Quartzite island with waterfall sink and chevron pattern white oak floors.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and flat-panel cabinets.

Mountain House

TATE|studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and ceramic splashback.

Prairie Village Residence II

Marc Bertolino Architect

A 2-story 1,500 SF addition to a Prairie Village residence that included a new kitchen, living room, master bedroom, master bath, and full basement.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

My Houzz: Modernized Tudor-Inspired Family Home in Chicago

Rachel Loewen Photography

Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz
This is an example of a scandinavian open plan kitchen in Chicago with black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, exposed beam and shaker cabinets.

Silk Grey & Classic Grey handle-less kitchen

Arlington Interiors

This kitchen shows a classic design in a mix of greys with a high gloss finish, Stainless steel handle-less base units, which has then been mixed with White quartz worktops. These colours really compliment the feature Granite flooring in the room. The kitchen has stainless steel handle-less base units, which has then been mixed with White quartz worktops. The customer also specified a custom Granite breakfast bar, which is moveable. The breakfast bar goal post style sits over the island and has the option to pull out to create a breakfast bar over hang for bar stools. This bespoke feature was created by the stone fabricators Stone Connection based in Wheldrake in York.

South Kensington

Alice B. Davies Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

HOUSE IN DORA ROAD, WIMBLEDON, London

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

A couple with two young children appointed FPA to refurbish a large semi detached Victorian house in Wimbledon Park. The property, arranged on four split levels, had already been extended in 2007 by the previous owners. The clients only wished to have the interiors updated to create a contemporary family room. However, FPA interpreted the brief as an opportunity also to refine the appearance of the existing side extension overlooking the patio and devise a new external family room, framed by red cedar clap boards, laid to suggest a chevron floor pattern. The refurbishment of the interior creates an internal contemporary family room at the lower ground floor by employing a simple, yet elegant, selection of materials as the instrument to redirect the focus of the house towards the patio and the garden: light coloured European Oak floor is paired with natural Oak and white lacquered panelling and Lava Stone to produce a calming and serene space. The solid corner of the extension is removed and a new sliding door set is put in to reduce the separation between inside and outside. Photo by Gianluca Maver

Industrial shaker kitchen

Tom Howley

This industrial inspired kitchen is painted in Tom Howley bespoke paint colour Nightshade with Yukon silestone worksurfaces. The client wanted to achieve an open plan family space to entertain that would benefit from their beautiful garden space.

White Kitchen w Display Cabinet

Benvenuti and Stein

White kitchen with display cabinet and glass shelves. 36" Wolf range and medium stain wood floor. Norman Sizemore-Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Roundhouse white kitchens

Roundhouse

Roundhouse bespoke kitchen in a mix of Urbo, Metro and Classic ranges in white matt lacguer with composite stone worksurface, Fisher & Paykel appliances and white Aga.

Ceiling beams from barn

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Two islands work well in this rustic kitchen designed with knotty alder cabinets by Studio 76 Home. This kitchen functions well with stained hardwood flooring and granite surfaces; and the slate backsplash adds texture to the space. A Subzero refrigerator and Wolf double ovens and 48-inch rangetop are the workhorses of this kitchen. Photo by Carolyn McGinty

Ann Arbor Traditional Kitchen Redesign

Forward Design Build Remodel

Our clients came to us wanting to update their kitchen while keeping their traditional and timeless style. They desired to open up the kitchen to the dining room and to widen doorways to make the kitchen feel less closed off from the rest of the home. They wanted to create more functional storage and working space at the island. Other goals were to replace the sliding doors to the back deck, add mudroom storage and update lighting for a brighter, cleaner look. We created a kitchen and dining space that brings our homeowners joy to cook, dine and spend time together in. We installed a longer, more functional island with barstool seating in the kitchen. We added pantry cabinets with roll out shelves. We widened the doorways and opened up the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We added cabinetry with glass display doors in the kitchen and also the dining room. We updated the lighting and replaced sliding doors to the back deck. In the mudroom, we added closed storage and a built-in bench.

Rock's House Remodel

Meet West Studio

Eclectic kitchen remodel in a historic home
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Rock Creek Ridge Residence in SunUp Bay

Edwards Smith Construction

White kitchen with waterfall island countertop; shiplap ceiling, walls and hood; walnut floor in herringbone pattern
Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, with island, timber, exposed beam, vaulted, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

A splash of pink

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with pink splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Showroom

EuroLuxe Cabinets

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Nocona Barndominium

First Choice Custom Builders

Rustic finishes on this custom barndo kitchen. Rustic beams, faux finish cabinets and concrete floors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Willow Glen Coastal Farmhouse

Arch Studio, Inc.

2021 - 3,100 square foot Coastal Farmhouse Style Residence completed with French oak hardwood floors throughout, light and bright with black and natural accents.

Pasadena, MD Luxurious Large Kitchen Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This kitchen features Brighton Cabinetry with Hampton door style and Maple Cashmere color. The countertops are Calacatta Taj Q Quartz.
Photo of a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

All Ceiling Designs Beige Kitchen 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!