Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Moonlight

Studio Architects

Robert Hawkins, Be A Deer
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Rustic Kitchen

This is an example of a country galley kitchen in Denver with granite benchtops, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Rock Paper Hammer

Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Inspiration for a large traditional galley kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse

Northland Design & Build

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

An Elegant Country Kitchen

Covered Bridge Cabinetry

Photo of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White & Walnut Transformation

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

Here's the full view of the new kitchen! We used the same space but made it more functional and open by replacing the L-shaped peninsula that cut off the eating area with an island. This provides more movement around the kitchen as well as additional seating. The white cabinets are Plain & Fancy Vogue recessed panel cabinets finished in Cascade white. The hardware throughout is from Top Knobs. The island features Plain & Fancy Vogue walnut cabinets, with Tamarind stain. The counter top on the island is Taj Mahal Quartzite. The floor is porcelain tile. The paneled refrigerator is from the GE Monogram series as is the microwave, wall oven, hood and dishwasher. The range is Wolf. The back splash is white 3x12 subway tile.

Rolling Hills

Ottolia & Barnes Architecture

Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, cement tile splashback, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Scandinavian House

B + O design studio, pllc

Kitchen w/ 12' concrete island. Rachel Carter, photo
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

In The Spotlight

Morrison Interiors

A combination of stain finishes and textures along with the waterfall island bring interest to this gorgeous kitchen. Photos by: Rod Foster
Inspiration for an expansive beach style galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Medallion Cabinetry

Doug Ashy Cabinet Design Center

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen with Extras - Norwell, MA

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This traditional kitchen design is packed with features that will make it the center of this home. The white perimeter kitchen cabinets include glass front upper cabinets with in cabinet lighting. A matching mantel style hood frames the large Wolf oven and range. This is contrasted by the gray island cabinetry topped with a wood countertop. The walk in pantry includes matching cabinetry with plenty of storage space and a custom pantry door. A built in Wolf coffee station, undercounter wine refrigerator, and convection oven make this the perfect space to cook, socialize, or relax with family and friends. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse

Northland Design & Build

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Toyon Residence

Renovation Drafting and Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and orange benchtop.

SANTA FE'S HISTORIC EASTSIDE

Tierra Concepts

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, grey splashback and cement tile splashback.

Silver Creek Remodel

Halo Development, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Andesite Ridge Residence

KA Architecture

Photo of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Custom Paneling on Sub-Zero Refrigerator

Blackline Renovations

- CotY 2014 Regional Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 - CotY 2014 Dallas Chapter Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media

French Country Cottage Meets Uptown Expectations

Bryce and Doyle Craftsmanship

Sophisticated
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Cozy Comfortable Rustic Modern

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

We re-designed a rustic lodge home for a client that moved from The Bay Area. This home needed a refresh to take out some of the abundance of lodge feeling and wood. We balanced the space with painted cabinets that complimented the wood beam ceiling. Our client said it best - Bonnie’s design of our kitchen and fireplace beautifully transformed our 14-year old custom home, taking it from a dysfunctional rustic and outdated look to a beautiful cozy and comfortable style. Design and Cabinetry Signature Designs Kitchen Bath

Brown Kitchen with Cement Tile 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!