Angela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design Studio

Modern Kitchen, modern design, kitchen design, custom hood, red tile, black and white kitchen, interior design,
This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Denver with red splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and coffered.

Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Circle K Ranch Kitchen/Nook

Ken Pieper & Associates LLC

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances and multiple islands.

Custom Design - Kitchen - The Lakes

Blue Heron

Photo of an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kings Point Residence: Traditional Custom Kitchen & Millwork

Teoria Interiors

Custom two-tone traditional kitchen designed and fabricated by Teoria Interiors for a beautiful Kings Point residence. Photography by Chris Veith
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Red

Divine Design Center

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

Hidden Cove

Lakeview Homes LLC

Expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Hermitage Trail

Studio M Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

South Hero Post & Beam Cherry Kitchen

Dovetail Designs by Jenny Volk

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Villa Bella

McRoberts Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands and raised-panel cabinets.

Charleston SC Contemporary

DLB Custom Home Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, red cabinets, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Chestnut

Jessica Enman

Design ideas for an arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, black benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Pointed Pines Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Natalie Jonas
Inspiration for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Budda on the Bend

Palatial Stone & Tile

The black porcelain floors throughout the house were a bold design decision and a unifying source for the entire house. The kitchen countertops are a honed Rosso Damascata marble and glass tile backsplash. And we can't forget the custom glass Peacock mosaic panel behind the sink.

Ocean Front Luxury

User

Brad Peebles
Inspiration for a large tropical open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Traditional Kitchen

Kitchenland, Inc.

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Las Vegas with stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Kitchens by P&M Caseworks

P&M Caseworks, LLC

Asian Fusion Red Kitchen
Design ideas for an expansive asian u-shaped kitchen pantry in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Tebbs Residence

Anderson Clark Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of a large asian galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Officine Gullo | The Garage

Officine Gullo

An old farmhouse, skilfully restored in a definitely contemporary style, hosts the new and notable project The Garage by Officine Gullo. It is an absolutely out of the ordinary house which was designed in order to spend joyful convivial moments, for business meetings or to organize unforgettable parties. A location able to understand and, at the same time, to make a deep passion for vintage cars coexist with a strong inclination for the hospitality of the landlord. The kitchen, in fact, evokes the same colours and the same finishing of one of the vintage cars of the property. The project of the kitchen, tailored by Officine Gullo, fully meets any need providing the pleasant feeling of experiencing the luxury, the beauty and above all the efficiency of one of the most advanced and sophisticated technologies linked to those of a professional kitchen for top quality catering. A unique room where each small detail results from a constant research and handicraft manufacturing. The Ruby Red & Satin Nickel project shows three important working islands and an area for wall mounted washing machines made of highly thick steel which is ruby red stove enamelled and with elegant finishing made of brushed nickel. The first island, with a double top made of marble and heating lamps, is meant as a cocktail cabinet and is equipped with an ice maker and a food warmer. The second island, characterized by two lateral “wings” which hide two-wheeled food trolleys, is meant, on the contrary, for the professional cooking with a clear-cut distinction between the area for first courses and the one for second courses. In fact, this island is equipped with an induction top, a pasta cooker, a sink for preparation and two ovens, on one side, and with frytop, a fryer and a sink, on the other side. The hood, of significant sizes, is made of satin finished nickel and offers extremely professional performances. The third island, which shows a top characterized by one single plate of steel longer than 4 meters, is meant for preparation and includes a meat slicer, a blast chiller, a vacuum packing device and a 1.10-meter sink in addition to a refrigerator and a freezer. The wall-mounted washing area consists of two small glass cases, a professional washing machine and an additional washbasin. Like any creation by Officine Gullo, it is possible to fully customize the composition of the cooking appliances, from their dimensions to the composition of the hob, up to the engraving of handles or to colours.

Industrial Loft

Mari Woods Kitchen Bath Home, LLC

Photography credit to David Maurand, designPhase3 Built and installed by Havenhill Builders
Large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Red Kitchen with multiple Islands 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!