Butterfly Green granite is shown in this project! Search "Butterfly Greenl" granite, see more granite or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward. You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

Rénovation appartement à Alfortville 94140

Couleurs d'Intérieur | Architecte d'intérieur

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Budget Kitchen Renovation in Lalor

Kitchen Shack

Stunning timber laminate benchtop matching with the beautiful shaker style cabinetry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island and white floor.

sm22 - interior de

co.arch studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, cement tiles, no island, a drop-in sink, panelled appliances and blue floor.

Rénovation Totale d'un duplex de 150m2 - Esprit Loft Scandinave

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

Cuisine ouverte avec table de repas intégrée dans le salon - Esprit Loft scandinave - Isabelle Le Rest Interieurs
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, cement tiles, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Geglückte Verbindung: Verbindung von Küche und Arbeitszimmer zu Kochen und Essen

Anne Stallkamp Innenarchitektur

This is an example of a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Hanover with white cabinets, tile benchtops, pink splashback, cement tiles, with island and an undermount sink.

MONTEREY HEIGHTS

SVK Interior Design

Michele Lee Wilson Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean galley kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and black floor.

Chanel Chic Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Located behind the Kitchen is the pantry area. It’s unique design shares a hallway with the dramatic black mudroom and is accessed through a custom-built ‘hidden’ door along the range wall. The goal of this funky space is to mix causal details of the floating wooden shelves, durable, geometric cement floor tiles, with more the prominent elements of a hammered brass sink and turquoise lower cabinets.

Cuisine ged graphique en laque blanche et zebrano

LA CUISINE DANS LE BAIN SK CONCEPT PARIS

Dans ce luxueux appartement situé Boulevard Raspail (Paris 6), la cuisine se devait d'être en osmose avec l'existant. Deux sublimes pièces en enfilade de forme oblongue, typiques des appartements Haussmaniens, font face à une magistrale verrière à découpes géométriques. La décoration inspirée Art Déco et la beauté des parquets anciens trouvent leur écho dans le choix de matériaux nobles : bois précieux, laque blanche, carreaux de ciment turquoise, et touche d'or. Les empiècement miroir de la crédence créent l'illusion de profondeur et démultiplient les effets de lumière. Enfin l'îlot, tel une sculpture de marbre, trône au coeur de cette pièce-bijou et offre un véritable espace de dégustation. Références : Meubles : GeD Cucine, modèle Velvet Elite, finition Laqué Blanc RAL9016 et bois Zebrano Matt Electroménager : De Dietrich ; Siemens; Liebherr ; KitchenAid ; Novy Robot : KitchenAid Robinetterie : Franke Crédence et plan de travail : Quartz Compac, coloris Calacatta Gold Photos : Stéphane Lariven

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula and brown floor.

Summer 2016: The latest tile collections

Olympia Tile

A clean minimalist kitchen area featuring our new Metal It series. Rectified unglazed porcelain tiles with a modern, simple and sophisticated style. Metal IT is a collection inspired by brushed steel, scratched with constant use.

Aviemore

V Fine Homes

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, cement tiles and with island.

Our Work - Kitchens and Dining

ING Construction

Valley Village, CA - Complete Kitchen remodel
Mid-sized country galley kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, no island and beige floor.

Proline PLFW 520 Series Stainless Island Range Hood

ProHoods

The PLFW 520 is a fantastic option for your kitchen. It features a powerful 600 CFM blower; at 600 CFM, this is one of our quietest models. It runs at just 4.5 sones on max power. It also features a sleek LED display control panel that can be adjusted to six different speeds to suit your cooking style. You can also turn the LED lights on and off here; these lights illuminate your entire cooktop and last several years. The PLFW 520 is manufactured with durable 430 stainless steel which will keep your range hood in good condition for years. This model comes in 24", 30", 36", 42", and 48" sizes. For more product information, click on the link below: https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=plfw%20520

Bell Mountain Remodel

KLM Design-Build

This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands and grey floor.

Springvale at Throsby

McDonald Jones Homes

The stylish and generous Kitchen island bench is at the heart of the Springvale living space. The Gourmet Kitchen lives at the heart of the home, overlooking the Family/Living to one side, the Dining and Home Theatre to the other, and the Alfresco in front of the stylish island bench.

Pacific Northwest Tudor

User

Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula and brown floor.

La nature s'invite dans la pièce à vivre

RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Lyon with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, green floor and grey benchtop.

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Cement Tiles 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!