Large kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen With a Secret

Colonial Craft Kitchens, Inc

This dark color kitchen creates a warm environment, but there's more than what meets the eye...Photo by Bryson Leidig
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Cucina Shabby

PERCORSOARREDO

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Catania-Palermo with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and orange floor.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet.
Photo of a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, a peninsula and orange floor.

La cuisine d'Annie

Iketchak Design

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black appliances, no island and orange floor.

Quarry Road

West & Reid Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Glebe - Property Showcasing SOLD firm in 8 days on market.

Total Home

Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a peninsula, beige benchtop, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, terra-cotta floors and orange floor.

Beach Homes

Kitchen Encounters Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Washington DC Rowhouse

Mattice Design

Photo of a small modern galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet. custom L.E.D lighting throughout the Kitchen.
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, a peninsula and orange floor.

Soft White Kitchen with Blue and Green Accents

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Copyright 2014
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen and bathroom remodel in Pasadena

BMV Construction

Beautiful blue backsplash porcelain, white shaker cabinets, colorquartz counter top and spanish porcelain flooring.
Photo of a small separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, orange floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation, Laurel Dsitrict, 2017

Sky City Design + Color

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Williamsville- Traditional Cream Kitchen

New York Kitchen & Bath

This traditional cream kitchen located in Williamsville, NY features a beautiful custom backsplash design. A thin, dark accent tile runs along the middle of the backsplash around the kitchen, then surrounds a large accent box above the sink. 3x6" beige tile covers the majority of the kitchen backsplash while a small square tile in diamond pattern decorates the accent box. These cream cabinets are detailed with a dark brown accent glaze, highlighting the detail in every piece of woodwork and bringing the darker browns of the countertop. The soft, subtle colors of this kitchen are a classic!

Leatherstem Ln

MBC Consulting LLC

Investment Rehab. Photos by Pro House Photos Houston, TX
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and raised-panel cabinets.

Old World Charm

Kirshman Kitchen Design Studio

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, with island, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

Beach Homes

Kitchen Encounters Design

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Pied-à-terre Paris 5e

Anne Steichen Architecte d'Intérieur

Vue du salon vers l'entrée et la cuisine.
Photo of a small contemporary kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and beige benchtop.

White Paint Shaker door Kitchen

The kitchen shop

Jim Schuon Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Grey Kitchen with Orange Floor 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!