Expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in West Midlands with flat-panel cabinets, concrete floors, with island, an undermount sink, black cabinets, brick splashback, white appliances, marble benchtops, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kingston Row Kitchen Renovation

Harwood Design Builders Ltd.

The original home, built in the early 1940’s had an historical charm the home owners wanted to preserve in this full kitchen renovation. White shaker cabinets, a foolproof solution when dealing with the narrow space of a galley kitchen, were softened with an inset cove moulding and complemented with crown moulding. Reclaimed bricks were hand-picked, sliced and veneered to mimic the existing fireplace surround and exterior of the home. The patina of the hardware, cinnamon stained hardwoods, traditional champagne faucet and cast iron sink infused warmth and character in this kitchen. Layering natural materials along with aged finishes results in a classic European aesthetic perfectly suited for this home.

Clinton Main Level

D&G Construction

Beautiful open concept industrial style kitchen with a large island
Inspiration for a large industrial u-shaped kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Cochran Street

Jilco Kitchen and Bath

Cabinetry (Eudora, Harmony Door Style, Perimeter: Bright White Finish, Island: Willow Gray with Brush Gray Glaze) Hardware (Berenson, Polished Nickel)

Industrial-Inspired Lakeside Retreat

Fireclay Tile

Industrial style meets coastal bliss in this bright lakeside kitchen. A glazed Thin Brick backsplash in Blue Nebula anchors white wood panel ceilings.

Copper Field

HELMÜT

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Harmony Township

Robin Johnson Interiors

Photo of a country kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Showplace Channing Bar in Cherry Montana

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry- Showplace Framed Door Style- Channing Finish- Cherry Montana Countertop- SSU Moonstone (Honed) Hardware- Richelieu Champagne Bronze Bar Pull Designer- Alex Tooma Contractor- Paul Carson

Jordan / Veronica Huntzinger

Ultimate Remodel

Felicia Evans
Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Garneau Up-Down Duplex

ArtHouse Residential

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Spring Branch | Flowerdale St | ~$1M

Showhomes Houston

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Taj Mahal Brushed Quartzite Top

ANA STONE INC.

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and with island.

Modern White and Rustic Kitchen and Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

A small kitchen with a peninsula is opened up with an new island and glazed white cabinets. To keep it from looking to modern, rustic old world subway tile was added. Graphite appliances and a dark Blanco sink continue to set the rustic mood. Matt bronze hardware is the finishing touch.

Watercolor

Kitchen & Bath Center

Jared Williams at Media Crazed
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Magnificent Extension On Period Property

Opun

A magnificent and elegant stone pattern adorns the entire kitchen floor. Underfloor heating ensures that our customer's toes are never too cold whilst they are enjoying a family meal.

Little Elm Country Charmer

J. Parker Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with with island, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Una cucina moderna e funzionale con doppia colonna e tavolo da pranzo

User

Le richieste di Francesco per la sua cucina non erano molte. In pratica voleva un tavolo da pranzo per ospitare 2/4 persone, un frigo e congelatore capienti, lo spazio per la tv. E doveva avere il piano a induzione perché l'appartamento è di nuova costruzione. Prima di proporgli una soluzione di arredo, mi sono riservata del tempo con Francesco per capire cosa abitualmente fa e cosa si aspetta di poter fare in una cucina. Ho approfondito le sue esigenze attuali e mi sono fatta un'idea delle sue necessità future. Ed ho capito che, senza verbalizzarle, Francesco aveva bisogno di molto altro. Aveva bisogno di molto spazio contenitivo e di tanta illuminazione; la cucina doveva essere facile da pulire e fatta di materiale resistente, soprattutto il piano di lavoro doveva assolutamente essere di facile manutenzione. Siccome è un ragazzo giovane e con gusti moderni, il forno doveva essere assolutamente alto e il materiale di lavello e rubinetti doveva essere adatto ad un uso "senza troppe cerimonie" e, aggiungo io, in nuance con il top e i colori di basi e pensili. Infine, aveva assolutamente bisogno di uno spazio che fungesse da sgabuzzino per mettere i prodotti della pulizia e l'aspirapolvere. Lo spazio di questa cucina rettangolare, con due ante a battente come finestra, è ampio. Gli ho proposto una cucina bicolor, con basi di qualche tonalità più scura rispetto ai pensili. Piano di lavoro in materiale super resistente multicolor ma con tutte le tonalità presenti in cucina. Lavello e rubinetto in nuance, anch'essi in materiale resistente e facile da pulire. Luci sottopensili per tutta la lunghezza e cappa a scomparsa. Ampi cesti scorrevoli molto contenitivi, anche nelle basi ad angolo. Doppia colonna per forno, frigorifero con congelatore e spazio ad uno "sgabuzzino" per aspirapolvere e prodotti pulizia. Sotto al lavello, ampio e comodo spazio per la raccolta differenziata. L'illuminazione è completata da un lampadario originalissimo con più punti luce direzionati verso lo spazio tecnico e verso il tavolo da pranzo. Il tavolo da pranzo è allungabile mediante un meccanismo semplice e funzionale. Completano l'arredo le 4 sedie in materiale leggero e resistente, bicolor, abbinate a coppia. AL posto del rivestimento verticale in classiche piastrelle, ho optato per una pittura super lavabile di una tonalità di verde, con sfumature metalliche/iridescenti, protetta da vernice idonea al locale, che dona all'ambiente calore e particolarità, oltre ad essere in nuance con i colori presenti nel living adiacente.

The Art House

Unique Homestays

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a small transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Beige Kitchen with Brick Splashback 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!