Sunnyvale Kitchen Photo: Devon Carlock, Chris Donatelli Builders
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Colorful Condo

Red Pepper Design & Cabinetry

High function for an avid cook, storage, durability and enough beauty to be sitting in the living room. High gloss foil sets the deep blue island apart as in inviting place to hang out.

Rénovation de maison à Paris dans le 11ème

Studio Céline Poulfort

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Schultz One Level

Allison Landers

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and glass tile splashback.

An Old Treasure Turned Freshly Fabulous

Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design

Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Soft, Green & Serene

Nido Studio Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and panelled appliances.

White Kitchen with Pops of Lime

Palazzo Kitchens & Bathrooms

Morrison and Alison’s new kitchen is from our modern Pronorm Classicline range in matt artic white with dark rift oak feature furniture and panels. The white units provide a calm and harmonious vibe whilst the dark oak furniture creates a stunning contrast which is injected with of splashes colour from the customers own accessories.

Modern kitchen copper details

David L Douglas

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Muswell Hill N10

Martins Camisuli Architects

Alex Maguire Photography One of the nicest thing that can happen as an architect is that a client returns to you because they enjoyed working with us so much the first time round. Having worked on the bathroom in 2016 we were recently asked to look at the kitchen and to advice as to how we could extend into the garden without completely invading the space. We wanted to be able to "sit in the kitchen and still be sitting in the garden".

Завтрак в Риме

Анна Муравина

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige benchtop, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback and brown floor.

Byron Bay Hinterland Kitchen

Darren James Interiors

Ditching the hectic city life in favour of a more relaxed pace in the country, empty nesters Chris and Veronica decided to uproot their life in Sydney and move to their holiday home, nestled in the lush rolling hinterland of Bangalow, Byron Bay. Forming part of a larger extension and renovation, the client’s desire for their new kitchen was to create a visual centrepiece for the home that made an impactful statement whilst still remaining welcoming, relaxed and family friendly. As avid entertainers, it was a priority that the kitchen had a semi-commercial feel, was well equipped with high-grade appliances, durable surfaces and designated work zones to facilitate catering for large parties and events. Both partners have travelled extensively to far corners of the world collecting beautiful things, there was a natural desire for the space to reflect their global style and layer a mix of sentimental and bohemian inspired pieces from all over the world.

Maine Cottage

Leslie Saul & Associates

Craftsman kitchen in lake house, Maine. Bead board island cabinetry with live edge wood counter. Metal cook top hood. Seeded glass cabinetry doors. Trent Bell Photography

In-Frame Shaker Kitchen in Teresa's Green

BP Kitchens & Interiors

Here you can see the overall layout of the kitchen with the sink and main preparation area to the left with the fridge at the end. On the right you have the twin, side-by-side Samsung single ovens, Bosch induction hob and Elica chimney extractor hood.

Deep Green Addition Italianate Farmhouse

KSF Architects

Deep - Green addition (ICF and SIPs, geo-thermal heating) and full renovation to an existing Italianate farmhouse outside of Manchester. The project added a new kitchen family room study and master suite and renovated the existing house augmenting existing insulation and adding high velocity forced air where radiant floors were not feasible. Design: KSF Architects; Builder: Meadowlark Builders

Kitchen

Greg Natale

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, multi-coloured floor and marble splashback.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, green cabinets, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

St Kilda East Terrace

Jasmine McClelland Design

Jonathan Tabensky
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vibe

MOJO Homes

Vibe The Vibe is a home where life can be lived in full colour. A home created to be enjoyed, to be loved, to be lived in. The Vibe has mojo at its core. Every room, finish and fitting, is packed with style, luxury and charisma. Think Tropical Palm Springs styling with a mod Scandinavian edge would best describe the décor on display. What makes the Vibe different is the emerald green featured throughout in both subtle and not-so-subtle ways!

Craftsman Remodel

JP Whitney Construction, Inc.

Dean J. Birinyi Photography
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

All Backsplash Materials Decorating With Green 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!