Frigidaire Professional series range with Bordeaux Gold granite countertop and backsplash on ginger Hamilton raised panel maple cabinetry. Kim Lindsey Photography

Cromwell Whole House Renovation with Theater

Greenright Design

The existing kitchen was gutted and re-deigned and built to meet the clients specific wants and needs. The shaker style beaded cabinetry maintained the farmhouse motif the owner desired and enhanced that look with a white farmhouse sink. Oil-rubbed fixtures were used throughout as well as an oil-rubbed bronze range hood.

That's It

DesignIY

All products from Lowe's or existing Design: Marcus Lehman Craftsmen: Kjeldgaard Construction After Photos: Marcus Lehman
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Pearland Old World Kitchen

S Squared Design, LLC

This client wanted an colorful, full of life kitchen they could create the best food in and be as stunning to look at as well. For starters, we reconfigured some base cabinets to large deep drawers and also have trash/recycle pull outs. The top cabinets now are extended to the ceiling for more storage. A custom designed tall cabinet that maximizes the storage space with a few deep drawers a recycle pull out and a side cabinet for brooms and such. Also houses two oven/microwaves. Granite countertops were an improvement from the original Formica ones. We said bye bye to the blue wallpaper and hello to a fresh warm neutral on the walls to make way for the two tone blue cabinets. We did the flooring in a herringbone pattern for even more interest. A custom designed center medallion piece above the stove adds a personal touch and a nice focal piece. A great project and very happy clients!

North Andover Condo Kitchen Reno.

Black Lacquer Design

after photo Installation by HORIZON INTERIORS LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Character Maple Kitchen Update

TK Building & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Ferris Whole House Remodel

KM Builders

Beautiful whole house remodel with new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout the entire home! Marble farmhouse sink. Samsung Chef Collection Oven. Skylight. Open concept kitchen.

Project 3501-1 Ford Pkwy St. Paul Kitchen Remodel Plaid Wallpaper

Castle Building & Remodeling

This twin home was the perfect home for these empty nesters – retro-styled bathrooms, beautiful fireplace and built-ins, and a spectacular garden. The only thing the home was lacking was a functional kitchen space. The old kitchen had three entry points – one to the dining room, one to the back entry, and one to a hallway. The hallway entry was closed off to create a more functional galley style kitchen that isolated traffic running through and allowed for much more countertop and storage space. The clients wanted a transitional style that mimicked their design choices in the rest of the home. A medium wood stained base cabinet was chosen to warm up the space and create contrast against the soft white upper cabinets. The stove was given two resting points on each side, and a large pantry was added for easy-access storage. The original box window at the kitchen sink remains, but the same granite used for the countertops now sits on the sill of the window, as opposed to the old wood sill that showed all water stains and wears. The granite chosen (Nevaska Granite) is a wonderful color mixture of browns, greys, whites, steely blues and a hint of black. A travertine tile backsplash accents the warmth found in the wood tone of the base cabinets and countertops. Elegant lighting was installed as well as task lighting to compliment the bright, natural light in this kitchen. A flip-up work station will be added as another work point for the homeowners – likely to be used for their stand mixer while baking goodies with their grandkids. Wallpaper adds another layer of visual interest and texture. The end result is an elegant and timeless design that the homeowners will gladly use for years to come. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Simple Country Kitchen

Midwest Remodeling

Country eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, vinyl floors, no island and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodel

Robinwood Kitchens

Andrew Pitzer Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Open Kitchen - Hamilton, ON

CRS Renovation & Design

CRS was able to open the kitchen to the breakfast nook creating better flow through the room. White cabinets complemented the “Labrador Antique” granite countertops. The room was then tied together with new luxury vinyl floors in “Alterna Sistine Bisque” and an “Ivory” coloured backsplash.

Not So Traditional Kitchen

Midwest Remodeling

Cabinets: Dovetail drawers with full extension, soft close slides, soft close doors, roll out trays, Soffit molding to finish cabinets to ceiling, under cabinets lighting, hidden range hood inside cabinets with direct vent. The finish is clove stain on the perimeter cabinets and the message center and it is Twilight finish on the kitchen island.

Miller Kitchen

Designs by Ebony, LLC

Ebony Stephenson
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Old World Traditional

Meg Mooney

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Mandarin Estates

Greystone Kitchens

These Wellborn Forest Ginger cabinets have Hamilton Raised Panel style doors with a flawless Bordeaux Gold granite countertop and Savona Ivory Brushed Travertine backsplash. The 60/40 stainless sink and Kohler Sous Faucet combo match perfectly with the Frigidaire Professional appliances. Kim Lindsey Photography

Character Maple Kitchen Update

TK Building & Design

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen-Schall

Harris McClain Kitchen & Bath

Opened the pass through up and added all new cabinets, flooring, backsplash, lighting, and appliances.
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lemaire Project

Abshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate Drywall

Kitchen Cabinets, Island, Vanity's.
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

KITCHEN AND GENERAL REMODELING

American Home Improvement Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wilmington Home- Furniture Design, Custom Desk Area, and New Flooring

Black Lacquer Design

Island Accent Inlay in Flooring- Karndean LVT
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Travertine Splashback and Vinyl Floors 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!