Summerlin Kitchen and Dining Room Renovation Project

Full kitchen renovation. *Dropped ceiling removal *Garden window removal *Walk in pantry built *Brand new custom made cabinets and shelfs, new appliances and fixtures *Quartz and Granite combo accented with gorgeous aqua subway ceramic tile. *New vinyl planks flooring

The K Residence- Island Cabinetry Close-Up

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

St Paul Condo

Lori Balestri, Designer, Allied ASID

Corey Gaffer Photography
Modern open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Mineral Drive Kitchen Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

Cramped kitchen be gone! That was the project motto and top priority. The goal was to transform the current layout from multiple smaller spaces into a connected whole that would activate the main level for our clients, a young family of four. The biggest obstacle was the wall dividing the kitchen and the dining room. Removing this wall was central to opening up and integrating the main living spaces, but the existing ductwork that ran right through the center of the wall posed a design challenge, er design opportunity. The resulting design solution features a central pantry that captures the ductwork and provides valuable storage- especially when compared to the original kitchen's 18" wide pantry cabinet. The pantry also anchors the kitchen island and serves as a visual separation of space between the kitchen and homework area. Through our design development process, we learned the formal living room was of no service to their lifestyle and therefore space they rarely spent time in. With that in mind, we proposed to eliminate the unused living room and make it the new dining room. Relocating the dining room to this space inherently felt right given the soaring ceiling and ample room for holiday dinners and celebrations. The new dining room was spacious enough for us to incorporate a conversational seating area in the warm, south-facing window alcove. Now what to do with the old dining room?! To answer that question we took inspiration from our clients' shared profession in education and developed a craft area/homework station for both of their boys. The semi-custom cabinetry of the desk area carries over to the adjacent wall and forms window bench base with storage that we topped with butcher block for a touch of warmth. While the boys are young, the bench drawers are the perfect place for a stash of toys close to the kitchen. The kitchen begins just beyond the window seat with their refrigerator enclosure. Opposite the refrigerator is the new pantry with twenty linear feet of shelving and space for brooms and a stick vacuum. Extending from the backside of the pantry the kitchen island design incorporates counter seating on the family room side and a cabinetry configuration on the kitchen side with drawer storage, a trashcan center, farmhouse sink, and dishwasher. We took careful time in design and execution to align the range and sink because while it might seem like a small detail, it plays an important role in supporting the symmetrical configuration of the back wall of the kitchen. The rear wall design utilizes an appliance garage mirrors the visual impact of the refrigerator enclosure and helps keep the now open kitchen tidy. Between the appliance garage and refrigerator enclosure is the cooking zone with 30" of cabinetry and work surface on either side of the range, a chimney style vent hood, and a bold graphic tile backsplash. The backsplash is just one of many personal touches we added to the space to reflect our client's modern eclectic style and love of color. Swooping lines of the mid-mod style barstools compliment the pendants and backsplash pattern. A pop of vibrant green on the frame of the pantry door adds a fresh wash of color to an otherwise neutral space. The big show stopper is the custom charcoal gray and copper chevron wall installation in the dining room. This was an idea our clients softly suggested, and we excitedly embraced the opportunity. It is also a kickass solution to the head-scratching design dilemma of how to fill a large and lofty wall. We are so grateful to bring this design to life for our clients and now dear friends.

Lake House- Clarksville VA

Kelly Gravitt Payne: Kitchen Design and Sales

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and multiple islands.

Townhomes - Johns creek

Georgian Homefronts, LLC

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Craftsman Home

R.A. Stone | Interior Designs

A small kitchen gets a makeover. We used painted cabinets to compliment the existing wood trim and wall of cabinets. White counter tops brighten the space. a white back splash with green glass accents were used to tie it all together. A large Farmhouse sink was added. Due to it's location beside the door to the back yard, we selected a counter depth refrigerator.

Modern Simplicity - Scott's Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Having the countertops waterfall off of the end of the island is just one more way to make the project stand out and have a style of its own
Large modern kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Edmonton Kitchen Countertops: Heritage Creek - Project for CAN-DER Construction

Roma Stone

Brown Fantasy granite provides a unique luxurious feel with every installation. By contrasting the white cabinets + backsplash with the dark waves it adds the completing touch to the kitchen. Photo Credits: Mostafa M.

Small and Sophisticated

Mise en Place Design

Brady Vernik
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Drexel Hill Fabuwood Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design's unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? We are a more modern and cost effective business model. We are a kitchen cabinet dealer and design team that carries the highest quality kitchen cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonable priced. Our five award winning designers work by appointment only, with pre-qualified customers, and only on complete kitchen renovations. Our designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV's. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: "The world of kitchen design is changing..."

Traditional Kitchens

Anna C. Fisher - Pinnacle Sales

Amazing transformation in a small space! Aspen Kitchens opened two doorways make the space flow from the dining to the living room. We used taupe cabinets on the perimeter and dark alder cabineits on the island to create an open farmhouse kitchen with furniture elements.

Edina Ranch

Quartersawn Design Build

Farm Kid Studio
Design ideas for an eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances and vinyl floors.

New Adura® Flooring

Mannington

A weathered concrete cross-over look, Adura® "Meridian" luxury vinyl plank flooring infuses interiors with an upscale urban feel. Its textured surface mixes light and shadow, smooth and rough with time-worn detail. Available in both tiles and planks, plus 5 colors (Carbon shown here).

1415 Victoria Street, Honolulu, HI

Everydayish

Anna Manuel
Photo of a small beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Big Lake Musician's Den

M.A Architecture

Although this home has a small footprint, the central living area boasts vaulted ceilings and ample windows to keep the area light and bright. The neutral tones of the cabinetry and backsplash allow the client to play with pops of color on the walls. The kitchen island features a taller back wall containing storage cabinets which helps control clutter and block views of the kitchen sink from the dining and living areas.

Glenshire Lane Kitchen Remodel | Chico, CA

Lori K Design Studio

Ron Putnam
Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vinyl floors.

Outdoor Kitchens

Guyton Industries, LLC.

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

El Segundo Town House

Dannielle Albrecht Designs

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Berde Kanin

UL Studios

Laminate Counter tops were resurfaced by Miracle Method. Trim was added above and below standard laminate counter tops as well as lighting above and below. Hardware was changed out for simple brushed nickle.

Kitchen with 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!