Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, marble floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Elegant Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchen Remodel highlights a spectacular mix of finishes bringing this transitional kitchen to life. A balance of wood and painted cabinetry for this Millennial Couple offers their family a kitchen that they can share with friends and family. The clients were certain what they wanted in their new kitchen, they choose Dacor appliances and specially wanted a refrigerator with furniture paneled doors. The only company that would create these refrigerator doors are a full eclipse style without a center bar was a custom cabinet company Ovation Cabinetry. The client had a clear vision about the finishes including the rich taupe painted cabinets which blend perfect with the glam backsplash.

Rénovation d'une cuisine ouverte, chic et fonctionnelle

Perspect'in

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Covenant LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, limestone benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Custom Kitchen

Urbano Design & Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and white appliances.

Custom Home

Smarthaus + Wexler/Kollman P.C., Ltd.

Reminiscent of a villa in south of France, this Old World yet still sophisticated home are what the client had dreamed of. The home was newly built to the client’s specifications. The wood tone kitchen cabinets are made of butternut wood, instantly warming the atmosphere. The perimeter and island cabinets are painted and captivating against the limestone counter tops. A custom steel hammered hood and Apex wood flooring (Downers Grove, IL) bring this room to an artful balance.

Middlebrook Farm

Jody DeLuca Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine floors and with island.

Magnolia Renovation

FINNE Architects

The Magnolia Renovation has been primarily concerned with the design of a new, highly crafted modern kitchen in a traditional home located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. The kitchen design relies on the creation of a very simple continuous space that is occupied by highly crafted pieces of furniture, cabinets and fittings. Materials such as steel, bronze, bamboo, stained elm, woven cattail, and sea grass are used in juxtaposition, allowing each material to benefit from adjacent contrasts in texture and color. The existing kitchen and dining room consisted of separate rooms with a dividing wall. This wall was removed to create a long, continuous, east-west space, approximately 34 feet long, with cabinets and counters along each wall. The west end of the space has glass doors and views to the Puget Sound. The east end also has glass doors, leading to a small garden space. In the center of the new kitchen/dining space, we designed two long, custom tables from reclaimed elm planks (20" wide, 2" thick). The first table is a working kitchen island, the second table is the dining table. Both tables have custom blued-steel bases with laser-cut bronze overlay. We also designed custom stools with blued-steel bases and woven cattail rush seats. The lighting of the kitchen consists of 15 small, candle-like fixtures arranged in a random array with custom steel brackets. The cabinets are custom designed, with bleached Alaskan yellow cedar frames and bamboo panels. The counters are a dark limestone with a beautiful stone mosaic backsplash with a bamboo-like pattern. Adjacent to the backsplash is a long horizontal window with a “beargrass” resin panel placed on the interior side of the window. The “beargrass” panel contains actual sea grasses, which are backlit by the window behind the panel. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Extra White Transitional Kitchen

gqdevelopments

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Mid-sized eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Silverleaf Home 10

Sonora West Development, Inc.

Christopher Vialpando, http://chrisvialpando.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, ceramic splashback, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Fish Camp

Perrone Construction Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and an integrated sink.

Metropolitan Builders Association Parade of Homes Model

Woodhaven Homes and Remodeling

Tom Sauer
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Streeterville Co-op

Eva Quateman Interiors

White and black kitchen Warner Straube
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Dill Kitchen and Addition

Red Oak Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and an undermount sink.

Eclectic Kitchen Design

Everingham Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Ipswich House Construction Photos

FINNE Architects

A new modern farmhouse has been created in Ipswich, Massachusetts, approximately 30 miles north of Boston. The new house overlooks a rolling landscape of wetlands and marshes, close to Crane Beach in Ipswich. The heart of the house is a freestanding living pavilion, with a soaring roof and an elevated stone terrace. The terrace provides views in all directions to the gentle, coastal landscape. A cluster of smaller building pieces form the house, similar to farm compounds. The entry is marked by a 3-story tower, consisting of a pair of study spaces on the first two levels, and then a completely glazed viewing space on the top level. The entry itself is a glass space that separates the living pavilion from the bedroom wing. The living pavilion has a beautifully crafted wood roof structure, with exposed Douglas Fir beams and continuous high clerestory windows, which provide abundant natural light and ventilation. The living pavilion has primarily glass walls., with a continuous, elevated stone terrace outside. The roof forms a broad, 6-ft. overhang to provide outdoor space sheltered from sun and rain. In addition to the viewing tower and the living pavilion, there are two more building pieces. First, the bedroom wing is a simple, 2-story linear volume, with the master bedroom at the view end. Below the master bedroom is a classic New England screened porch, with views in all directions. Second, the existing barn was retained and renovated to become an integral part of the new modern farmhouse compound. Exterior and interior finishes are straightforward and simple. Exterior siding is either white cedar shingles or white cedar tongue-and-groove siding. Other exterior materials include metal roofing and stone terraces. Interior finishes consist of custom cherry cabinets, Vermont slate counters, quartersawn oak floors, and exposed Douglas fir framing in the living pavilion. The main stair has laser-cut steel railings, with a pattern evocative of the surrounding meadow grasses. The house was designed to be highly energy-efficient and sustainable. Upon completion, the house was awarded the highest rating (5-Star +) by the Energy Star program. A combination of “active” and “passive” energy conservation strategies have been employed. On the active side, a series of deep, drilled wells provide a groundsource geothermal heat exchange, reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling. Recently, a 13-kW solar power system with 40 photovoltaic panels has been installed. The solar system will meet over 30% of the electrical demand at the house. Since the back-up mechanical system is electric, the house uses no fossil fuels whatsoever. The garage is pre-wired for an electric car charging station. In terms of passive strategies, the extensive amount of windows provides abundant natural light and reduces electric demand. Deep roof overhangs and built-in shades are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the concrete subfloor. Radiant floors provide constant heat with thermal mass in the floors. Exterior walls and roofs are insulated 30-40% greater than code requirements. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years!

Pines Terrace Residence

KA DesignWorks

Kitchen by Ellis Design | Dallas & Harris Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, limestone benchtops, panelled appliances and white benchtop.

Frosted Sliding Door

diSalvo Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone floors and an undermount sink.

WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

A large central island unit with a slate counter houses contains many of the kitchen appliances and cupboard space, as well as a casual dining area. The oven range, additional cabinetry and open shelves are located along the party wall. Photographer: Nick Smith

South Melbourne

DW Architects and Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Mid-sized Kitchen with Limestone Benchtops 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!