This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, a double-bowl sink, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Coastal Kitchen

Katharine David

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Hill Side Home

Thompson Studio Architects

Reflex Imaging
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Din

Probuild Creations LLC

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Forest Residence

Illinois Granite & Marble Ltd.

Krzysztof Hotlos
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with white splashback, with island, an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Janowski Custom Home

Alair Homes London

This sophisticated and elegant home features the best of classic traditional design. The dark hardwood featured throughout the home is both polished and dignified, and the light walls makes the space feel expansive. Each room features large, curved windows that make the most of the natural lighting and add to the classic look. Stylish and charming, it’s the perfect forest getaway.

CUISINES

GRANITS CONCEPT

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Marseille with a farmhouse sink, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, beige floor, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige benchtop.

La Jolla Kitchen

Integrity Home Improvements, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Waukesha County's Preferred Renovation Company

Paradise Builders

When you hire Paradise Builders, you are hiring integrity, craftsmanship, reliability and honesty. We stand behind our work, our moral ethics and our belief that integrity must be at the foundation of everything we do... whether it's building a home, creating an addition, or replacing a window.

Mesta Park Kitchen

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

This historic home was a thrill to work on. Our homeowner had a few challenges, one of which was multiple walls in the way. After opening and rebuilding three wall sections that were sandwiched, we built this beautiful kitchen in the newly opened space. All new white cabinetry with a blue island complimented the existing slate floor. The paneled ceiling, previously wallpapered, provides a historic feeling to the room. For a touch of flair, we added cove crown and turned legs and posts to the new cabinetry.

House in the Woods

Habit Studio

Mid-sized country single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Port Dalhousie Home

Thorpe Concepts

Two-toned white and navy blue transitional kitchen with brass hardware and accents. Custom Cabinetry: Thorpe Concepts Photography: Young Glass Photography

Lichfield Project

Strawbuilder LLC

Country kitchen of farmhouse in litchfield, litchfield county CT. custom cabinets oak, flooring, white oak island cabinet aga stove, custom island and pantry, soap stone sink. custom backsplash

Hotte lustre design dans cuisine industrielle

Groizeau SARL

Cuisine haut de gamme en fenix avec table en chene massif à bords irréguliers et hotte lustre. Concepteur d’intérieur Julien Groizeau
Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Angers with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, with island and white floor.

Base Cabinet Pullout Storage

Inspire Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a contemporary separate kitchen in Burlington with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Storage Solutions

Kitchen Works Design Group

Vertical Wine Storage at the end of a kitchen peninsula adjoining the dining room for handy access and is aesthetically pleasing.
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Marina Dr.

Campbell Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Detail: Mosaikdesign - Designlinie für Siematic, 2005

COSMOMUSIVO mosaik

Küchenarbeitsplatte aus handgebrochenem Natursteinmosaik mit einzelnen transparenten Glaseinlagen, Oberfläche poliert
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Berlin with limestone benchtops.

Kitchens

Kitchen Cabinet Worx

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

White Kitchen Cabinets

The Cabinetry Of Madisonville

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Black Kitchen with Limestone Benchtops 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!