Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lincoln Park Residence

Michael Hershenson Architects

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

South Loop: Federal St

Lugbill Designs

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Pewaukee Lake 1st floor condo remodel

Colleen Horner Design Studio

Design ideas for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Large U-shaped kitchen and 1st floor remodel in Thornton PA

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Large U-shaped kitchen and 1st floor remodel in Thornton PA. These client’s kitchen was in need of additional space and a fresh new look. To gain more space in the kitchen we moved the laundry to another part of the home and took the wall down between it and the kitchen. We relocated the garage entry door and changed the window size and location to suit the new cabinetry design. A new 8’ sliding door was installed in the adjoining living room as well. Now the new kitchen has great views of their beautiful back yard and tons of natural light. Wide plank engineered wood flooring in Johnson’s English Pub Series; Apple Jack finish were installed throughout the kitchen and first floor. The flooring coordinated nicely with the homes original finished moldings. Echelon cabinetry in Alpine white painted finish are a warm contrast to the natural wood tones and the simple Addison door style makes the cabinetry easy to clean. Granite countertops and a simple backsplash tie everything together.

Goshen, IN. BaileyTown USA Select. White Kitchen with Rose Gold Accents

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: BaileyTown USA Select Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: White Door Style: Jamestown Counter top: Quartz Versatop, Eased edge detail, Palazzo color

Contemporary Flare

Ispiri Design-Build

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Clairmont, Home Remodel

Audry Cordero, NKBA at Design Studio West

This beautiful kitchen is perfect for friends and family to gather around, cook meals together, or to simply enjoy an afternoon of baking with the kids. The large central island has plenty of storage including a mixer lift, a microwave drawer, and trash/recycle bins. Easy maintenance and kid friendly with plenty of storage were on top of our list. Cabinets: Sollera Cabinets, Custom Colors

Lansing Kitchen and Laundry Remodel

ODD FELLOWS CONTRACTING

Major kitchen overhaul to expand kitchen and dining area into one room. Full demolition of existing space with a full new open concept layout for new kitchen.

CUCINA GREEN - mq 70

archedile

This is an example of a small eclectic galley kitchen in Other with white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige splashback.

Medoc Lane

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

A traditional kitchen with touches of the farmhouse and Mediterranean styles. We used cool, light tones adding pops of color and warmth with natural wood.

Small Kitchen - Portland

Adapt Interior Design

Small transitional kitchen remodel with cement tile floor, under-mount corner sink, green shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a paneled hood. Appliances: Kitchenaid Cabinet Finishes: White oak and Sherwin Williams "Contented" Wall Color: Sherwin Williams "Pure White" Countertop: Pental Quartz "Statuario" Backsplash: Z Collection "Aurora" Elongated Hex Floor: Bedrosians "Enchante" Splendid

Mud Run Mountain House

River Woodcraft

This beautiful Pocono Mountain home resides on over 200 acres and sits atop a cliff overlooking 3 waterfalls! Because the home already offered much rustic and wood elements, the kitchen was well balanced out with cleaner lines and an industrial look with many custom touches for a very custom home.

Rénovation appartement à Nantes

DECO PRODJECT

Photo of a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Nantes with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Black and White Cambria Kitchen

Stone Interiors LLC

Black and white Bentley by Cambria quartz completes this kitchen island and backsplash. Countertops are black honed granite.
This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Republic West Remodeling

KITCHEN REMODELING IN PHOENIX, AZ Remodeling an outdated or overcrowded kitchen can make a dramatic difference to your daily living. Not only does a modern kitchen make food prep and cooking easier, but it also makes entertaining guests more enjoyable, and adds value to your home. However, we understand that remodeling your kitchen can be an intimidating prospect. Understandably, many homeowners worry about the stress and uncertainty they believe a kitchen-remodeling project will bring with it.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen in Ballston Spa

Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa

This modern farmhouse kitchen designed by Curtis Lumber Company, Inc incorporates many desirable features including a wet bar, stacked glass cabinets, pantry pull outs, swing up mixer shelf, custom hood and pot filler. The perimeter and wet bar cabinets are from Crystal Cabinet Works in the Danbury Inset door style, painted designer white. The island also by Crystal Cabinets Works is painted in Benjamin Moore del mar blue. Photos property of Curtis Lumber Company, Inc.

Loft 1 -Livingroom, Kitchen

S&L Associati - Studio Simone Speciale

Area cucina open. Mobili su disegno; top e isola in travertino. rivestimento frontale in rovere, sgabelli alti in velluto. Pavimento in parquet a spina francese

Complete Additional Dwelling Unit Build

ING Construction

Complete ADU Build / Kitchen area Installation of all Cabinets, Countertops, Appliances and a fresh Paint to finish.
Small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, white benchtop, white splashback, a drop-in sink, laminate floors and engineered quartz splashback.

Beige Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances 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!