This modern stunning open concept kitchen was everything our clients dreamed of and more including the statement made by the beautiful quartz backsplash. We took their small tight cluttered space and gave them a chefs kitchen with open walls and cleared counter top space. Smart and thoughtful storage was key in designing this kitchen for the needs of our client. The Fieldstone Cabinetry in a slab Tempe Simply White Cabinet includes pantry storage, corner solutions, pull out storage and thoughtful organization. The beautiful Cambria Quartz Brittanica Gold counter tops flow up the back range wall, making a stunning statement in the kitchen. Floating corner shelves give a decorative accent as well as easy access storage for everyday used items. This modern kitchen is loved by our clients and hopefully loved by you and sparks some inspiration for your kitchen remodel.

Modern Farmhouse Cottage

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Tuscany Way

Aloha Kitchen, Bath & Design

Elegant traditional style home with some old world and Italian touches and materials and warm inviting tones.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Coursan Kitchen

Preferred Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

White L-Shaped Kitchen Upgrade

Harbour Towne Construction

This L-shaped upgraded kitchen gave the home not only space to move around the space without the interruption of traffic, but also plenty of counter space.

Templestowe Minimalist with Metallic Accents

Smith & Smith Kitchens

Metallic tones are picked up in the Lithostone benchtop. All appliances are integrated where possible. Photographs by Tim Turner
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, black floor and yellow benchtop.

Elford Street

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

Black and white classic transitional kitchen with pops of polished brass hardware. Beautiful glass uppers, quartz counters and white beveled herringbone tile backsplash. Kitchen Aid appliances. Photos: Dasha Armstrong Cabinetry: Cabico Cabinetry Designer: Heather Stewart

Küche A. in Münster

kitchen art by Nosthoff-Horstmann

kitchen art by Nosthoff-Horstmann LEiCHT Küche, Modell Bondi in carbongrau mit supermatter Lackierung. Anti-Fingerprint Oberfläche. Offene Wohnküche im industrial Design. Miele Geräte und Berbel Moveline Dunstabzugshaube. Barplatte und Regalböden in Alteiche Barrique. Mit Weinklimaschrank zum Wohnraum hin. Arbeitsplatte in Keramik 12 mm stark.

Küche A. in Münster

kitchen art by Nosthoff-Horstmann

Modern Bamboo Kitchen Design

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

A convergence of sleek contemporary style and organic elements culminate in this elevated esthetic. High gloss white contrasts with sustainable bamboo veneers, run horizontally, and stained a warm matte caramel color. The showpiece is the 3” bamboo framing around the tall units, engineered in strips that perfectly align with the breaks in the surrounding cabinetry. So as not to clutter the clean lines of the flat panel doors, the white cabinets open with touch latches, most of which have lift-up mechanisms. Base cabinets have integrated channel hardware in stainless steel, echoing the appliances. Storage abounds, with such conveniences as tray partitions, corner swing-out lazy susans, and assorted dividers and inserts for the profusion of large drawers. Pure white quartz countertops terminate in a waterfall end at the peninsula, where there’s room for three comfortable stools under the overhang. A unique feature is the execution of the cooktop: it’s set flush into the countertop, with a fascia of quartz below it; the cooktop’s knobs are set into that fascia. To assure a clean look throughout, the quartz is continued onto the backsplashes, punctuated by a sheet of stainless steel behind the rangetop and hood. Serenity and style in a hardworking space. This project was designed in collaboration with Taylor Viazzo Architects. Photography by Jason Taylor, R.A., AIA. Written by Paulette Gambacorta, adapted for Houzz Bilotta Designer: Danielle Florie Architect: Taylor Viazzo Architects Photographer: Jason Taylor, R.A., AIA

Modern Farmhouse Cottage

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc.
Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Elford Street

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

Townhouse for a Well-Travelled Executive

JTID Inc.

Classic Japanese shoji screens which inspired the design of the kitchen cabinet doors.
Inspiration for a small asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, yellow benchtop and recessed.

Bradin Kitchen

Velarde Designs

The client wanted to open up her small kitchen to the adjacent dining area while creating a light, bright space to cook and gather.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Small Bristol Terraced House

RESILICA

Photo of a small modern kitchen in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, a peninsula and yellow benchtop.

South Tampa, Tampa, FL, USA

Cabinet & Stone International

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Coursan Kitchen

Preferred Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

On the side of the cliff

Jennifer Ryan Design

This smallish kitchen needed to be both updated and opened up. By taking out the wall where the peninsula is now and adding a garden window made the kitchen feels much bigger even though we didn't add any square footage! Opening up the wall between the kitchen and entry also added much needed light.

Country Shaker-Inspired Kitchen Facelift - Adelaide Hills

Transform-A-Space

Art Department Creative
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Boulder Kitchen Upgrade

Prolithic Designs

Photo of a small asian galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, a peninsula and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen with a Peninsula and Yellow Benchtop 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!