Kitchen. Units by Clive Christian
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

How to remodel your kitchen

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This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with yellow cabinets, no island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and black appliances.

Hilltop Remodel

Highline Construction

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Island Bay Alterations

Sam Richards Architectural Design

Alterations to an existing bungalow in Island Bay. Moved the bathroom, laundry, Kitchen and back door entrance to create open plan living in a previously very disjointed family home.

Beam house in French style

Omela

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, tile benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Murray Rd SW19

Plus Rooms

Fine House Photography
Photo of a transitional galley separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lake Phalen Kitchen

Albers Design LLC

Yellow custom cabinetry with black granite countertops and farmhouse sink. Stanley Wai Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Kennington House

R2 Studio Architects

The kitchen as the heart of the house is a comfortable space not just for cooking but for everyday family life. Materials avoid bland white surfaces and create a positive haptic experience through robust materials and finishes. Photo: Andy Stagg

Taj classic shaker kitchen

Greygreen (SE) Ltd

GreyGreen were asked to incorporate a computer station in the kitchen area. This consisted of a cupboard under the counter with a pullout shelf for the keyboard and a space for the printer. A 60cm wide combination microwave oven was incorporated into the wall units. The dresser unit was flanked by two pullout larders. GreyGreen was responsible for laying the floor, new plasterboard walls and decoration.

Custom Kitchen Designs

A LA MAISON

Traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Flourish Kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co: Flourish Kitchen In this classically beautiful kitchen, hand-painted Shaker style doors are framed by quarter cockbeading and subtly detailed with brushed aluminium handles. An impressive 2.85m-long island unit takes centre stage, while nestled underneath a dramatic canopy a four-oven AGA is flanked by finely-crafted furniture that is perfectly suited to the grandeur of this detached Edwardian property. With striking pendant lighting overhead and sleek quartz worktops, balanced by warm accents of American Walnut and the glamour of antique mirror, this is a kitchen/living room designed for both cosy family life and stylish socialising. High windows form a sunlit backdrop for anything from cocktails to a family Sunday lunch, set into a glorious bay window area overlooking lush garden. A generous larder with pocket doors, walnut interiors and horse-shoe shaped shelves is the crowning glory of a range of carefully considered and customised storage. Furthermore, a separate boot room is discreetly located to one side and painted in a contrasting colour to the Shadow White of the main room, and from here there is also access to a well-equipped utility room.

Ondre Beach house

Blue Spruce Homes Ltd.

Yellow cedar kitchen cabinets.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Thomasville kitchen

Marjori Peter

Marjori Peter
Small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Absolute Resort style living in Hope Island

Hezzelic Homes

Photo of a large beach style galley open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Old Towne Orange Kitchen Remodel

Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd.

Jonathan Salmon, the designer, raised the wall between the laundry room and kitchen, creating an open floor plan with ample space on three walls for cabinets and appliances. He widened the entry to the dining room to improve sightlines and flow. Rebuilding a glass block exterior wall made way for rep production Windows and a focal point cooking station A custom-built island provides storage, breakfast bar seating, and surface for food prep and buffet service. Green painted cabinets and a bead board backsplash fashion a work area that has the look of an antique breakfront. On the left, a pullout pantry and paneled refrigerator provide generous storage. On the right, a stacked washer and dryer hide behind cabinet doors until it's time to do laundry. The fittings finishes and fixtures are in tune with the homes 1907. architecture, including soapstone counter tops and custom painted schoolhouse lighting. It's the yellow painted shaker style cabinets that steal the show, offering a colorful take on the vintage inspired design and a welcoming setting for everyday get to gathers.. Pradhan Studios Photography

Kitchen Remodeling Projects

Green Calstate Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, concrete floors and grey floor.

Palatine Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen. Photo by Clark Dugger
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and orange floor.

Kitchen "Bujoto"

Bujoto

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and porcelain floors.

Flat @ Rufford Mews N1

Su Design

Skyrocketing property prices in Islington within the last few years have turned this London area into one of the most desirable. Wise resale investments could bring huge profits and the client had planned the same purpose: make it beautiful and sell it with a good profit. Finishing quality was of the main importance in this project. The client was property developer who owns the entire building of Rufford Mews. We had full refurbished more than 10 flats in Rufford Mews. Most of the projects included new electrical installation, new central heating installation, walls were replastered, painted, engineered wood flooring installed, doors replaced, new kitchen and bathroom installed.

Hilltop Remodel

Highline Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Yellow Cabinets and Black Appliances 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!