Armstrong - Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

European Inspired Kitchens

K&N Appliance Gallery

European inspired kitchen design is known to have an open kitchen space, to provide extra space for food preparation and storage. Classic farm-style sinks are also a stylish element often featured in Victorian kitchens. Furniture is often antique or antique-looking, to match the casual but still Old-World feel.

Moorland Lantern

Cunningham | Quill Architects

Photo by Paul Burk
Kitchen in DC Metro with porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and no island.

Small movable kitchen island

LWK London Kitchens

High gloss white ktichen with small, movable kitchen island
Photo of a modern separate kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback and with island.

Danbury Log Cabin

Marta Mitchell Interior Design

A stone fireplace in the kitchen harkens back to the days of cooking on the fire. The large stone mantle was hand selected by the owner from their property; truly a local source.

kitchen remodels

Murphy Brothers Contracting

Photo of a traditional kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets and panelled appliances.

Beautiful Traditional Kitchen in Vienna

Design Studio International

The newly renovated kitchen as seen from the family room.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary kitchen in Seattle with glass-front cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Comfy Bungalow

Angela Dechard Design

The existing kitchen was opened up to the dining room, bridged by the addition of a peninsula cabinet and counter. Custom center island with chopping block top. Custom sofa (not in frame) on the left balances out the room and allows for comfortable seating in the kitchen. Photo by Misha Gravenor

Adorn Pendant Backsplash

Mosaic Loft

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, black appliances, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Loung Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional Formal Kitchen with Amazing Hood
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

warmington north

Warmington & North

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Nestle Custom Home

LakeCrest Builders

LakeCrest Builders built this custom home for a client. The project was completed in 2016. The custom-made iron range hood was created by the same craftsman that also completed two tables, the great room mantle, and corbels for the bar.

Кухонный гарнитур " Нике" проект № 3

Object P

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Troost Basment Suite

Joyce Reid Troost Architecture

Live edge wood shelf is used to define the back splash penny tiles and add some interest is the basement suite kitchen.
Photo of a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances and a peninsula.

Mountain Chic

Roxbury Studios

SCOTT PETERSEN
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, with island and marble benchtops.

Traditional Kitchen

Traditional kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Santa Barbara Style in Austin

Jenkins Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

View Street

Provincial Kitchens

Sue Stubbs
This is an example of a mid-sized country kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, glass-front cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Prairie House

Worth Design Build, Inc.

Studio Laguna Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Brown Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets 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!