‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

Diane

Watara Homes

Mid-century meets modern – this project demonstrates the potential of a heritage renovation that builds upon the past. The major renovations and extension encourage a strong relationship between the landscape, as part of daily life, and cater to a large family passionate about their neighbourhood and entertaining.

Blackheath Residence

Rocco Revolution

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and window splashback.

Coogee Residence

Jodie Carter Design

Family Kitchen in Coogee Home
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation

NXN Interiors

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, window splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Malvern East Knockdown and Rebuild

Sherbrooke Design and Construction

The street location of this property had already undergone substantial demolition and rebuilds, and our clients wanted to re-establish a sense of the original history to the area. The existing Edwardian home needed to be demolished to create a new home that accommodated a growing family ranging from their pre-teens until late 20’s.

Fixed Window Splashback

Bradnam's Windows & Doors

Great as a stand-alone feature, or they can be the perfect companion to other types of windows as well as doors, aluminium fixed windows are an understandably popular product. They can be almost any shape, including square, rectangle, arch, circle, triangle, or a combination of these options. Builder: RJM Builders

Double Storey Extension - Ashgrove, Brisbane

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Ashgrove

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Black Ribbon House

Studio 15b - Architecture + Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dartmouth House

Shane Marsh Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Gorgeous white kitchen

The Site Foreman

The window splash-back provides a unique connection to the outdoors, easy to clean and plenty of light through the day.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, white appliances, with island, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and grey floor.

ROSE LANE

Joel Contreras Design

Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Rudloe Road

Scarinish Studio

Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, travertine splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

WASHINGTON WAY

Interior Particulier

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, medium wood cabinets and grey benchtop.

Yungaburra House

neil design

Kitchen Island with 40mm Engineered Stone worktop, timber framework and VJ panel detail. Glossy white island bench contrasts boldly against the matt black full height cabinetry behind. Timber accent details, and under cabinet lighting highlight feature elements.

The New American Remodel 2019

By Design

Organic Farm to Fork design concept. Fruit ad vegetables grown on site can be cleaned in the the mudroom and prepared for storage, preservation or cooking in the prep kitchen. A kitchen designed for interactive entertaining, large family gatherings or intimate chef demonstrations.

New Flooring & Refinishing

Diamond State Hardwood Floors

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Element_House

SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, window splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ladera Norte Project with A19's Bonaire Pendants

A19 Lighting

Shown here A19's P1601-MB-BCC Bonaire Pendants with Matte Black finish. Kitchen Design by Sarah Stacey Interior Design. Architecture by Tornberg Design. The work is stunning and we are so happy that our pendants could be a part of this beautiful project! Photography: @mollyculverphotography | Styling: @emilylaureninteriors

Traditional French Country Kitchen Remodel

The Cleary Company

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Window Splashback and Travertine Splashback 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!