Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and black appliances.

Fifth Avenue Apartment

Benjamin Andres Architekt

This is an example of a large scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Turned Modern Kitchen Remodel

Andrea McCornell, Assoc. AIA, Bray&Scarff, Fairfax

This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Crestwood Renovation

Alair Homes Clemson

This gorgeous home renovation features an expansive kitchen with large, seated island, open living room with vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, and plenty of finished outdoor living space to enjoy the gorgeous outdoor views.

Council Fire Drive1

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Apartment at Carmicheal Road,Mumbai

ns*a Architecture and Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Mumbai with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Wing Point Remodel

Hatletveit Inc.

U-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina

Darling Residential Architecture and Design

A true cooks Kitchen, this has it all, from the coffee center to the massive side by side ref. frz.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Arlington Kitchen Remodel

Catherine Vivas

Photo of a transitional kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Modern Farm House

Paul Lopa Designs

Design ideas for a large industrial galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Landhaustraum in historischem Stadthaus

Küchenhaus Süd

Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Frankfurt with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Historic Home Kitchen Renovation

Heart & Home Design Co.

Country l-shaped kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern White Farmhouse

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Small country eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Remodeled IKEA Kitchen Saves The Best For Last

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

There are a couple of other interesting elements that make this IKEA kitchen unique. One element was pre-existing and the other was an addition. “The kitchen had a U-shape before we remodeled and I didn’t really want to keep it – but that’s what best fit the space,” she says. “There wasn’t enough room to do an island without having a good triangle flow for cooking.” She concludes: “We also wanted to bring a warm wood element into our design and we did that with both our custom hood as well as our floating shelf above the adjacent coffee area. The custom vent hood was actually created onsite by our carpenters using leftover Baroque Forli European Oak Hardwood that is featured on our flooring.”

Hidden Island Storage

KraftMaster Renovations

Adding storage under the island is great for extra items or cookbooks like this family has! The island cabinets are inconspicuous. Photos by Chris Veith.

Mid Century Modern Addition and Interior Revision

Rossoto Art LLC

William Rossoto
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Quarry Hill Cottage

Artisan Construction and Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, with island, black floor and brown 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.

Brown Kitchen with Grey 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!