Robbinsville, NJ Kitchen remodel Our homeowner wanted to update the builders standard kitchen cabinets, with so many options available we where able to find a perfect blend that fit the budget and met the homeowner's expectations. Mission Maple with cognac finish cabinets matched with Silestone quartz tops created the look of this contemporary townhouse. Many thanks to all who worked on this project, especially our homeowner Peter. Photography by AJ. Malave

Lyme Hills

Nautilus Architects

This is an elegant, finely-appointed room with aged, hand-hewn beams, dormered clerestory windows, and radiant-heated limestone floors. But the real power of the space derives less from these handsome details and more from the wide opening centered on the pool.

Warm Welcome Kitchen

Wendy Glaister Interiors

Our homeowner has an extensive collection of native american baskets and artwork...so we chose to use this matte glazed porcelain backsplash tile as a reference to her heirloom collection.

Coastal Transitional

PB Built

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Miami with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Paradise Valley Modern

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

Warm modern kitchen with crossgrain flat panel cabinetry Pat Kofahl, photographer
Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Foothills Road Whole Home Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project is one of the most extensive TVL scopes to date! This house sits in a phenomenal site location in Golden and features a number of incredible and original architectural details. However, years of shifting had caused massive structural damage to the home on both the main and basement levels, resulting in shifting door frames, split drywall, and sinking floors. These shifts prompted the clients to seek remodeling assistance in the beginning of their renovation adventure. At first, the scope involved a new paint and lighting scheme with a focus on wall repair and structural improvement. However, the scope eventually evolved into a re-design of the entire home. Few spaces in this house were left untouched, with the remodeling scope eventually including the kitchen, living room, pantry, entryway and staircase, master bedroom, master bathroom, full basement, and basement bedrooms and bathrooms. Expanding the scope in this way allowed for a design that is cohesive space to space, and creates an environment that captures the essence of the family's persona at every turn. There are many stunning elements to this renovation, but a few favorites include the insanely gorgeous custom steel elements at the front entry, Tharp custom cabinetry in the kitchen and pantry, and unique stone in just about every room of the house. Our clients for this project are both geologists. This alone opened an entire world of unique interest in material that we have never explored before. From natural quartzite countertops that mimic mountain ranges to silky metallic accent tiles behind the bathtub, this project does not shy away from unique stone finds and accents. Conceptually, the clients' love for stone and natural elements is present just about everywhere: the dining room chandelier conceptually takes the form of stalactite, the island pendants are formed concrete, stacked stone adorns the large back wall of the shower, and a back-lit onyx art piece sits in a dramatic niche at the home's entry. We love the dramatic result of this renovation and are so thrilled that our clients can enjoy a home that truly reflects their passions for years to come!

Royal Palms

Sims Luxury Builders

Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

A French Country Kitchen Design in McLean, Virginia

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

A family of five, who lives in a prestigious McLean neighborhood, was looking to renovate and upgrade their 20-year-old kitchen. Goals of the renovation were to move the cooktop out of the island, install all professional-quality appliances, achieve better traffic flow and update the appearance of the space. The plan was to give a French country look to this kitchen, by carrying the overall soft and creamy color scheme of main floor furniture in the new kitchen. As such, the adjacent family room had to become a significant part of the remodel. The back wall of the kitchen is now occupied by 48” professional range under a custom wood hood. A new tower style refrigerator covered in matching wood panels is placed at the end of the run, just create more work space on both sides of the stove. The large contrasting Island in a dark chocolate finish now offers a second dishwasher, a beverage center and built in microwave. It also serves as a large buffet style counter space and accommodate up to five seats around it. The far wall of the space used to have a bare wall with a 36” fireplace in it. The goal of this renovation was to include all the surrounding walls in the design. Now the entire wall is made of custom cabinets, including display cabinetry on the upper half. The fireplace is wrapped with a matching color mantel and equipped with a big screen TV. Smart use of detailed crown and trim molding are highlights of this space and help bring the two rooms together, as does the porcelain tile floor. The attached family room provides a casual, comfortable space for guest to relax. And the entire space is perfect for family gatherings or entertaining.

Just a Few of Your Options

MVP Granite Countertops

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, no island and beige floor.

Blue Treasure

Halcon Marble & Granite Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Neo Rustico

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Although the room must perform well for multiple cooks on occasion (with two dedicated prep/cooking areas and separate clean-up/china storage zone), the homeowner was adamant that the kitchen not become a cold commercial space. To preserve the mystique of time and "life well lived," the appliances simply needed to disappear (as much as possible) into the woodwork & walls. Rustic Cherry cabinets in a silky wax finish.

Mesa | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Kitchen

Hunt's Kitchen Design

Painted white, knotty alder distressed kitchen cabinets with a dark stained wood island for contrast. The counter tops are a group 5 granite to get a more unique pattern and the backsplash is a dark glass custom sheet. The floors are travertine that flows from indoor to the custom outdoor bar out back. The pantry door is a barn door that is stain matched to blend with the island. Beautiful "Traditional" kitchen design. Enjoy!

World Traveler Kitchen - Fresno, CA

Generation Homes & Commercial

Large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lost Creek

Katz Builders, Inc.

Hard working Wolf range, beautiful Titanium Black Granite counter tops, powerful vent hood, deep drawers for storing pots of all sizes, make this not only a functional kitchen but very beautiful. Renovation/Addition by Katz Builders, Inc. Carter Hobbs, FourWallPhotography.com

Glamour White Shaker Carlsbad Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Easy on the Eyes

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photo Credit - Jeff Volker
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, no island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Dark Traditional Kitchen

Maureen's LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Grove Area - Kingston upon Thames

Metre Squared Architecture

Gilda Cevasco
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, travertine floors, beige floor, white benchtop and no island.

Condo Kitchen Remodeling Arlington VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Photographer: Berkay Demirkan
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Our Work

GRANITE BY DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Oklahoma City with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Travertine Floors and Beige 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!