Small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, laminate benchtops, white splashback, white appliances and no island.

Gray and White Kitchen with Eternia Quartz and Marble Mosaic Backsplash

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Waypoint Maple Painted Harbor cabinetry in 650F door was installed with Top Knobs 5-1/16” Square bar pull cabinet hardware. The Countertop is Eternia Quartz Davison color and the backsplash is 2” x 4” Marble mosaic tile . A Blanco stellar undermount equal double bowl sink in 18 gauge stainless steel, Moen Arbor single handle high arc pulldown faucet in spot resist Stainless were installed. American LED Lighting and recessed lighting.

Craftsman Kitchen

Formsource Design

Joel Stoffer
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, no island, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Glorious Gray

Reier Construction

The white farmhouse sink is so perfect for this house. And the quartz compliments the gray cabinet with its flecks of black and gray.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances and no island.

Orson Hyde House

Lloyd Architects

Scott Zimmerman
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

St. Paul Reproduction Kitchen

Inspired Spaces LLC

Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white cabinets.

Pierce Street: A fresh take on a classic Edwardian

IDF Studio

Photo by Christopher Stark.
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

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

Jack Trench Bespoke Kitchen - Highgate Village

Jack Trench Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

We wanted to design a kitchen that would be sympathetic to the original features of our client's Georgian townhouse while at the same time function as the focal point for a busy household. The brief was to design a light, unfussy and elegant kitchen to lessen the effects of the slightly low-ceilinged room. Jack Trench Ltd responded to this by designing a hand-painted kitchen with echoes of an 18th century Georgian farmhouse using a light Oak and finishing with a palette of heritage yellow. The large oak-topped island features deep drawers and hand-turned knobs. Photography by Richard Brine

St. Anthony Park New Construction

Brownsmith Restoration

Chad Holder Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Renovations

Revision LLC

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white appliances, with island, white splashback, ceramic splashback, granite benchtops, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Chelsea

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Project consisted of a full-gut renovation in a Chelsea apartment in New York City. This is the dining/kitchen area. The entire kitchen is new.
This is an example of a small eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Log Cabin - Kitchen

FIG Interiors

Stephani Buchman Photography
Country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and grey floor.

Showroom Display

Venegas and Company

Traditional kitchen in Boston with white appliances and granite benchtops.

Interior Design

JV Design

Kitchen Design
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island and white appliances.

L'élégance décontractée, 27m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

A deux pas du canal de l’Ourq dans le XIXè arrondissement de Paris, cet appartement était bien loin d’en être un. Surface vétuste et humide, corroborée par des problématiques structurelles importantes, le local ne présentait initialement aucun atout. Ce fut sans compter sur la faculté de projection des nouveaux acquéreurs et d’un travail important en amont du bureau d’étude Védia Ingéniérie, que cet appartement de 27m2 a pu se révéler. Avec sa forme rectangulaire et ses 3,00m de hauteur sous plafond, le potentiel de l’enveloppe architecturale offrait à l’équipe d’Ameo Concept un terrain de jeu bien prédisposé. Le challenge : créer un espace nuit indépendant et allier toutes les fonctionnalités d’un appartement d’une surface supérieure, le tout dans un esprit chaleureux reprenant les codes du « bohème chic ». Tout en travaillant les verticalités avec de nombreux rangements se déclinant jusqu’au faux plafond, une cuisine ouverte voit le jour avec son espace polyvalent dinatoire/bureau grâce à un plan de table rabattable, une pièce à vivre avec son canapé trois places, une chambre en second jour avec dressing, une salle d’eau attenante et un sanitaire séparé. Les surfaces en cannage se mêlent au travertin naturel, essences de chêne et zelliges aux nuances sables, pour un ensemble tout en douceur et caractère. Un projet clé en main pour cet appartement fonctionnel et décontracté destiné à la location.

Дом с потайной лестницей

goro_da

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.

Victorian Update

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Kitchen

ING Construction

Complete ADU Build; Framing, drywall, insulation, carpentry and all required electrical and plumbing needs per the ADU build. Installation of all tile; Kitchen flooring and backsplash. Installation of hardwood flooring and base molding. Installation of all Kitchen cabinets as well as a fresh paint to finish.

Brown Kitchen with White Appliances 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!