Todd Stone
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets and timber splashback.

Ridgemont Residence

Ed Hughey, Architect & Realtor

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Three Oaks Vacation Home

SPACE Architects + Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Eglinton Street

Benedict Design

A simple white kitchen with integrated fridge and skylight. The kitchen joinery continues the full width and creates an opening that is a transition from the old house to the new extension. Huw Lambert Photography

Northcrest French Country

Hamilton Group

Photo of a large traditional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige cabinets, beige splashback and beige floor.

Arlington Road

Finch Lockerbie

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback and beige floor.

Los Gatos Residence

RUFproject

Kitchen & Dining Photo by David Eichler
Photo of a scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Country Kitchen

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Pamet Ridge House

Hammer Architects

Peter Vanderwarker
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, with island and beige floor.

Cambridgeshire House

APE Architecture and Design Ltd.

Peter Landers
Mid-sized country galley kitchen in Cambridgeshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, black benchtop, an undermount sink, brown splashback, black appliances, with island and beige floor.

Haus GT

bmh Architekten

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Küche

K-MÄLEON Haus GmbH

André Hamann
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and medium hardwood floors.

Neubau eines Einfamilienhauses in Brannenburg / PROJEKT A.C.M.B.

Stoeger Architekten

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Neubau und Renovierung eines Hauses in der Gemeinde Molbergen

Fachmarkt und Malerbetrieb Lohmann

Marc Lohmann
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bremen with white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, with island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

mahlzeit by rational

Rieth & Klettner GmbH

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Cathedral Ceilings 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!