Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and no island.

Country Meets Contemporary on College

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

The brief from the homeowners was that an existing antique buffet & hutch and also a painted, timber island trolley were to be retained and used as inspiration for the new kitchen cabinetry. The colours of the new cabinets were directly inspired by these antique items with the soft, olive hue drawn from the distressed, island trolley. The kitchen design however takes a more contemporary approach with engineered quartz benchtops and splashbacks, clean lines and modern appliances including a fully integrated dishwasher. The homeowners were thrilled with the improved functionality of their new kitchen as well as the ease at which it fits into their traditional style home.

Nid sous les zincs

WOM DESIGN

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, a peninsula, white floor and beige benchtop.

Everglade Road

Jessica Koltun Home

Modern farmhouse designs by Jessica Koltun in Dallas, TX. Light oak floors, navy cabinets, blue cabinets, chrome fixtures, gold mirrors, subway tile, zellige square tile, black vertical fireplace tile, black wall sconces, gold chandeliers, gold hardware, navy blue wall tile, marble hex tile, marble geometric tile, modern style, contemporary, modern tile, interior design, real estate, for sale, luxury listing, dark shaker doors, blue shaker cabinets, white subway shower

Villa A & L

Atelier d'Architectes Associés - AAA

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Toulouse with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and concrete floors.

White modern plywood kitchen.

JS DECO Bespoke Furniture

Plywood kitchen furniture is one of the most durable solutions in case of arranging kitchen space. Next to high physical properties, it is also good looking modern style design. One of our customers asked us to design and manufacture such a kitchen for his flat based in Sheffield South Yorkshire.

Black Accents Kitchen

Kitchen Master Design & Remodeling LLC

beautiful white kitchen in new luxury home with island, pendant lights, and hardwood floors. Island and Counters are Black, Hardwood Floors are Dark, and Cabinets, Backsplash, and Woodwork are White

Квартира с яркими акцентами

Юлия Андриевская

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and beaded inset cabinets.

Alamo Contemporary Kitchen with Custom Copper Hood

Gayler Design Build

When this family approached Gayler Design Build, they had a unique, octagon-shaped room that lacked flow and modern amenities. The home initially was constructed from three small houses that were "joined" together to create this unusual shape. It was important for the family to keep the open floor plan but add more functional space, to include new cabinetry and a large center island. In order to build the open floor plan, Gayler Design Build had to design around a central post and refinish the octagon concrete flooring, which was cut to reconfigure items in space and access sewer lines, etc.

Романтичный интерьер на Сретенке 107 кв.м.

Анна Кларк

Transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, no island, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and grey floor.

Painting Projects

Aquarius Painting Corp.

Transitional kitchen in New York with no island, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets and wood benchtops.

Квартира Преображенская площадь

Наталья Покровская

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Apartment Interiors Design

Monia Basso Architects

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, a double-bowl sink, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Frost Island with Perfect Veining on Counter Top

Kitchen Intuitions

Large Frost colored island with a thick counter top gives a more contemporary look.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

HGTV Property Brothers "Forever-Home"

Creation 7

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Calais

sk7 design studios, inc.

3,400 sf home, 4BD, 4BA Second-Story Addition and Extensive Remodel 50/50 demo rule
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops and a peninsula.

A perfect retreat in Houston, Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This Kitchen was renovated into an open concept space with a large island and custom cabinets - that provide ample storage including a wine fridge and coffee station. The details in this space reflect the client's fun personalities! With a punch of blue on the island, that coordinates with the patterned tile above the range. The funky bar stools are as comfortable as they are fabulous. Lastly, the mini fan cools off the space while industrial pendants illuminate the island seating. Maintenance was also at the forefront of this design when specifying quartz counter-tops, porcelain flooring, ceramic backsplash, and granite composite sinks. These all contribute to easy living. Builder: Wamhoff Design Build Photographer: Daniel Angulo

Glasco Farm House

Dichotomy Interiors

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops and marble splashback.

Rustic Kitchen Sage

Volpe Enterprises, Inc.

Linda McManus Images
This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with green cabinets.

Green 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!