Core Design Services
This is an example of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Designer Series: Cheyenne

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Designed and Installed by Aspen Hills Cabinetry Photographer: Shane Baker
Large single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and medium hardwood floors.

Portfolio

The Cabinet Restoration Company LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Sharp Residence

Valdez Architecture - Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, soapstone benchtops, concrete floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Mr & Mrs S

John McBride

Photo of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with orange splashback, glass sheet splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Palm Desert Contemporary Kitchen Remodel - Ironwood CC

User

MS
Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Archaeo Architects

The clients wanted a “solid, old-world feel”, like an old Mexican hacienda, small yet energy-efficient. They wanted a house that was warm and comfortable, with monastic simplicity; the sense of a house as a haven, a retreat. The project’s design origins come from a combination of the traditional Mexican hacienda and the regional Northern New Mexican style. Room proportions, sizes and volume were determined by assessing traditional homes of this character. This was combined with a more contemporary geometric clarity of rooms and their interrelationship. The overall intent was to achieve what Mario Botta called “A newness of the old and an archaeology of the new…a sense both of historic continuity and of present day innovation”.

Furniture style Island in small kitchen

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Photo of a small arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Kitchens

Patricia Bonis Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors and with island.

Contemporary Craftsman Kitchen

Weedman Design Partners

Complete renovation of an historic Portland foursquare craftsman style kitchen for a young family.
This is an example of an arts and crafts kitchen in Portland with mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, green cabinets, orange splashback, glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops and with island.

Rounded hand made unit

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Solid wood and hand made to tailor for style and safety in a busy hight traffic area.
Inspiration for an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dallas, TX: Brian and Katherine

Sarah Greenman

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Midcentury kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Bespoke Kitchen. Olice Ash cabinets

Highwood Furniture

Bespoke fitted kitchen. Scottish sourced solid ash fronting, doors and olive ash pannels. The units are made from ash veneered MDF. This keeps the cost down massively and does not effect the visual look of the insides of the cupboards. This custom kitchen was designed to make the most use out of the space available. The 'g' shape allowed for a breakfast bar to be a devider to the kitchen whilst keeping the room open to the dining and living area. The panels are all book matched olive ash. custom wine rack and breakfast bar brackets. Solid walnut counter top finished with danish oil. This oil is easily touched up and keeps the natural look and feel of the timber that can be masked by some other finishes. It is recommended to re apply once a year, which is a small job involving rubbing a rag along the countertop (takes 5 minutes). Worth it for the lovely natural finish.

Chevy Chase Master Suite

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Photography by Stu Estler
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen Remodel, Washington DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Urbo bespoke kitchen

Roundhouse

Roundhouse matt lacquer Urbo handleless bespoke kitchen. Bespoke colourblocked glass splashback. Worksurfaces in polished Silestone Altair. Tall units in vertical Walnut random veneer. Siemens appliances. Westins extractor. Dornbracht single-lever mixer tap in polished chrome. Blanco stainless steel undermount sink.

Designer Series: Cheyenne

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Designed and Installed by Aspen Hills Cabinetry Photographer: Shane Baker
This is an example of a large single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Industrial Rustic Executive Office and Entertaining Area

Studio Ridge Residential

Zoon Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lynn Circle

Imagery

Farm/Country style kitchen with applied slats to create a "Z" on some of the doors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Olympic Manor Kitchen + Office

Jackson Design Build

Build: Jackson Design Build. Photography: Krogstad Photography
Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Brown Kitchen with Orange 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!