Simon Tanenbaum Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow floor.

Luxury Kitchen Remodel

Bella Cucina West, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Michelet _ cuisine

Hedre

Le sur-meuble du groupe filtrant est parfaitement assumé et est habillé d'un clairevoie coulissant en chêne massif verni extra mat. Il contribue à la signature de cette cuisine épurée japonisante.

Marin Bay Kitchen Designed by Rich Dicola

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and slate splashback.

Traditional Custom Kitchen Design - After Photo

A Step Beyond Design

Raised the ceiling and added taller upper cabinets for more space. Corner cabinet rests on countertop. Hides toaster and blender.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Cozy Rustic Lakeside Kitchen

Michelle Lecinski

Project by Advance Design Studio Kitchen Design by Michelle Lecinski Photography NOT professional, just snap shots for now ;)
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel - Traditional Suburban Home

The Cleary Company

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Shaker White Cabinets and Quartz Countertops

Happy Flooring and Cabinets

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop, recessed and an undermount sink.

Cuisine - APRES

Atelier Lachaume

Refonte entière d'une cuisine salle à manger. Egalement rénovation du salon et de la descente d'escalier qui sont ouverts sur la cuisine.
Design ideas for an expansive industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Kitchen in the Woods

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

Our clients wanted to update their kitchen and create more storage space. They also needed a desk area in the kitchen and a display area for family keepsakes. With small children, they were not using the breakfast bar on the island, so we chose when redesigning the island to add storage instead of having the countertop overhang for seating. We extended the height of the cabinetry also. A desk area with 2 file drawers and mail sorting cubbies was created so the homeowners could have a place to organize their bills, charge their electronics, and pay bills. We also installed 2 plugs into the narrow bookcase to the right of the desk area with USB plugs for charging phones and tablets. Our clients chose a cherry craftsman cabinet style with simple cups and knobs in brushed stainless steel. For the countertops, Silestone Copper Mist was chosen. It is a gorgeous slate blue hue with copper flecks. To compliment this choice, I custom designed this slate backsplash using multiple colors of slate. This unique, natural stone, geometric backsplash complemented the countertops and the cabinetry style perfectly. We installed a pot filler over the cooktop and a pull-out spice cabinet to the right of the cooktop. To utilize counterspace, the microwave was installed into a wall cabinet to the right of the cooktop. We moved the sink and dishwasher into the island and placed a pull-out garbage and recycling drawer to the left of the sink. An appliance lift was also installed for a Kitchenaid mixer to be stored easily without ever having to lift it. To improve the lighting in the kitchen and great room which has a vaulted pine tongue and groove ceiling, we designed and installed hollow beams to run the electricity through from the kitchen to the fireplace. For the island we installed 3 pendants and 4 down lights to provide ample lighting at the island. All lighting was put onto dimmer switches. We installed new down lighting along the cooktop wall. For the great room, we installed track lighting and attached it to the sides of the beams and used directional lights to provide lighting for the great room and to light up the fireplace. The beautiful home in the woods, now has an updated, modern kitchen and fantastic lighting which our clients love.

Cygnus/Coffee Brown Granite

Midwest Marble & Granite

Cygnus granite on island tops and Coffee Brown granite on the perimeter countertops with slate backsplash tile, granite composite Blanco sink, and brushed nickel faucet.

Wyatt Mountain Retreat

Arterra Design & Construction

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Redwood Drive

Carolyn Ubben Architect PLLC

New kitchen with wood cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances and black benchtop.

Chef's Kitchen - Professional in all the right places

KraftMaster Renovations

This updated updated kitchen we got rid of the peninsula and adding a large island. Materials chosen are warm and welcoming while having a slight industrial feel with stainless appliances. Cabinetry by Starmark, the wood species is alder and the doors are inset. Chris Veith

Chester Road

Omniform

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

The Point Lookout Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Lighting in Big Sky

Ambiance, Inc.

Home automation is an area of exponential technological growth and evolution. Properly executed lighting brings continuity, function and beauty to a living or working space. Whether it’s a small loft or a large business, light can completely change the ambiance of your home or office. Ambiance in Bozeman, MT offers residential and commercial customized lighting solutions and home automation that fits not only your lifestyle but offers decoration, safety and security. Whether you’re adding a room or looking to upgrade the current lighting in your home, we have the expertise necessary to exceed your lighting expectations.

Green Mountain Family Remodel

Gretchen Lyons

On the back wall we added shallow drawers, cabinets and some wine storage. This was done so that we could allow extra room for seating at the end of the island. Photographs by: Libbie Martin with Think Role

Maison Black and White

Atelier OCTA Architecture-Architecture intérieure

Rénovation de l'espace cuisine et salle à manger de cette belle maison ancienne. Le marbre avec ses cabochons existants ont été conservés et se mélangent parfaitement avec la nouvelle cuisine contemporaine. Le mur qui séparait l'ancienne cuisine de l'espace repas a été déposé pour bénéficier d'un nouvel espace ouvert et lumineux. Une grand baie vitrée a été installé pour bénéficier de toute la luminosité et profiter de la vue sur la piscine. L'accès au sous-sol existant a été repensé, par la pose d'une trappe de sol motorisé afin de couvrir la trémie de l'escalier, et ainsi bénéficier de l'espace disponible lorsque la trappe est fermée.

Transitional White Kitchen

Erin Welner Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with an Undermount Sink and Slate 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!