Minimalist Black and Oak Moline Illinois Kitchen With Skinny Shaker Cabinets

Minimalist Moline, Illinois kitchen design from Village Home Stores for Hazelwood Homes. Skinny Shaker style cabinetry from Dura Supreme and Koch in a combination of painted black and Rift Cut Oak Natural finishes. COREtec luxury plank floating floors and lighting by Hudson Valley’s Midcentury Modern Mitzi line also featured.

Contemporary kitchen for the city living.

KB Design +

A city condo needed an uplift, all finishes started to feel outdated, the kitchen's layout did not work for a dynamic couple who love to entertain and play Bridge with their friends on the regular basis. We developed a plan how to provide a luxurious experience and necessary changes in the limited space. The condo has some physical limitations as well, such as the load bearing walls could not be changed, the duct work had to stay in place, and the floor finishes had to satisfy strict sound restrictions.

1st Floor reconfiguration and kitchen remodel

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

These homeowners came to J.P. Hoffman Design Build, looking for a creative solution to a problem they were told couldn’t be fixed. We defied the odds with our Design Build process and redesigned most of this Colonial’s first floor. Space for an island was number one on the want list. In order to achieve that goal, we did what we always do, We listened. We listened to what our client needed, how they used their space and how they envisioned their space. Then we designed a creative solution that made that seemingly unachievable vision, a reality. We removed the wall between the dining room and kitchen and expanded the kitchen cabinets into the hallway, once used to access the bathroom and garage. We simply re-routed the flow to the garage, through the now opened-up dining room, and in the process, created a new hallway with a coat closet, mudroom bench and access to the powder room which we also refreshed. In the kitchen, we relocated the slider leading out to the deck. This allowed for more cabinets and the floor space for that dream island. Our carpentry team installed a new kitchen window and slider, while modifying the existing deck to allow for the change. We installed new flooring, cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures and more. We receive lots of inquires about increasing function within the first floor. This project is a fantastic example of how it can be achieved, without an addition.

Los Altos

Seacliff Construction & Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Italian Farmhouse In Northern California

Juxtaposed Interiors

Butlers Pantry Off The Kitchen
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Springwood Rd. Kitchen

Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.

Large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Quaint Space With Modern Taste

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

Small San Diego Kitchen with white shaker Ikea cabinets and black quartzite countertops. We used a rolling table as the kitchen island which also is used as a high top kitchen table. Incorporating a wood hood as a detail to add warmth to the space.

Scandinavian Styled Alpine Timber Home

Fraemohs Homes

A lovely light Scandinavian kitchen with minimalist clean lines and natural colours naturally merges in to the alpine environment of Castle Hill.
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vinyl Tile Kitchen - Mannington Adura Max

BIRON'S FLOORING

Mannington Adura Max Meriden Carbon installed in a residential kitchen & dining area. Ariel balcony view.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Boston with vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

Shawnessy Residence

Mattson & Company

Basement apartment renovation. Photos by Dotty Photography.
Small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Coal Valley, IL- What's Black & White and Gold All Over? This On-Trend Kitchen

Village Home Stores

Black and White painted cabinetry paired with White Quartz and gold accents. A Black Stainless Steel appliance package completes the look in this remodeled Coal Valley, IL kitchen.

Armstrong - Luxe

The Floor Store

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

New Adura® Max Flooring

Mannington

A character oak look with beautiful wire brushed graining. detailed surface wood knots, chatter marks and mineral streaks, Adura® Max "Napa" luxury vinyl plank flooring also has a rustic surface texture. Available in 6" wide planks and 2 colors (Dry Cork shown here).

Coastal Kitchen

Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.

Rickie Agapito
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Completed on a small budget, this hard working kitchen refused to compromise on style. The upper and lower perimeter cabinets, sink and countertops are all from IKEA. The vintage schoolhouse pendant lights over the island were an eBay score, and the pendant over the sink is from Restoration Hardware. The BAKERY letters were made custom, and the vintage metal bar stools were an antique store find, as were many of the accessories used in this space. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that refrigerator was a DIY project compiled of nothing more than a circa 1970 fridge, beadboard, moulding, and some fencing hardware found at a local hardware store.

Seacliff

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dreamy Scandi Acadian

Bohannon Design Team

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Dust Grey & Copper Silk Painted Shaker Kitchen

Idesign Interiors (SW) Ltd

Silk painted Shaker style kitchen designed for a busy family who desired a kitchen which would grow with the family. A space which would inspire aspiring young cooks, teenagers grabbing a midnight snack, and adults entertaining friends. Shades of grey combined with the warm tone of copper and iroko make for an easy living come work space.

Country Glam kitchen

LEVEL UP Design LLC

Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Peterborough Kitchen Renovation

Lakeshore Designs

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and with Island 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!