RUSTIC & TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE - IPSWICH, MA

We gave this rather dated farmhouse some dramatic upgrades that brought together the feminine with the masculine, combining rustic wood with softer elements. In terms of style her tastes leaned toward traditional and elegant and his toward the rustic and outdoorsy. The result was the perfect fit for this family of 4 plus 2 dogs and their very special farmhouse in Ipswich, MA. Character details create a visual statement, showcasing the melding of both rustic and traditional elements without too much formality. The new master suite is one of the most potent examples of the blending of styles. The bath, with white carrara honed marble countertops and backsplash, beaded wainscoting, matching pale green vanities with make-up table offset by the black center cabinet expand function of the space exquisitely while the salvaged rustic beams create an eye-catching contrast that picks up on the earthy tones of the wood. The luxurious walk-in shower drenched in white carrara floor and wall tile replaced the obsolete Jacuzzi tub. Wardrobe care and organization is a joy in the massive walk-in closet complete with custom gliding library ladder to access the additional storage above. The space serves double duty as a peaceful laundry room complete with roll-out ironing center. The cozy reading nook now graces the bay-window-with-a-view and storage abounds with a surplus of built-ins including bookcases and in-home entertainment center. You can’t help but feel pampered the moment you step into this ensuite. The pantry, with its painted barn door, slate floor, custom shelving and black walnut countertop provide much needed storage designed to fit the family’s needs precisely, including a pull out bin for dog food. During this phase of the project, the powder room was relocated and treated to a reclaimed wood vanity with reclaimed white oak countertop along with custom vessel soapstone sink and wide board paneling. Design elements effectively married rustic and traditional styles and the home now has the character to match the country setting and the improved layout and storage the family so desperately needed. And did you see the barn? Photo credit: Eric Roth

NOIR MAT & PAON | Une maison très tendance

Skéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieur

Avec son effet bois et son Fenix noir, cette cuisine adopte un style tout à fait contemporain. Les suspensions cuivrées et les tabourets en bois et métal noir mettent en valeur l'îlot central, devant le plan de travail principal.

Pantry... well stocked

KuDa Photography

Photo by KuDa Photography
This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement grenoblois

Lifestyle Decoration

Sandrine Rivière
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grenoble with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula and brown benchtop.

Metropolitan Victorian Grandeur in London

Lukonic

Kitchen Designed by Sustainable Kitchens at www.houzz.co.uk/pro/sustainablekitchens Photography by Charlie O'Beirne at Lukonic.com
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Timby ADU

Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and grey floor.

Rehabilitación en Sarrià

MANO Arquitectura

Large mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, concrete floors and grey floor.

Kitchens

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC

Kitchen renovation on Boston's North Shore. Photo: Corey Nickerson
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, shaker cabinets and grey floor.

Capitol Hill Loft

SHED Architecture & Design

The brick found in the backsplash and island was chosen for its sympathetic materiality that is forceful enough to blend in with the native steel, while the bold, fine grain Zebra wood cabinetry coincides nicely with the concrete floors without being too ostentatious. Photo Credit: Mark Woods

Paris 20 - Appartement Soleil | 65m²

LAAD STUDIO

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 65m² dans le 20ème arrondissement de Paris.
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Haus Nordschwabing München

moss interior design

Design ideas for a large asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, with island, grey floor, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles and grey benchtop.

Pied à terre marseillais

Mars Avril

This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Marseille with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Maison F&L - Vue Cuisine

ICØS Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Montpellier with white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor, a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, no island and brown benchtop.

Cortworth Road - Open plan kitchen diner

HEM Architects

Open plan kitchen diner with great views through to the garden.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, black cabinets, black appliances, a double-bowl sink, grey splashback and cement tile splashback.

Rénovation d'un apprtement de 55m²

Corinne Palermo MH Déco

Pour ce projet le propriétaire m'a donné carte blanche pour la décoration. J J'ai voulu faire de cet endroit un lieu où l'on se sent comme dans un cocon. Je voulais que les occupants oublient qu'ils sont en ville, c'est pourquoi j'ai utilisé une peinture vert foncé pour les murs et matières naturelles. J'ai choisi des produits de qualité, j'ai fait réalisé la table et les chaises par un fabricant français. La cuisine a été réalisé par le menuisier avec qui je travaille. Le papier peint est également de fabrication française. Le mobilier a été acheté chez un commerçant local. Le propriétaire est très content du résultat, il n'en revient pas du changement opéré.

Paris XV - 2 pièces au coeur de Commerce - 47 M2

AdvizHome

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, no island and grey floor.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

11 Spruce St

James Rae Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Ojai Modern Garage Conversion into Guesthouse/ ADUkitchen remodel, kitchen desig

Sol Haus Design

The studio has an open plan layout with natural light filtering the space with skylights and french doors to the outside. The kitchen is open to the living area and has plenty of storage.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Grey Floor 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!