Cesar Rubio
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Walnut Works

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

Contemporary design in frameless walnut slab doors.
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, with island, an undermount sink, panelled appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Walnut & White Kitchen

APICO Kitchens Studio

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen - Foulk

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Cabinetry and Design by Mauk Cabinets in Tipp City, OH. Designer: Eric Roach. Photographer: Roots Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Americana Inspired Home

Bee's Knees Design, LLC

Kyle Caldwell
Photo of a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white splashback, porcelain splashback, with island, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, granite benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Fourth Street

Confluence Construction

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Farmhouse Maple Kitchen Island

Brooks Custom

Premium Wide Plank Maple kitchen island counter top with sealed and oiled finish. Designed by Rafe Churchill, LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and green cabinets.

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Dwellings Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with white splashback, with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, subway tile splashback, brown floor, quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

Family Style Beach House

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

Brian Vanden Brink
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Completed on a small budget, this hard working kitchen refused to compromise on style. The upper and lower perimeter cabinets, sink and countertops are all from IKEA. The vintage schoolhouse pendant lights over the island were an eBay score, and the pendant over the sink is from Restoration Hardware. The BAKERY letters were made custom, and the vintage metal bar stools were an antique store find, as were many of the accessories used in this space. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that refrigerator was a DIY project compiled of nothing more than a circa 1970 fridge, beadboard, moulding, and some fencing hardware found at a local hardware store.

Miller Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Transitional White Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Classic Beach House

User

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hampstead

The Main Company

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pinner House

St James Interiors

Modern clean kitchen design with lacquered handleless doors and drawers. White corian worktop for clean seamless look.
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

A Glamorous, Industrial Style Shaker Kitchen by Burlanes

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Something a little different to our usual style, we injected a little glamour into our handmade Decolane kitchen in Upminster, Essex. When the homeowners purchased this property, the kitchen was the first room they wanted to rip out and renovate, but uncertainty about which style to go for held them back, and it was actually the final room in the home to be completed! As the old saying goes, "The best things in life are worth waiting for..." Our Design Team at Burlanes Chelmsford worked closely with Mr & Mrs Kipping throughout the design process, to ensure that all of their ideas were discussed and considered, and that the most suitable kitchen layout and style was designed and created by us, for the family to love and use for years to come.

Fort Langley

Shirmar Construction

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, exposed beam and granite benchtops.

Family Focused Kitchen Remodel

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

https://genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI, kitchen remodel to expand space for an open plan, family focused lake house.

A view into the kitchen from the open plan lounge area.

York House Designs

A large, open plan family style kitchen with flat, matt charcoal cabinetry and u-channel handles. The worktops and splash back are bespoke surfaces, hand crafted using micro-cement with liquid metal resin detailing to create the stunning visual effect of natural, tactile veining throughout. This re-surfacing technique is more than decorative. Micro-cement's wear-resistant and water proof properties, combined with the visual versatility and cost-effective application, made the use of the material an obvious solution to many design elements of this project. Each vein was carefully crafted with the artistic eye of an expert, with stunning attention to detail.

Modern White Kitchen

Trim Tech Designs

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Blue Kitchen with with Island 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!