The kitchen's large farmhouse sink is perfect for getting dishes done quickly and efficiently! The sink's location being embedded in the center island also makes cooking a breeze. Great for washing, peeling, and chopping fruits and vegetables!

Martis Camp Tahoe Kitchen

Marea Clark Interiors

Inspiration for a country galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Woods Cove

User

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Sunfish Lake Renovation

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Wellborn Forest Cabinetry

C&H Kitchen Cabinet Gallery

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Blue Night and Elm Pedini Arkè Kitchen

Urban Myth

The Arke range from Pedini has been used here to stunning effect. The clean lines achieved by the handleless cabinets ensures the design is kept uncluttered and hides a multitude of storage options to ensure that the kitchen is as practical as it is beautiful. Our clients knew that they wanted a matt navy blue kitchen, in fact, they knew the exact shade of blue they wanted. By using Pedini's colour match service our client was able to choose this colour from 213 RAL classic colours to achieve a truly individual kitchen. Continuing with the custom-made design the kitchen features open shelving of various sizes to house the customers objet d'art collected from travels all over the world. The wood used for the shelving has been cleverly matched with the floor for a seamless style.

The 1977 Contemporary

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Photo: Joyelle West
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with blue cabinets, terra-cotta splashback, with island, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Silicon Valley Contemporary Kitchen

Design Theory Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Bathroom Remodel - Allen, TX

Art Smart Painting & Roofing

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Clapham, London

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Project 15 in Briarcliff Manor

Amazing Spaces

The steps leading to the kitchen from the side door were reoriented and turned in the opposite direction. This change created an opportunity for a large walk in pantry and helped to better define the flow through the space. The clean-up area is located in a more private area of the space so that dirty dishes following a party could be stacked out of sight. Slab wood veneer doors in a textured gloss finish are framed by pilasters forming a cohesive furniture concept throughout the design. White countertops receive waterfall sides in strategic locations and are complimented by white porcelain tile backsplash with a modern wavy texture. Ilir Rizaj

Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda

Allen Construction

Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Glendale 2

Artisan Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Coffee Creek Crossing The H4L 1.5-story Plan: For Sale

Allure Luxury Homes

Ken Claypool
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Modern Kitchen Remodel with Copper Ceilings

BSA Construction

Kitchen expansion and remodel with custom white shaker cabinets, polished nickel hardware, custom lit glass-front cabinets doors, glass mosaic tile backsplash. Coffered copper ceiling with custom white trim and crown molding. White cabinets with marble counter top, dark island with white marble countertop, medium hardwood flooring. Concealed appliances and Wolf range and hood. White and nickel pendant lighting. Island with seating for four. Kitchen with built-in bookshelves in open layout.

The Basement Makes a Statement: Pantry

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

SAN-FRANCISCO

Modulogie

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Reba

Laura U Design Collective

Blue and white modern French country style kitchen with gold accents
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, brown floor and beaded inset cabinets.

Telluride Cabin

Artisan Builders LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Black 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!