Whole House remodel consisted of stripping the house down to the studs inside & out; new siding & roof on outside and complete remodel inside (kitchen, dining, living, kids lounge, laundry/mudroom, master bedroom & bathroom, and 5 other bathrooms. Photo credit: Melissa Stewardson Photography

Sleek Family Fun

Bay Area Contracting, Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor, white benchtop and with island.

Wide Eastern White Pine Plank Floor - Kitchen & Sitting Area

Vermont Plank Flooring

Wide Eastern White Pine looks fantastic in this bright, airy New Hampshire residence. Varied 9″ – 15″ widths and up to 16′ lengths! Flooring: Premium Eastern White Pine Flooring in mixed widths Finish: Vermont Plank Flooring Woodstock Finish Construction by Tebou Carpentry & Woodworking

Luxury Hand Painted Kitchen - Curved Cabinets

The Painted Kitchen

Luxury hand painted, bespoke joinery kitchen in Flushing, Cornwall. Painted in situ using Farrow and Ball water based paint. Dead flat varnish finish. Designed by Samuel Walsh.

King's Point Update

Defined by Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Contemporary Pine Paradise

Kitchen Studio Monterey

This paradise in the pines needed a total refresh with new flooring, doors and windows throughout. Wolf appliances are surrounded by soft teal "Carolina Gull" custom color cabinets in the kitchen by Urban Effects Cabinetry in their Foxfire door style. The Blanco Ikon apron front sink in Cinder is complemented by a Newport Brass Vespera faucet. Caesarstone engineered quartz counters in "Georgian Bluffs" on the perimeter and portion of the island. The rest of the island and overhang features Ash wood by Grothouse Lumber out of Germansville PA. A random blend mosaic backsplash tile blends beautifully with the walls, cabinets, wood top and flooring. Photography by Dave Clark with Monterey Virtual Tours.

New -traditional Kitchen

Lambert Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, marble splashback and brown floor.

Small Kitchen Remodel

Unique Design Cabinets

Small kitchen remodel with a two toned painted finish. Maple drawer boxes with soft close full extension guides. Concealed soft close hinges. Coved Crown. Image By UDCC

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Renovation in Corktown

Kendall Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Saddle Hill English Inspired Renovation

Walczak Design And Build

Our clients came to us with their vision and an ask to create a timeless family space grounded in their English roots. What resulted was just that: an open and bright English-inspired kitchen featuring custom inset-cabinetry in three painted finishes, aged brass hardware, a large range alcove with built-in shelving, oversized island with plenty of prep space with oversized brass bell pendants and a 12' floor to ceiling pantry. While carefully designed and expertly crafted, the kitchen is "no -fuss" in personality and quite livable for the family which were two must-haves characteristics for the homeowners. To achieve the look and flow, the former posts in the kitchen were removed and two 24' steel beams were installed to support the second floor. All beams, new and old, were sanded down and refinished with a custom stain. We created an opening into the dining room, letting light stream through throughout the day and creating sight lines from room-to-room for this busy family. Modifications were made to the framing of adjacent rooms to allow for the floor-to-ceiling pantry to be installed. New paint, refinished floors, new appliances, and windows were also a part of the overall scope.

East Bay Baker's Kitchen

RIKB Design Build

A chef's dream! This Tiverton kitchen boasts pro appliances, custom green cabinetry, and two butcher block top island with ample amounts of storage. We added a small addition to create a brick oven and more room for entertaining!

Stove

GreenRose Design

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Farm House New Build - Kitchen

Woodstock Cabinet Company

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Gordon House

DC Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Island Estates Custom Home

Dream Coast Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Colourful Fun Shaker Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Charlie O'Beirne
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, with island and white floor.

Kitchen

The Bath and Kitchen Showplace

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Mesa | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Kitchen

Hunt's Kitchen Design

Painted white, knotty alder distressed kitchen cabinets with a dark stained wood island for contrast. The counter tops are a group 5 granite to get a more unique pattern and the backsplash is a dark glass custom sheet. The floors are travertine that flows from indoor to the custom outdoor bar out back. The pantry door is a barn door that is stain matched to blend with the island. Beautiful "Traditional" kitchen design. Enjoy!

Springlake Ave. Hinsdale Kitchen

Plain & Posh

When these homeowners first approached me to help them update their kitchen, the first thing that came to mind was to open it up. The house was over 70 years old and the kitchen was a small boxed in area, that did not connect well to the large addition on the back of the house. Removing the former exterior, load bearinig, wall opened the space up dramatically. Then, I relocated the sink to the new peninsula and the range to the outside wall. New windows were added to flank the range. The homeowner is an architect and designed the stunning hood that is truly the focal point of the room. The shiplap island is a complex work that hides 3 drawers and spice storage. The original slate floors have radiant heat under them and needed to remain. The new greige cabinet color, with the accent of the dark grayish green on the custom furnuture piece and hutch, truly compiment the floor tones. Added features such as the wood beam that hides the support over the peninsula and doorway helped warm up the space. There is also a feature wall of stained shiplap that ties in the wood beam and ship lap details on the island.

Turquoise Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink 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!