This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Gladwyne, PA Kitchen, Mudroom and Living Room Remodel

Rudloff Custom Builders

This kitchen has many interesting elements that set it apart. The sense of openness is created by the raised ceiling and multiple ceiling levels, lighting and light colored cabinets. A custom hood over the stone back splash creates a wonderful focal point with it's traditional style architectural mill work complimenting the islands use of reclaimed wood (as seen on the ceiling as well) transitional tapered legs, and the use of Carrara marble on the island top. This kitchen was featured in a Houzz Kitchen of the Week article! Photography by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel

Powell Construction

The kitchen is a mix of existing and new cabinets that were made to match. Marmoleum (a natural sheet linoleum) flooring sets the kitchen apart in the home’s open plan. It is also low maintenance and resilient underfoot. Custom stainless steel countertops match the appliances, are low maintenance and are, uhm, stainless!

Pavilion House

Minett Studio Architecture and Design

Tatjana Plitt
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, panelled appliances and with island.

Happy Valley Remodel

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, with island, a single-bowl sink, light hardwood floors, marble benchtops, marble splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Luxury in-frame kitchen

First Impressions Kitchens

Constructed from Ash and painted in a satin finish, this Baystone shaker in-frame is a range full of character and charm. The use of ‘Calico’ and ‘Mineral’ units make this kitchen feel light and airy. Bespoke colours used in images: Calico & Mineral. See this kitchen on our website http://firstimpressionskitchens.co.uk/bespoke/baystone/

La Cantera Modern Farmhouse Estate

Bannister Custom Homes

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Armadale House

bg architecture

Michelle Williams
This is an example of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and subway tile splashback.

A Kitchen Designed for Family Gathering

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

• A busy family wanted to rejuvenate their entire first floor. As their family was growing, their spaces were getting more cramped and finding comfortable, usable space was no easy task. The goal of their remodel was to create a warm and inviting kitchen and family room, great room-like space that worked with the rest of the home’s floor plan. The focal point of the new kitchen is a large center island around which the family can gather to prepare meals. Exotic granite countertops and furniture quality light-colored cabinets provide a warm, inviting feel. Commercial-grade stainless steel appliances make this gourmet kitchen a great place to prepare large meals. A wide plank hardwood floor continues from the kitchen to the family room and beyond, tying the spaces together. The focal point of the family room is a beautiful stone fireplace hearth surrounded by built-in bookcases. Stunning craftsmanship created this beautiful wall of cabinetry which houses the home’s entertainment system. French doors lead out to the home’s deck and also let a lot of natural light into the space. From its beautiful, functional kitchen to its elegant, comfortable family room, this renovation achieved the homeowners’ goals. Now the entire family has a great space to gather and spend quality time.

Bluff House Kitchen, void

Auhaus Architecture

Bluff House kitchen. Photography: Auhaus Architecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Stonewood

Breathe Architecture

A sculpted island bench of Tasmanian Oak timber defines the kitchen. Geometric tiles and limed ply with translucent lemon accents, enhance the recycled Tasmanian oak joinery. Photographer: Andrew Wuttke

Vintage Stove Hidden Hood

Kelly and Abramson Architecture

antique wavy glass, cool stove., farm sink, oversize island, paneled refrigerator, some color on the cabinets. The farm style sink is in the foreground. This is another project where the homeowners love the design process and really understand and trust my lead in keeping all the details in line with the story. The story is farmhouse cottage. We are not creating a movie set, we are trying to go back in time to a place when we were not herds of cattle shopping at costco and living in tract homes and driving all the same cars. I want to go back to a time when grandma is showing the kids how to make apple pie.

The Nottingham

Ateliers Jacob

Decked out in the most tasteful "formal wear", the kitchen exudes a rare elegance. Like a jewel, the white quartz forming the work surfaces and backsplash highlights the inherent beauty of the area. However it is the storage spaces of steel grey maple that define the personality of the decor, rivalling in beauty with the most trendsetting designs. Exquisite interpretation of the classic kitchen. Picture: Studio Point de vue - Alexandre Parent

Kennebunkport Maine White Shaker Kitchen

Heartwood Kitchens

Boston area kitchen showroom Heartwood Kitchens, winner of North Shore Magazine's Readers Choice award designed this Maine kitchen. This transitional custom kitchen is designed for many cooks and guests. It includes a large island, 2 sinks, high end appliances including Wolf ovens, Wolf range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Sub-Zero freezer covered in appliance panels made beautifully by Mouser Custom Cabinetry to match cabinet door fronts. Carrara subway tiles and black leathered granite are a great combination for this simple shaker style kitchen. Visit Heartwood to see high end custom kitchen cabinetry in the Boston area. Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

Lake Oswego Custom Home

Jenni Leasia Interior Design

This spacious kitchen with beautiful views features a prefinished cherry flooring with a very dark stain. We custom made the white shaker cabinets and paired them with a rich brown quartz composite countertop. A slate blue glass subway tile adorns the backsplash. We fitted the kitchen with a stainless steel apron sink. The same white and brown color palette has been used for the island. We also equipped the island area with modern pendant lighting and bar stools for seating. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/lake-oswego

McEvoy Kitchen

Sawhorse Designs

White Traditional Kitchen in Summit, NJ with walnut countertop and custom range hood. Window wall creates plenty of natural light. Photo: Memories TTL; Wing Wong

Kitchen

Tara Seawright Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and with island.

Pacific Palisades- El Medio

Jill Wolff Interior Design

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

San Francisco Apartment

Workroom C

Contemporary kitchen with traditional elements Photo by Eric Zepeda
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with subway tile splashback, a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and solid surface benchtops.

Lake Minnetonka

MDS Remodeling LLC

www.troythiesphoto.com
Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, brown floor, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

All Islands Kitchen 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!