

Mission condo

Modern Organic Interiors

Michael Hospelt
Inspiration for a transitional galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, raised-panel cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Rustic Kitchen

B.C.D. Interiors

Design ideas for a country open plan kitchen in Other with subway tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, white splashback and grey cabinets.

2003 showcase

Witt Construction

Traditional kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

Washington Park

Lane Williams Architects

Glass cabinets and a glass backsplash work together to brighten a kitchen space. From the street, this house once again appears essentially as it did when first design by Paul Hayden Kirk in 1955. Later modifications to the house were stripped away in this 2010 renovation, restoring the original spare, airy aesthetic. The west wing of the house was expanded, and the internal plan reorganized to provide for a more spacious kitchen and separate media room on the main floor, plus a new master suite above. photo by Ben Benschneider

Sandy House- Kitchen

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Farmhouse Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances & Island

KraftMaster Renovations

Large refrigerator, built-in microwave, and stove from Thermador add a nice touch in stainless steel. Photos by Chris Veith.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Beautiful + Functional Family Kitchen

User

A key storage feature in this space is the large built in pantry. full walnut interior, finished with Rubio oil in a custom blend of grays. The desk area has multiple outlets for charging as well as lots of storage. This is the epicenter of the home. Pocket doors close it off and hide any 'work in progress'. Sliding ladder makes upper storage accessible. Photography by Eric Roth

Rustic Kitchen

Photo of a country kitchen in Boston with open cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

History is in the details

User

Kitchen designed and constructed by Jewett Farms + Co. Cabinetry. Antique Oak floors by Jewett Farms + Co. Flooring. Photos by Eric Roth
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Boston with soapstone benchtops.

French Normandy Kitchen

J. Stephens Interiors

A warm and welcoming kitchen awaits these homeowners every morning. The kitchen was specifically designed to coordinate beautifully with the clients older home which had a very European flavor to it. The warmth and and elegance of the mustard cabinets contrasts with the use the slate and wood floor. New wrought iron fixtures were custom designed to bring in a feeling of old world elegance. Hand done plaster walls received further aging through a combination of a multi layer glaze .

Two Tone Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops 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!