Good kitchen design merges form with function. How do you craft a stylish space while prioritizing practical elements, too? The kitchen design examples below have it figured out. These LUXE RED Award-winning kitchens prove beauty and functionality are two peas in a pod.
Discover Kitchen Design Ideas That Inspire
European-Inspired Kitchen Design
Enter this European-inspired kitchen in Austin. Framed by open shelves, a plaster range hood and black soapstone backsplash serve as the focal point. Handmade light fixtures hang above the island’s marble countertops and brass plumbing fixtures.
Designer: Cedar & Oak | Austin, Texas
![European-inspired kitchen with a black soapstone backsplash and pleated light fixtures](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/5fUhvmpV1o3DwXz7Evnn6p/fe59cd02f49ec946d44981e6ca9dbd8c/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_AUS_Cedar_Oak.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
An Accent Wall Adorns This Kitchen
Herringbone zellige tiles in a striking blue adorn the accent wall of a Seattle kitchen with panoramic Puget Sound views. Further touches of blue are found upon the cabinetry, while a stained-alder island provides warmth.
Designer: Cohesively Curated Interiors | Pacific Northwest
![classic kitchen with blue herringbone zellige tiles and light blue cabinetry](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/00dS2RB3PAo3ZO8jAhJ2U/8d44714873fa4a1dc28e4b8dc6a6f7e5/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_PNW_CohesivelyCuratedInteriors.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
Serene + Neutral
A New York kitchen exudes serenity courtesy of a soothing neutral palette. Urban views can be seen through the loft’s expansive windows. Illuminated from within, ceiling-suspended cabinets emit a soft, peaceful glow.
Designer: Robbins Architecture | Chicago, Illinois
![bright and airy kitchen with white cabinetry and a light wood dining set](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/SeBr4HDu3I2jBqjz34yuG/3fec5fce6ba3d64cdb96cc9f4cd912f3/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_CH_RobbinsArchitecture.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
Farmhouse Chic
Rustic charm meets modern elegance in this Wyoming kitchen that merges traditional design with organic finishes. Blue cabinets nod to a similar-hued range. Copper and wood elements add warmth into the space.
Designer: Cooper Pacific Kitchens | Los Angeles-Southern California
![kitchen with copper details and blue cabinetry](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/2XIymILD6vMuekHF9Vfe5L/2bd532b0ad9938aa74e65b5fb4d8fc6c/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_LASC_CooperPacificKitchens.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
Moody Kitchen Design
Soaring dark ceilings define this kitchen in Larkspur, Colorado, where showstopping elements mingle with a highly functional layout. A gold Monogram hood adds to the glam.
Designer: Inside Stories | Colorado
![dark and dramatic kitchen with a gold range hood](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/4g85nQq8HToAc1etySITY8/c19fc3800064e49fe92fd1dfd439e68c/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_CO_InsideStories.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
Contemporary + Clean
This contemporary kitchen in Gilbert, Arizona, is layered with walnut, quartzite, charcoal quartz and painted brick. A showstopping barrel-arched ceiling and herringbone flooring add visual interest from top to bottom. A sleek steel-and-glass door leads to a space dedicated to cookie-baking sessions.
Designer: Alisha Taylor Interiors | Arizona
![wood flooring in a herringbone pattern under a barrel-arched ceiling in a modern kitchen](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/4naDjBEFAhsROFdg6XoQsn/e73f0a58c509d8f8b413c902b9c2396a/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_AZ_AlishaTaylorInteriors.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
A Neutral + Organic Palette
An island of richly veined marble is complemented by walls of zellige tile and limestone in this South Carolina kitchen. A plaster hood and reclaimed beams add visual interest among various textures and an organic palette.
