Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Dartmouth House

Shane Marsh Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Metropolitan Victorian Grandeur in London

Lukonic

Kitchen Designed by Sustainable Kitchens at www.houzz.co.uk/pro/sustainablekitchens Photography by Charlie O'Beirne at Lukonic.com
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Ridgecrest Kitchen

Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Little Rock with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

Large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Jackson with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Ultimate Chef Kitchen

Two Chefs Construction

This kitchen features an island focal point.The custom countertop shows stunning color and grain from Sapele, a beautiful hardwood. The cabinets are made from solid wood with a fun Blueberry paint, and a built in microwave drawer.

Glengall Rd, Queen's Park, NW6

Huntsmore

Design ideas for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Avant/après un appartement familial

QUALIRENOVATION

Photo of a scandinavian kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, a peninsula and grey floor.

Islington Apartment

Harvey Jones Kitchens

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Garden Court, Philadelphia: Open Kitchen Concept with Breakfast Nook Addition

Bellweather Design-Build, LLC

Ronnie Bruce Photography Bellweather Construction, LLC is a trained and certified remodeling and home improvement general contractor that specializes in period-appropriate renovations and energy efficiency improvements. Bellweather's managing partner, William Giesey, has over 20 years of experience providing construction management and design services for high-quality home renovations in Philadelphia and its Main Line suburbs. Will is a BPI-certified building analyst, NARI-certified kitchen and bath remodeler, and active member of his local NARI chapter. He is the acting chairman of a local historical commission and has participated in award-winning restoration and historic preservation projects. His work has been showcased on home tours and featured in magazines.

Minimalist White Kitchen with Warm Accents

Sustainable Kitchens

The flat panel cabinets in this white minimalist kitchen have j handles and are painted in Farrow & Ball All White. The oak worktops have been stained with white to create a lighter toned wood which wraps around the island and cabinets. The Falcon range cooker and hood add a pop of contrast to the space. The copper pendant lights and white square splashback tiles add extra warmth and detail while the oak open shelving provides extra storage. Charlie O'Beirne

Mission Hills Farmhouse 2

Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design

Shelley Metcalf & Glenn Cormier Photographers
Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

ECO BERLIN THREE LEVEL REMODEL

Raini Peters - Interior Design & Styling

Made from FSC Certified solid wood oak kitchen full custom design U shaped kitchen. Marble benchtops flow to the ceiling. Brush brass skirting boards with seamless push to open doors. Eco friendly natrual vegatable oil light grey flooring high quaitly seamless alternative. Matt black power coated slide to open kitchen windows.

Second Story Addition: Charming Bryant Home

Blue Sound Construction, Inc.

Kitchen newly remodeled, with mudroom: part of a full house remodel and second story addition in the Bryant neighborhood of Seattle. Builder: Blue Sound Construction, Inc. Architect: SHKS Architects Photo: Miranda Estes

Agrandissement d'une maison

Arzel Studio

Projet d'agrandissement de maison
Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Inspiration

Pamko Construction

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Parkview

Warmington & North

Custom cabinetry by Warmington & North Architect: Hoedemaker Pfeiffer Photography: Haris Kenjar
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and white splashback.

Pacific Heights Residence

Martinkovic Milford Architects

©Scott Hargis Photo
Traditional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Cleaveland Road

DBLO Associates Architects

Stale Eriksen
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and subway tile splashback.

A Bijou Holiday Apartment in Edinburgh

The Couture Rooms

This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a peninsula, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and White 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!