This contemporary, elegant G-shaped kitchen is an example of how to achieve the “Wow” factor while working within the existing space. It not only looks spectacular but includes clever design elements that gives the client the extra space they required while being a welcome place to gather.

Modern Kitchen

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Post WWII Rambler Kitchen Remodel

McCabe By Design LLC

A wall separating the kitchen and dining room was removed to open up the space and allow the natural light to flow. French doors to the back yard patio were added to the dining area, providing easy access to the BBQ. Custom white painted cabinetry, dark stained oak flooring and stainless steel appliances provide a fresh but timeless update to this post WWII rambler. Photo: A Kitchen That Works LLC

Teri Turan

Turan Designs, Inc.

Transitional White Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, granite splashback and beige benchtop.

Luxurious Bungalow

Florida Design Studio

Light, airy and inviting. The style of this kitchen works seamlessly with the craftsman style of the exterior.
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and coffered.

Farmhouse Kitchen

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

This Farmhouse Kitchen has all you could ask for and more. With Custom Cabinets, Custom Hood. Large island with Island Seating, Custom Backsplash, Farmhouse Sink, Cookbook nook built-in you have everything you need.

Linda

Anderson Homes Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, granite benchtops and granite splashback.

Complete Home Remodel

American Home Improvement Inc.

This modern contemporary kitchen offers continuous countertops and ample cabinet storage creating an easy and convenient flow. It is made out of solid white cabinets with bronze hardware and accessories, white marble slab and matching backsplash to compliment the overall look of the kitchen.

George Clarke's Restoration Man - Pannal Water Tower

Arlington Interiors

As seen on the revisited edition of George Clarke's Restoration Man, screened on Channel 4 on the 12th of March. This was part of the stunning re-development of the Water Tower in Pannal, near Harrogate. The kitchen design is a U shape with a peninsular based around the main well which sits central to the kitchen. The well was cleaned out and lit up with a toughened piece of glass covering it, a real feature piece. The kitchen is a handle-less Dark Anthracite grey with matching dark worktops teamed with a contrasting wood finish. Please click on the Website button above to see the full article. Photo by ©Yorkshire Post Magazine

Arts and Crafts Kitchen | Portland, ME

Heartwood Kitchen & Bath

This classic Arts and Crafts style kitchen compliments the architecture and millwork of the home. The utilization of warm wood tones and demonstration of hierarchy through varying cabinet height and depth creates a visually captivating space.

Hambrook - Chichester - Refurbishment & Extension

Helyer Davies Architects

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors, multiple islands, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Grant Woods Forest Drive Kitchen

Wiles Design Group

An updated traditional kitchen looks clean with white and glass cabinets. Spice is used as an accent color in fun patterns to add interest. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/

Tennessee Valley Power Kitchen

Patti Ogden Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

NW Craftsman New Construction

McCabe By Design LLC

Wine and book storage are tucked into the end of the island.
Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, granite splashback, beige floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

Vista general forma L

Crearte Interiors

Cuines Duran
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, no island, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ferndale, MI Updating A 1920's Kitchen

Dan Davis Design

We choose subway tile in cream for the wall opposite the dramatic granite. Custom cabinetry with stained uppers and painted lowers give a subtle interest and the counters are a honed black granite The previous multi-paned windows were replaced with a single pane to extend the line of site into the lush backyard garden.

Island-Style Expansion

Dangler Design

The Owner's collectables were given well lighted glass display shelves. Colorful glass pendants were added over the peninsula.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Custom Built Home in Kinnelon

Fein Construction LLC

At Fein Construction we build each custom home with top notch craftsmanship and attention to detail. Check out our portfolio of this custom built house in Kinnelon, NJ to formulate your own home design ideas.

Kitchen

Robin Hiken Interiors

Photo by:Dustin Furman
This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Custom Kitchen Remodel

Bcr Design Build Inc.

Traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Granite Splashback 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!