You can begin by looking through magazines dedicated to homes, home decorating, architecture, and fine living. Start a scrap book by clipping photos you like, or just one aspect of a kitchen you find appealing. Don’t be afraid to save pictures of even small design ideas, such as: cabinet hardware you like, backsplash accent ideas, or special cabinet detailing. It’s these little items that can truly customize your kitchen and make it your own. It won’t take long before you have a good idea of exactly what features you would like in your kitchen.
You can also get kitchen design ideas by watching some of the many cable channels dedicated to real estate or home decorating. The internet also has many fine sites with volumes of information on home decorating. When you are serious about your kitchen remodel, you will develop a sense to see design ideas from almost anywhere.