We added oak where the old wall was and staggered the remaining tile into the new flooring. (The tile continues into the powder room, replacing it would have meant replacing that floor also.)

Bushey Avenue

Studio Fabbri

Utility room is hidden behind double kitchen doors
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Balmoral House

CHROFI

Elegant and minimalist kitchen in classic marble and soft dark tones. The Balmoral House is located within the lower north-shore suburb of Balmoral. The site presents many difficulties being wedged shaped, on the low side of the street, hemmed in by two substantial existing houses and with just half the land area of its neighbours. Where previously the site would have enjoyed the benefits of a sunny rear yard beyond the rear building alignment, this is no longer the case with the yard having been sold-off to the neighbours. Our design process has been about finding amenity where on first appearance there appears to be little. The design stems from the first key observation, that the view to Middle Harbour is better from the lower ground level due to the height of the canopy of a nearby angophora that impedes views from the first floor level. Placing the living areas on the lower ground level allowed us to exploit setback controls to build closer to the rear boundary where oblique views to the key local features of Balmoral Beach and Rocky Point Island are best. This strategy also provided the opportunity to extend these spaces into gardens and terraces to the limits of the site, maximising the sense of space of the 'living domain'. Every part of the site is utilised to create an array of connected interior and exterior spaces The planning then became about ordering these living volumes and garden spaces to maximise access to view and sunlight and to structure these to accommodate an array of social situations for our Client’s young family. At first floor level, the garage and bedrooms are composed in a linear block perpendicular to the street along the south-western to enable glimpses of district views from the street as a gesture to the public realm. Critical to the success of the house is the journey from the street down to the living areas and vice versa. A series of stairways break up the journey while the main glazed central stair is the centrepiece to the house as a light-filled piece of sculpture that hangs above a reflecting pond with pool beyond. The architecture works as a series of stacked interconnected volumes that carefully manoeuvre down the site, wrapping around to establish a secluded light-filled courtyard and terrace area on the north-eastern side. The expression is 'minimalist modern' to avoid visually complicating an already dense set of circumstances. Warm natural materials including off-form concrete, neutral bricks and blackbutt timber imbue the house with a calm quality whilst floor to ceiling glazing and large pivot and stacking doors create light-filled interiors, bringing the garden inside. In the end the design reverses the obvious strategy of an elevated living space with balcony facing the view. Rather, the outcome is a grounded compact family home sculpted around daylight, views to Balmoral and intertwined living and garden spaces that satisfy the social needs of a growing young family. Photo Credit: Katherine Lu

Midcentury Kitchen

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Pantry

The Organized Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey floor, no island, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda

Allen Construction

Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary

Redl World Class Kitchens

This maple butcher block pull out is a unique feature of this zebra wood coffee centre. Redl Kitchens 156 Jessop Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 1Y4 10341-124th Street Edmonton, AB T5N 3W1 1733 McAra St Regina, SK, S4N 6H5

Lake Home

BRAD RABINOWITZ ARCHITECT

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Urban Loft Living

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

“Loft” Living originated in Paris when artists established studios in abandoned warehouses to accommodate the oversized paintings popular at the time. Modern loft environments idealize the characteristics of their early counterparts with high ceilings, exposed beams, open spaces, and vintage flooring or brickwork. Soaring windows frame dramatic city skylines, and interior spaces pack a powerful visual punch with their clean lines and minimalist approach to detail. Dura Supreme cabinetry coordinates perfectly within this design genre with sleek contemporary door styles and equally sleek interiors. This kitchen features Moda cabinet doors with vertical grain, which gives this kitchen its sleek minimalistic design. Lofted design often starts with a neutral color then uses a mix of raw materials, in this kitchen we’ve mixed in brushed metal throughout using Aluminum Framed doors, stainless steel hardware, stainless steel appliances, and glazed tiles for the backsplash. Request a FREE Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a dealer near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Park Avenue South

West Chin Architects & Interior Designers

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in New York with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and flat-panel cabinets.

Kitchen Projects

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation - Abbotsford

Damco Kitchens

Using all available space for storage is key, allowing the design not only to look stunning, but also functional.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

GuyCo - Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home 2017 - After

The Guy Corporation

This is the walk-in pantry next to the kitchen. It has its own water cooler and refrigerator.
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

Boise Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen window seat. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small contemporary galley kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Трехкомнатная квартира в центре Москвы

Project Group. Дизайн интерьера и ремонт

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Custom Mid-Century Kitchen

Able And Baker

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, black floor, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors and quartz benchtops.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Studio One | San Francisco

This was an interesting project to work on, The original builder/ designer was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. The challenge with this project was to update the kitchen, while honoring the original designer's vision.

Beautiful Home

Supple Homes, Inc

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Condo, Washington DC

Kitchen
Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Modern Kansas City Kitchen By Design Connection, Inc. | Interior Design

Design Connection, Inc.

This project has been the most remarkable Kansas City kitchen design that Design Connection Inc. has had the opportunity to be involved. The client came to us with wanting to raise the roof of an upstairs apartment over their insurance office. It would be doomed at the center and curved down at both ends. The walls would be very tall and the living space would be all in one area. The challenge was make the kitchen and bar area be part of the living space with furniture and still seem spacious. We selected a beautiful natural maple for the cabinets and raised them up high. Our client loved blue pearl for the granite countertops. We raised a glass area above the cook top with steel tubes to put spices when they were cooking. The table was designed to be part of the island and bar stools was perfect for the counter high tops. The refrigerator and freezer drawers were hidden behind wood doors and make the kitchen look seamless. The lighting was truly amazing. We accented under the island with rope lights to create interest and make a separation from floors. The monorail lights went from one part of the room across to the other. The sheet rock was curved to accent light up to the ceiling. Lighting was used throughout the space to create interest and became an architectural feature in the room. This home has stood the test time and is considered classic in design. Design Connection Inc, Kansas City interior design provided kitchen design, space planning, countertops, plumbing, appliance, cabinet selections and Interior Design Kansas City

Orange Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets 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!