This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Scullery
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lutz Project

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Our take on an updated traditional style kitchen with touches of farmhouse to add warmth and texture.
Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Siatama Kitchen

H. Miller Bros

Set within an airy contemporary extension to a lovely Georgian home, the Siatama Kitchen is our most ambitious project to date. The client, a master cook who taught English in Siatama, Japan, wanted a space that spliced together her love of Japanese detailing with a sophisticated Scandinavian approach to wood. At the centre of the deisgn is a large island, made in solid british elm, and topped with a set of lined drawers for utensils, cutlery and chefs knifes. The 4-post legs of the island conform to the 寸 (pronounced ‘sun’), an ancient Japanese measurement equal to 3cm. An undulating chevron detail articulates the lower drawers in the island, and an open-framed end, with wood worktop, provides a space for casual dining and homework. A full height pantry, with sliding doors with diagonally-wired glass, and an integrated american-style fridge freezer, give acres of storage space and allow for clutter to be shut away. A plant shelf above the pantry brings the space to life, making the most of the high ceilings and light in this lovely room.

Art Filled Apartment

Designtheory Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Transitional White Kitchen -Winnetka

Benvenuti and Stein

Transitional yet classic, this elegant white kitchen has accents of deep blue at the base of the island, the bar cabinetry and the paneled wine refrigerator. Stainless steel bands on the range hood complement the lantern pendants above the island. A spacious walk-in pantry with touch latch door and glass upper panels frames the kitchen with a touch of elegance. Our client was thrilled with her kitchen and the quality of work. "...We couldn’t be happier with the thoughtfulness of the design, plus the quality of the woodwork and cabinetry is the best around. The precision of every piece of cabinetry is top-notch..." Call us for any design, construction and cabinetry project you may need. 847.866.6868

Dream Home 2020

Atwood Custom Homes

Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Briargrove Park House Remodel

Greymark Design + Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bespoke contemporary luxury kitchen - Ludovara

Ludovara Ltd

Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Classic Island Oasis Kitchen

Carlyle Design Studio, Inc.

Kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Hermosa Beach - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Complete Kitchen Remodel for a condo in Hermosa Beach. Example of a mid-sized l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, metallic backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and black countertops

Calacatta Gold Quartz

Verona Quartz Surfaces

The more white the merrier! The client wanted quartz that would brighten the new kitchen while complementing the floor color. Product used: Calacatta Quartz

Hand carved kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

Taking a French inspired approach towards the design, the incorporation of hand carved details throughout the space was a major focus. Stained in a light patina tone, these details are highlighted even more by the entry of natural light. Underscoring the true craftsmanship of our artisans in each piece and element of the kitchen space. From the superior crown to the lower molding details, the quality and attention to detail is second to none. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #kitchendesigner #mansionkitchen #luxurykitchens #classickitchen #traditionalkitchen #frenchkitchen #kitchenhood #kitchenisland #elegantkitchen #dreamkitchen #woodworker #woodcarving #kitchendecoration #luxuryhome #kitchensofinstagram #diningroom #pantry #ovencabinet #kitchencabinets #cofferedceilings #newjerseykitchens #nyckitchens #carpentry #opulentkitchens #victoriankitchen #newjerseyarchitect #nyarchitect #millionairekitchen #homeinteriorsdesigner

Rustic Kitchen

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Captivating Summit Refacing

Robinwood Kitchens

This captivating kitchen refacing was completed with Conestoga Wood Specialties. Modifications were made to some of the cabinets, including removing some upper cabinets to install a stunning open shelf made of quartz. The perimeter cabinets were refaced in Sherwin Williams Repose Gray with Rift Cut Natural Oak accents. Emerstone Borghini Silver Quartz counter tops and blacksplash and Top Knobs pulls in Honey Bronze complete the look.

Modern & Timeless Two-Tone Kitchen

Kitchen Mart

Don't Replace, Reface. We refaced this kitchen with a full-overlay look with Deco/RTF in satin white for the uppers and Gibralter Taction Oak for the lowers with a DR1 door style. Cambria Brittanica quartz countertops and backsplash. All cabinetry, countertop fabrication and installation, electrical and appliance installation by Kitchen Mart Craftsmen. Design by Susan Parker.

Mountain Modern Lake House

Judd Builders

Mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

In famiglia, nella casa per sempre - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel (Bryant)

Mariano & Co., LLC

We removed the old cabinetry and backsplash and replaced with Cabinetry and countertops. The new cabinets are OakCraft Knotty Alder in a Truffle Stain. The countertops are Brittanica Cambria quartz.

Roseheath Reno

CAB Architects

Mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brown Kitchen with Engineered Quartz 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!