Base of the island again featured recessed panels and finished in Resene Quarter Friar Grey. Lighting over the island is Tom Dixon - Melt. Photography by Kallan MacLeod

Gatti House

Barlow & Barlow Design

Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, with island, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, an undermount sink and medium hardwood floors.

Three Oaks Vacation Home

SPACE Architects + Planners

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, with island, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances and vinyl floors.

appartement, Cloître Notre Dame

Atelier Rooney Duval, Architects

Ingrid Hoffmann
Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with with island.

Little Venice, London

Rendall & Wright

Rachael Smith
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Luxury Living

Kia Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and panelled appliances.

Art Deco East 60's Townhouse

Gail Green Interiors

A new fascia wall in front of the existing windows is built, housing the authentic 1920 portholes, salvaged from a ship. The windows preclude the unsightly outside street view while permitting light to stream through. It also evokes a sense of mystery as to suggest perhaps some unknown reality lying beyond. The gears faucet is unique and mirrors the industrial and streamline metaphors of the time. In addition, a brass rail is used as a curtain rod, with Greek key gimp used as ties to hold the curtains up above the top of the windows.

Vintage Beach Home - Dream Art Deco Kitchen

Gillian Jackson - Jackson Photography & Design

Photography by Gillian Jackson
This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Showroom

Paint & Design Group, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Whitmore Plan at The Meadows at Camino A Lago | Phoenix, AZ

Meritage Homes

This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

NW3, P1 Basement & Refurbishment

Sebastian Sandler

Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Kitchen Remodel Boston, MA

Dream Kitchens

After speaking to the clients about their condo it was clear that they liked color and had a taste for the extraordinaire. When looking at their pictures of different styles, it seems clear that Art Deco was the style and glass was the design element they wanted to incorporate though out their home. The family room has an overwhelming feeling of calmness, at the same time shows their personality and style. To bring in the art deco feel, the soffit was rounded over the table with a dark jade color giving the eating area a feeling of warmness. The chairs are again rounded in the art deco style. Glass vases and glass art work bring in the blue and light green theme throughout. This living room overlooks the beautiful patio where they have a lovely view. The family room is opened to the kitchen. This kitchen is a piece of artwork and beautifully fits well with his art deco taste. The Blue Louise granite looks like a Van Gogh painting of the river that their condo overlooks. The rounded art deco design is brought into the kitchen in several ways. The wine bar is rounded on both sides with beautiful stain glass. The snack bar has a granite rounded base. The front cabinets have a beautiful stain glass design by Renaissance glasswork in downtown Nashua. The cabinets have pillow door again accentuating the rounding effect. Above the fridge is a lit up, showing wood trigs in the glass. No doubt we achieved what they wanted a truly wanted a truly unique space! Every where you look there is something to attract your eyes and is visually exciting. It is a fantastic space, light, beautiful and shows their personality- calming and fun all at the same time.

Eat-in Kitchen 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!