Classic side bar to keep the visitors at bay. To learn more about our 55 year tradition in the design/build business and our 2 complete showrooms, visit: http://www.kbmart.net Photo Credit: Marcel Page

Two Tone Kitchen Diner

Woods of London ltd

Neptune Chichester kitchen with island in handpainted Charcoal finish and contrasting wall run in Shell . Island contains a wine fridge and hot water tap over a Villory Boch Butler Sink. Supplied by us with a lifetime guarantee b y Neptune. Photo's by Chris Snook

Central Park West Apartment

Lindsay Architecture Studio, P.C.

The eat-in Kitchen island doubles as a staging area for catering larger parties. There is ample storage, including a food pantry, a laundry area, two sinks each with a dishwasher, a warming drawer and a wine fridge.

2016 Philharmonic House of Design

WAM Interior Design

Martin King Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Livingston Oasis, Livingston NJ

Clear Home Design

take in this large transitional kitchen with it's coffered ceiling, long 12' granite top island with dark cabinetry below. restoration hardware nickel orb pendants light the island and herringbone subway tile lines the backsplash. a warm limestone tile floor grounds the long kitchen layout.

Elegant Traditional Kitchen Beaded Inset

Strathmore Floors-Design-Cabinets

This kitchen was part of a remodel project on Kiawah Island, SC done in a simple white beaded inset doorstyle with contrasting soft grey island that matches the custom built in china hutches seen from the kitchen.

Heaven in Hudson Valley

Performance Kitchens & Home

A true cooks kitchen fills the space of a 1900 home in Hudson New York. Clean and efficient with a large island for prep and social gatherings. Glass display cabinets grace the back wall for display of speciality glass and dishware.

Elevated Farmhouse Kitchen

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Our client desired a bespoke farmhouse kitchen and sought unique items to create this one of a kind farmhouse kitchen their family. We transformed this kitchen by changing the orientation, removed walls and opened up the exterior with a 3 panel stacking door. The oversized pendants are the subtle frame work for an artfully made metal hood cover. The statement hood which I discovered on one of my trips inspired the design and added flare and style to this home. Nothing is as it seems, the white cabinetry looks like shaker until you look closer it is beveled for a sophisticated finish upscale finish. The backsplash looks like subway until you look closer it is actually 3d concave tile that simply looks like it was formed around a wine bottle. We added the coffered ceiling and wood flooring to create this warm enhanced featured of the space. The custom cabinetry then was made to match the oak wood on the ceiling. The pedestal legs on the island enhance the characterizes for the cerused oak cabinetry. Fabulous clients make fabulous projects.

West 3rd St

Gatesman Kitchen & Bath

Wellborn Bishop MDF doors with slab drawer fronts in porcelain finish, Italian White di Pesco custom crescent edge flat deck laminate countertops, Imagery Whitehorse glass & stone tiled backsplash, and Alterna Reserve Rossini Marble Grey Mist flooring installed on a diagonal with Smoke grout are featured in this just completed kitchen remodel. Florence polished chrome knobs on doors and Belfast polished chrome pulls on drawers add the finishing touches along with some bright splashes of reds and yellows to liven up the room.

Magnificent Larder Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

Larder cupboard designed by Giles Slater for Figura. A large Pantry cupboard within the wall with generous bi-fold doors revealing marble and oak shelving. A workstation and ample storage area for food and appliances

Bloomfield Hills, MI Interior Remodel

MainStreet Design Build

When we started this project, opening up the kitchen to the surrounding space was not an option. Instead, the 10-foot ceilings gave us an opportunity to create a glamorous room with all of the amenities of an open floor plan. The beautiful sunny breakfast nook and adjacent formal dining offer plenty of seats for family and guests in this modern home. Our clients, none the less, love to sit at their new island for breakfast, keeping each other company while cooking, reading a new recipe or simply taking a well-deserved coffee break. The gorgeous custom cabinetry is a combination of horizontal grain walnut base and tall cabinets with glossy white upper cabinets that create an open feeling all the way up the walls. Caesarstone countertops and backsplash join together for a nearly seamless transition. The Subzero and Thermador appliances match the quality of the home and the cooks themselves! Finally, the heated natural limestone floors keep this room welcoming all year long. Alicia Gbur Photography

Dark Grey Kitchen

Tom Howley

This stunning dark grey kitchen incorporates the highest quality ingredients for exceptional style and luxury living; handcrafted bespoke cabinetry is meticulously made to fit the exact dimensions of the room and create ingenious storage solutions to maximise every inch of space. The cabinetry is finished in our exclusive paint colour, Dewberry, a richly indulgent dark grey shade. The quality of this kitchen with its solidly constructed cabinetry is unmistakable. The double pantry keeps all of your cupboard ingredients in one place – it’s a great solution for kitchens with architectural features such as wall-to-wall windows or bi-fold doors because you don’t need as many wall units.

Devon Farmhouse

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Richard Downer This Georgian property is in an outstanding location with open views over Dartmoor and the sea beyond. Our brief for this project was to transform the property which has seen many unsympathetic alterations over the years with a new internal layout, external renovation and interior design scheme to provide a timeless home for a young family. The property required extensive remodelling both internally and externally to create a home that our clients call their “forever home”. Our refurbishment retains and restores original features such as fireplaces and panelling while incorporating the client's personal tastes and lifestyle. More specifically a dramatic dining room, a hard working boot room and a study/DJ room were requested. The interior scheme gives a nod to the Georgian architecture while integrating the technology for today's living. Generally throughout the house a limited materials and colour palette have been applied to give our client's the timeless, refined interior scheme they desired. Granite, reclaimed slate and washed walnut floorboards make up the key materials.

491 Ellsworth

The Fresh Room by Tammy Parker

Small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

British West Indies Custom Home in Naples

Simonsen-Hickok Interiors

Photo of a large tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

WEST HAMPSTEAD FAMILY HOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

The same limestone flooring runs throughout the kitchen, dining area and terrace, thereby maximising the connection with the garden and increasing the illusion of space. The linear shelving recess on the left hand side, with discreet cupboards below, provides interest, additional storage space, and leads the eye towards the garden. Photography: Bruce Hemming

Mid-Country Tudor

VanderHorn Architects

Pointed arches, leaded glass and a custom-designed range hood maintain an English Tudor aesthetic.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

French Country Florida Style

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous French Country style kitchen featuring a rustic cherry hood with coordinating island. White inset cabinetry frames the dark cherry creating a timeless design.

Meadowsweet House - Great Rissington

Oliver Grahame Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone floors and exposed beam.

Transitional house renovation

WS Design

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Limestone 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!