The designer took a cue from the surrounding natural elements, utilizing richly colored cabinetry to complement the ceiling’s rustic wood beams. The combination of the rustic floor and ceilings with the rich cabinetry creates a warm, natural space that communicates an inviting mood.

Smithtown Bay Remodel

Albers Design LLC

A previous client (Big Wood Lane) reached out to us to help design a remodel of a recently purchased on the south shore of Lake Minnetonka. The home had grown organically since its original construction in 1945. It had evolved over time to accommodate the needs of its numerous owners. Our client brought a new set of needs to the home that included a desire to make the lake home a comfortable destination for family and friends. The project consisted of reconfiguring an outdated, inefficient kitchen, expansion of the bedroom wing to include individual bathrooms for bedrooms and redesign of the central stair guard rail. The redesign of the kitchen included repositioning major appliances for greater efficiency, more seating at an enlarged island, a new pantry, and expanded views to the lake. The expansion of the bedroom wing included eliminating a three-season porch on top of the garage on the inland side of the home. The space above the garage roof was enclosed and turned into dedicated bathrooms for each bedroom. These bathrooms are accessible only from the bathrooms which provide privacy and convenience to visitors.

Beach Ct. Master Suite & Family Room Addition

H&H Builders LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Teak Pocket Doors

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

The kitchen features a custom-designed oak island with Caesarstone countertop for food preparation, storage and seating. Architecture and interior design by Pierre Hoppenot, Studio PHH Architects.

Craftsman Farmhouse

Interiors by J. Curry

Country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Last House

David Small Designs

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Interior concepts

Darling Residential Architecture and Design

Photo of a kitchen in Phoenix.

Scandinavian Kitchen

Design ideas for a scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

M + M Home

Taylor + Taylor

Eclectic kitchen in Los Angeles.

ЖК Коммунарка

Anastasia Kovalchuk

Ковальчук Анастасия
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

John-Boos Products & Projects

Interstate Building Materials

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Woodford - A contemporary classic

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

One of Wendy's main wishes on the brief was a large pantry.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Long Acre Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

Inspired by the original Ladbroke kitchen, the Long Acre kitchen is a beautiful chic take on the contemporary design. The incredible mid-azure green cabinetry combines beautifully with walnut timber to create a chic, sophisticated room Balancing the bold green with a simple light wash of pink on the walls ensures the rich, intense green can take centre stage in the room. The open walnut shelving within the island is the perfect place to show off larger pottery or glassware, as well as your favourite cookery books. Complete with a seating area, this island is the perfect area for entertaining friends and family. With a wonderful backdrop of brass, the light is reflected around the space, enhancing every detail, even down to the matching brass handles and antique brass taps. This open yet comforting canvas will never go out of fashion, with rich colours and warming walnut timber. The walnut super stave worktop adds a warmth and depth to the kitchen and contributes a beautiful earthy quality to the design. The natural hues of the kitchen and contrasting materials create an incredibly welcoming environment. Photography by Tim Doyle.

West Hills Modern

The Works

Lincoln Barbour
Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

T Kitchen Remodel

Nowak Cabinets

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre

AGENCIE Architecture & Engineering P.C.

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, white benchtop, grey splashback, marble splashback and black floor.

Vintage Modern California Cottage

SH interiors

Amy Williams Photo
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Vaycay

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Michael Hunter
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with open cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, an undermount sink and tile benchtops.

Rocking Kitchen!

Kat Nelson Designs

Adding a tile that has a pattern brings so much life to this kitchen. An amazing wood island top is a great mix of textures and style to this eclectic kitchen. Keeping the barstools low but functional keeps the big features of the kitchen at the forefront.

All Projectsred white

Birchwood Construction Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop, timber splashback and granite benchtops.

Orange Kitchen 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!