This home is in a rural area. The client was wanting a home reminiscent of those built by the auto barons of Detroit decades before. The home focuses on a nature area enhanced and expanded as part of this property development. The water feature, with its surrounding woodland and wetland areas, supports wild life species and was a significant part of the focus for our design. We orientated all primary living areas to allow for sight lines to the water feature. This included developing an underground pool room where its only windows looked over the water while the room itself was depressed below grade, ensuring that it would not block the views from other areas of the home. The underground room for the pool was constructed of cast-in-place architectural grade concrete arches intended to become the decorative finish inside the room. An elevated exterior patio sits as an entertaining area above this room while the rear yard lawn conceals the remainder of its imposing size. A skylight through the grass is the only hint at what lies below. Great care was taken to locate the home on a small open space on the property overlooking the natural area and anticipated water feature. We nestled the home into the clearing between existing trees and along the edge of a natural slope which enhanced the design potential and functional options needed for the home. The style of the home not only fits the requirements of an owner with a desire for a very traditional mid-western estate house, but also its location amongst other rural estate lots. The development is in an area dotted with large homes amongst small orchards, small farms, and rolling woodlands. Materials for this home are a mixture of clay brick and limestone for the exterior walls. Both materials are readily available and sourced from the local area. We used locally sourced northern oak wood for the interior trim. The black cherry trees that were removed were utilized as hardwood flooring for the home we designed next door. Mechanical systems were carefully designed to obtain a high level of efficiency. The pool room has a separate, and rather unique, heating system. The heat recovered as part of the dehumidification and cooling process is re-directed to maintain the water temperature in the pool. This process allows what would have been wasted heat energy to be re-captured and utilized. We carefully designed this system as a negative pressure room to control both humidity and ensure that odors from the pool would not be detectable in the house. The underground character of the pool room also allowed it to be highly insulated and sealed for high energy efficiency. The disadvantage was a sacrifice on natural day lighting around the entire room. A commercial skylight, with reflective coatings, was added through the lawn-covered roof. The skylight added a lot of natural daylight and was a natural chase to recover warm humid air and supply new cooled and dehumidified air back into the enclosed space below. Landscaping was restored with primarily native plant and tree materials, which required little long term maintenance. The dedicated nature area is thriving with more wildlife than originally on site when the property was undeveloped. It is rare to be on site and to not see numerous wild turkey, white tail deer, waterfowl and small animals native to the area. This home provides a good example of how the needs of a luxury estate style home can nestle comfortably into an existing environment and ensure that the natural setting is not only maintained but protected for future generations.

Custom Home

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Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

McLean Kitchen Renovation

Atlas Moran Construction

Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Un remanso de paz familiar en el corazón del Empordà

Tinda's Project S.L.

La luz natural también juega un papel importante en esta idea y la suerte es que toda la casa disfruta de ella, dado que tiene ventanas y balconeras por ambos extremos, lo que facilita la luminosidad durante todo el día. Tinda’s Project utiliza cortinas vaporosas de lino y algodón en un blanco roto para tamizar dicha luz sin restarle paso. Porque las vistas al jardín o al entorno natural del pueblo forman parte del encanto de la casa y, a modo de guiño, todas las carpinterías y sus respectivas persianas enrollables exteriores tradicionales se eligieron en color verde, la única licencia cromática más subida de tono que destaca en el conjunto y que está más que justificada. Muebles de cocina a medida, de Cocinas Palafrugell. Pavimento de toba catalana original. Horno, de Electrolux. Tablas de cortar y cesto de fibra con planta natural, de India&Pacific. Alfombra, de Hamid Alfombras.

Ventura Eucalyptus

Crickett Kinser

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Industrial Complete Kitchen Remodel

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Our clients choose neutral tones, utilitarian copper fixtures, and wood surfaces. The result: an upscale “warehouse look” that combines a true industrial feel with a range of other styles, from earthy to polished. #GFRemodels ⚒ Call us to schedule a free-in-home estimate 877-728-

Moderne Küchenzeile mit roten Akzenten

Tischlerei Thomas Maul GmbH & Co. KG

Sei es ein schnelles Frühstück oder Kinder, die dort die Zeit nutzen, um von ihrem Tag zu erzählen - diese gemütliche Sitzecke lädt zum Verweilen ein!

Orinda Kitchen

AND Interior Design Studio

This is an example of a large mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Southwestern Inspired Kitchen, Laundry Room, & Office

SOLLiD Cabinetry

PC: Shane Baker Studios
Large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

FINO 320 B Musterhaus München

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Die zentral gelegene Küche ist der Mittelpunkt des mediterranen Einfamilienhauses FINO. © FingerHaus GmbH
Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige benchtop, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Ностальгия по Италии

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Appartamento privato 2

AB Arredamenti Bianchi

Cucina di dimensioni compatte modello Scaccoo di Arclinea Il tavolo è creato su misura di De Rosso con piano in lamianto serigrafato. sedie Viento di Bonaldo studiofdi

Kitchen Facelift

A Design Art & House

This kitchen had really nice cabinets and high-end appliances but looked dark and dated. Our clients asked to update the kitchen without gutting it! We worked with them on a few options and in the end, we decided to re-paint the cabinets, and change the countertops, backsplash, sink, and faucet. We also updated the hardware and lighting. The result is quite impressive.

Tropical Kitchen Remodel in Bonita Bay

Progressive Design Build

This Southwest Florida kitchen remodel features custom Dura Supreme Cabinetry shown in a Vintage Panel door style in “antique white” paint with an Espresso Glaze finish. A wall of kitchen cabinets surrounds a concealed refrigerator and dishwasher for a more seamless look. The striking countertops are finished with a 3 cm polished Nacarado granite—also used on the small, but functional island in the middle of the kitchen. The backsplash is a stunning Sienna Tumbled Stone and includes a 12 x 20 antique bronze mural that acts as a lovely focal point to the kitchen.

Las Gaviotas | Baja California, MX

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

The dining / living room of this vacation rental has a lovely collection of vintage Fausto Palanco Furniture with new updated hand gilded gold linen pillows from Rob Shaw and Stroheim upholstery with original art and decorative accessories collected throughout our travels through Mexico.

Pelham Arts + Crafts

Innate Studio - Architecture & Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Mill House Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Subdued Minimalist Style in a Spanish Colonial Home

CliqStudios

In this L.A. Spanish Colonial home, minimalist slab-style cabinets bring a sense of calmness, simplicity, and understated sophistication into the kitchen. Learn more: https://www.cliqstudios.com/gallery/minimalist-style-spanish-colonial-home/

New, custom, Bergeron-built Tuscan style home with Mediterranean influences!

Cindy Fox Miller and Associates

The kitchen showcases high-end integrated Thermador appliances, custom cabinetry, spacious butcher block island, and breakfast nook.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tuscan Style Kitchen

House Scape Design Consulting, LLC

Joanne Kostecky Petito the handmade Italian tile on the floor picks up the teracotta color around the room with the black accents and the black wrought iron chandelier.

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Floors and Brown Floor 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!