Design ideas for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn

lisa furey interiors

This is an example of a large country open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

Clarissa Project

Andrew Heiser

This is an example of a large industrial u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with laminate floors, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Home in Orefield

Laslo Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Perimeter Hardware Paint Island - Rift White Oak Wood Driftwood Dark Stain
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Old and New Again

Kitchens by Design

This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Family Loft

ZeroEnergy Design

Modern family loft renovation. A young couple starting a family in the city purchased this two story loft in Boston's South End. Built in the 1990's, the loft was ready for updates. ZED transformed the space, creating a fresh new look and greatly increasing its functionality to accommodate an expanding family within an urban setting. Improvement were made to the aesthetics, scale, and functionality for the growing family to enjoy. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.

Kitchen Expansion

Tenhulzen Residential

Layout to improve form and function with goal of entertaining and raising 3 children.
Large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Franklin Street Loft - Kitchen

Jane Kim Architect

Photography by Eduard Hueber / archphoto North and south exposures in this 3000 square foot loft in Tribeca allowed us to line the south facing wall with two guest bedrooms and a 900 sf master suite. The trapezoid shaped plan creates an exaggerated perspective as one looks through the main living space space to the kitchen. The ceilings and columns are stripped to bring the industrial space back to its most elemental state. The blackened steel canopy and blackened steel doors were designed to complement the raw wood and wrought iron columns of the stripped space. Salvaged materials such as reclaimed barn wood for the counters and reclaimed marble slabs in the master bathroom were used to enhance the industrial feel of the space.

The Bold but Cosy Bachelor Pad

Kathy Kunz Interiors

Detail: the ceramic countertop in concrete-effect features a lovely (and highly durable!) satin finish.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, red splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Кухня в лофт стиле

Rock'n'wood

Кухня в лофт стиле, с островом. Фасады из массива и крашенного мдф, на металлических рамах. Использованы элементы закаленного армированного стекла и сетки.

The Hinterland Retreat

THE RURAL BUILDING COMPANY

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Peppermill & Englishpub Thin Brick Kitchen - North Carolina

General Shale

Rustic kitchen design featuring 50/50 blend of Peppermill and Englishpub thin brick with Ivory Buff mortar.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback and black benchtop.

Lighting

The Heirloom Companies

Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Surrey Project

Concept 8 Architects

This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Surrey with marble benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white cabinets.

Eclectic kitchen, dining in kitchen

Ayelet Designs

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Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

Low Country

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photography by William Quarles. Designed by Shannon Bogen. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry. Contractor Tom Martin
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island, red splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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Angela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design Studio

Modern Kitchen, modern design, kitchen design, custom hood, red tile, black and white kitchen, interior design,
This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Denver with red splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and coffered.

Goshen Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Lake View

Jennifer Ryan Design

Katheryn Moran Photography
Design ideas for a small industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sunfish Lake Renovation

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

All Islands Kitchen with Red 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!