Stunning LEDs combined with a mirror toe kick create the illusion that the island is floating. wow
Expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Christchurch with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, plywood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen Remodels

J. Anderson Contracting

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula, a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets and brown floor.

HUCK Retreat ビルトインガレージ #1

彩羽工藝舎

ヘリーボーンの壁紙が可愛らしキッチン。収納量の多い造り棚。二つの小さな窓で明るいキッチン空間になりました。家族との会話を楽しみながら、美味しい料理ができそうな素敵なキッチンです。
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, coloured appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

子育て真っ最中、だから選んだ対面キッチン

オーダーキッチン・プロト

シンクは国産鋳物ホーローシンク。
Small traditional open plan kitchen in Nagoya with a single-bowl sink, tile benchtops, white splashback, plywood floors and a peninsula.

Green Shaker and Exposed Oak Kitchen

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This kitchen creates a unique twist on the classic Shaker style by combining handleless wall cabinets with painted Shaker base cabinets. The exposed oak adds a beautiful splash of warmth amongst the subtle Cardamom green cabinets – a fabulous alternative to using a grey or blue shade for your kitchen.

Design Ideas Featuring Urban Effects Cabinetry

Urban Effects Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Ronkonkoma Red Oak

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

This Red Oak kitchen was designed with Starmark cabinets in the Bridgeport door style. Featuring a Macadamia Tinted Varnish finish, the Cambria Hampshire countertop adds to the appeal of this stunning red oak kitchen.

haus-flow/地域のオアシスとしての平屋中庭付き住宅

一級建築士事務所haus

haus-flow　Photo by 森本大助
Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, plywood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

幕張のマンション　キッチンリノベーション

Smart Running　一級建築士事務所

千葉県幕張にある築10年ほどのマンションのリノベーション。新築購入時に設置されたキッチンが傷んできたのと収納量の不足、またダイニングに面してより開放的な調理空間を実現したいとの理由から計画がスタートした。キッチン天板はコーリアン（人造大理石）、突板の木材は楓（メープル）、設備機器はガゲナウのIHクッカーと食洗機キッチンがビルトインされている。背面収納の扉はメラミン化粧板で、やはりビルトインのガゲナウのスチームオーブン、ワインセラーが設置されている。キッチン側面の壁には大判タイルが張られている。施主ご夫婦は、モダンでシンプル、同時に肌触りの良い温かみを感じられるキッチン空間を望まれた。またショールームを訪問してドイツの高級住設機器を扱うガゲナウの製品を気に入られ、これをふんだんに使用している。金物一つまで厳選した高級仕様のキッチンである。キッチンに合わせて、書斎の造り付けの本棚とトイレも合わせて改修を行っている。

つくばの２世帯ＲＣ住宅リノベーション

株式会社リノベ

Inspiration for an asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, slate splashback, plywood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

J. Anderson Contracting

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula, medium wood cabinets and brown floor.

Greenlawn White Oak

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

This Red Oak kitchen was designed with Starmark cabinets in the Georgetown door style. Featuring a White Tinted Varnish finish, the Rococo LG Viatera countertop puts this kitchen into a class of it's own.

N-house

有限会社浄法寺工務店

Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, plywood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

子供たちが巣立ち、ふたりで新たな暮らしを楽しむ

住工房株式会社

子供たちが巣立ち、ふたりで新たな暮らしを楽しむ
This is an example of an asian eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, plywood floors and a peninsula.

子育て真っ最中、だから選んだ対面キッチン

オーダーキッチン・プロト

半島型のキッチンだが、コンロお正面には仕切りを設けた。その裏側（リビング側）は飾り棚に
Small traditional open plan kitchen in Nagoya with a single-bowl sink, tile benchtops, white splashback, plywood floors and a peninsula.

Green Shaker and Exposed Oak Kitchen

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Simple and Sweet Kitchen

PRO-Builders

Simple, white, Nantucket, u-shaped kitchen
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Grove

Wiebe Design and Construction

Archbould Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, plywood floors and a peninsula.

キッチン

Style Create （有）秀林組

Design ideas for a modern open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, plywood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

ホワイトを基調にしたシンプルな家

株式会社空間構成

アイランドキッチンはブラックで印象的にしました。 2400L×940Wあります。特注で製作しました。天板はウォーツサイトを使用し、シンクと水切りは手板金で作りました。レンジフードはアリアフィーナ、食洗機はミーレ、ガスコンロはリンナイ製です。
Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula and white floor.

Kitchen with Plywood Floors and a Peninsula 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!