A Bluestar range and custom Rangecraft hood add elegance and luxury to the kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and wood.

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

An open plan and large windows for this space creates expansive views for the combined kitchen, dining room, and fireplace den/hearth room. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Custom cooking suite by Morrone. Cooking range by Molteni. Sink fittings by Dornbracht. Western Hemlock walls and ceiling, Oak floors by reSAWN TIMBER Co.

Thermador stove

weldrealty

Chef’s kitchen w open shelves, chopping-block counters, subway tile with grey grout.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Featured Projects

Baraca Design & Remodeling

sod
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Schmitt Schangrila

Kasia Karska Design

Kasia Karska Design is a design-build firm located in the heart of the Vail Valley and Colorado Rocky Mountains. The design and build process should feel effortless and enjoyable. Our strengths at KKD lie in our comprehensive approach. We understand that when our clients look for someone to design and build their dream home, there are many options for them to choose from. With nearly 25 years of experience, we understand the key factors that create a successful building project. -Seamless Service – we handle both the design and construction in-house -Constant Communication in all phases of the design and build -A unique home that is a perfect reflection of you -In-depth understanding of your requirements -Multi-faceted approach with additional studies in the traditions of Vaastu Shastra and Feng Shui Eastern design principles Because each home is entirely tailored to the individual client, they are all one-of-a-kind and entirely unique. We get to know our clients well and encourage them to be an active part of the design process in order to build their custom home. One driving factor as to why our clients seek us out is the fact that we handle all phases of the home design and build. There is no challenge too big because we have the tools and the motivation to build your custom home. At Kasia Karska Design, we focus on the details; and, being a women-run business gives us the advantage of being empathetic throughout the entire process. Thanks to our approach, many clients have trusted us with the design and build of their homes. If you’re ready to build a home that’s unique to your lifestyle, goals, and vision, Kasia Karska Design’s doors are always open. We look forward to helping you design and build the home of your dreams, your own personal sanctuary.

Rustic Contemporary

Theresa Franklin, ASID

Design ideas for an open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, with island, orange floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Western Springs Residence

TZS Design

Notable design elements for the kitchen include the wood ceiling, custom designed hood by TZS, oversized island and built-in breakfast nook. The floor is porcelain tile, counters are marble looking quartz. The island and hood feature polished nickel metal accent metal trim. The breakfast nook features a built in banquette. This is a great way to save space to create a fun unique space in the room. The banquette uses a Crypton protected fabric so any spills area easy to clean.

5th Avenue Estate Home Boca Raton

Interiors by Steven G

Wood ceiling, Marble countertops, waterfall island
Photo of an expansive contemporary kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, wood and with island.

Completed Homes 4

Ten Oaks Homes

Design ideas for a country eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and wood.

Private Residence- Wandsworth

Rosendale Design

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, orange benchtop and wood.

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

Night shot of the kitchen with mountain views. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Custom cooking suite by Morrone. Cooking range by Molteni. Sink fittings by Dornbracht. Western Hemlock walls and ceiling, Oak floors by reSAWN TIMBER Co.

Modern Rustic Kitchen

Spectrum Design Group

Wall cabinets adjacent to the range had the backs tiled in sequence to minimize their dominance. They were also finished to match the range and hood in color and sheen.

Woodland Log Home

Kritsonis Lindor

Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige benchtop and wood.

Featured Projects

Baraca Design & Remodeling

sod
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Chicago Lakefront Contemporary

Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.

Luxury lakefront condominium custom Kitchen. started as white space, this kitchen is one of a kind. There is a waterfall quartz peninsula with Caesarstone counters in the utility areas. This small space packs in all the necessities for the experienced cook. We added a dropped ceiling with a live edge wood slab with low voltage lighting for visual interest Tope cabinets are glass painted doors and the base cabinets wenge wood.

Cool Classic Trolle Hav

Kvänum Køkken

Inspiration for a large transitional galley kitchen in Copenhagen with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Park Ridge Classic Kitchen - glass front hutch

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Rutt kitchen from Vine Street Design
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Completed Homes 4

Ten Oaks Homes

Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and wood.

Modern Rustic Kitchen

Spectrum Design Group

Wall cabinets adjacent to the range had the backs tiled in sequence to minimize their dominance. They were also finished to match the range and hood in color and sheen. Equal divide door mullions bring a modern touch to the kitchen.

Private Residence- Wandsworth

Rosendale Design

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, orange benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Wood 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!