The pantry doors to the right of the refrigerator were recycled - stenciled numbers intact. The shelves in the original community refrigerator were used separately as open shelving.

Wharf House

Wright-Ryan Homes

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, coloured appliances, white splashback and an undermount sink.

Elegant Signature Bespoke Kitchen in Georgian Farmhouse

Searle & Taylor

This kitchen was designed by Darren Taylor, whose specialism as a skilled cabinetmaker combines with his passion for incorporating advanced technological aspects to the most traditional kitchen spaces - this sums up the Searle & Taylor Signature Bespoke offer. He designed a Shaker-style kitchen with a beaded frame, which was handpainted in two separate colours by the Little Greene Paint Company: Slaked Lime for the wall-mounted cabinetry and French Grey for the kitchen island and the freestanding dressers, the latter colour matching the walls. The wall-mounted cabinetry includes a concealed fridge freezer next to two overhead cupboards that are bisected by a decorative shelf. Undercounter dovetailed drawers with shell handles bisect the China Blue AGA at the centre of the cooking space (purchased separately). This AGA heats the house and is switched off during the summer months, so a Neff domino two-zone induction hob is installed to the left of it for essential surface cooking needs. White brick tiles are featured providing a quality splashback and they reflect the light from the line of Georgian floor to ceiling windows in the room. An extractor was not required because of the AGA. The island features both undercounter cupboards and dovetail drawers for vital storage together with two integrated dishwashers. Sensa Granite worktops are featured throughout and the piece above the island is extended at one side, while cabinetry is reduced in width in order to accommodate stools facing the kitchen for informal socialising. The island is also used as the food preparation space and wet area with an undermount Kohler sink and taps by Perrin and Rowe and a Quooker Boiling Water Tap installed within. Situated each side of the Georgian fireplace are two freestanding dressers, one to accommodate logs for a wood-burning stove (not pictured) with stylish glass fronts in the upper section to store decorative glassware. The other matching dresser had electrical supplies installed in the wall behind it as it includes a Neff combination microwave oven, also for use when the AGA is switched off together with shelving for further pieces of crockery. It features bi-folding doors that open out when required and are closed at all other times, thus maintaining the clean lines of the room. The flooring is large format limestone tiles. (not supplied by Searle & Taylor) An addition suggested and designed by Darren Taylor was a special matching reduced depth cabinet that sits between the windows – this opens at the top to reveal a pop-up TV which is activated by remote control.

Vintage Minneapolis

Locale Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Glen Ellen Retreat

Bakamis Design Group

David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of an eclectic u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Creative Cottage Style Kitchen Remodel

Kelli Kaufer Designs

kelli kaufer
Mid-sized country separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Victorian 'Downton Abbey' Style Kitchen.

DesignWorks

It was essential to keep as many modern day appliances (washing machine, freezer, microwave etc) out of sight; hidden away behind unit and cupboard doors.

Light Blue Kitchen

Tom Howley

This beautiful light blue kitchen adds a unique twist to our classic Hartford style. Our Iris paint adds just the right amount of colour to show personality without becoming overwhelming, picking out key details such as the beaded frames and delicately carved cornice. The Falcon Deluxe range cooker, in its new colour of Blue Nickel, completes the look for a perfectly coordinated kitchen. The coordinating chimney mantle neatly conceals the powerful Westin Pro Canopy Extractor, giving you all the convenience of a high-quality appliance without detracting from the classic look of the kitchen.

Modern rustic dream house | Microricettività | 60 mq

Flavia Case Felici Home Staging

Design ideas for a small single-wall eat-in kitchen in Rome with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

North Shore Villa

Lauren Coburn LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen project in Thames Ditton

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Built in kitchen sink with marble counter and splashback. Dove grey units below and above. Pantry to the left. Quooker tap in antique brass, matching the cabinet door handles

Anglesea Road

Robert Bourke Architects

This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Dublin with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, with island and grey floor.

Blueview Blue Ash

Wood + Water

Countertop Cabinet
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, marble floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Квартира для влюбленных

Yana Molodykh Interiors ( Яна Молодых)

фото- Юлия Якубишина. Кухня выполнена по эскизам декоратора. Фасады- крашеный МДФ, каркас- тонированное дерево. Стены выкрашены краской Farrow & Ball № 275. плитка на фартуке Dove Gray Arabesque Glazed Crackle Mosaic Lantern Tile

Dèpendance AN

ABBW angelobruno building workshop

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bari with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

South Buffalo Tudor

Jon Tober - Designer at Artisan Kitchens and Baths

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Bespoke kitchen in a family home

Churchwood Design

A bespoke solid wood shaker style kitchen hand-painted in Little Greene 'Slaked Lime' with Silestone 'Lagoon' worktops. The cooker is from Lacanche.
Expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, coloured appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Gifford Custom Kitchen

That Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Jeff & Mariellen

Zook Kitchens

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and coloured appliances.

Кухня Белый /Шоколад

Tocca Ferro

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Yekaterinburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Grey Kitchen with Coloured 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!