Planning a new kitchen? Check out some of these trends for inspiration.

Whether you’re building a new home or planning a kitchen remodel, you are probably going to give a lot of thought to the design of this room because the kitchen is the heart of every home. After all, it’s where you prepare everything from the Thanksgiving turkey to your son’s chicken nuggets and so many of life’s memories are made right here.

Things you need to consider include:

1. How much entertaining do you do? How many people do you need to seat at the island?
2. What specific appliances are you wanting? Appliance location and travel paths are very important. Understanding how you are going to use the space is key to designing a functional kitchen space.
3. Do you want a range or a cooktop and double wall ovens?
4. Do you want a standard 36” wide refrigerator or built-in fridge and freezer columns?
5. Do you need more than one sink?
6. What is the overall style that you are looking for? If you are using a designer, then be sure to bring pictures to give them a clear idea of what you like.

This kitchen features a mixture of white and wood cabinets that makes the island stand out. It also features stainless steel double ovens and a range top for the cook that likes to entertain. Glass pendant lights are a nice finishing touch.

This kitchen has an ample refrigerator and freezer that can hold everything from party platters to leftovers. The dishwasher is located conveniently under the island next to the sink for quick cleanup.

This kitchen is full of farmhouse charm with a stainless-steel apron sink. It also has loads of counter space, giving you the prep area to handle any culinary task.

This space is full of warmth provided by the hardwood floors. The island contains enough seating space for the kids to do homework, or for entertaining guests. The brown subway tiles draw the eye to the range top area which is also accentuated by this stunning stainless rangehood. The outdoor style lights complete the look, giving this room a comfortable style that is perfect for everyday living.

Last but certainly not least, we end with this kitchen that displays a mixture of light and dark toned cabinets, which has been a popular design trend in recent years. The custom rangehood is the centerpiece of this room which can easily be admired while seated at the large island. The dark pendant lights pair nicely with the cabinetry which makes for a classy finishing touch.