A Meadowlark kitchen that's both functional and fashionable. In this LEED Platinum home by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with medium wood cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, a peninsula, beige floor, black benchtop and laminate benchtops.

Tribeca II

Regan Wood Photography

This is an example of a scandinavian kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE

Whitstable Island Interiors

Design ideas for a small beach style u-shaped kitchen in Kent with open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and stainless steel appliances.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

Based on a mid century modern concept
Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with mosaic tile splashback, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and green benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

This is an example of a small modern galley kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

San Francisco Upper Height Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities

Bay Area Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops and a peninsula.

Industrial Kitchen With American Diner Feel

Sustainable Kitchens

Sustainable Kitchens - Industrial Kitchen with American Diner Feel. A black Ilve Roma Twin Range cooker set within St Giles Blue Farrow & Ball painted flat panel cabinets with routed pulls. Open shelving on vintage Duckett design brackets with metro tiles and dark grout go beautifully with the bianco venato worktop. The open ducting create a fresh industrial vibe. The checkered floor gives the kitchen a playful feel.

A Bijou Holiday Apartment in Edinburgh

The Couture Rooms

This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a peninsula, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen & Breakfast Bar area

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

An urban townhome with European Beech Cabinets with a clear laquer finish, engineered quartz counters and bamboo floors.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Gatti Apartment 3 for Peek Architecture

Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and dark hardwood floors.

Mid Century Modern on Lake Samammish

Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.

Looking from the dining area toward the kitchen reveals an eating bar that free spans 9 feet on steel supprts. Clean, contemporary walnut slab cabinets are paired with glass backslash and quartz counter tops for a cool, contemporary appearance. Photo by Lara Swimmer

View of Kitchen Eating Area, custom banquette

Robin Muto

This end of the kitchen was originally walled off into two separate rooms. A smaller room was on the left which was a larder and the right had a small eating area for servants., hence the two different sized windows. I created a large sweeping curved to over a support beam that was structurally required once the walls were removed and then completed the curve with custom designed brackets. The custom built banquette has a leather seat and fabric back. The table I designed and a local worker made it from a felled walnut tree on the property.

View of Kitchen

Rodriguez Studio Architecture PC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete benchtops, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen

Jane Ellison

The villa kitchen provides the perfect setting. The large window over the sink looks out to a deck dining area. Stainless steel countertops are easy to care for. Warm and cool are combined by setting off the stainless steel faced cabinetry with a deep red wall, wood accents and red sisal rug. Open shelves for often-used dishware allow for convenience as well as a sense of rhythm and repetition, one of Jane's favorite motifs. The result is a kitchen that imbues the food -- and the kitchen conversation -- with lively energy.

MAISON VINSOBRE

Dulac Design

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Marseille with a single-bowl sink, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Modern Kitchen

Small modern single-wall kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a single-bowl sink, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with 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!