This is a project for our clients' new home where we worked to select new pieces to team with the old in an attempt to achieve a cohesive look that encompasses both client's personalities and individuality. We took both traditional and contemporary styles and combined them to pull together a space where both parties feel at home. It worked! The client's comment when interviewed for Housetrends magazine stated "Even though we both came from our own homes, those are a foreigh place now. We feel relaxed and at home in our new space."

The Alberta Ranch Post & Beam Design

Streamline Design Ltd.

Kitchen with wooden counter top island
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Home Project 5

Taylor-Made Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

kitchen renovation

Tower Interiors Ltd

Tower Interiors
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, yellow floor and beige benchtop.

Downtown Condo

Noble Interiors Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige benchtop.

Cherry Shaker Cabinets with Built-In Desk and Credenza

European Kitchen and Bath LLC

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Maison style Mondrian

Harmony Home Design

Jean-Yves Gautier
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall separate kitchen in Nice with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Cucina - Milla Studio Milano

Arkof Labodesign srl

Cucina su misura su progetto di Milla Studio, Milano. Cucina con basi e colonne attrezzate, realizzate in nobilitato. Consolle con elemento contenitivo e tavolo integrato mobile.

Taren Point Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

The star in this space is the view, so a subtle, clean-line approach was the perfect kitchen design for this client. The spacious island invites guests and cooks alike. The inclusion of a handy 'home admin' area is a great addition for clients with busy work/home commitments. The combined laundry and butler's pantry is a much used area by these clients, who like to entertain on a regular basis. Plenty of storage adds to the functionality of the space. The TV Unit was a must have, as it enables perfect use of space, and placement of components, such as the TV and fireplace. The small bathroom was cleverly designed to make it appear as spacious as possible. A subtle colour palette was a clear choice.

Cherry Cattail

Accent Woodworks, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances and beige benchtop.

Hoper's Kitchen Remodel

Let's Remodel

We updated this ones closed off kitchen to have more of an open feel. Creating more prep space for the family to host their children and grandchildren. This house had three different floor heights from the entry, family room, and kitchen. We leveled them out to feel more cohesive.

Rancho

User

Rénovation & aménagement d'une grange en salle de cinéma Crédit: Julien Aupetit & Rose Houillon
Small single-wall separate kitchen with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Ossining, NY Kitchen Renovation

Appliance Driven Inc.

Beautiful transformation from an 80's kitchen to a stunning cherry wood with shaker door kitchen
Mid-sized eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

DEUX PIECES DANS LE 15EME A PARIS

ARCHIWORK

INTÉRIEUR DU PLACARD DE LA HOTTE
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Homecoming Kitchen

Wright-Ryan Millwork

Kitchen design by Sarah Steinberg Custom Designs Photo credit to Kristina O'Brien Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Green Acres Granite

We love this L-shaped kitchen with a gorgeous tray ceiling,stainless steel high-end appliances, custom granite countertops, island top, and backsplash.

Soda Rock Residence

Tuck-Bernstein Design, LLC

We used tension wire supports for our open shelving, creates a sleek look and serves the practical aspect of placing significant weight on an open shelve.

Cherry Kitchen Renovation

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

Taking down the wall between the original dining room and kitchen allowed space for the island and an eating area. Built-in cabinetry also includes a buffet area for serving while entertaining.

Dark Wood Traditional Kitchen | Freehold, NJ

Len's Remodeling And Contracting Services

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Newark with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, ceramic splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

The Nottingham in Sand Creek

G.L. Green & Associates, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Red Kitchen with Beige 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!