This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Singapore with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Newton Kitchen and Family Room Renovation

Sarah Cole Interiors

Photo by Jared Kuzia
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets and black benchtop.

Simple white kitchen with lots of detail

Jere Bradwell

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, window splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Country French Magazine

Katie Scott Design

U-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Fairfax DeanKitchenand1stRemodel

Marks-Woods Construction Services, LLC

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Promised Land Farm

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Walls are Sherwin Williams Wool Skein, ceiling and trim are Sherwin Williams Creamy, cabinets are Wool Skein and Rain. Nancy Nolan
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

North Andover Renovation

Apple Wood Construction, Inc.

Kath & Keith Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and porcelain splashback.

Fox Hollow Condominium

PBS Contractors

Rick Bethem
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

The North Hampton

Plunkett Homes

This is an example of a traditional galley kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Dark Cherry Kitchen Remodel

Design Build Duluth

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Coastal Ranch

Anne Sneed Architectural Interiors

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a country galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with medium wood cabinets, a farmhouse sink, dark hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

Chatham Condo

Stonington Cabinetry & Designs

Great black and alpine white, shaker style kitchen, with 3 inch door rails, Open floor plan with the family room, kitchen and small dining area. Kitchen contains a glass front refrigerator, and wolf appliances.

2014 Parade of Homes | Saratoga Springs

Witt Construction

Randall Perry Photography Landscaping: Mandy Springs Nursery In ground pool: The Pool Guys
Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and slate splashback.

Mediterranean in Silverleaf

La Casa Builders Inc.

Mark Bosclair
Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with with island, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, dark hardwood floors and raised-panel cabinets.

Adirondack View Breakfast Nook

Bickford Construction Corporation

Warm, bright and cozy Breakfast Nook with Heat & Glo gas fireplace to melt away the Vermont winters. Photo by Susan Teare
Transitional eat-in kitchen in Burlington with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors and with island.

An Elegantly Functional Kitchen in Durham

emma delon

Maximizing the functionality of this space, and coordinating the new kitchen with the beautiful remodel completed previously by the client were the two most important aspects of this project. The existing spaces are elegantly decorated with an open plan, dark hardwood floors, and natural stone accents. The new, lighter, more open kitchen flows beautifully into the client’s existing dining room space. Satin nickel hardware blends with the stainless steel appliances and matches the satin nickel details throughout the home. The fully integrated refrigerator next to the narrow pull-out pantry cabinet, take up less visual weight than a traditional stainless steel appliance and the two combine to provide fantastic storage. The glass cabinet doors and decorative lighting beautifully highlight the client’s glassware and dishes. Finished with white subway tile, Dreamy Marfil quartz countertops, and a warm natural wood blind; the space warm, inviting, elegant, and extremely functional. copyright 2013 marilyn peryer photography

Park Cities Home with a Southern Charm

Hawkins-Welwood Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Santa Barbara Design House and Gardens

Showcase Design•Build

Request quote from Showcase Kitchens Santa Barbara Design Home Kitchen. Kitchen Design and Layout by Charlie Rutledge from Showcase Kitchens and Baths.

Kitchens

Campbell Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beige Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Floors 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!