Modern kitchen with dark stain shaker cabinets. Engineered quartz countertops by Caesarstone Cabinets. Stainless steel appliances.
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and dark wood cabinets.

Cabana with Style

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

Modern kitchen created in a cabana. Black with timber create a wonderful statement. Feature with the kit kat tile and display shelving
Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black benchtop, mosaic tile splashback and grey floor.

Capilano Highlands

Kitchen Art Design

We were able to open up the space next to the sink by adding in some custom floating shelving instead of upper cabinetry. This creates a more open space in one of the busiest areas of the kitchen.

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NUS Arquitectura i espais

This is an example of a large scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Vine Street Renovation

Motto Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Beach Style Kitchen

Large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hedrick House

Victoria Moronta - Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall kitchen in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern Teak Kitchen

South Shore Cabinetry Ltd.

- Vince Klassan Photography - This kitchen has a lot to offer, both visually and in terms of storage and space. Oiled teak, grey stone countertops, and a glass tile backsplash combine to create a striking contrast that highlights the most functional and stylish parts of the kitchen. The open shelving provides ample storage and space to accent the homeowner's decor, giving the kitchen a personalized touch that makes it both bold and inviting.

The Lakes

Shannon Pepper Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Design Build Modern Farmhouse Remodel

YW Builders Inc.

Design Build, Modern Farmhouse full home remodel.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hartford House

Holly A. Kopman Interior Design

Design ideas for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and brown floor.

Modern Kosher Kitchen

Design it Kosher

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island, white benchtop, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and grey floor.

The Contemporary Hoyden Gallery Kitchen in Essex

burlanes interiors

The homeowners of this beautiful family home in the Essex countryside visited Burlanes Chelmsford early last year, and worked with our Chelmsford design team to create their dream family kitchen extension. They had recently purchased the property, and had an entire home refurbishment planned. 18 months later, the refurbishment works are complete, and the property is stunning. The Brief With a busy work schedule and two small children, the homeowners wanted to create an open-plan kitchen diner that would work well for family meal times, socialising and entertaining guests. The rear extension to the home created much more space, and with the addition of the multiple sky-lights installed, it allowed us to design a galley style kitchen that was flooded with natural light.

Flowing Kitchen

Schulte Design Build

Our clients wanted new flooring and an open concept kitchen to reflect their lifestyle and needs of a growing family.
Large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with green cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and metallic splashback.

Winter Fairytale

Timeline Design + Build

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Küche im Dachgeschoss

Lignatus - Die Wohnmanufaktur

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dortmund with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, green floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Home

Rusch Projects

Arete (Tula) Edmunds - ArtLine Photography;
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with open cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

New kitchen overlooking addition

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

This renovation project involved expanding the cramped, existing kitchen and opening the space up to natural lighting. The client's modern tastes ensured beautiful clean lines and solid material planes throughout the space.

Stoke Newington House

APE Architecture and Design Ltd.

Peter Landers
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, concrete floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, a single-bowl sink, glass sheet splashback and no island.

Hilcrest

Anderson Homes Pty Ltd

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

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!