Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Whitefish Bay Tudor Kitchen

Angela Westmore, LLC.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

70's re do

Custom Designs by Elizabeth

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with with island, a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Private Residence Pebble Beach

Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design

Rick Pharaoh
Design ideas for a large mediterranean open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

L shape country kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Welcome to this stunning airy modern country style kitchen, where beauty meets practicality.
Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

House Sprucing

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, with island, white benchtop, white appliances, a farmhouse sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Farmhouse White Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

The Key Elements for a Cozy Farmhouse Kitchen Design. ... “Classic American farmhouse style includes shiplap, exposed wood beams, and open shelving,” Mushkudiani says. “Mixed materials like wicker, wood, and metal accents add dimension, colors are predominantly neutral: camel, white, and matte black

Spanish Modern Kitchen

Savvy Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Boucher Kitchen & Powder Room

Bearded Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Omaha with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Custom Spanish Home with a Contemporary Vibe

Mirador Builders

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Medallion Cabinetry

Doug Ashy Cabinet Design Center

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

37th Ave

Bow Valley Kitchens Ltd.

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The Honeysuckle

Biringer Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Midland - Transitional Kitchen Back Splash

Custom Tile & Design, Ltd.

This specatacular back splash showcases a stunning white 3x6 tile. The uniqueness of the shade variation gives it all the character. Layed out in a basket weave gives it an even more fantastic look.

Copperfield

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New Orleans with quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, a farmhouse sink, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Projet Malard, Architecte d'intérieurs : Carla Lopez & Margaux Meza

Transition Interior Design

shoootin
This is an example of a scandinavian galley kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

M E A D O W

Evensen Design

Aaron Dougherty Photography
Photo of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse kitchen with wood counter tops

JB Adaptations

Aimee Clark
Expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rabb Glen

Davey McEathron Architecture

Leonid Furmansky
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Beige Kitchen with Cement Tile 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!