Wide Eastern White Pine Plank Floor - Kitchen & Sitting Area

Wide Eastern White Pine looks fantastic in this bright, airy New Hampshire residence. Varied 9″ – 15″ widths and up to 16′ lengths! Flooring: Premium Eastern White Pine Flooring in mixed widths Finish: Vermont Plank Flooring Woodstock Finish Construction by Tebou Carpentry & Woodworking

Bay Colony Remodel - Before & After

BCB Homes, Inc.

Lori Hamilton Photography
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige splashback.

Urban Retreat in Houston

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors Inc. Photo Credit: Daniel Angulo www.danielangulo.com Builder: Wamhoff Design Build www.wamhoffdesignbuild.com After knocking down walls to open up the space and adding skylights, a bright, airy kitchen with abundant natural light was created. The lighting, counter stools and soapstone countertops give the room an urban chic, semi-industrial feel but the warmth of the wooden beams and the wood flooring make sure that the space is not cold. A secondary, smaller island was put on wheels in order to have a movable and highly functional prep space.

Breaking Beautiful White Kitchen

House of L

A 1927 colonial home in Shaker Heights, Ohio, received a breathtaking renovation that required extensive work, transforming it from a tucked away, utilitarian space, to an all-purpose gathering room, a role that most kitchens embrace in a home today. The scope of work changed over the course of the project, starting more minimalistically and then quickly becoming the main focus of the house's remodeling, resulting in a staircase being relocated and walls being torn down to create an inviting focal point to the home where family and friends could connect. The focus of the functionality was to allow for multiple prep areas with the inclusion of two islands and sinks, two eating areas (one for impromptu snacking and small meals of younger family members and friends on island no. two and a built-in bench seat for everyday meals in the immediate family). The kitchen was equipped with all Subzero and Wolf appliances, including a 48" range top with a 12" griddle, two double ovens, a 42" built-in side by side refrigerator and freezer, a microwave drawer on island no. one and a beverage center and icemaker in island no. two. The aesthetic feeling embraces the architectural feel of the home while adding a modern sensibility with the revamped layout and graphic elements that tie the color palette of whites, chocolate and charcoal. The cabinets were custom made and outfitted with beaded inset doors with a Shaker panel frame and finished in Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove, a soft white that allowed for the kitchen to feel warm while still maintaining its brightness. Accents of walnut were added to create a sense of warmth, including a custom premium grade walnut countertop on island no. one from Brooks Custom and a TV cabinet with a doggie feeding station beneath. Bringing the cabinet line to the 8'6" ceiling height helps the room feel taller and bold light fixtures at the islands and eating area add detail to an otherwise simpler ceiling detail. The 1 1/4" countertops feature Calacatta Gold Marble with an ogee edge detail. Special touches on the interiors include secret storage panels, an appliance garage, breadbox, pull-out drawers behind the cabinet doors and all soft-close hinges and drawer glides. A kneading area was made as a part of island no. one for the homeowners' love of baking, complete with a stone top allowing for dough to stay cool. Baskets beneath store kitchen essentials that need air circulation. The room adjacent to the kitchen was converted to a hearth room (from a formal dining room) to extend the kitchen's living space and allow for a natural spillover for family and guests to spill into. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Snell Isle Mediterranean Mansion

Wiez Design & Construction

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Hill Section Home

Birdseye Design

Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, a double-bowl sink, marble benchtops, marble splashback and medium hardwood floors.

McKenzie Lake Residence

Avid Interior Design Inc.

This gorgeous renovated 6500 square foot estate home was recognized by the International Design and Architecture Awards 2023 and nominated in these 3 categories: Luxury Residence Canada, Kitchen over 50,000GBP, and Regeneration/Restoration. This project won the award for Luxury Residence Canada! The design of this home merges old world charm with the elegance of modern design. We took this home from outdated and over-embellished to simplified and classic sophistication. Our design embodies a true feeling of home — one that is livable, warm and timeless.

Copper Bay

Glas Associates

A large white kitchen with double islands opens into the great room Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Across the Pond: ERTA-Designed in the U.K.

ERT Architects, Inc

Photo of a beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Casey Key Coastal

Perrone Construction Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and turquoise cabinets.

Expensive Luxury Homes by Fratantoni Design!

Fratantoni Interior Designers

World Renowned Interior Design Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers created these beautiful home designs! They design homes for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design, build and or remodel your home!

Karen's Modern Kitchens

Hancock Lumber Kitchen Design Showroom

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

New Age Preston Hollow

Hawkins-Welwood Homes

Paul Go Images
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Q Premium Natural Quartz

MSI

Once upon a time, you’d never see high glamour looks, mod colorways, and life-long durability in the same sentence. Q™ Premium Natural Quartz changed all that. The industry’s most innovative quartz countertop brand, Q’s low maintenance, stain-resistant, and nearly indestructible collection features over 55 sleek and sophisticated styles – all backed by MSI’s best-in-class supply chain, lifetime residential warranty, and competitive pricing. What’s not to love?

Copper Dune granite from UGM's Wow Collection

UNIVERSAL GRANITE & MARBLE

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Siesta Key contemporary

Nautilus Homes

Ricky Perrone
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with quartzite benchtops, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and porcelain floors.

Jobs Lane, Bridgehampton, NY

Arclinea NY

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Kitchen with butcher block island

Louis L'artisan

Blake Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Blue Bethesda Cottage

Studio Z Design Concepts

Traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Mill Valley Traditional Kitchen

Amanda Armstrong Sava

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Beige Kitchen with multiple Islands 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!