View from the kitchen space to the fully openable bi-folding doors and the sunny garden beyond. A perfect family space for life by the sea. The yellow steel beam supports the opening to create the new extension and allows for the formation of the large rooflight above.

Energized Evolution - Eden Prairie Main Living Area

AMEK Custom Builders

Our clients are drawn to the outdoors, so wanted to include wood finishes along with modern white touches like the granite countertops and ceramic backsplash.. This Eden Prairie main level remodel transformed how this family uses their space. By taking down the wall between the kichen and dining room, carving out space for a walk-in pantry, and adding a large island with seating; this new space thrives with today's lifetyle. Custom cabinetry optimizes storage space and elevates the warm aesethics. With additional natural lighting from a new patio door and overhead lighting, it's a cheerful place to do meal prep and entertain. The homeowners wanted the flexibiity to have seating on both sides of the idland on one end, so a pedestal post was added to allow for leg room when extra chairs were added.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath was the remodeling contractor for this beautiful Waukesha first floor remodel. The homeowners recently purchased the home and wanted to immediately update the space. The old kitchen was outdated and closed off from the great room. The goal was to design an open-concept space for hosting family and friends. LAYOUT The first step was to remove the awkward dining room walls. This made the room feel large and open. We tucked the refrigerator into a wall of cabinets so it didn’t impose. Seating at the island and peninsula makes the kitchen very versatile. DESIGN We created an elegant entertaining space to take advantage of the lake view. The Waukesha homeowners wanted a contemporary design with neutral colors and finishes. They chose soft gray lower cabinets and white upper cabinets. We added texture with wood accents and a herringbone marble backsplash tile. The desk area features a walnut butcher block countertop. We also used walnut for the open shelving, detail on the hood and the legs on the island. CUSTOM CABINETRY Frameless custom cabinets maximize storage in this Waukesha kitchen. The upper cabinets have hidden light rail molding. Angled plug molding eliminates outlets on the backsplash. Drawers in the lower cabinets allow for excellent storage. The cooktop has a functioning top drawer with a hidden apron to hide the guts of the cooktop. The clients also asked for a home office desk area and pantry cabinet.

Kavanaugh Project

Tower Nine Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coldwater Canyon - Kitchen and Bathroom

Pearl Remodeling

These homeowners have been living in their house for a few years and wanted to add some life to their space. Their main goal was to create a modern feel for their kitchen and bathroom. They had a wall between the kitchen and living room that made both rooms feel small and confined. We removed the wall creating a lot more space in the house and the bathroom is something the homeowners loved to brag about because of how well it turned out!

Acrylic Black Gloss Kitchen

Panelform

Acrylic Black Gloss Kitchen with push-to-open hardware Credit: Lumo Photography
Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ridgewood Lane New Custom Home

Curtis White Companies

Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Birmingham with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

Armstrong

A & E Flooring

This is an example of a large traditional separate kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Potts Point Apartment 2

Refresh Renovations Illawarra Guy Allenby

The tightest of spaces for a galley kitchen. To maximise space the benchtop curves around the full-sized oven (the oven door folds inside the oven itself.

Calvert

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

CMK Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern open plan kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and beige floor.

White&Navy

MAC Renovations LTD.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Orange you glad you got a new kitchen

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Desperate to update their small, quaint, urban home we came up with a clean modern design that gave them more storage and a sassy look.
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and a double-bowl sink.

Meadowbrook Farm - The Waterford Model

Van Metre Homes

Design ideas for an expansive traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, a double-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops and vinyl floors.

Radiant Concord Home

3W design, inc.

Northpeak Design Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White kitchen with Enchanted Forest Granite

Silver Fern Construction & Remodeling

This new transitional White kitchen with Granite Enchanted forest with new lighting, and under counter lighting. This new kitchen has added beauty and function to the owners.

Transitional Condo Kitchen Remodel

Royal Remodeling & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Malibu Kitchen

Alana A. Busse

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

The Station One Condo Renovation

RMB Building & Design

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with stainless steel appliances, no island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, vinyl floors, a double-bowl sink and blue splashback.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink 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!