Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and wood.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Domain Interiors

Photo of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Chic Condo Renovation

Lux Pad Interiors

Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets and a peninsula.

Midland - Mid-Century Back Splash

Custom Tile & Design, Ltd.

This Mid-Century kitchen back splash has a contemporary look with 3D white 4x12 tile.
Large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

A Glamorous, Industrial Style Shaker Kitchen by Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Something a little different to our usual style, we injected a little glamour into our handmade Decolane kitchen in Upminster, Essex. When the homeowners purchased this property, the kitchen was the first room they wanted to rip out and renovate, but uncertainty about which style to go for held them back, and it was actually the final room in the home to be completed! As the old saying goes, "The best things in life are worth waiting for..." Our Design Team at Burlanes Chelmsford worked closely with Mr & Mrs Kipping throughout the design process, to ensure that all of their ideas were discussed and considered, and that the most suitable kitchen layout and style was designed and created by us, for the family to love and use for years to come.

modern white and grey

Chalkhouse Kitchens

The new owners of this traditional semi in Cardiff wanted to create a light, bright sleek kitchen that was contemporary but not stark. Most of thec upboard doors were painted in a soft shade of chalky white whilst the tall larder and fridge were in oak to add warmth and richness to the room. Adding in an open shelving unit in a dark grey to pick up the colour of the quartz worktop brought the separate elements of the room together. The original galley kitchen had been extended to open up the space so to counteract the corridor effect this created we divided the area into kitchen and hallway by making a tall cloaks cupboard and low level area for keys and telephones in white to tie in with the kitchen but create a divide between the two separate areas..

Madison Heights Project

Michigan Cabinet World inc.

Kitchen cabinets, inside cabinet hood vent, Caesarstone quartz, light rails, bar pull handles, basket-weave backsplash,
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Mosman Park Kitchen Renovation

Moda Interiors

Kitchen Benchtop & Splashback: Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold (Cosentino Australia). Cabinetry Facings: Briggs Biscotti Veneer. Appliances: V Zug. Kettle & Toaster: Black & Copper Morphy Richards. Black Dining Chairs: Merlino Furniture. Plants: Branches Perth. Photography: DMax Photography

O'Brien Harris Chathem Oak Kitchen

O'Brien Harris LLC

This bright urban oasis is perfectly appointed with O'Brien Harris Cabinetry in Chicago's bespoke Chatham White Oak cabinetry. The scope of the project included a kitchen that is open to the great room and a bar. The open-concept design is perfect for entertaining. Countertops are Carrara marble, and the backsplash is a white subway tile, which keeps the palette light and bright. The kitchen is accented with polished nickel hardware. Niches were created for open shelving on the oven wall. A custom hood fabricated by O’Brien Harris with stainless banding creates a focal point in the space. Windows take up the entire back wall, which posed a storage challenge. The solution? Our kitchen designers extended the kitchen cabinetry into the great room to accommodate the family’s storage requirements. obrienharris.com

Vintage Modern California Cottage

SH interiors

Amy Williams Photo
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Operation ReDo

McCabe By Design LLC

The original kitchen was designed and built by the original homeowner, needless to say neither design nor building was his profession. Further, the entire house has hydronic tubing in gypcrete for heat which means to utilities (water, ventilation or power) could be brought up through the floor or down from the ceiling except on the the exterior walls. The current homeowners love to cook and have a seasonal garden that generates a lot of lovely fruits and vegetables for both immediate consumption and preserving, hence, kitchen counter space, two sinks, the induction cooktop and the steam oven were all 'must haves' for both the husband and the wife. The beautiful wood plank porcelain tile floors ensures a slip resistant floor that is sturdy enough to stand up to their three four-legged children. Utilizing the three existing j-boxes in the ceiling, the cable and rail system combined with the under cabinet light illuminates every corner of this formerly dark kitchen. The rustic knotty alder cabinetry, wood plank tile floor and the bronze finish hardware/lighting all help to achieve the rustic casual look the homeowners craved. Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC

Wellborn Cabinetry Designs

Roeser Home Remodeling

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Palm Springs Residence

RDK Design

Kitchen looking towards Dining Room Mike Schwartz Photo
This is an example of a small midcentury galley kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and brown floor.

Mud Room Laundry Room Walk in Pantry

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Mid Century Modern in Point Loma

Inplace Studio

Custom Walnut Kitchen by Inplace Studio
Design ideas for a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island and medium wood cabinets.

Tudor Revival Estate

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Steven Dewall
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, with island, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

BItters / Huebner Kitchen

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

This Kitchen completely redone. It had cabinets with a raised panel in a pickled finish. The shape was a U and crowded. We removed one section of the U and built a custom island with seating, remade the cabinets with shaker style doors and drawers. A section of glass fronted cabinets, lighted from above and the counter extended approximately 24 inches to add storage space to the kitchen. Under Mounted divided sink and new granite counter tops were installed. Glass back splash under counter lighting and new pendant lighting for the island make this kitchen and pleasure to cook in or to gather around the island with a friend or two.

French Country with Rustic Flair in High Meadow Estates, Montgomery, TX

J.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman

Large bar sitting area with brick to tie into kitchen backsplash. Plenty of storage and room for more than one cook!
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, porcelain floors, with island, beige splashback and brick splashback.

Fairfield - Mission Kitchen in Quarter-Sawn Oak

JC Huffman Cabinetry

Quartersawn oak mission style kitchen finished in our custom blend Russet Oak stain. American Range wall ovens and corner fireplace make this kitchen a show stopper. Stained glass wine cabinet adds a unique touch. Visit our showroom to view this kitchen and experience the appliances first hand.

IPAHIM

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Chiara Allione
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Turin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Brown Kitchen with Porcelain Floors 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!