Projet livré fin novembre 2022, budget tout compris 100 000 € : un appartement de vieille dame chic avec seulement deux chambres et des prestations datées, à transformer en appartement familial de trois chambres, moderne et dans l'esprit Wabi-sabi : épuré, fonctionnel, minimaliste, avec des matières naturelles, de beaux meubles en bois anciens ou faits à la main et sur mesure dans des essences nobles, et des objets soigneusement sélectionnés eux aussi pour rappeler la nature et l'artisanat mais aussi le chic classique des ambiances méditerranéennes de l'Antiquité qu'affectionnent les nouveaux propriétaires. La salle de bain a été réduite pour créer une cuisine ouverte sur la pièce de vie, on a donc supprimé la baignoire existante et déplacé les cloisons pour insérer une cuisine minimaliste mais très design et fonctionnelle ; de l'autre côté de la salle de bain une cloison a été repoussée pour gagner la place d'une très grande douche à l'italienne. Enfin, l'ancienne cuisine a été transformée en chambre avec dressing (à la place de l'ancien garde manger), tandis qu'une des chambres a pris des airs de suite parentale, grâce à une grande baignoire d'angle qui appelle à la relaxation. Côté matières : du noyer pour les placards sur mesure de la cuisine qui se prolongent dans la salle à manger (avec une partie vestibule / manteaux et chaussures, une partie vaisselier, et une partie bibliothèque). On a conservé et restauré le marbre rose existant dans la grande pièce de réception, ce qui a grandement contribué à guider les autres choix déco ; ailleurs, les moquettes et carrelages datés beiges ou bordeaux ont été enlevés et remplacés par du béton ciré blanc coco milk de chez Mercadier. Dans la salle de bain il est même monté aux murs dans la douche ! Pour réchauffer tout cela : de la laine bouclette, des tapis moelleux ou à l'esprit maison de vanaces, des fibres naturelles, du lin, de la gaze de coton, des tapisseries soixante huitardes chinées, des lampes vintage, et un esprit revendiqué "Mad men" mêlé à des vibrations douces de finca ou de maison grecque dans les Cyclades...

213 Morgan Drive

Pinetop Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Coastal Living

Total Design Group, LLC

Having appliances near the sink with ample counter top space between them for cooking is a must.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The House That Patience Built

McCabe By Design LLC

This open plan kitchen provides ample space for family members and guests to participate in meal preparation and celebrations. The dishwasher, warming drawer and refrigerator are some what incognito with their matching cabinet panel exteriors. The kitchen appliances collection is rounded out with a speed cook oven, convection wall oven, induction cooktop, downdraft ventilation and a under counter wine and beverage fridge. Contrasting cabinet and countertop finishes and the non-traditional glass tile backsplash add to the soothing, textural finishes in this kitchen.

Salt Lake Mid Mod

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Dark and Dated Becomes Dramatic

Interiology Design Co.

We love the contemporary aesthetic inside this New England colonial home. White semi-gloss cabinetry is balanced with natural rift cut white oak. Large full-view windows frame the artistic sculptural hood. This sleek kitchen features a Miele induction cooktop, a white gloss Miele wall oven & speed oven, and 48” Sub-Zero refrigerator freezer. Seating for 4 at island adds a pop of color and plenty of room for family.

Orono Artisan 2016 Tour Home

Gordon James Construction

High-end appliances and a huge walk-in pantry make this kitchen a dream for everyday cooking and entertaining Landmark Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The Beach Townhouse, Ocean City, Maryland

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner

Photo by Coastal Style Magazine
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Happy Hip Family Kitchen

Dana King Design Build Remodeling

A fun, hip kitchen with a mid-century modern vibe. The homeowners wanted a kitchen to make them happy. We think you can't help but smile! NEXT Project Studio Jerry Voloski

Beverly Hills Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Bret Gum for Cottages and Bungalows
This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Designer white kitchen with walnut island

Walker Woodworking

Photo Credit - Darin Holiday w/ Electric Films Designer white custom inset kitchen cabinets Select walnut island Kitchen remodel Kitchen design: Brandon Fitzmorris w/ Greenbrook Design - Shelby, NC

Compact Kitchen

K&N Appliance Gallery

Compact all-white kitchen with built-in appliances - perfect for small living spaces.
Photo of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances and plywood floors.

Anne & Richard's 1908 Home

Arciform

A vintage stove mixes with custom made butcher block islands on locking casters to create an eclectic but period appropriate design for this 1908 Portland foursquare style home. Photo by Photo Art Portraits.

Eichler kitchen remodel

Carol Gillum, CKD

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, white appliances, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and glass tile splashback.

L'élégance décontractée, 27m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

A deux pas du canal de l’Ourq dans le XIXè arrondissement de Paris, cet appartement était bien loin d’en être un. Surface vétuste et humide, corroborée par des problématiques structurelles importantes, le local ne présentait initialement aucun atout. Ce fut sans compter sur la faculté de projection des nouveaux acquéreurs et d’un travail important en amont du bureau d’étude Védia Ingéniérie, que cet appartement de 27m2 a pu se révéler. Avec sa forme rectangulaire et ses 3,00m de hauteur sous plafond, le potentiel de l’enveloppe architecturale offrait à l’équipe d’Ameo Concept un terrain de jeu bien prédisposé. Le challenge : créer un espace nuit indépendant et allier toutes les fonctionnalités d’un appartement d’une surface supérieure, le tout dans un esprit chaleureux reprenant les codes du « bohème chic ». Tout en travaillant les verticalités avec de nombreux rangements se déclinant jusqu’au faux plafond, une cuisine ouverte voit le jour avec son espace polyvalent dinatoire/bureau grâce à un plan de table rabattable, une pièce à vivre avec son canapé trois places, une chambre en second jour avec dressing, une salle d’eau attenante et un sanitaire séparé. Les surfaces en cannage se mêlent au travertin naturel, essences de chêne et zelliges aux nuances sables, pour un ensemble tout en douceur et caractère. Un projet clé en main pour cet appartement fonctionnel et décontracté destiné à la location.

Midcentury Remodel

John Thomas

Expansive midcentury eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Happy Hip Family Kitchen

Dana King Design Build Remodeling

A fun, hip kitchen with a mid-century modern vibe. The homeowners wanted a kitchen to make them happy. We think you can't help but smile! NEXT Project Studio Jerry Voloski

Country Residence

Erskine Associates LLC

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, white appliances, a single-bowl sink, white splashback and glass tile splashback.

San Luis Kitchen Co., Farmhouse

San Luis Kitchen Co.

A Victorian era farmhouse in downtown San Luis Obispo get a facelift with this new crisp white kitchen. We finished the interiors of the glass door cabinets in a bright blue for accent -- which the homeowner carried through to the subway tile splash and linoleum flooring.

Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia: Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Buckminster Green LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and White Appliances 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!