Inspiration for a country galley kitchen in Los Angeles with quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Washington, DC Rowhouse

Home On Cameron

This is an example of a small transitional galley kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Old Forest Hill Residence

Watchtower Interiors Inc.

Custom Bell shape hood with brass detail & Custom Built white Kitchen with shaker style doors, Painted in Benjamin Moore OC-65 Chantilly lace.
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Classic White Kitchen with Contemporary Accents

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Despite its diamond-mullioned exterior, this stately home’s interior takes a more light-hearted approach to design. The Dove White inset cabinetry is classic, with recessed panel doors, a deep bevel inside profile and a matching hood. Streamlined brass cup pulls and knobs are timeless. Departing from the ubiquitous crown molding is a square top trim. The layout supplies plenty of function: a paneled refrigerator; prep sink on the island; built-in microwave and second oven; built-in coffee maker; and a paneled wine refrigerator. Contrast is provided by the countertops and backsplash: honed black Jet Mist granite on the perimeter and a statement-making island top of exuberantly-patterned Arabescato Corchia Italian marble. Flooring pays homage to terrazzo floors popular in the 70’s: “Geotzzo” tiles of inlaid gray and Bianco Dolomite marble. Field tiles in the breakfast area and cooking zone perimeter are a mix of small chips; feature tiles under the island have modern rectangular Bianco Dolomite shapes. Enameled metal pendants and maple stools and dining chairs add a mid-century Scandinavian touch. The turquoise on the table base is a delightful surprise. An adjacent pantry has tall storage, cozy window seats, a playful petal table, colorful upholstered ottomans and a whimsical “balloon animal” stool. This kitchen was done in collaboration with Daniel Heighes Wismer and Greg Dufner of Dufner Heighes and Sarah Witkin of Bilotta Architecture. It is the personal kitchen of the CEO of Sandow Media, Erica Holborn. Click here to read the article on her home featured in Interior Designer Magazine. Photographer: John Ellis Description written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz.

Seaforth

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pasir Ris Street 12

Versaform

Eclectic kitchen in Singapore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une cuisine avec une verriere bois

QUALIRENOVATION by Qualiconcept

vasco stephane
Design ideas for a scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor and cement tiles.

Farm House

The Vrindavan Project

Design Firm’s Name: The Vrindavan Project Design Firm’s Phone Numbers: +91 9560107193 / +91 124 4000027 / +91 9560107194 Design Firm’s Email: ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com / thevrindavanproject@gmail.com

Hilton British Cottage

Aeris Home

If I were to explain the atmosphere in this home, I’d say it’s happy. Natural light, unbelievable view of Lake Murray, the mountains, the green hills, the sky – I used those natural colors as inspiration to come up with a palette for this project. As a result, we were brave enough to go with 3 cabinet colors (natural, oyster and olive), a gorgeous blue granite that’s named Azurite (a very powerful crystal), new appliance layout, raised ceiling, and a hole in the wall (butler’s window) … quite a lot, considering that client’s original goal was to just reface the existing cabinets (see before photos). This remodel turned out to be the most accurate representation of my clients, their way of life and what they wanted to highlight in a space so dear to them. You truly feel like you’re in an English countryside cottage with stellar views, quaint vibe and accessories suitable for any modern family. We love the final result and can’t get enough of that warm abundant light!

Bell Springs - Barn Loft Remodel

Blue Horse Building & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Maison - Bagnolet

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

This is an example of a large single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, cement tiles, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Transitional Kitchen & Bathroom in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Kitchen Design /Design Build Brooklyn LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Timeless White Kitchen

Kitchen Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Knott Kitchen Remodel - Completed Project 5

Sledgehammer Construction

View of the new contemporary kitchen from the laundry room standing adjacent to the new Samsung 84” tall fridge. The pantry and fridge locations were swapped to create better functionality of the space. The KitchenMaid multi storage pantry adjacent to the fridge includes adjustable shelving in the upper section, eight 7-1/8" deep adjustable shelves in the lower section, two 4" deep storage racks with 5 adjustable shelves on the doors and two 6-1/2" deep double-sided swing-out storage racks with 5 adjustable shelves. A base pantry pull-out cabinet is located to the right of the Bosch 800 gas range for quick access to spices and daily used ingredients. The original range was electric so a new natural gas line was run from the street into the house to provide service for the new appliance.

Restructuration d'un espace

Atelier Lapierla

Les clients souhaitaient apporter de la lumière a leur pièce de vie, mais surtout ouvrir et aérer l'espace. Nous avons fait abattre deux murs, dont un porteur, pour que la baie vitrée de la cuisine fasse entrer toute la lumière. Nous avons créer un îlot en réutilisant une partie du mobilier existant que nous avons moderniser avec des meubles en laque mate anthracite. Nous avons changé le sol de la cuisine et avons posé le nouveau parquet en chêne massif en diagonale dans l'espace salle à manger. Toujours dans cet esprit de gagner en luminosité, nous avons fabriqué sur mesure une baie type atelier qui sépare la cuisine du salon. Dans notre quête du soucis du détail nous avons peint la poutre acier de la même couleur que la structure de la baie type atelier. Clin d’œil pour le rangement, nous avons créer 3 petites niches dans la colonne technique de l'îlot. Les clients sont ravis de pouvoir y recharger leurs téléphones ou tablettes.

Rénovation totale pour un magnifique appartement du 18ème !

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane Vasco
This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Vilano Beach Coastal Casual

Donna Mancini Interiors & Flooring

Island storage abounds...add a gorgeous farmhouse sink and a beautiful faucet and you're all set...notice the hidden paper towel holder to the left of the sink.

All'Arco

Simone Furiosi

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Project 3501-1 Ford Pkwy St. Paul Kitchen Remodel Plaid Wallpaper

Castle Building & Remodeling

This twin home was the perfect home for these empty nesters – retro-styled bathrooms, beautiful fireplace and built-ins, and a spectacular garden. The only thing the home was lacking was a functional kitchen space. The old kitchen had three entry points – one to the dining room, one to the back entry, and one to a hallway. The hallway entry was closed off to create a more functional galley style kitchen that isolated traffic running through and allowed for much more countertop and storage space. The clients wanted a transitional style that mimicked their design choices in the rest of the home. A medium wood stained base cabinet was chosen to warm up the space and create contrast against the soft white upper cabinets. The stove was given two resting points on each side, and a large pantry was added for easy-access storage. The original box window at the kitchen sink remains, but the same granite used for the countertops now sits on the sill of the window, as opposed to the old wood sill that showed all water stains and wears. The granite chosen (Nevaska Granite) is a wonderful color mixture of browns, greys, whites, steely blues and a hint of black. A travertine tile backsplash accents the warmth found in the wood tone of the base cabinets and countertops. Elegant lighting was installed as well as task lighting to compliment the bright, natural light in this kitchen. A flip-up work station will be added as another work point for the homeowners – likely to be used for their stand mixer while baking goodies with their grandkids. Wallpaper adds another layer of visual interest and texture. The end result is an elegant and timeless design that the homeowners will gladly use for years to come. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Modern-Vintage

Roloff Construction, Inc

This beauty of a kitchen blends vintage and modern-day
Inspiration for a small transitional galley kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Floor 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!