This is a challenging kitchen renovation for a beloved old farmhouse with a very small kitchen. We have decided to use white and light colour to make the space feels larger. The client would like a green kitchen, so we used pastel green for the outside and white cabinetry for the rest of the kitchen. Including a Statuario Maximus Caesarstone for bench top and splashback. With its soft pale grey veins adding classic looks for this tiny but yet functional kitchen for the whole family to create delicious meals. The end result is....happy clients!

Transitional Kitchen with Modern Accents

RCQ DESIGN

This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Arlington Kitchen Remodel

Alison Giese Interiors

A spacious kitchen with three "zones" to fully utilize the space. Full custom cabinetry in painted and stained finishes.
Large transitional separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Black & White Tux Kitchen

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Expansive u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Kitchen and Bar

Bentwood of Houston

The natural walnut wood creates a gorgeous focal wall, while the high gloss acrylic finish on the island complements the veining in the thick natural stone countertops.

414 Fall Creek Drive

3rd Street Custom Homes

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Charming French-Country Kitchen

Drury Design

THE SETUP Imagine how thrilled Diana was when she was approached about designing a kitchen for a client who is an avid traveler and Francophile. ‘French-country’ is a very specific category of traditional design that combines French provincial elegance with rustic comforts. The look draws on soothing hues, antique accents and a wonderful fusion of polished and relic’d finishes. Her client wanted to feel like she was in the south of France every time she walked into her kitchen. She wanted real honed marble counters, vintage finishes and authentic heavy stone walls like you’d find in a 400-year old château in Les Baux-de-Provence. Diana’s mission: capture the client’s vision, design it and utilize Drury Design’s sourcing and building expertise to bring it to life. Design Objectives: Create the feel of an authentic vintage French-country kitchen Include natural materials that would have been used in an old French château Add a second oven Omit an unused desk area in favor of a large, tall pantry armoire THE REMODEL Design Challenges: Finding real stone for the walls, and the craftsmen to install it Accommodate for the thickness of the stones Replicating château beam architecture Replicating authentic French-country finishes Find a spot for a new steam oven Design Solutions: Source and sort true stone. Utilize veteran craftsmen to apply to the walls using old-world techniques Furr out interior window casings to adjust for the thicker stone walls Source true reclaimed beams Utilize veteran craftsmen for authentic finishes and distressing for the island, tall pantry armoire and stucco hood Modify the butler’s pantry base cabinet to accommodate the new steam oven THE RENEWED SPACE Before we started work on her new French-country kitchen, the homeowner told us the kitchen that came with the house was “not my kitchen.” “I felt like a stranger,” she told us during the photoshoot. “It wasn’t my color, it wasn’t my texture. It wasn’t my style… I didn’t have my stamp on it.” And now? “I love the fact that my family can come in here, wrap their arms around it and feel comfortable,” she said. “It’s like a big hug.”

Franktown Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Remodeled kitchen: All new cabinetry and configuration, porcelain countertops, breakfast bar, prep sink and oversized sinks, pendant lighting, cloud ceiling with cove lighting, shaker cabinetry, double refrigerator/freezers, two dishwashers, large pantry, stacked double ovens, undercounter microwave, two appliance garages, chevron patterned engineered wood floor

Neutral Compact Kitchen + Living Remodel

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

The old Kitchen had natural wood cabinets that extended to the ceiling and dark stone countertops. Kitchen remodel within the existing 12′ x 13′ footprint. By vaulting the ceilings, neutralizing the palette and adding skylights, we brought in more volume and light to the space. These elements along with the window over the sink make the space feel much larger and lighter.

Willhaven KC

Veritas Architecture + Design

Luxury chef's kitchen with high-end GE Cafe appliances and natural stone countertop and backsplash.
Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Cuisines

Philippe Ferrant

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Grenoble with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Birchwood Project

Yanglin Cai Photography

A nod to vintage touches in the kitchen of a renovated Dallas family home. Design by McLean Interiors. Build by Mosaic Building Co.
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Promontory New Build 2023

Shearer Designs

Modern custom kitchen walnut cabinets and taj mahal backsplash and waterfall edge countertop, built in subzero fridge freezer and bar.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Vineland Ave

High Touch Remodeling

On this project we completely remodeled the home. This remodel consisted of relocating the kitchen, building a kitchen island, installing a custom kitchen cabinet system, and flooring all throughout. Cabinet make: Custom Countertop material: Quartzite Appliances: Viking and Subzero

Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature

Normandy Remodeling

An avid cook and entertainer, this kitchen boasts professional grade appliances throughout. Walnut cabinets, quartzite countertops and travertine floors were selected because of his commitment to natural materials. The aesthetics and material selections root the kitchen into the home’s mid-century modern aesthetic.

The Curved Ceiling

Minosa | Design Life Better

Design is a direct response to architecture and the home owner. It sshould take on all of the challenges, lifes functionality issues to create a space that is highly functional and incredibly beautiful. The curved ceiling was born out of the three structural beams that could not be moved; these beams sat at 2090mm from the finished floor and really dominated the room. Downlights would have just made the room feel smaller, it was imperative to us to try and increase the ceiling height, to raise the roof so to speak!

Home Remodel- Sunnyvale

May Construction, Inc.

The dramatic open and airy kitchen remodel revealed just how much potential lied within this home. The sleek white cabinet design is much fresher than the former wood material in this kitchen and make it feel twice as big. The polished quartz countertops and backsplash perfectly complement the apron sink and new appliances, while the adorable pair of 10-lite doors scream, welcome home.

Beverly Hills Modern

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Modern Dining Room in an open floor plan, faces the Kitchen just off the grand entryway with curved staircase.
This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Las Campanas Beauty - Photos by Daniel Nadelbach

Tierra Concepts

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor, solid surface benchtops and exposed beam.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Stone Slab 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!