Custom Red Lacquer Kitchen featuring custom made lacquer cabinets in vibrant red. Countertops are Cambria premium quartz accented by bright multi colored patterned backsplash tile. Space design, planned, and installed by our team.

Cherry Creek Kitchen Renovation Cherry Cabinets

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Victorian Mansion

The Home Improvements Group, Inc.

The remodel of this room included French doors to the front parlors so it was important to maintain the furniture-like style. Although this is a very "techy" kitchen, it doesn't give that impression when viewed from the other rooms.

Barnwood Kitchens

Roughing It In Style

Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Billyard Ave

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

HL Photography
Small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Red Done Right

Criss Kline, AKBD

Inset cabinetry, seeded glass and simplistic hardware were all selected for this kitchen addition to pull in the details from the original farmhouse footprint.

Barn Style in Georgia

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Mark Hoyle
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen Islands and Peninsulas

Rosenhaus Design Group, Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Woodstock Kitchens & Baths

www.WoodstockKitchens.com

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Burlington with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

madison-traditional-historic-bathroom-and-kitchen-remodel

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Joe DeMaio Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Cedar Heights

Plush Designs Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

HIlltop Custom Home Unique Kitchen

ProCraft Fine Cabinet & Woodwork

This custom home's tall ceilings and unique floor plan called for a unique and bold design. Cherry stained cabinets surround a massive painted island with rub through to reveal cherry stain beneath.

Lower Unit - Cherry Kitchen

W. David Seidel, AIA - Architect

Lower Unit
Small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Rhonda Knoche Design

This transitional style kitchen has a 3-level island which provides seating, additional storage and breaks up the large scale of the island. With the open plan, the 2 large appliance garages help supplement wall cabinet storage and help block the view of the sink in this multi-level island. Cherry cabinets, honed granite, slate backsplash and Kenya Reed Lumicore door inserts add texture and pattern. The large circular pulls are custom but the remainder are stock pulls.

Whittier Foursquare

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore
Photo of a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

John F. Heltzel AIA, PC Architects

Greg Hadley Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

Lawson, Olympia, WA

Cabinets by Trivonna

Photo by: Ross Irwin---The hutch is the perfect place for cook books and family pictures.
Traditional kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Wasinger Traditional Kitchen with Addition

Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.

Expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Earls Court Kitchen

Fixura Interiors London

Team Fixura_Kitchens
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

High gloss red kitchen with contemporary finishes

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This kitchen takes you right back to the 50’s. The retro styled kitchen has been designed by choosing high gloss red and black cabinets which are complimented by frosted glass units and a white quartz worktop. By using slimline inset handles in stainless steel, mirrored plinths and stainless steel appliances, the look of the kitchen also becomes sleek and modern.

Red Kitchen with Light Hardwood Floors 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!