Modern Transformation of Century-old Belmont MA House

A modernization, excavation, and creative preservation of a 100-year-old 2-family home outside of Boston. Also known as the FS House photo by Carl Solander

Church Street

Salmon Built LLC

Sung Kokko Photography
Photo of a small transitional kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island and grey floor.

Traditional Kitchens

Schreck Kitchens

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Mountfields

Country Knole Interiors

William Goddard
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, a peninsula, grey floor, wood benchtops and slate floors.

Side return extension in Bow

Architect Your Home

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, slate floors, no island and grey floor.

Private Guest House

Bruce Construction, LLC

Walnut cabinets and countertops made locally. Appliances are period specific. undermount copper farm sink
Photo of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, white appliances and slate floors.

Palm City Residence - Kitchen

Infinity Custom Designs

Expansive traditional open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors and multiple islands.

West Coast Log Home

Sierra Projects

Ava Famili
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

The Cheeky Pint Narrowboat - Open Plan Kitchen and Dining area

HAUM

Inspiration for a small eclectic galley eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Shaker Style Kitchen Cabinets

User

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and black floor.

Radnor Lake

Mark Poe Builders Inc

Large country kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and slate floors.

Lockeland Springs Kitchen

Gill Design Co.

An emphasis on natural materials in a historic bungalow situates this kitchen firmly in a Craftsman tradition, while modern details keep it open and functional for an active family. Fully inset Shaker-style cabinetry with hand-carved furniture-style toe kicks gives a sense of serenity and timelessness. White subway tile by Allen + Roth is dressed up by a marble chevron detail by the same designers. The custom cabinetry features a broom closet, recycling bins, a baking station, and open platter storage. Garrett Buell

Eagle Rock : Kitchen + Dining

b^LUX Design Build, Inc.

Open format design of Kitchen / Dining Room allowed for a centralized counter space and a flowing layout for entertainment. By opening the wall between the rooms and arching the opening, the space feels integrated and detailed without adding complexity to the simple design aesthetics. The owner requested a whimsical yet earthy feel to the space and reflect in the color palette and material choices. The repurposing of every scrap of wood from the slab material was used to fabricate wall mounted shelving for storage and to clad the refurbished cabinetry, giving it new life again! The use of reclaimed white oak slabs from naturally fallen trees set the tempo for the project. The natural edges were carefully selected and laid out to create a continuity of form moving through the space.

Our Designs

RobitailleCurtis

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Cuisine avec implantation linéaire blanche et bois

Cuisinella Paris 15 Lecourbe

Très belle cuisine rehaussée jusqu’au plafond avec implantation en ligne. Elle est dotée d’un îlot et d’une table centrale. Son caisson, son plan de travail et sa crédence sont en bois Osani Oak. Cette cuisine est équipée de nombreux placards avec des poignées en inox brossé. Sa hotte est invisible. Son évier est composé de granit noir et d’un mitigeur avec douchette en chrome.

STONE MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK

EARLAINE WEBB

Blue was the focal point for the kitchen. This prep island housed a sink for easy water access while cooking on the 48" cooktop. The wall at the microwave gave the family a snack and beverage area to use while not interfering with food prep. Pocket doors provide space on the countertop above microwave for quick food prep

Gamekeeper's Kitchen

Anya Rice Photography

Kitchen design: Winfreys www.winfreys.co.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Oquossoc kitchen on the lake

Spyglass Design, Inc.

View from kitchen, across island and thru the cathedral ceiling dining/family rooms, to the lake beyond. Walnut island and hutch counters balance the stone surfaces in the rest of the room. Their dark color offset the knotty pine colors of the existing wall paneling and sloped ceiling.

coastal industrial

Chalkhouse Kitchens

a Victorian detached house by the sea was completely renovated and given an industrial feel with stripped wood original floorboard planks, aluminium treadplate and a simple painted Shaker kitchen. photos by Felix Page

Industrial Style Rustic Kitchen designed by Mia Marquez

Bath Bespoke

Industrial chic rustic kitchen in Wiltshire featuring reclaimed wood and french oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances a submerged Belfast ceramic white sink, with large reclaimed oak larder and a slab tiled floor. Close up of the fireplace place with large stainless steel AGA and tiled splash back.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Slate 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!