Perimeter Hardware Paint Island - Rift White Oak Wood Driftwood Dark Stain
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Brookline

Lisa Davis Interiors

Custom Made Shaker/ Contemporary Built-In Wall Storage System
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, red splashback, brick splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Industrial Bachelor Pad

Nina Williams Interiors

Small industrial l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hunting Lodge

Nested Tours

Nested Tours
Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Medfield, Ma.

color theory Boston

photo: Michael J Lee
Photo of an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, quartz benchtops, with island and red splashback.

BRYAN CABINETRY & FINE WOODWORK

Bryan Construction, Cabinetry & Woodwork, Inc.

http://www.houzz.com/pro/zyannarella/zyannarella
Design ideas for a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Eclectic kitchen, botcher block 10x3 island

Ayelet Designs

click here to see BEFORE photos / AFTER photos http://ayeletdesigns.com/sunnyvale17/ Photos credit to Arnona Oren Photography

Bernal Heights Remodel: Kitchen, Bedroom, Bath and Stairs

Brent Daniel

Custom built hutch/sideboard in Sapelle. Photo by Brent L Daniel
Photo of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Cozy Cottage

Gatling Design

Photo by Ed Gohlich
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, beige cabinets, subway tile splashback, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Walnut Hill Residence - Bulthaup Kitchen

Bauhaus Custom Homes

Modern Bulthaup kitchen in a residence on Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas, TX
Large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, red splashback and glass tile splashback.

Salt Lake Mid Mod

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

The Little Park

User

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Matthews Kitchen Makeover

Completely Personal Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Santa Ana Whole Home Remodel

Chris Riggins Construction Inc

The kitchen almost has a retro-modern feel with the bright red tile, unique lighting fixtures, and black barstools. The windows let in a ton of natural lighting that bounces off the white cabinets and countertops to brighten the space.

Kitchen Addition and Remodel

Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Bamboo Kitchen

Chris and Dick's

Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Emerald Bay

Wright Design

Influenced by English Cotswold and French country architecture, this eclectic European lake home showcases a predominantly stone exterior paired with a cedar shingle roof. Interior features like wide-plank oak floors, plaster walls, custom iron windows in the kitchen and great room and a custom limestone fireplace create old world charm. An open floor plan and generous use of glass allow for views from nearly every space and create a connection to the gardens and abundant outdoor living space. Kevin Meechan / Meechan Architectural Photography

Ranch Style Conversion

Reef Design Build

Connie White
Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Island Retreat

Jill Frey Kitchen Design

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Peppermill & Englishpub Thin Brick Kitchen - North Carolina

General Shale

Rustic kitchen design featuring 50/50 blend of Peppermill and Englishpub thin brick with Ivory Buff mortar.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback and black benchtop.

Brown Kitchen with Red 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!