Charles Hilton Architects, Robert Benson Photography From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Eastside Bungalow

Jameson Design Group

The kitchen is in the portion of the home that was part of an addition by the previous homeowners, which was enclosed and had a very low ceiling. We removed and reframed the roof of the addition portion to vault the ceiling. The new kitchen layout is open to the family room, and has a large square shaped island. Other improvements include natural soapstone countertops, built-in stainless steel appliances and two tone cabinets with brass hardware.

1902 Historic Kitchen & Pantry Alamo Heights Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Classic design. Timeless elegance.

User

Keeping electronics and charger cords out of the way this shallow cabinet makes use of unused space to create a charging station. Classic white kitchen designed and built by Jewett Farms + Co. Functional for family life with a design that will stand the test of time. White cabinetry, soapstone perimeter counters and marble island top. Hand scraped walnut floors. Walnut drawer interiors and walnut trim on the range hood. Many interior details, check out the rest of the project photos to see them all.

Traditional Kitchen

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, brown floor, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and grey cabinets.

South Shore Gambrel

Frank Shirley Architects

Photo by Randy O'Rourke www.rorphotos.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with soapstone benchtops, black appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Parkside

Hello Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Yellow & Green

Model Remodel

© Cindy Apple Photography
Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Mission Victorian

Form + Field

Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Brooklyn Townhouse

LAVA interiors

Photography by William Lavalette
Mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brick splashback, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

NC Countertops Projects

NC Countertops llc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

West Chelsea Townhouse

Suk Design Group LLP

Photographer: Jeffrey Kilmer
Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

The Parkway

Foster Custom Kitchens

Plain inset drawers and frame and panel doors. Natural cherry with sable glaze.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Madisonville Farmhouse Kitchen | Custom Amish Cabinets.

Cabinets by Design

beautifully handcrafted, painted and glazed custom Amish cabinets.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Madisonville Farmhouse Kitchen | Custom Amish Cabinets.

Cabinets by Design

beautifully handcrafted, painted and glazed custom Amish cabinets. This utensil drawer is the perfect solution to eliminating countertop clutter.
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, with island, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Designer’s Own Kitchen – Lower Manhattan

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This kitchen was designed by Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD with (and for) interior designer Blair Harris. The apartment is located in a turn-of-the-20th-century Manhattan brownstone and the kitchen (which was originally at the back of the apartment) was relocated to the front in order to gain more light in the heart of the home. Blair really wanted the cabinets to be a dark blue color and opted for Farrow & Ball’s “Railings”. In order to make sure the space wasn’t too dark, Randy suggested open shelves in natural walnut vs. traditional wall cabinets along the back wall. She complemented this with white crackled ceramic tiles and strips of LED lights hidden under the shelves, illuminating the space even more. The cabinets are Bilotta’s private label line, the Bilotta Collection, in a 1” thick, Shaker-style door with walnut interiors. The flooring is oak in a herringbone pattern and the countertops are Vermont soapstone. The apron-style sink is also made of soapstone and is integrated with the countertop. Blair opted for the trending unlacquered brass hardware from Rejuvenation’s “Massey” collection which beautifully accents the blue cabinetry and is then repeated on both the “Chagny” Lacanche range and the bridge-style Waterworks faucet. The space was designed in such a way as to use the island to separate the primary cooking space from the living and dining areas. The island could be used for enjoying a less formal meal or as a plating area to pass food into the dining area.

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Spyglass Design, Inc.

Photographer: Thomas Robert Clark
Mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink and glass tile splashback.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen remodel with subtle industrial styling, clean lines, texture and simple elegance Custom Cabinetry by Castleman Carpentry - custom utensil / cutting board pull out

Lofty Cherry Kitchen

Sunday Kitchen & Bath

Natural Cherry cabinets with soapstone countertops. Sunday Kitchen & Bath sundaykb.com 240.314.7011
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mid-sized Kitchen with Soapstone 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!