Architect: John Lum Architecture Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

French Country Kitchen

Sexton Development

This is an example of a large u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops and glass tile splashback.

Built-In Buffet

New Hope Cabinets & Kitchens by Charles Weiler

This spacious, coastal style kitchen has an abundance of natural light which illuminates the natural tones & textures of the slate flooring, marble countertops, stone hearth, and wooden elements within this space. This kitchen is equipped with a Wolf range, microwave and warming drawers, and two built-in Sub-Zero refrigerators. With breath taking views throughout the kitchen and living area, it becomes the perfect oasis.

Small Kitchen Living Large

CMC Design Studio LLC

Newlyweds had just moved into their new home and immediately wanted to update their kitchen which is located in the center of the household, lacking any natural light source of its own. To make matters worse, the cabinets in place were dark red with black countertops. Not the picture of brightness they were looking for. To increase the amount of light reflected throughout the kitchen, we incorporated some of the following updates: 1. Replaced the solo ceiling light with 4 recessed cans 2. Updated the florescent undercabinet lights with new LED strips 3. Installed custom white cabinets topped with Silestone’s new Artic Ocean white countertops 4. Updated the dark glass pendants over the bar with larger, clear glass pendants that spoke more to the history of the home 5. Painted the walls a soft gray to compliment the palette The original kitchen layout was updated to eliminate the existing soffits and open the visual feel of the space. A large white farm sink now centers the natural wood bar area, inviting guests to sit and gather for ballgames and celebrations. Glass tile and USB ports at charging sites complete the space for the family to grow over the years. Photo by Stockwell Media

Karvelas Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Huge Contemporary Kitchen Designer: Teri Turan
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

1888 Kitchen

LLG Residential Design LLC

Great utensil drawer that keeps items within reach but eliminates clutter on the counter. Items are easy to find without digging through a drawer.
Small eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Wallingford Family Kitchen

Model Remodel

Contractor: Model Remodel; Designer: Model Remodel; Photography: Cindy Apple Photography
This is an example of an arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Butcher Block Island

La Costa Cabinets & Design

Project Details: Cinder Blanco sink. backsplash is sanoma tile from San Diego Marble and Tile. Island countertop is white neolithe with a J.Aaron walnut wood butcher block extension. Added spice pull cabinets around blanco sink. Emtek hardware. Countertops in Piatra Grey from Ceasarstone. Fireplace tile from Stone Impressions with a Piatra Grey quartz base.

Transitional Kitchen - Williamsburg VA

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Norriton kitchen by Lauren Sciarra

Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing.. . How can Main Line Kitchen Design offer both the best kitchen designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? Our expert kitchen designers meet customers by appointment only in our offices, instead of a large showroom open to the general public. We display the cabinet lines we sell under glass countertops so customers can see how our cabinetry is constructed. Customers can view hundreds of sample doors and and sample finishes and see 3d renderings of their future kitchen on flat screen TV’s. But we do not waste our time or our customers money on showroom extras that are not essential. Nor are we available to assist people who want to stop in and browse. We pass our savings onto our customers and concentrate on what matters most. Designing great kitchens! Main Line Kitchen Design designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than at major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D kitchen designs on flat screen TV’s. We can also bring sample cabinet doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen renovation from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”

reFRESH Kitchen

ABLAZE Design Group (ABL)

KITCHEN REFRESH project recently completed in Highland Park - To keep costs down our designers retained the existing perimeter cabinets, sprayed and modified them, replaced the island and pantry cabinetry to enhance functionality & storage, installed new fixtures, finishes and countertops to completely transform this once dated kitchen.

Craftsmen to Modern Kitchen Transformation

Stonehenge Custom Tile and Stone

Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Two-Tone Kitchen Design in Bowie

Solstice Kitchen and Bath

This kitchen design in Bowie, MD achieved a striking style with two-toned kitchen cabinets. To achieve this custom look and realize the client's design vision we incorporated two different cabinet lines, with Koch Classic "Bristol" in Oyster on the perimeter and HomeCrest "Bexley" in Cadet for the island, both on maple wood. An Olympus quartz "Fortuna" premium countertop complements the white cabinetry, while a Sapele mahogany wood top beautifully accents the blue island. The backsplash at the sink and range wall is Eclipse Grey Wave 4 x 12 glossy glass subway tile, which provides a striking contrast to the white perimeter color palette. The island includes seating with upholstered chairs in a complementary color scheme. A stainless apron front sink pairs perfectly with the Brizo "Tresa" two handled faucet in polished nickel. GE stainless appliances feature throughout the kitchen design, along with a built in microwave and a Brizo pot filler faucet. Beyond the main kitchen cabinets, the design includes a built-in desk with storage. A beverage station with an undercounter beverage refrigerator also incorporates a wine rack, wine glass storage, and narrow glass front cabinets with in cabinet lighting.

Willow Glen Cottage

Arch Studio, Inc.

2019 -- Complete re-design and re-build of this 1,600 square foot home including a brand new 600 square foot Guest House located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

Country Chic Kitchen in Taylor, MI

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Butcher Block Island

La Costa Cabinets & Design

Brier

The Here Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Style - Plymouth, MA

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

This whole house remodel included a kitchen & 3 baths for a young growing family. They were going for a transitional style with a coastal twist. The kitchen was designed using Fieldstone Cabinetry with a light-colored perimeter and a darker island for contrast. The traditional farmhouse style sink is contrasted with a contemporary single control faucet in polished chrome. Kyle J Caldwell Photography

Los Altos- Modern Craftsman

Kerstin Dieterich Designs

Butlers pantry Photo credit- Alicia Garcia Staging- one two six design
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey splashback.

Craigie House

StudioSD

Kenny Park, Showinghouse.com
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Glass 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!