Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

North Capitol Hill Remodel, Seattle

Shuler Architecture

Built in the 1920's and situated on a postage stamp site totaling a mere 2600sf, our clients purchased this house because of its North Capitol Hill location and classic lines. Initially, we talked about a kitchen redo but like many older structures we remodel in Seattle, this house needed a complete makeover and structural upgrades - not the least of which was raising the rear of the house which had settled some 4". Our solution entailed driving pin piles to arrest any further movement and then lifting parts of the house that settled over the years. Inside, we redesigned the staircase so that it no longer flowed into the kitchen and expanded the upper level to accommodate a new hall bath and a larger master bath. All systems - mechanical, electrical and plumbing - were updated and complimented with state of the art security, computer networking and commercial phone systems. Finally, the building envelope was completely updated with new windows and an insulation package that met current code. The interiors of the house are an intentional reflection of our client's Panamanian heritage. Our first challenge was to increase the connection between the interior and rear yard with a French door and expanded deck. The kitchen/breakfast area was expanded and outfitted with custom cabinets, new plumbing fixtures, stainless steel appliances and a custom iron and glass table by one of the blacksmiths we work with (this blacksmith also designed and fabricated the custom railings leading to the front entry). We then chose a strong color palette for the paint and tile schemes, hired a faux painter to glaze on the walls, and outfitted the entire house with light fixtures and trim that respected the classic style of this timeless structure.

Elegant Sophistication

Inside Vision

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Occupied Staging in Beautiful Eagle Rock

Haenen Design Studios

Newly painted and featuring a new, vintage style crystal pendant, all we added were some plates and cups in the open shelves and a bowl of fruit.
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, pink splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, pink floor and pink benchtop.

LEED Platinum Santa Fe Residence

Kreger Design Build LLC

Photo by Katie Johnson
This is an example of a kitchen in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, tile benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Historic Barn, Converted to Modern Guest House

Harris & Kasten, Inc.

The Spacious Barn Kitchen is meant as a hangout for the whole family, and features a large Breakfast/Wine Bar. The counter tops are done in Slate Tiles with matching edge moldings for a causal touch.

Farmhouse Formal, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

A beach house that combines the rustic with the formal. Using heartwood maple for visual interest and an aged driftwood feel, we added hand-carved trim details, rope moulding and a highlighting glaze to refine the final rustic Old World appeal. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Andover

Revived Mid Century Kitchen

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Cabins in Broken Bow

Jason Wallace Photography

Design ideas for a country single-wall open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, stone tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Large format tile showroom

Uptiles Strathpine

Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Downtown Penthouse

Pacific West Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Stone Kitchen Backsplash 003

Kloud 9 Kitchens

Brian Mikec
Large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and no island.

Kitchen Entry Patio, Faculty House, Palo Alto, CA, ENRarchitects

Eric N. Rohlfing, ENR architects

ENRarchitects designed and rebuilt this 975sf, single story Residence, adjacent to Stanford University, as project architect and contractor in collaboration with Topos Architects, Inc. The owner, who hopes to ultimately retire in this home, had built the original home with his father. Services by ENRarchitects included complete architectural, structural, energy compliance, mechanical, electrical and landscape designs, cost analysis, sub contractor management, material & equipment selection & acquisition and, construction monitoring. Green/sustainable features: existing site & structure; dense residential neighborhood; close proximity to public transit; reuse existing slab & framing; salvaged framing members; fly ash concrete; engineered wood; recycled content insulation & gypsum board; tankless water heating; hydronic floor heating; low-flow plumbing fixtures; energy efficient lighting fixtures & appliances; abundant clerestory natural lighting & ventilation; bamboo flooring & cabinets; recycled content countertops, window sills, tile & carpet; programmable controls; and porus paving surfaces. https://www.enrdesign.com/ENR-residential-FacultyHouse.html http://www.toposarchitects.com/

Kitchen Remodel

User

Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, white cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Fairfax Residence

DreamHome Staging & ReDesign

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Steamboat Craftsman

Mandy Camus

Chalkboad paint and magnetic primer make great wall next to pantry. Large island 13x3.5. Electric Range and sink in island.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts kitchen pantry in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Philadelphia Rowhouse, Passyunk Square

Studio IQL

Cool stone counters calm the warm yellow walls opening to an outdoor patio.
Mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Fun Tile Border For An Inlaw Kitchen In Potomac MD

Wet Dog Tile Co.

Bright and open whimsical in-law kitchen with tiled counters and pale blue open shelving with freeform mosaic backsplash.
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Lerner Apartment

viaARCHITECTURE

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Design ideas for a small kitchen pantry in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances and no island.

Mont-Tremblant LogHome

Marie-Hélène Bilodeau

Marie-Hélène Bilodeau
Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Montreal with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Tile Benchtops and Stone Tile 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!