Photo of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Pablo Creek Reserve Estate Home

Collins Builders

Large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional Wooden Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Scott Dubose
Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Back decorative hood and ceiling height white cabinets

Marvista Design + Build

The black decorative hood over the profession range draw the eye and create an amazing centerpiece for this transitional kitchen.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Cambridge Dutch Colonial

Elms Interior Design

Photograph by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Arch Studio, Inc.

Architecture & Interior Design By Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wildwood, MO Home Remodeling Project

Mosby Building Arts

Maggie McClanahan
Design ideas for an expansive country kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Construction Resources

Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Carriage Kitchen

Norm Tessier Cabinets, Inc.

DYS Photo
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oceanfront Bay - NEW BUILD

LIDA Construction

LIDA Construction Interior Designer - Lawrie Keogh
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Legacy at Silverleaf

AFT Construction

Roehner Ryan
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

North Hollywood Kitchen Remodel

South Land Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hope Ranch Old World

Maraya Interior Design

Old World Mix of Spanish and English graces this completely remodeled old home in Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. All new painted cabinets throughout, with glossy and satin finishes mixed with antiques discovered throughout the world. A wonderful mix of the owner's antique red rugs over the slate and bleached walnut floors pared with an eclectic modern art collection give a contemporary feel to this old style villa. A new pantry crafted from the unused 'maids room' attaches to the kitchen with a glossy blue island and white cabinetry. Large red velvet drapes separate the very large great room with the limestone fireplace and oversized upholstery from the kitchen area. Upstairs the library is created from an attic space, with long cushioned window seats in a wild mix of reds and blues. Several unique upstairs rooms for guests with on suite baths in different colors and styles. Black and white bath, Red bedroom, blue bedrooms, all with unique art. Off of the master features a sun room with a long, low extra long sofa, grass shades and soft drapes. Project Location Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. John Madden Construction

Newport Beach White Traditional Kitchen

Roomscapes, Inc.

Location: Newport Beach Description: Wood-Mode cabinetry/ Nordic White Countertop: Zimbabwe leather Granite
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beachfront Malibu Project

Haefele Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, with island, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Estate Home

David Charlez Designs

An expansive kitchen features double islands, a kitchen sink in one island, and a second sink located on an outside wall with a view out the window. This classic styled kitchen features custom white cabinets, and upset ceiling detail finished with stained ship lap and crown detail. The jewelry of this room is the beautiful variety of pendant lighting. Photo by Spacecrafting

The Knoll House I Interiors

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Rice House, Richmond, VA

Sagart Studio

poliformdc.com
Inspiration for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Richmond with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white benchtop.

Smithfield 2

Alpha Renovations

Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials 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!