Designer: Court Atkins Group | Southeast
![kitchen with marble countertops, walls of zellige tile and limestone, add reclaimed beams above](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/4JT1KIRVKMwc4PIgXuoPiX/7ca4a4b9071d53feec562126d79adf6c/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_SE_CourtAtkinsGroup.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
Kitchen With French-Inspired Charm
New Orleans charm meets traditional French aesthetics in a Dallas kitchen. It offers a bright and modern twist on its historic influences. Brass details complement sleek furnishings, while Sherwin-Williams’ Uncertain Gray nods to French blue.
Designer: Layered Dimensions Interior Design | Dallas, Texas
![classic kitchen with French blue cabinetry and brass details](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/4NpgsHdtRc3e95juAhOEjX/20bb236a05a0d1a675b187389da5f475/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_DAL_LayeredDimensionsInteriorDesign.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
A Gallery-esque Kitchen
Designed to channel the elegance of an art gallery, this kitchen in Atherton, California features a chic palette. Natural wood elements infuse the space with inviting warmth.
Designer: Studio Cabida | San Francisco, California
![modern kitchen with grey and white marble countertops and natural wood bar stools](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/2i2hpLSbJvh8p4KLPS7SQW/5fd49570f6361e4e75ac7ceafd19167c/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_SF_StudioCabida.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
The Bold + The Beautiful
The owners of this New York loft craved more soul in their interiors. The addition of warm oak and a bold blue palette make the kitchen a truly unique space that matches the home's new vibe.
Designer: BarlisWedlick | Greater New York
![kitchen with warm oak floors and blue cabinetry and matching blue tiles](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/3I7EDEI4PNif6044acydxE/9039c697ff114b709f99eb705839fdea/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_GNY_ChelseaLoft.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
Practicality Meets Style In This Kitchen
The palette of this kitchen in Texas is all warm and inviting tones—making it the perfect backdrop for a Dekton backsplash and countertops. Thoughtfully designed counters and cabinets make the space both beautiful and highly practical.
Designer: Letecia Ellis Haywood Interior Design | Houston, Texas
![contemporary kitchen with light wood tones and warm accents](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/6EcJpeI1h6aqeoomtjve2g/87236f1bc3fae615bcf507f3f461ec12/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_HOU_LeteciaEllisHaywoodInteriors.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
Arches Add Intrigue To This Kitchen
A small, closed-off Hinsdale, Illinois, kitchen became a sprawling area ideal for gathering after a full-scale renovation. Calacatta turquoise antique marble and Gothic arches give a dramatic vibe to the room. Double islands and ample shelving boost the space’s functionality.
Designer: McCroskey Interiors | Village of Loch Lloyd, Missouri
![dramatic marble lines the countertops and backsplash in this modern kitchen](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/73rafAbS4g81pV2TrmccAO/ab62810862c6f3ef3553d87048601e97/LX_RED24_BOTR_Kitchen_McCroskeyInteriors.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
Minimalist Kitchen Design
An array of carefully selected materials ranging from wood and marble to metal and exposed concrete create the minimalist design of this Fort Lauderdale kitchen. The millwork features invisible push-latch hardware that makes for an elegant, streamlined aesthetic.
Designer: Strang Design | Florida
![minimalist kitchen with wood, marble and concrete materials](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/71TeDkPPRls9VlwYBt0NCx/d553a86ffefa9352ee88adf97b6d5e00/LX_RED24_REG_Kitchen_FL_STRANGDesign.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
![light pink vanity atop red floor tiles in a gray bathroom](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/5dbuXEfcosRoM3ZxbDKUDi/801b1b6c96e68b016ec05360cb2ffaff/Luxe_Digital_2024-Best_Bathroom_Paint_Colors_and_Tips-Annie_Downing_Primary_Bath_copy.jpg?w=3840&q=75)
![gold double faucets within a modern kitchen island were on view at KBIS 2024](https://images.ctfassets.net/wlzmdirin2hy/2vuczXMI30d0UTNm1YSlE5/016ae095bee0562f30f26d84185dc299/Apothecary-Kitchen-by-House-of-Rohl-scaled.jpg?w=3840&q=75)