Renovation and reconfiguration of a 4500 sf loft in Tribeca. The main goal of the project was to better adapt the apartment to the needs of a growing family, including adding a bedroom to the children's wing and reconfiguring the kitchen to function as the center of family life. One of the main challenges was to keep the project on a very tight budget without compromising the high-end quality of the apartment. Project team: Richard Goodstein, Emil Harasim, Angie Hunsaker, Michael Hanson Contractor: Moulin & Associates, New York Photos: Tom Sibley

San Francisco Kitchen

User

Originally asked to resurface custom kitchen cabinets, Michael Merrill Design Studio finished this project with a completely new, crisp and ultra-modern design for the entire 815 square-foot home. Photos © John Sutton Photography

1950's House Refurb

Born Designers Ltd

Bespoke hand built kitchen with built in kitchen cabinet and free standing island with modern patterned floor tiles and blue linoleum on birch plywood

Mrs TB | White Modern Kitchen with Zinc Island Panel

West London Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, with island, metal splashback and beige floor.

Modern Industrial Loft Kitchen & Bar

Callier & Thompson Kitchens, Baths and Appliances

Vivian Lodderhose
This is an example of an industrial eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Квартира в Московском

TB.Design

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Character Kitchen

Lazarou Joinery

Just beneath the cook-top is the Oils/ spice pull out from Blum. Photos by Kristy White.
Inspiration for a small country galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Micro Residence

Tomecek Studio Architecture

Photography by Patrick Ray With a footprint of just 450 square feet, this micro residence embodies minimalism and elegance through efficiency. Particular attention was paid to creating spaces that support multiple functions as well as innovative storage solutions. A mezzanine-level sleeping space looks down over the multi-use kitchen/living/dining space as well out to multiple view corridors on the site. To create a expansive feel, the lower living space utilizes a bifold door to maximize indoor-outdoor connectivity, opening to the patio, endless lap pool, and Boulder open space beyond. The home sits on a ¾ acre lot within the city limits and has over 100 trees, shrubs and grasses, providing privacy and meditation space. This compact home contains a fully-equipped kitchen, ¾ bath, office, sleeping loft and a subgrade storage area as well as detached carport.

My Houzz: Rustic Meets Refined in a Converted Ohio Barn

Adrienne DeRosa

Tucked neatly into an existing bay of the barn, the open kitchen is a comfortable hub of the home. Rather than create a solid division between the kitchen and the children's TV area, Franklin finished only the lower portion of the post-and-beam supports. The ladder is one of the original features of the barn that Franklin could not imagine ever removing. Cleverly integrated into the support post, its original function allowed workers to climb above large haystacks and pick and toss hay down a chute to the feeding area below. Franklin's children, 10 and 14, also enjoy this aspect of their home. "The kids and their friends run, slide, climb up the ladder and have a ton of fun," he explains, "It’s a barn! It is a place to share with friends and family." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

Modern Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Complete Redesign

Jennifer Scully Designs

Jennifer Scully Designs
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Single-Family Townhouse on the Upper East Side

Arclinea NY

Each aspect of the space possesses its own utility while blending seamlessly with the home. From the solid, white glass countertops that enhance the clean lines created by the acrylic and stainless steel cabinetry and appliances, to the sculpturesque Convivium hood, each detail adds beauty and functionality to the home.

Party Shack

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Steve Keating Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with black appliances, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors and with island.

Springbank Hill Residence

LD&A

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Pull Out Trash In Red Kitchen Island

Denise Quade Design

A trash pullout was added to the right of the sink and a stainless steel dishwasher was placed on the left side of the sink. Photo: Erica Weaver
Small modern open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Houston, Texas | The Villages at Harmony - Premier Juniper Kitchen

Brightland Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Beautiful Details

Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart Living Ox Hill PureStyle cabinetry and Fretted Corbel in Sharkey Gray. Martha Stewart Living Corian countertop in Tundra. Martha Stewart Living hardware in Bedford Nickel. All available exclusively at The Home Depot

Edificio residenziale con piscina.

PoliedroStudio

Nicola Tirelli
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Milan with white cabinets, metallic splashback, with island, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback and marble floors.

Kitchen Remodels

Nicely Done Kitchens

http://www.nicelydonekitchens.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback and brown floor.

Character Kitchen

Lazarou Joinery

Photos by Kristy White.
Photo of a small country galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops and Metal Splashback 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!