1930s New England Colonial: Pub, Wine Cellar, Powder Room

Originally designed by renowned architect Miles Standish, a 1960s addition by Richard Wills of the elite Royal Barry Wills architecture firm - featured in Life Magazine in both 1938 & 1946 for his classic Cape Cod & Colonial home designs - added an early American pub w/ beautiful pine-paneled walls, full bar, fireplace & abundant seating as well as a country living room. We Feng Shui'ed and refreshed this classic design, providing modern touches, but remaining true to the original architect's vision.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

The butler's pantry of the home features stainless steel appliances, a herringbone flooring and a subway tile back splash.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Baltimore with white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floor and timber.

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

L-shaped Grey Kitchen Units Modern Kitchen Set | Inspired Elements | London

Inspired Elements Ltd

Shop our all-new range of Handle L-shaped Kitchen Silver grey kitchen units with Verona cherry finish & Dust grey kitchen cabinets & cupboards with antique brown Borneo, including Fitted Worktops, appliances, cabinets, & cupboards custom-made to your Kitchen measurements. To order, call now at 0203 397 8387 & book your Free No-obligation Home Design Visit.

Willow Creek Contemporary

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This modern transitional home boasts an elegant kitchen that looks onto a large informal living room and shares space with the dining room and butler's pantry. Senior designer, Ayca, selected design elements that flow throughout the entire space to create a dynamic kitchen. The result is a perfect mix of industrial and organic materials, including a leathered quartzite countertop for the island with an unusual single-sided waterfall edge. The honed soapstone perimeter countertops complement the marble fireplace of the living room. A custom zinc vent hood, burnished brass mesh cabinet fronts, and leather finish slabs contrast against the dark wood floors, ceiling, and upper beams. Organic elements of the dining room chandelier and grey-white walls add softness to space when combined with the influence of crisp natural light. A chic color palette of warm neutrals, greys, blacks, and hints of metallics seep from the open-facing kitchen into the neighboring rooms, creating a design that is striking, modern, and cohesive.

Black + Rose Gold Kitchen

Plush Design Interiors

A small and dysfunctional kitchen was replaced with a luxury modern kitchen in 3 zones - cook zone, social zone, relax zone. By removing walls, the space opened up to allow a serious cook zone and a social zone with expansive pantry, tea/coffee station and snack prep area. Adjacent is the relax zone which flows to a formal dining area and more living space via french doors.

W 49th Residence

Workshop No. 5

Small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

French Chateau-Style Traditional Estate Home

PlaidFox Studio

For this 9,000 square-foot, timber-frame home we designed wholly traditional elements with natural materials, including brushed brass, real chequered marble floors, oak timbers, stone and cast limestone—and mixed them with a modern palette of soft greys and whites. We also juxtaposed traditional design elements with modern furniture: pieces featuring rounded boucle shapes, rattan, Vienna straw, modern white oak chairs. There’s a thread of layered, European timelessness throughout, even though it’s minimalist and airy.

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina
Expansive mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Laurel - Complete Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Completely remodeled beach house with an open floor plan, beautiful light wood floors and an amazing view of the water. After walking through the entry with the open living room on the right you enter the expanse with the sitting room at the left and the family room to the right. The original double sided fireplace is updated by removing the interior walls and adding a white on white shiplap and brick combination separated by a custom wood mantle the wraps completely around. Continue through the family room to the kitchen with a large island and an amazing dining area. The blue island and the wood ceiling beam add warmth to this white on white coastal design. The shiplap hood with the custom wood band tie the shiplap ceiling and the wood ceiling beam together to complete the design.

Columbus Ranch Home - Full Home Remodel - Kitchen & Great Room

Winkelman Design

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Columbus with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with a View

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous all blue kitchen cabinetry featuring brass and gold accents on hood, pendant lights and cabinetry hardware. The stunning intracoastal waterway views and sparkling turquoise water add more beauty to this fabulous kitchen.

Kitchen Remodels

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Elegant traditional kitchen for the most demanding chef! Side by side 36" built in refrigerators, custom stainless hood, custom glass & marble mosaic backsplash and beyond!

Concrete & Wood Veneer Leicht Kitchen in West London

Vogue Kitchens

Cutlery drawer. This modern kitchen situated in Acton has used Concrete Brasilia and Topos Walnut Leicht furniture, in combination with stunning Neolith Estatuario worktops, complimented with Antique Grey Mirror used in the bar area.

Custom Design - Kitchen - The Ridges

Blue Heron

This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, solid surface benchtops, white benchtop and recessed.

Northwood Kitchen NSW 2066

The Renovation Broker

A Hamptons entertainer with every appliance you could wish for and storage solutions. This kitchen is a kitchen that is beyond the norm. Not only does it deliver instant impact by way of it's size & features. It houses the very best of modern day appliances that money can buy. It's highly functional with everything at your fingertips. This space is a dream experience for everyone in the home, & is especially a real treat for the cooks when they entertain

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

White transitional kitchen

Benvenuti and Stein

Transitional kitchen remodel in Chicago- Lakeview has white perimeter cabinetry and stained wood island with quartzite counter tops. Stainless steel range hood has wood trim to complement the island base. Norman Sizemore-photographer

The Hertfordshire Home

Simpson & Voyle

Discover the timeless charm of this bespoke kitchen, where classic design elements are seamlessly integrated with modern sophistication. The deep green cabinets exude elegance and depth, while the fluted glass upper cabinets add a touch of refinement and character. A copper-finished island stands as a focal point, infusing the space with warmth and style. With its concrete countertop and large-scale ceramic floor tiles, this kitchen strikes the perfect balance between timeless tradition and contemporary allure.

Two Tone Kitchen with Split Level Island

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

All Ceiling Designs 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!