This 3 storey mid-terrace townhouse on the Harringay Ladder was in desperate need for some modernisation and general recuperation, having not been altered for several decades. We were appointed to reconfigure and completely overhaul the outrigger over two floors which included new kitchen/dining and replacement conservatory to the ground with bathroom, bedroom & en-suite to the floor above. Like all our projects we considered a variety of layouts and paid close attention to the form of the new extension to replace the uPVC conservatory to the rear garden. Conceived as a garden room, this space needed to be flexible forming an extension to the kitchen, containing utilities, storage and a nursery for plants but a space that could be closed off with when required, which led to discrete glazed pocket sliding doors to retain natural light. We made the most of the north-facing orientation by adopting a butterfly roof form, typical to the London terrace, and introduced high-level clerestory windows, reaching up like wings to bring in morning and evening sunlight. An entirely bespoke glazed roof, double glazed panels supported by exposed Douglas fir rafters, provides an abundance of light at the end of the spacial sequence, a threshold space between the kitchen and the garden. The orientation also meant it was essential to enhance the thermal performance of the un-insulated and damp masonry structure so we introduced insulation to the roof, floor and walls, installed passive ventilation which increased the efficiency of the external envelope. A predominantly timber-based material palette of ash veneered plywood, for the garden room walls and new cabinets throughout, douglas fir doors and windows and structure, and an oak engineered floor all contribute towards creating a warm and characterful space.

East 6th and Queensbury Custom Home

Bolder Homes Ltd.

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Modern Mountain Chic

Mountainwood Construction

Beautiful welcoming kitchen with a large island that includes seating. Ribboned white quartz, flat panel white oak cabinets and gorgeous natural stone highlights this space creating a calming warmth. A large accordion window opens connecting the covered patio to the kitchen.

Modern Bamboo Kitchen Design

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

A convergence of sleek contemporary style and organic elements culminate in this elevated esthetic. High gloss white contrasts with sustainable bamboo veneers, run horizontally, and stained a warm matte caramel color. The showpiece is the 3” bamboo framing around the tall units, engineered in strips that perfectly align with the breaks in the surrounding cabinetry. So as not to clutter the clean lines of the flat panel doors, the white cabinets open with touch latches, most of which have lift-up mechanisms. Base cabinets have integrated channel hardware in stainless steel, echoing the appliances. Storage abounds, with such conveniences as tray partitions, corner swing-out lazy susans, and assorted dividers and inserts for the profusion of large drawers. Pure white quartz countertops terminate in a waterfall end at the peninsula, where there’s room for three comfortable stools under the overhang. A unique feature is the execution of the cooktop: it’s set flush into the countertop, with a fascia of quartz below it; the cooktop’s knobs are set into that fascia. To assure a clean look throughout, the quartz is continued onto the backsplashes, punctuated by a sheet of stainless steel behind the rangetop and hood. Serenity and style in a hardworking space. This project was designed in collaboration with Taylor Viazzo Architects. Photography by Jason Taylor, R.A., AIA. Written by Paulette Gambacorta, adapted for Houzz Bilotta Designer: Danielle Florie Architect: Taylor Viazzo Architects Photographer: Jason Taylor, R.A., AIA

Gayborhood Double Trinity

Hivemind Construction

Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, yellow splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Indoor and outdoor kitchen in Uk

Atlas Plan

An indoor and outdoor kitchen in Harrogate, created with Atlas Plan surfaces.
Contemporary kitchen in Other with light wood cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white floor and yellow benchtop.

Evergreen

The Glade Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen

KuDa Photography

Photo by KuDa Photography
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey splashback, panelled appliances, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Modern Suburban Sanctuary

Amber Golob Interiors

Expansive modern kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow benchtop and exposed beam.

Parc View @ Telok Blangah

CPSA Design Studio Pte Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Singapore with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and yellow benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Robinson Design Studio

TRADITIONAL GALLEY KITCHEN WITH WHITE APPLIANCES. HAAS CABINETRY, WHITE ENGINEERED QUARTZ COUNTERS
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Culver City - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Avesha Michael
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Frankston South Kitchen

Bayside Bathroom & Kitchen Centre

Blackbutt timber kitchen with white marble stone top
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Küche für The Family

Adeline Labord Interiors

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

MINARC

colors are the inspiration to all good
Design ideas for a modern eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

10 Mile Point

Trudi Jones Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Ristrutturazione chiavi in mano in Lunigiana

Premiato Mobilificio Srl

Installazione nuova cucina.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Modern Mountain Chic

Mountainwood Construction

Beautiful welcoming kitchen with a large island that includes seating. Ribboned white quartz, flat panel white oak cabinets and gorgeous natural stone highlights this space creating a calming warmth.

Ristrutturazione chiavi in mano in Lunigiana

Premiato Mobilificio Srl

Installazione nuova cucina.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

BAINBRIDGE House

FINNE Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Yellow Benchtop 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!