Contemporary kitchen with mosaic back splash and over sized island.
Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Provence Kitchen

LPASSE DESIGN

Cuisine par Laurent Passe Crédit photo Virginie Ovessian
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Villa Lagoon Tile

This kitchen is in "The Reserve", a $25 million dollar Holmby Hills estate. The floor of this kitchen is one of several places designer Kristoffer Winters used Villa Lagoon Tile's cement tile. This geometic pattern is called, "Cubes", and can be ordered custom colors! Photo by Nick Springett.

Mellons Bay Residence - Kitchen

Melanie Sa'u Design Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Oakwrights

Inspiration for a country open plan kitchen in Essex with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Edgewood Kitchen

Reliable Quality Construction Inc.

Photo of a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Rancho Valencia

McCullough Design Development, Inc.

A modern telling of the familiar California-Spanish style with contemporary, chic interiors, dramatized by hues of mineral blues, soft whites, and smokey grays. An open floor plan with a clean feel! Curtained by forest-like surroundings and lush landscaping in the community of Rancho Valencia.

Contemporary Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

LD's Unlimited Home Improvement

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rural Kewanee Kitchen Remodel With Rustic Beech Cabinets and White Sand Granite

Village Home Stores

A rural Kewanee home gets a remodeled kitchen featuring Rustic Beech cabinetry and White Sand Granite tops, Black Stainless Steel appliances, and the legrand undercabinet lighting system. Kitchen remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

Goshen, IN. Haas Signature Country/Vintage White Kitchen and Laundry

Bailey's Cabinets

Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Bistro Door Style: Shakertown V Cabinet Countertop: Quartz Zodiaq, Eased edge, London Sky color Island Countertop: John Boos Butcherblock, Walnut

上馬の家

イン・ハウス建築計画

地盤高低差を利用したスキップフロアによる住まい
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

What's in a Kitchen

LTB Designs

Who says the appliances need to be stainless. Don't be afraid to be different. Black hides a multitude of sins. It also helps ground a room. Photo by: Picture Perfect LLC

Wisconsin Hills Hideaway

Roughing It In Style

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances and no island.

West Seattle Renovation

Rainier Custom Homes

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Gourmet Kitchens

Sabal Homes

Gourmet Kitchen
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charleston with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Olde Stone Homes

Jagoe Homes Inc.

Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: Olde Stone Home. Location: Owensboro, Kentucky.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchens

Modesto Kitchen and Bath

MKB
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Vibe

Julie Deuble

Large industrial open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Appartement Penchienatti

Ludily

L’objectif de cette rénovation a été de réunir deux appartements distincts en un espace familial harmonieux. Notre avons dû redéfinir la configuration de cet ancien appartement niçois pour gagner en clarté. Aucune cloison n’a été épargnée. L’ancien salon et l’ancienne chambre parentale ont été réunis pour créer un double séjour comprenant la cuisine dinatoire et le salon. La cuisine caractérisée par l’association du chêne et du Terrazzo a été organisée autour de la table à manger en noyer. Ce double séjour a été délimité par un parquet en chêne, posé en pointe de Hongrie. Pour y ajouter une touche de caractère, nos artisans staffeurs ont réalisé un travail remarquable sur les corniches ainsi que sur les cimaises pour y incorporer des miroirs. Un peu à l’écart, l’ancien studio s’est transformé en chambre parentale comprenant un bureau dans la continuité du dressing, tous deux séparés visuellement par des tasseaux de bois. L’ancienne cuisine a été remplacée par une première chambre d’enfant, pensée autour du sport. Une seconde chambre d’enfant a été réalisée autour de l’univers des dinosaures.

Brown Kitchen with Black Appliances 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!