Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen Remodel Ijamsville MD

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Maggie Walker of Reico Kitchen and Bath in Frederick, MD collaborated with Bucheimer Company Design & Build to create a traditional kitchen remodel featuring Greenfield cabinetry. The kitchen cabinets are the Deerfield door style with a Beaded Inset in the Gardenia painted finish. The kitchen countertop is Taj Mahal granite with a Rohl sink and fixtures. The kitchen design features a custom-built dog food and water station with running water on the outward facing portion of the kitchen peninsula. Photos courtesy of BTW Images.

Palermo, classica attualità

Martini Interiors

Cucina in legno massiccio laccata e top in granito
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Catania-Palermo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, granite splashback, white appliances, marble floors, no island, pink floor, pink benchtop and recessed.

European Country Flair

Everything Home

With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner. The kitchen has generous countertops that provide ample workspace, complemented by rustic wood floors that radiate warmth. Creamy walls and cabinets evoke a serene ambience, reminiscent of the tranquil landscapes of the European countryside. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Montavo Place Project

DreamHome Staging & ReDesign

This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Spanish Oaks Luxury Black & White Modern Kitchen

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Modern kitchen must-haves a beautiful black and brass light lamp fixture to highlight the black granite countertop and backsplash a perfect contrast of the custom snow white high gloss lacquered no-handles kitchen cabinets, and an Island with a built-in undermount stainless steel sink and chrome high arc faucet, in the background are perfectly installed built-in stove, and insert range hood.

Marguerite Apt B

Cree designs

Beautiful open floor plan, including living room and kitchen.
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Milano Rockefeller, New Construction in Panama City Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1197 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Rockefeller Features: Tandem Metal Drawer Box (Standard), Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Stainless Steel Toe-Kick Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Touch Latch, Custom Appliance Panels, Floating Shelves, Tip-Ups

Omega kitchen Anson white painted door Stainless Steel appliances gold fixtures.

Cabinets and Beyond Design Studio

Omega kitchen cabinets Anson door, white painted cabinets. Stainless Steel appliances and gold fixtures.
Design ideas for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cocina Madero

Marina Cocinas

La belleza de los materiales naturales protagoniza esta cocina ubicada en Durango. Apostamos por la madera de roble para los muebles, con sus nudos y vetas tan originales y especiales. Y la combinamos con una encimara de granito natural. ¡La mezcla es perfecta!

Genesi Dark

Coblan Italian Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Two-Story Black & White Stunner

Duke Homes, Inc.

Flat panel cabinets and a clean open concept provide a modern take on the home's kitchen.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kosher Kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

This high-end luxury kosher kitchen is built using Eggersmann furniture and Quartz worktops a mix of electrical appliances mostly Siemens are all chosen for their suitability to the Sabbath requirements. A favourite feature has to be the walk-in pantry as this conceals a backup freezer, step ladders and lots of shelving for food and the large appliances including the shabbos kettle.

Cuina Sant Joan

AZ estudi - Arquitectura y Reformas

La reforma de la cuina es basa en una renovació total del mobiliari, parets, paviment i sostre; a la vegada es guanya espai movent una paret i transformant una porta batent en una porta corredissa. El resultat es el d’una cuina pràctica i optimitzada, alhora, el conjunt de materials segueix la mateixa sintonia. La reforma de la cocina se basa en una renovación total del mobiliario, paredes, pavimento y techo; a la vez se gana espacio moviendo una pared y transformando una puerta batiente por una puerta corredera. El resultado es el de una cocina práctica y optimizada, a la vez, el conjunto de materiales sigue la misma sintonía.

Williamstown // Extension & Renovation

Aligned Building

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Boston Penthouse

Sacha Jacq Interiors LLC

Beautiful custom cabinetry that incorporates the changing lines of the vast ceiling, transformed this space. The minimal design still acheived the clients wish for elements of warm within the featured veneer touches and island stone counters.

Casa dell'Artista 2 - 60 MQ

Dr-Z Architects

Appena salita la scala, a sinistra, si accede alla cucina abitabile, con tavolo da pranzo per 4 persone, che dà sul salotto. Il soffitto originario, in travi di legno scure, è "alleggerito" da un controsoffitto bianco che ne descrive il bordo.

Piedmont Park Kitchen

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Haris Kenjar
Design ideas for a large traditional kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Appartamento Gram

A+B² architettura

Cucina a vista con sfondo a specchio e soffitto a cassettoni
Inspiration for an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, coffered and beige floor.

Beige Kitchen with Granite 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!