Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sunshine Coast with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor, white benchtop and timber.

Abbotsford Aspirational Living

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photography by Brice Ferre. Open concept kitchen space with beams and beadboard walls. A light, bright and airy kitchen with great function and style.

Дом в Волковицах

АВИЛА. Студия интерьера и архитектуры

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor, brown benchtop and timber.

Contemporary White Kitchen — Lake Arrowhead, California

Scorziell Development, Inc.

White kitchen at luxury Lake Arrowhead lakefront home. Featuring glass display cabinets, white cabinets, colorful backsplash, commercial Viking oven.

North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Architecture: Alexander Design Group Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

Kitchen Remodel Project

RemodelOn

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and dark hardwood floors.

Traveston

Cabinet House

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sunshine Coast with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor, white benchtop and timber.

Ocean View Hermosa Beach Hills

Design + Build by Lazar

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multiple islands, beige floor, ceramic floors and timber.

rénovation d'une maison à Paris

Atelier Pierre-louis Gerlier

cage d'escalier entouré d'un meuble aux angles arrondis, cuisine en bois, carreaux de ciment vert
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, cement tiles, green floor, white benchtop and timber.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel & Built-Ins

Hardwood Interiors & Design

Transitional kitchen remodel with stainless steel accents, granite perimeter countertops, marble island countertop, and tile backsplash. Built-Ins add functional storage in an aesthetically pleasing way.

Transformation de cuisine dans une maison rénovée - Vitry 94

Cyril Congnet

Nos clients ont fait rénover une grande bâtisse ancienne en conservant la charpente apparente et la hauteur sous plafond. Ils voulaient une grande cuisine ouverte sur la pièce à vivre et ont opté pour un îlot central. Ils ont fait appel à nos services pour concrétiser leur projet de rénovation de cuisine. Nos artisans ont commencé par la démolition de la cloison de séparation et le démontage d'un vieux coin cuisine existant. Le plombier agréé a déplacé tous les points d'eau pour centrer l'évier et l'emplacement lave-vaisselle au milieu du mur. Il a installé l'arrivée d'eau et l'évacuation des eaux usées, ainsi que le raccord au gaz de ville. L'électricien a ensuite posé la nouvelle installation électrique en respectant la norme NFC 15-100 sur le nombre de prises et leur emplacement.Des plaques de placoplâtre ont été fixées sur les rails aux murs et au plafond et nous avons fait les enduits et les travaux de peinture. Au sol, nos clients ont choisi un carrelage à l'aspect rustique. Nos cuisinistes ont installé tout le mobilier de cuisine au mur, l'îlot central et l'électroménager puis effectué tous les raccordements électricité et plomberie. Ils ont veillé à placer une plinthe avec grille d'aération pour le groupe froid réunissant réfrigérateur et congélateur.

Style & Simplicity: Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Silva Custom Construction, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and timber.

Rose Manor

Elegant in Design

The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.

Combination Wood and White Kitchen

Village Home Stores

Combination birch wood and painted white kitchen design with cabinets by Village Home Stores for Applestone Homes of the Quad Cities. Koch Classic cabinets in Bristol door painted "White" Maple with island in Birch wood stained "Mocha".

Coastal kitchen new build

Jennifer Michael Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and timber.

Lakeside Cottage #2

Cannarsa Structure and Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber, brick splashback and stainless steel appliances.

PCH Cape Cod

Burdge & Associates Architects

Burdge Architects- Traditional Cape Cod Style Home. Located in Malibu, CA.
Photo of a large beach style open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green floor, black benchtop and timber.

Farmhouse

Innovative Design + Build

Photo of a small country kitchen in Austin with light hardwood floors and timber.

Completed Homes 7

Ten Oaks Homes

This is an example of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Кухня в стиле прованс

Атмосфера

Кухня в стиле прованс, корпус ЛДСП, фасады МДФ матовая эмаль, стеклянные витрины, столешница постформинг, фурнитура Blum
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, brown benchtop and timber.

Beige Kitchen with Timber 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!