Gladwyne, PA Kitchen, Mudroom and Living Room Remodel

This kitchen has many interesting elements that set it apart. The sense of openness is created by the raised ceiling and multiple ceiling levels, lighting and light colored cabinets. A custom hood over the stone back splash creates a wonderful focal point with it's traditional style architectural mill work complimenting the islands use of reclaimed wood (as seen on the ceiling as well) transitional tapered legs, and the use of Carrara marble on the island top. This kitchen was featured in a Houzz Kitchen of the Week article! Photography by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

West Philadelphia Addition

Hanson Fine Building

Photography by Jeffrey Totaro. The floor is re-sawn from salvaged heart pine beams. The kitchen table is a Henredon drop leaf table, purchased at auction and rehabbed by the homeowner's grandfather. A section of the ceiling was purposely left exposed in the kitchen to reveal the second floor framing, which was then white washed to match the wood walls of the addition. The floor-to-ceiling kitchen windows are JELD-WEN.

Hudson Woods

Lang Architecture

Inspiration for a country single-wall kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

The Warren

Insignia Homes

Spacious kitchen with island and stainless appliances
Traditional kitchen in Grand Rapids with soapstone benchtops, coloured appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and black benchtop.

Carmel Valley Renovation

Anne Rae Design

Found Creative Studios
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and with island.

Kitchen

Dunlap Design Group, LLC

Our clients wanted their new kitchen to work with the colonial architecture of their Bloomfield Village home, but to feel modern, warm, and clutter free. We selected warm cherry cabinetry with a simple recessed panel, and repeated materials to keep the design simple. Limestone was used both on the floor and behind the six-burner Wolfe range, although we changed the scale of the tile to keep things interesting. The countertops are a velvety soft finished soapstone. It’s funny, but looking at this image, the look could very easily be changed if the barstools and lights over the island were more traditional. That’s the beauty of simplicity.

Wind Meadows

Blue Hot Design, LLC

Design + photos: Peter Wells, Wells Design Material selections: Marianne, Blue Hot Design Contractor: Nitz Home Improvements
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Milwaukee with stainless steel appliances, soapstone benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and grey splashback.

Custom hood

TKS Design Group

Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances, soapstone benchtops and beige splashback.

Greenwood Heights Townhouse

Ben Herzog

Kitchen, Dining and Living Room. Townhouse renovation by Ben Herzog. Photography by Marco Valencia.
Photo of a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kipling Residence

Courtney Holland Interiors

www.archphotogroup.com
Transitional kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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!