This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Agencement - Choix du mobilier et des matériaux

Archimède

Design ideas for a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Lille with terra-cotta floors, red floor, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances and beige benchtop.

Life on the Lake

Fran Alexander Interior Design LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Pepper Ridge

Woodshapers

Marc Gibson Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Vaycay

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Michael Hunter
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with open cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, an undermount sink and tile benchtops.

Traditional Old World Kitchen Tile Mural

Kitchen Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, red floor and a peninsula.

Proyecto de reforma de una vivienda singular con jardín.

Aurora Gomez Design - arquitectura y diseño

Fotografía: Pilar Martín Bravo
Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Gardner Kitchen

Chesapeake Kitchen Wholesalers, Inc.

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and red floor.

White Kitchen with Open Shelving, Black Honed Granite Countertops and Butcher Bl

Building Culture

Designed by Austin Tunnell - built by Building Culture
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Farmhouse Apartment

Allen+Killcoyne Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, no island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and red floor.

Mount Lawley Kitchen & Cabinetry

Retreat Design

Another 2018 example of Black Fenix NTM © being used to great effect for this extensive whole house renovation! For this renovation in Mount Lawley a combination of white laminate, walnut effect laminate and black Fenix © were used to create contrast and drama in the kitchen area. Arrital's walnut effect laminate has been a popular door finish this year! It is very competitively priced and has come up beautifully on all the projects it has featured. The walnut colour assists to soften an area when used in the same space as black Fenix ©. To further soften this kitchen area, Caesarstone's rugged concrete was used on the breakfast bar providing a gray backdrop for the rest of the kitchen. Retreat Design provided the cabinetry for all areas of this whole house renovation, including study nooks and an outdoor BBQ area. The cabinetry pricing was kept competitive through the use of white laminate cabinetry coupled with feature cabinetry to higher specification in areas such as the kitchen.

Kempsville Cabinets- Cherry Custom Kitchen

Kempsville Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and red floor.

Malibu Transitional Remodel

JRP Design & Remodel

This transitional style living space is a breath of fresh air, beginning with the open concept kitchen featuring cool white walls, bronze pendant lighting and classically elegant Calacatta Dorada Quartz countertops by Vadara. White frameless cabinets by DeWils continue the soothing, modern color palette, resulting in a kitchen that balances a rustic Spanish aesthetic with bright, modern finishes. Mission red cement tile flooring lends the space a pop of Southern California charm that flows into a stunning stairwell highlighted by terracotta tile accents that complement without overwhelming the ceiling architecture above. The bathroom is a soothing escape with relaxing white relief subway tiles offset by wooden skylights and rich accents. PROJECT DETAILS: Style: Transitional Countertops: Vadara Quartz (Calacatta Dorado) Cabinets: White Frameless Cabinets, by DeWils Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze Lighting Fixtures: Bronze Pendant lighting Flooring: Cement Tile (color = Mission Red) Tile/Backsplash: White subway with Terracotta accent Paint Colors: White Photographer: J.R. Maddox

Contemporary Cottage on Dupont

Destiny Homes

Photographer: Chuck Korpi
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Guadalupe Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Inspiration for a small u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and red floor.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Meridaarquitectos Sirena

Merida Arquitectos

New Kitchen with old elements and characters of Yucatan Architecture. Traditional Chimney
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Mexico City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Luxurious

Despina Design

Interior Design- Despina Design Furniture - Merlino Photography - Pearlin Design and photography
Photo of a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Perth with medium hardwood floors, red floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Traditional Homes

Kitchen Encounters Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Alder people in the house- Project 3389

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Kitchen with an Undermount Sink and Red Floor 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!