Philadelphia Chestnut Hill Kitchen Remodel "Intimate Victorian"

Major Transformation in an old Chestnut Hill Home. Stained glass window.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

MountainHouse

Misiaszek Turpin pllc

Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre

Transitional / Contemporary Kitchen, Plymouth, MN

Trinity Construction Services, LLC

Transitional / Contemporary Stained Walnut Frameless Cabinetry, Quartzite Countertops, Waterfall Island with Prep Sink, Wide Plank White Oak Flooring, Thermador Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Double Ovens

Long Beach Kitchen

Vision Interiors

This was a small space so we packed as much function into it as we could. The toe kicks are drawers. Everything pulls out and there is access to every inch of space in this kitchen. We went with a simple clean design that wouldn't overwhelm the space.

Caisson Studios– Interior Designer Los Angeles

Caisson Studios

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Parkdale Semi-Detached

Toronto Designers

Mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor and grey benchtop.

DOUBLE HEIGHT

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Una cucina parallela, con zona lavoro e colonna forno da un lato e colonna frigo, dispensa e tavolo sull'altro lato. Per guadagnare spazio è stata realizzata una panca su misura ad angolo. Il tavolo è in noce americato come il parquet del soggiorno. Lo stesso materiale è stato ripreso anche sul soffitto della zona pranzo. Cucina di Cesar e lampade sopra al tavolo di Axolight. Foto di Simone Marulli

Hidden Side-by-Side Laundry System in Kitchen

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Alhambra Spanish Renovation

Julia Chasman Design

Farmhouse sink and brass Bridge Faucet with side spray both from Vintage Tub & Bath. Vintage window sashes from Pasadena Architectural Salvage.
Mid-sized eclectic galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and white benchtop.

Charming Historic Bungalow

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Small traditional galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine moderne blanche

Groupe 3R

Projet de rénovation complet d'un condo, incluant la cuisine et les deux salles de bain. Style moderne avec du blanc brillant agencé avec des contrastes de gris.

Costa Mesa Kitchen 2

Inspire Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Haysboro Kitchen and Bath

ANA Interiors

Steve Dutcheshen
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Installations

District II

Vintage yellow penny round mosaic. Custom designed and installed by the client. Flower pattern created with white penny round mosaics. The Penny tile was also used on the countertop.

Kitchen examples

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and blue benchtop.

Vintage Kitchen Remodel

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

North Andover Renovation

Apple Wood Construction, Inc.

Kath & Keith Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and porcelain splashback.

Whole Home Renovation - Oakland

The Home Co.

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Alhambra Spanish Renovation

Julia Chasman Design

This Wedgewood stove is considered the Queen of the line. They started production in the late 1940's and this one is from about 1951. It has 4 burners, a large gas griddle, two ovens, and two broilers, as well as a collapsible shelf to hold your vintage salt & pepper collection. Custom hood surround made of drywall and oak moulding is designed to hold a piece of artwork, which can be swapped out for a change. This vintage oil still life of fruit looks perfect in a kitchen! Cabinet glass with chicken wire inset adds another vintage touch: from Olde Good Things in Downtown LA.

Barcroft Ranch Whole House Remodel

Atlas Moran Construction

The new kitchen has all new appliances, walnut cabinets, handcut backsplash, and a waterfall Silestone calacatta countertop.
Photo of a small modern galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Separate Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback 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!