Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

This Is The One

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

Returning clients are our favourite clients. The journey we have been on with these clients is we started on a smaller project, and over time they have ended up moving into their dream home on their dream property, and of course, they need their dream kitchen! Drawing inspiration from Hampton and Country styles, we worked with the client to combine these elements into this beautiful and inviting space where the family can make memories for years to come. Some of the big features like the piece of Santorini Quartzite Natural Stone in Honed Finish on the island bench and Nostalgie Series Appliances by ILVE make this kitchen personal and individual to the owners taste. There is something so humbling about a client coming back time and time again entrusting us with their next project, and this one was a great honour to be a part of.

Carmina Rd SW17 - kitchen extension

Plus Rooms

Fine House Photography
Mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige cabinets and beige benchtop.

Sturton Street

Raydan Watkins Architects Cambridgeshire

Open plan dining kitchen looking towards the main house
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen

Blackstone Renovations and Remodeling

Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances, a drop-in sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback and beige benchtop.

New Construction Home

Harmonious Interiors by Tiffini

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lakeside Family Hangout

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

This family created a great, lakeside get-away for relaxing weekends in the northwoods. This new build maximizes their space and functionality for everyone! Contemporary takes on more traditional styles make this retreat a one of a kind.

Santa Monica, CA

JL Interiors

This contemporary space was designed for first time home owners. In this space you will also see the family room & guest bathroom. Lighter colors & tall windows make a small space look larger. Bright white subway tiles & a contrasting grout adds texture & depth to the space. . JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design

Altadena Modern Farmhouse

Courtney Thomas Design

This Altadena home is the perfect example of modern farmhouse flair. The powder room flaunts an elegant mirror over a strapping vanity; the butcher block in the kitchen lends warmth and texture; the living room is replete with stunning details like the candle style chandelier, the plaid area rug, and the coral accents; and the master bathroom’s floor is a gorgeous floor tile. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/new-construction-altadena-rustic-modern/

Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Glick Home

Dream Coast Builders

Large country galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and marble benchtops.

Transitional Lancaster Kitchen

TK Building & Design

This transitional kitchen brings in clean lines, simple cabinets, warm earth tones accents, and lots of function. This kitchen has a small footprint and had very little storage space. Our clients wanted to add more space, somehow, get the most storage possible, make it feel bright and open, have a desk area, and somewhere that could function as a coffee area. By taking out the doorway into the dining room, we were able to extend the cabinetry into the dining room, giving them their desk area as well as storage and a nice area for guests! A custom appliance garage was made that allows you to have all the necessities right at your hands and gives you the ability to close it up and hide all of the appliances. Trash, spice, tray, and drawer pull outs were added for function, as well as 2 lazy susans, wine storage, and deep drawers for pots and pans. The homeowner fell in love with the matte white GE Cafe appliances with the brushed bronze accents, and quite frankly, so did we! Once we found those, we knew we wanted to incorporate that metal throughout the kitchen. New hardwood flooring was installed in the kitchen and finished to match the existing wood in the dining room. We brought the warmth up to eye level with open shelving stained to match. We love creating with our clients, and this kitchen was no exception! We are thrilled with how everything came together.

Modern Farmhouse

Karmichael's Cabinetry, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Arlington Kitchen Remodel

Catherine Vivas

Photo of a transitional kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Past Projects

K4 Cabinetry

Photo of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Remodeled IKEA Kitchen Saves The Best For Last

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

There are a couple of other interesting elements that make this IKEA kitchen unique. One element was pre-existing and the other was an addition. “The kitchen had a U-shape before we remodeled and I didn’t really want to keep it – but that’s what best fit the space,” she says. “There wasn’t enough room to do an island without having a good triangle flow for cooking.” She concludes: “We also wanted to bring a warm wood element into our design and we did that with both our custom hood as well as our floating shelf above the adjacent coffee area. The custom vent hood was actually created onsite by our carpenters using leftover Baroque Forli European Oak Hardwood that is featured on our flooring.”

Soap Creek Residence

Lola Interiors

Jessie Preza Photography
Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Backsplashes

Ivy Hill Tile

The way our Cataline White tile complements the white sink, and retro lights is the perfect way to tone down this classy, retro design.
Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in New York with white splashback, subway tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Pepper

Yellow House

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitty Hawk Bay Home

With a Twist Inc

Michele Darden
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Haga, Sprängkullsgatan 3A

Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri

Small scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Gothenburg with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and Beige Benchtop 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!