Anita Fraser
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

A Plan for the Ages

Meadowlark Design+Build

A Meadowlark kitchen that's both functional and fashionable. In this LEED Platinum home by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with medium wood cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, a peninsula, beige floor, black benchtop and laminate benchtops.

2012 Showcase of Homes - Sandhill Road

Witt Construction

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in New York with wood benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and green cabinets.

Farmhouse White Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

The Key Elements for a Cozy Farmhouse Kitchen Design. ... “Classic American farmhouse style includes shiplap, exposed wood beams, and open shelving,” Mushkudiani says. “Mixed materials like wicker, wood, and metal accents add dimension, colors are predominantly neutral: camel, white, and matte black

Mid Century Modern Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

Based on a mid century modern concept
Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with mosaic tile splashback, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and green benchtop.

Oakland/Piedmont Kitchen Remodel

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Treve Johnson Photography HDR Remodeling Inc. specializes in classic East Bay homes. Whole-house remodels, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, garage and basement conversions are our specialties. Our start-to-finish process -- from design concept to permit-ready plans to production -- will guide you along the way to make sure your project is completed on time and on budget and take the uncertainty and stress out of remodeling your home. Our philosophy -- and passion -- is to help our clients make their remodeling dreams come true.

Nathan Cuttle Design

Studio Nato

Blue Bend Photography
Large contemporary galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Alexander White

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Stockholm with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops and no island.

Sellwood Writer's Loft

Angela Todd Studios | Portland, OR

When Portland-based writer Donald Miller was looking to make improvements to his Sellwood loft, he asked a friend for a referral. He and Angela were like old buddies almost immediately. “Don naturally has good design taste and knows what he likes when he sees it. He is true to an earthy color palette; he likes Craftsman lines, cozy spaces, and gravitates to things that give him inspiration, memories and nostalgia. We made key changes that personalized his loft and surrounded him in pieces that told the story of his life, travels and aspirations,” Angela recalled. Like all writers, Don is an avid book reader, and we helped him display his books in a way that they were accessible and meaningful – building a custom bookshelf in the living room. Don is also a world traveler, and had many mementos from journeys. Although, it was necessary to add accessory pieces to his home, we were very careful in our selection process. We wanted items that carried a story, and didn’t appear that they were mass produced in the home décor market. For example, we found a 1930’s typewriter in Portland’s Alameda District to serve as a focal point for Don’s coffee table – a piece that will no doubt launch many interesting conversations. We LOVE and recommend Don’s books. For more information visit www.donmilleris.com For more about Angela Todd Studios, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/

Open Concept Space

Jodie Rosen Design

Stephani Buchman
Contemporary kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and white splashback.

San Francisco Upper Height Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities

Bay Area Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops and a peninsula.

Reimagined Living Space: Kitchen Remodel, Bedford MA

Sterling Homes Development Corp.

Sterling Homes transforms another cramped, dated kitchen into a warm, open and functional family-friendly living space.
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ashbury

designpad architecture - Patrick Perez Architect

Renovation of kitchen, a mix of modern and traditional styles.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Dutch Colonial Charm

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Joyelle West Photography
Mid-sized traditional kitchen pantry in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Soothing White and Gray Kitchen Remodel

Normandy Remodeling

Open shelving at the end of this large island helps lighten the visual weight of the piece, as well as providing easy access to cookbooks and other commonly used kitchen pieces. Learn more about the Normandy Remodeling Designer, Stephanie Bryant, who created this kitchen: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/stephaniebryant/

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, stone tile splashback, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Industrial Kitchen With American Diner Feel

Sustainable Kitchens

Sustainable Kitchens - Industrial Kitchen with American Diner Feel. A black Ilve Roma Twin Range cooker set within St Giles Blue Farrow & Ball painted flat panel cabinets with routed pulls. Open shelving on vintage Duckett design brackets with metro tiles and dark grout go beautifully with the bianco venato worktop. The open ducting create a fresh industrial vibe. The checkered floor gives the kitchen a playful feel.

Kitchenette

Whitten Architects

photography by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Portland Maine with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Kitchen

RLH Studio

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops and subway tile splashback.

APPARTEMENT FESSART

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Bertrand Fompeyrine
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, wood benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown splashback.

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!