Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, limestone splashback, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Shaker style two tone design - Worthing

Colliers Kitchens

neil macininch
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, limestone splashback, travertine floors, yellow benchtop, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Nolensville New Build

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Here is a close up from the kitchen. Who else loves these oversized light fixtures?
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Grand Prato Estate

Design West

Expansive Kitchen featuring massive center island
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, beige splashback, beige floor and glass-front cabinets.

Kempton in Cascadia

Southern Development Homes

Practical and completely waterproof wood-look luxury viny tile floors are CoreTEC Plus 7" 'Hudson Valley Oak'. Backsplash is DalTile 'Siberian Tundra' Mosaic Honed Tile. Countertops are Silestone 'White Storm' engineered quartz. Faucet is Moen Spring 'Align' Chrome Pull Down. Cabinetry is Mid Continent Copenhagen painted maple in 'Ebony'. Stainless steel appliances including GE 30" slide-in convection gas range and chimney hood. Paint color is Sherwin Williams #7030 Anew Gray.

Seedbed Farm

Rooke Creative

A 1791 settler cabin in Monroeville, PA. Additions and updates had been made over the years. See before photos.
This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Lofty Ambitions

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This project was a gut renovation of a loft on Park Ave. South in Manhattan – it’s the personal residence of Andrew Petronio, partner at KA Design Group. Bilotta Senior Designer, Jeff Eakley, has worked with KA Design for 20 years. When it was time for Andrew to do his own kitchen, working with Jeff was a natural choice to bring it to life. Andrew wanted a modern, industrial, European-inspired aesthetic throughout his NYC loft. The allotted kitchen space wasn’t very big; it had to be designed in such a way that it was compact, yet functional, to allow for both plenty of storage and dining. Having an island look out over the living room would be too heavy in the space; instead they opted for a bar height table and added a second tier of cabinets for extra storage above the walls, accessible from the black-lacquer rolling library ladder. The dark finishes were selected to separate the kitchen from the rest of the vibrant, art-filled living area – a mix of dark textured wood and a contrasting smooth metal, all custom-made in Bilotta Collection Cabinetry. The base cabinets and refrigerator section are a horizontal-grained rift cut white oak with an Ebony stain and a wire-brushed finish. The wall cabinets are the focal point – stainless steel with a dark patina that brings out black and gold hues, picked up again in the blackened, brushed gold decorative hardware from H. Theophile. The countertops by Eastern Stone are a smooth Black Absolute; the backsplash is a black textured limestone from Artistic Tile that mimics the finish of the base cabinets. The far corner is all mirrored, elongating the room. They opted for the all black Bertazzoni range and wood appliance panels for a clean, uninterrupted run of cabinets. Designer: Jeff Eakley with Andrew Petronio partner at KA Design Group. Photographer: Stefan Radtke

Richard

Rosewood Custom Builders

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and with island.

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

Expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and beige benchtop.

The gathering place

Spexarth Design Inc.

This once compact & dark kitchen is now beautifully bright. The homeowners knew they wanted to focus their attention on the kitchen area, providing space to entertain family and friends. Their open kitchen includes a custom island with built-in cabinets providing extra storage and additional seating, floor to ceiling pantry cabinets, a custom drawer under the stove top, perfect for hot pads and mitts, these are only a few of the tailored details this spacious kitchen has to offer.

Kitchen

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Grand Rapids with panelled appliances and limestone splashback.

Let There Be Light Kitchen

Home Makeover AZ

This Kitchen was inefficient before. The island was big and bulky, and created a huge traffic jam before. By removing a big window where the refrigerator was, and adding a new access to the backyard, this kitchen completely opened up! Paint color - Woodrow Wilson Putty - Valspar Floors: Engineered hardwood Backsplash: Gris Et Blanc Baroque - Dal Tile Antique Mirror Panes: Mystic Antique Mirror Finish Sink: Whitehaven Undermount Farmhouse Apron-Front Cast Iron 33 in. Single Basin Kitchen Sink in Thunder Grey Faucet: Kohler Artifacts single-handle bar sink faucet with 13-1/16" swing spout

Traditional Meets Contemporary in the Decolane Kitchen in Essex

burlanes interiors

Located in the most beautiful serene great British countryside in Essex, we can understand why Mr & Mrs Green fell so in love with this beautiful property, and saw the potential it had to be such a wonderful family home. The homeowners began an extensive renovation process just a couple of years ago, and the results really are outstanding. Burlanes were commissioned to design, handmake and install a bespoke family kitchen, and our Chelmsford design team worked alongside interior designer Fiona Duke.

Cucina total white

2b Architects

Cucina lineare bianca dalle linee essenziali ed elettrodomestici ad incasso
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary separate kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop, limestone benchtops, limestone splashback and porcelain floors.

Kitchen

Constance Mitchell Design

Small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, granite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, limestone floors and grey floor.

Menlo Park Kitchen, Guest Bathroom and Master Bathroom Remodel

Nash Design Studio

Large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Transitional Home Remodel

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Comforts

Morey Remodeling Group

Morey Remodeling Group's kitchen design and remodel helped this multi-generational household in Garden Grove, CA achieve their desire to have two cooking areas and additional storage. The custom mix and match cabinetry finished in Dovetail Grey and Navy Hale were designed to provide more efficient access to spices and other kitchen related items. Flat Black hardware was added for a hint of contrast. Durable Pental Quartz counter tops in Venoso with Carrara white polished marble interlocking pattern backsplash tile is displayed behind the range and undermount sink areas. Energy efficient LED light fixtures and under counter task lighting enhances the entire space. The flooring is Paradigm water proof luxury vinyl.

Scotch Plains kitchen and dining room

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

Karolina Zawistowska
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Lofty Ambitions

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Black Kitchen with Limestone Splashback 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!