Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fabuwood Galaxy Pecan Shaker Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design is a unique business model! We are a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. And we are cabinet dealers for 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines much like traditional showrooms. Unlike full showrooms open to the general public, Main Line Kitchen Design works only by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled days, nights, and weekends either in your home or in our office and selection center. During office appointments we display clients kitchens on a flat screen TV and help them look through 100’s of sample doorstyles, almost a thousand sample finish blocks and sample kitchen cabinets. During home visits we can bring samples, take measurements, and make design changes on laptops showing you what your kitchen can look like in the very room being renovated. This is more convenient for our customers and it eliminates the expense of staffing and maintaining a larger space that is open to walk in traffic. We pass the significant savings on to our customers and so we sell cabinetry for less than other dealers, even home centers like Lowes and The Home Depot.

Indian Ridge Remodel

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigen
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Glenn Dale, MD Kitchen Remodeling

Atlantic Tile, Kitchen and Bath

Kitchen remodeling in Glenn Dale, MD
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

9332 WD

Weaver Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, multi-coloured benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

Mayfair Kitchen

Shirey Home Pro

Kitchen remodel with a traditional update using wood shaker cabinets, light hardwood floors, and bright and cheery green walls.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen & Living Room Design

Steinhafels

Photographer: Sarah Utech
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Glen Lake retreat

Malmquist Construction

Country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Gouldbourn Kitchen

Kircher Design & Build

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Portland REMODEL

Mia Knox Design, LLC

Small transitional eat-in kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

COOGEE HOUSE

The Designory

Coogee House designed by The Designory
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Now You Stay with Me

Cabinet Square, Inc.

Milk white quartz countertop match with dark brown mix with redish color make the cozy atmosphere perfect for family kitchen. The host and hostess stay with each other and write their story everyday by little stories :)

Alexander Model at Sonoma

Shea Homes Charlotte

Photo of a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen, Laundry & Bath Remodel

Sebring Design Build

Rachael Ormond
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchens

Affinity Kitchens

Small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and with island.

Art of Transition -Kitchen

Mark Brand Architecture

A spine wall serves as the unifying concept for our addition and remodeling work on this Victorian house in Noe Valley. On one side of the spine wall are the new kitchen, library/dining room and powder room as well as the existing entry foyer and stairs. On the other side are a new deck, stairs and “catwalk” at the exterior and the existing living room and front parlor at the interior. The catwalk allowed us to create a series of French doors which flood the interior of the kitchen with light. Strategically placed windows in the kitchen frame views and highlight the character of the spine wall as an important architectural component. The project scope also included a new master bathroom at the upper floor. Details include cherry cabinets, marble counters, slate floors, glass mosaic tile backsplashes, stainless steel art niches and an upscaled reproduction of a Renaissance era painting.

Interiors

Construction, Etc.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, linoleum floors, no island and beige floor.

Classic White Kitchen Ft: 696 Proline Professional Range Hood

ProHoods

Dreamy White Customer Kitchen photo featuring our professional 696 stainless steel wall mount range hood sent to us for our #ProlineKitchenSweepstakes. White cabinets, stainless steel appliances, canned lighting, and beautiful dark hardwood floors. Range hood from Proline Range Hoods. Click the green tag to view product details.

Fabuwood Galaxy Pecan Shaker Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Cuisine ouverte

Cuisin'elle

MEERO
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Strasbourg with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Mosaic Tile 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!