Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Silverlake: Kitchen & Primary Suite Renovation

Studio Kosma

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Prohibition Modern Condo

Deidre Interiors

Industrial kitchen in Grand Rapids.

Client Projects

Wadsworth Design

Tuscany-style kitchen and casual dining area. Tapestry upholstered DR chairs and bar stools. Hanging pot rack with copper cooking utensils and dried garlic and pepper pods. Framed antique botanical prints of vegetables Multi-colored rectangular slate floors. Decorative vines and gourds atop the lighted cabinets. Large walk-in pantry. Farmhouse sink with copper faucets. Custom tile splash design. All tiles are sealed for stain resistance. Italian-style spiraled mini-columns on lower cabinets.

SKYCROFT KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Transitioning to a range top created an opportunity to store pots and pans directly below.
Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen

Rebecca Rollins Interiors, LLC

Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles.

Victorian Family Home

Susan Venn Design

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Other.

No. 33twelve

Cloisters Design Ltd

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Hertfordshire.

Through The Keyhole Arches

MuseLAB

A young couple with two children living in suburban Bombay in a three-bedroom apartment decided to give their home a complete makeover. They invited us to plan and design their new apartment. The apartment includes a living room, dining area, kitchen, three bedrooms with attached bathrooms. The brief was to create a modern and minimalist design that balances aesthetics and functionality. Nearly all the walls apart from the structure were gutted and rebuilt. The planning of spaces was more or less kept the same as the building services did not allow for much flexibility in moving or swapping spaces. All surfaces from the flooring to the wall finishes to carpentry everything was replaced and redesigned keeping in mind the client's requirements. Along one wall of the living room, a set of asymmetrical storage units have been lined up that provide a solution for shoe storage, old newspapers and other knick-knacks. A lower storage unit serves as a bin for the storage of athletic kits for the children. It was essential to create a sound design so we defined a palette of colours and materials that is repeated through the apartment. The floor is carpeted in a reflective surface to help us carry the light through the space and the walls washed white with the furniture in hues of birch and beech wood, veneer and laminates with touches of sunshine yellow, shades of blue and blush pink. The dining space doubles up as a transitional space and was designed to allow for eye contact with the living room, kitchen and the bedrooms. It is bookended by two asymmetrical keyhole arches. These keyhole arches that are offset help shield the dining space and the private spaces partially from the entryway of the apartment. The space is functional, simple, airy and yet complete. The firm shell of the house is set off by a colour palette that is soft and feminine.

Woodland

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Kitchen of modern luxury farmhouse in Pass Christian Mississippi photographed for Watters Architecture by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit.

Beach Cottage Transformation - Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen.

Urbana Design Studio

Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen. A combination of white painted cabinetry and rustic hickory cabinets create an earthy and bright kitchen. A new larger window floods the kitchen in natural light.

Littleton Kitchen Remodel

MOTIF Design Solutions, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Рублёво

Анна Поминова

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

North Dallas Luxe Modern

Urbanology Designs

Modern Luxe Home in North Dallas with Parisian Elements. Luxury Modern Design. Heavily black and white with earthy touches. White walls, black cabinets, open shelving, resort-like master bedroom, modern yet feminine office. Light and bright. Fiddle leaf fig. Olive tree. Performance Fabric.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

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.

The White Cottage Kitchen

Fifteen Twelve

Inspiration for a kitchen in Other.

Blackshire

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and black cabinets.

Green, Purple 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!