Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Residential Interiors

Emma Wood Photos

Emma Wood
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

My Work 2

A2Z Professional Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and dark wood cabinets.

Before - Whole Home Renovation

Quality Craftsmen

Another Before photo of the kitchen. Note the upright double oven to the right which blocks off valuable space.
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors and no island.

BLACK KITCHEN

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and black floor.

river island kitchen

Back to Basics Furniture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, linoleum floors and with island.

Nippissing Cottage Reno

My Reno Man

This is the before picture of the kitchen area. Could be described as Man Cave Gone Wrong. Photo: DSM
Photo of a small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design Designed by #JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Andrea Livio Volpato + OM

Elica Americas Range Hoods

The goal of this project was to create a flowing atmosphere but with a strong personality, avoiding the limitations of the characteristic box of walls of the house containers. Elica's OM range hood helped to provide a strong and elegant personality to the space. A captivating sensation, where the sigth of the space does not find any perceptive obstacle, a sort of open space without being a loft, an ideal room for living and working that has its basis on design but it is also comfortable and functional

NW Saltbox Kitchen Remodel

McCabe By Design LLC

Cherry cabinets by Dura Supreme. Induction cooktop and exhaust hood by Kitchen Aid.
Large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, beige splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen-diner Blues

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

This lovely kitchen-diner and utility started life as a collection of much smaller rooms. Our clients wanted to create a large and airy kitchen-dining room across the rear of the house. They were keen for it to make better use of the space and take advantage of the aspect to the garden. We knocked the various rooms through to create one much larger kitchen space with a flow through utility area adjoining it. The Kitchen Ingredients Bespoke designed, the kitchen-diner combines a number of sustainable elements. Not only solid and built to last, the design is highly functional as well. The kitchen cabinet bases are made from high-recycled content MFC, these cabinets are super sustainable. They are glued and dowelled, and then set rigidly square in a press. Starting off square, in a pres, they stay square – the perfect foundation for a solid kitchen. Guaranteed for 15 years, but we expect the cabinets to last much longer. Exactly what you want when you’re investing in a new kitchen. The longer a kitchen lasts, the more sustainable it is. Painted in a soft light grey, the timber doors are easy on the eye. The solid oak open shelves above the sink match those at the end of the peninsula. They also tie in with the smaller unit's worktop and upstand in the dining area. The timber shelves conceal flush under-mounted energy-saving LED lights to light the sink area below. All hinges and drawer runners are solid and come with a lifetime guarantee from Blum. Mixing heirlooms with the contemporary The new kitchen design works much better as a social space, allowing cooking, food prep and dining in one characterful room. Our client was keen to mix a modern and contemporary style with their more traditional family heirlooms, such as the dining table and chairs. Also key was incorporating high-end technology and gadgets, including a pop-up socket in the Quartz IQ worktop peninsula. Now, the room boasts underfloor heating, two fantastic single ovens, induction hob and under counter wine fridge. The original kitchen was much, much smaller. The footprint of the new space covers the space of the old kitchen, a living room, WC and utility room. The images below show the development in progress. By relocating the WC to just outside the kitchen and using RSJs to open up the space, the entire room benefits from the flow of natural light through the patio doors.

Red Oak Kitchen & Bath With Ebony Stain

Southern Cabinets

Over View of Kitchen / Photography by: Greg Bashara egregb@yahoo.com
Design ideas for a mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Cowan Remodel

Henson Building Material's HomeWorks Design Center

Aristokraft cabinets: Augusta thermofoil white. Laminate counters: Wilsonart Milano Amber
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white appliances, linoleum floors and multi-coloured floor.

Mismo espacio con un cambio radical

Comodoos Interiores

Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Walnut Grove, BC (3)

Elite Kitchens and Bathrooms

Verona Jungling
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Munich, Germany | Glass Fronts Kitchen and LED Backlighting

User

Detail View showing the 3 Cooktops and the Bora Downdraft Systen, Flushmount in Silestone 2cm
Photo of an expansive industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and multiple islands.

Reihenhaus in Hofheim

Malchow Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Marmoleum Floor SE Portland

Classique Floors

Fun, colorful Marmoleum flooring in Graffito and Kyoto makes this space pop. Quartz countertop in Dark Silt. Undermount sink. White cabinets.
Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, linoleum floors and no island.

galley gathering

Mountainwood Homes

Undermount stainless steel sink and kitchen faucet. Photo by Vern Uyetake
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

Two-Toned Renovation

Gipman Millwork

Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Black Kitchen with Linoleum 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!