Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and grey floor.

Alberta Kitchen Remodel--Holliston, Massachusetts

Masters Touch Design Build

Inspiration for a large transitional open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Entertaining Cooks Dream

Nancy Finneson | DeMane Design

Organized drawers, like these. make cooking easier. These great cooks needed a space that allowed for entertaining and multiple work zones. Storage was optimized and is efficient with pull-outs and dividers. The kitchen has almost doubled in size and now includes two dishwashers for easy clean up. Lighting was appointed with sparkling pendants, task lighting under cabinets and even the island has a soft glow. A happy space with room to work and entertain. Photo: DeMane DesignWinner: 1st Place ASID WA, Large Kitchen

Home in Hampton Lake

Coastal Signature Homes

This open kitchen, making the best use of space, features a wet bar combo coffee nook with a wine cooler and a Miele Built In Coffee machine. Nice!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Whale Rock Addition

Ellen McKenna Design

Photographed by Kyle Caldwell
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, brown floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Ravenswood Galley Kitchen

Third Coast Interiors

Dustin Halleck
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, no island and grey floor.

North Greenwich Cottage Renovation

Significant Homes LLC

Charles Hilton Architects, Robert Benson Photography From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Luxury in-frame kitchen

First Impressions Kitchens

Constructed from Ash and painted in a satin finish, this Baystone shaker in-frame is a range full of character and charm. The use of ‘Calico’ and ‘Mineral’ units make this kitchen feel light and airy. Bespoke colours used in images: Calico & Mineral. See this kitchen on our website http://firstimpressionskitchens.co.uk/bespoke/baystone/

Anchorage

Katharine Jessica Interior Design, LLC

Kimberly Muto
This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in New York with with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and black floor.

Freeman Residence

LMK INTERIOR DESIGN

Scott Zimmerman, Modern kitchen with walnut cabinets and quartz counter top.
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Saratoga Whimsy House

Cathie Hong Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cottage Kitchen

Divine Custom Homes

Photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, soapstone benchtops, with island, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Hoegger Lake House Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This beautiful lake house kitchen design was created by Kim D. Hoegger at Kim Hoegger Home in Rockwell, Texas mixing two-tones of Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Designer Kim Hoegger chose a rustic Knotty Alder wood species with a dark patina stain for the lower base cabinets and kitchen island and contrasted it with a Classic White painted finish for the wall cabinetry above. This unique and eclectic design brings bright light and character to the home. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator Learn more about Kim Hoegger Home at: http://www.houzz.com/pro/kdhoegger/kim-d-hoegger

Chevy Chase Village

Hamilton Snowber Architects

David Reeve Architectural Photography; The Village of Chevy Chase is an eclectic mix of early-20th century homes, set within a heavily-treed romantic landscape. The Zantzinger Residence reflects the spirit of the period: it is a center-hall dwelling, but not quite symmetrical, and is covered with large-scale siding and heavy roof overhangs. The delicately-columned front porch sports a Chippendale railing. The family needed to update the home to meet its needs: new gathering spaces, an enlarged kitchen, and a Master Bedroom suite. The solution includes a two story addition to one side, balancing an existing addition on the other. To the rear, a new one story addition with one continuous roof shelters an outdoor porch and the kitchen. The kitchen itself is wrapped in glass on three sides, and is centered upon a counter-height table, used for both food preparation and eating. For daily living and entertaining, it has become an important center to the house.

Soothing White and Gray Kitchen Remodel

Normandy Remodeling

The large professional grade refrigerator/freezer sits directly across from the sink, and adjacent to the generously sized pantry. The frosted door on the pantry allows some natural light to penetrate the space and contributes to the transitional style of the kitchen. Learn more about Stephanie Bryant, the award winning Normandy Designer who created this kitchen: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/stephaniebryant/

Oakley Home Builders

This kitchen features Venetian Gold Granite Counter tops, White Linen glazed custom cabinetry on the parameter and Gunstock stain on the island, the vent hood and around the stove. The Flooring is American Walnut in varying sizes. There is a natural stacked stone on as the backsplash under the hood with a travertine subway tile acting as the backsplash under the cabinetry. Two tones of wall paint were used in the kitchen. Oyster bar is found as well as Morning Fog.

#Pelican Sound Oasis

Angie Keyes CKBD

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Timeless Taste in Black and White

Lark Valley Woodcraft

The kitchen is a stunning fusion of traditional and modern styles, creating a sophisticated and inviting space. The two-tone color contrast of pitch black and stone II brings a contemporary edge to the classic shaker design, adding depth and character to the room. The mesh fronted cabinets, beaded face frames, and the elegant library ladder all contribute to the luxurious feel of the space. With a corner pantry and top box cabinets accessed by the library ladder, there is plenty of storage space for all kitchen essentials, ensuring a clutter-free environment. The chrome hardware adds a touch of sleekness and refinement to the overall look. Contrasting the traditional elements of the cabinets is a modern bar table, providing a stylish spot for casual dining or entertaining guests. This blend of traditional and modern features creates a kitchen that is not only functional but also exudes style and sophistication, making it a truly inviting and chic space in the home

Boho Bungalow Kitchen

Arcata Cabinet & Design Company

Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Appartement Boyer

Ludily

Au cœur de la place du Pin à Nice, cet appartement autrefois sombre et délabré a été métamorphosé pour faire entrer la lumière naturelle. Nous avons souhaité créer une architecture à la fois épurée, intimiste et chaleureuse. Face à son état de décrépitude, une rénovation en profondeur s’imposait, englobant la refonte complète du plancher et des travaux de réfection structurale de grande envergure. L’une des transformations fortes a été la dépose de la cloison qui séparait autrefois le salon de l’ancienne chambre, afin de créer un double séjour. D’un côté une cuisine en bois au design minimaliste s’associe harmonieusement à une banquette cintrée, qui elle, vient englober une partie de la table à manger, en référence à la restauration. De l’autre côté, l’espace salon a été peint dans un blanc chaud, créant une atmosphère pure et une simplicité dépouillée. L’ensemble de ce double séjour est orné de corniches et une cimaise partiellement cintrée encadre un miroir, faisant de cet espace le cœur de l’appartement. L’entrée, cloisonnée par de la menuiserie, se détache visuellement du double séjour. Dans l’ancien cellier, une salle de douche a été conçue, avec des matériaux naturels et intemporels. Dans les deux chambres, l’ambiance est apaisante avec ses lignes droites, la menuiserie en chêne et les rideaux sortants du plafond agrandissent visuellement l’espace, renforçant la sensation d’ouverture et le côté épuré.

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!