We are delighted to share this stunning kitchen with you. Often with simple design comes complicated processes. Careful consideration was paid when picking out the material for this project. From the outset we knew the oak had to be vintage and have lots of character and age. This is beautiful balanced with the new and natural rubber forbo doors. This kitchen is up there with our all time favourites. We love a challenge. MATERIALS- Vintage oak drawers / Iron Forbo on valchromat doors / concrete quartz work tops / black valchromat cabinets.

Transitional Home with Ocean Views

Asher Slaunwhite + Partners

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Beautiful Natural Kitchen with White Island- Hampton

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

What was a small enclosed kitchen is now a large, open kitchen with plenty of space and lots of natural light.
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Old World Goes Modern - Scotts Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Inspiration for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Topiary - Dinning room. Dresser details.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Photo of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Clyde Hill Whole House Remodel

Nip Tuck Remodeling

Inspiration for a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in Seattle with quartz benchtops, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Farmhouse RENO

LIDA Construction

LIDA Homes Interior Design - Mika Nishmura 2019 CARE Awards Winning Kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, brick splashback and vaulted.

The Old Forge

Making Spaces

https://blog.making-spaces.net/2020/07/15/the-old-forge-york-two-years-in-the-making-final-reveal-part-1/

Pepper Shack

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Hampshire with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and vaulted.

10300 Waverly Road

Spiess Custom Homes

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Island Beverage Center

SkyTree AZ

Mid-sized single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Claremont Gardens, Marlow

Watermark Fitted Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Buckinghamshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Topiary - Kitchen and island overview with oak bench.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Design ideas for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Beautiful Natural Kitchen with White Island- Hampton

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

What was a small enclosed kitchen is now a large, open kitchen with plenty of space and lots of natural light.
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

B House NW PDX

AlisonBVer

Kitchen framed with reclaimed 100 year doug fir beams, Fireclay brick backsplash, customer bamboo fronts and Cedar + Moss sconces with Rejuvenation pendants. Honed black brown granite remnant for the countertop. Etched Bamboo door by local craftsman designed by me on Krown labs hardware.

New Home Same Space

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

We especially love the lintel over the sink here and of course the tall windows that bring so much light to the space
Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Greenlake Whistler

Sofo Kitchens

Photo of an expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Alamo Transitional Remodel

Armor Contracting Co.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and vaulted.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Essex with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Brick Splashback and Vaulted 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!