Large u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Cherry Kitchen with Contrast Island in Bethesda, MD

Kitchen Saver

This kitchen was refaced with cherry wood in two different stains. The island has an espresso stain, and the kitchen around it has a more traditional cherry color on its doors and veneer. The raised center panels on the doors and the crown moulding combine for a traditional look. The sinks have two tip out trays for added functionality.

Vogel Kitchen

Kircher Design & Build

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Roselle Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

Adjustable storage. Alex Claney Photography, LauraDesignCo.
Photo of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and medium wood cabinets.

Madison Park Residence

Michael Knowles, Architect

Tom Marks Photography
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and white cabinets.

Merchandise

Frank Souder Designs Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

TARDIS House

Positive Footprints Pty Ltd

Simon Black
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Organic Sophistication

Fusion Designed

Page Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Charming traditional style custom home

MHS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Crystal Cabinets

Katy Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Teri Turan

Turan Designs, Inc.

White Kitchen with appliance garage
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Upgraded Traditional Kitchen Renovation In Purcellville, Virginia

Shenandoah Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige 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
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and medium wood cabinets.

Queen Anne Remdodel

Mohler + Ghillino Architects

View of kitchen range and hood. A historic map of Seattle on custom glazed ceramic tile provides the backsplash. Valance lighting atop the upper cabinets highlights the alder plywood ceiling. Jesse L. Young Phototography

Lake Washington Kitchen remodel

Lakevue Renovations

NEW COMPLETED KITCHEN! Cherry cabinets, new Oak hardwood flooring, tile backsplash, quartz countertops, cherry wood crown molding, all new appliances, all new lighting and electrical, new plumbing for prep. sink, etc.

Maple Hutch

Henige's Custom Woodworking

Maple hutch with furniture toe, custom end panels, interior and under counter lighting
Mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Interior Design | Complete Home Design

Foran Interior Design

Based on extensive interviews with our clients, one of our challenges of this job was to provide a practical and useable home for a couple who worked hard and played hard. They wanted a home that would be comfortable for them and since they entertained often, they required function yet desired drama and style. We worked with them from the ground up, selecting finishes, materials and fixtures for the entire home. We achieved comfort by using deep furniture pieces with white goose down cushions, suitable for curling up on. Colors and materials were selected based on rich tones and textures to provide drama while keeping with the practicality they desired. We also used eclectic pieces like the oversized chair and ottoman in the great room to add an unexpected yet comfortable touch. The chair is of a Balinese style with a unique wood frame offering a graceful balance of curved and straight lines. The floor plan was created to be conducive to traffic flow, necessary for entertaining. The other challenge we faced, was to give each room its own identity while maintaining a consistent flow throughout the home. Each space shares a similar color palette, attention to detail and uniqueness, while the furnishings, draperies and accessories provide individuality to each room.

CONTEMPORARY CRAFTSMAN | Palo Alto

Carrington Hill Designs, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Concord Kitchen Worth Waiting For

3W design, inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, white appliances, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink 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!