This is an example of a small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Sunset Residence

Hoke Ley

Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Design ideas for a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, light wood cabinets and with island.

Chelsea Loft, New York, NY

TOLA architecture

Photo Credit: Amy Barkow | Barkow Photo, Lighting Design: LOOP Lighting, Interior Design: Blankenship Design, General Contractor: Constructomics LLC

Skyline Home

Terry and Terry Architecture

Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Norwegian Kitchen

Wagner Cabinetry and Design

Huggy Bear Quaker style door in Cherry with Nutmeg stain. Island is Cherry with Slate stain. Backsplash is split-face travertine. Custom paneled hood. Cambria Cardiff Cream countertops. Wolf gas range.

Living in Luxury

Evenflow Interiors

An incredible English Estate with old world charm and unique architecture, A new home for our existing clients, their second project with us. We happily took on the challenge of transitioning the furniture from their current home into this more than double square foot beauty! Elegant arched doorways lead you from room to room.... We were in awe with the original detailing of the woodwork, exposed brick and wide planked ebony floors. Simple elegance and traditional elements drove the design. Quality textiles and finishes are used throughout out the home. Warm hues of reds, tans and browns are regal and stately. Luxury living for sure.

West Vancouver Estate

Davidson Walker Construction Ltd.

Traditional open plan kitchen in Vancouver with multiple islands, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Hamptons Luxury in Surrey Hills

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

Our client was undertaking a major renovation and extension of their large Edwardian home and wanted to create a Hamptons style kitchen, with a specific emphasis on catering for their large family and the need to be able to provide a large entertaining area for both family gatherings and as a senior executive of a major company the need to entertain guests at home. It was a real delight to have such an expansive space to work with to design this kitchen and walk-in-pantry and clients who trusted us implicitly to bring their vision to life. The design features a face-frame construction with shaker style doors made in solid English Oak and then finished in two-pack satin paint. The open grain of the oak timber, which lifts through the paint, adds a textural and visual element to the doors and panels. The kitchen is topped beautifully with natural 'Super White' granite, 4 slabs of which were required for the massive 5.7m long and 1.3m wide island bench to achieve the best grain match possible throughout the whole length of the island. The integrated Sub Zero fridge and 1500mm wide Wolf stove sit perfectly within the Hamptons style and offer a true chef's experience in the home. A pot filler over the stove offers practicality and convenience and adds to the Hamptons style along with the beautiful fireclay sink and bridge tapware. A clever wet bar was incorporated into the far end of the kitchen leading out to the pool with a built in fridge drawer and a coffee station. The walk-in pantry, which extends almost the entire length behind the kitchen, adds a secondary preparation space and unparalleled storage space for all of the kitchen gadgets, cookware and serving ware a keen home cook and avid entertainer requires. Designed By: Rex Hirst Photography By: Tim Turner

New French Country

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, limestone benchtops, with island, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

Lake Forest Park Renovation

FINNE Architects

The Lake Forest Park Renovation is a top-to-bottom renovation of a 50's Northwest Contemporary house located 25 miles north of Seattle. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Rustic Kitchen

Photo of an expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry: wine bar sideboard in family room connects to galley kitchen. This custom cabinetry built-in has two wind refrigerators installed side-by-side, one having a hinged door on the right side and the other on the left. The countertop is made of seafoam green granite and the backsplash is natural slate. These custom cabinets were made in our own award-winning artisanal cabinet studio. This Bay Area Custom home is featured in this video: http://www.billfryconstruction.com/videos/custom-cabinets/index.html

Elwood Bamboo Kitchen

Camilla Molders Design

Residential Interior Design & Decoration project by Camilla Molders Design
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Tidal Mill Place

Delpino Custom Homes

Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, brown floor, medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Mid-century Modern Remodel

Secret Base Design

Open kitchen & living room area.
Mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Pasadena Kitchen Remodel

Lotus Construction Group

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Moroccan Mediterranean Madness

Martin Architect, Inc.

Interior Design: Rosana Fleming Photographer: George Cott Downsview Cabinets, Marble backsplash, faux paint in ceiling coffers.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Miami.

Magnolia Tudor Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

Tudor style kitchen with copper details, painted cabinets, and wood beams above. Architecture and Design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by Carlisle Classic Homes Interior Design: KP Spaces Photography by: Cleary O’Farrell Photography

Madrona Sunsets

Designward Inc.

Custom Mahogany Cabinets by Bellmont Cabinets. Thermador gas range and exhaust hood. Granite Countertops and Bamboo flooring. Custom Windows and Doors in Mahogany. Lighting by TECH Lighting.

Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda

Allen Construction

Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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!