In this tiny home, every item must serve multiple purposes. The island has storage on all 3 sides. The banquette seating has storage and bed underneath. All cabinetry designed by us and executed by Silver Maple Woodworks.

Turn of the Century Kitchen Remodel

Spectrum Design Group

Cory Rodeheaver
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Galley Sink

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cork floors, no island and brown floor.

Walnut Midcentury KItchen with Orange Accents

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Bontina

Window seat in kitchen created with DeWils pedestal drawer bases, great extra storage.
Design ideas for a transitional eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with cork floors.

Maple Ave.

John Lodge Architects

Photos by Architect
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Gathering Light in the Woods

Mikiten Architecture

The existing small, closed-off and cramped kitchen was enlarged by four feet and opened to the living and dining areas. Light-colored cabinets and walls brighten the space and balance the dark stained wood ceilings elsewhere in the house. A whitewashed cork floor provides comfort underfoot. Photo: Erick Mikiten, AIA

Arthouse

Moss Interior Design

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Retro Plywood Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Bright and lively, this bespoke plywood kitchen oozes joy. Our clients came to us looking for a retro-inspired kitchen with plenty of colour. The island features a slatted back panel to match the open wall cabinet adding a playful modern detail to the design. Sitting on a cork floor, the central island joins the 3 runs of cabinets together to ground the space.

Magnolia home

Donnally Architects

Lara Swimmer Photography
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Craftsman Hancock Park Kitchen Remodel

Breathing Room Design

Hancock Park, CA Craftsman Reimagined
Contemporary kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Row Home Full Home Renovation and Addition

James McCoy Carpentry LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and a peninsula.

House on the Hill Nashville

Franks Home Maintenance and General Contracting

Expansive u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cork floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Vintage style retro Kitchen remodel

DMR Construction

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and cork floors.

Pleasant Ridge, MI Kitchen/Sunroom Addition

Dan Davis Design

A kitchen and sunroom addition turned a very small and outdated kitchen into a sunny and open place for cooking and entertaining. A rustic wood island is a great contrast to the contemporary cabinets and metallic glass backsplash. Copper accents bring in warmth.

The Basketweave Kitchen

CK Hoffman Design

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cork floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Dan Davis Design Kitchens and Baths

Dan Davis Design

This kitchen addition tripled the amount of useable space. Glass foil backsplash from Beaver Tile adds light and shimmer. A custom butcher block island top is both functional and beautiful. Copper accents contrast nicely with the cooler tones of the tile and walls.

Warm Fir Kitchen and Blue Island

White Wood Kitchens

This beautifully handcrafted fir kitchen was built by J.Binnette Cabinetry and Pinsonneault Builders. The frameless construction and full overlay shaker door style are made of fir with a natural finish on the kitchen and a custom paint on the island. The homeowners wish for function was solved with many great elements in the kitchen, trash pull outs, drawer organizers, ample cabinet space and working areas. Their style was transitional and clean lines which was achieved using the lovely grain of natural fir.

Home Sweet Home -- a Traditional Condo

Just the Thing

We gutted the condo's dated melamine kitchen and gave it a cozy cottage feel, with white beadboard cabinet fronts and bright blue accents. A dropped fluorescent ceiling was removes and replaced with LED recessed lighting that require a mere 3 " to install. Cork flooring in a saddle brown is easy on the knees and adds warm subtle texture. An interesting metallic granite countertop is complemented by a mother-of -pearl mosaic inlay in the backsplash. Subway tiles used for the rest of the backsplash are a hand-made version, with uneven edges adding still more texture.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel Beaverton Oregon

Pacific Northwest Cabinetry

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Green Kitchen with Cork 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!