This kitchen keeps the original mid-century flavor while creating more storage and allowing for better organization. Buras Photography
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.

Custom built-in storage options like this large pullout pantry with adjustable shelves. Buras Photography
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Bachelor's Loft-Kitchen

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Shannon Fontaine
Small midcentury single-wall kitchen pantry in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle

'g' Green Design Center

Green Home Remodel – Clean and Green on a Budget – with Flair Today many families with young children put health and safety first among their priorities for their homes. Young families are often on a budget as well, and need to save in important areas such as energy costs by creating more efficient homes. In this major kitchen remodel and addition project, environmentally sustainable solutions were on top of the wish list producing a wonderfully remodeled home that is clean and green, coming in on time and on budget. This photo shows bamboo flooring and a well organized and planned kitchen layout. ‘g’ Green Design Center was the first and only stop when the homeowners of this mid-sized Cape-style home were looking for assistance. They had a rough idea of the layout they were hoping to create and came to ‘g’ for design and materials. Nicole Goldman, of ‘g’ did the space planning and kitchen design, and worked with Greg Delory of Greg DeLory Home Design for the exterior architectural design and structural design components. All the finishes were selected with ‘g’ and the homeowners. All are sustainable, non-toxic and in the case of the insulation, extremely energy efficient. Beginning in the kitchen, the separating wall between the old kitchen and hallway was removed, creating a large open living space for the family. The existing oak cabinetry was removed and new, plywood and solid wood cabinetry from Canyon Creek, with no-added urea formaldehyde (NAUF) in the glues or finishes was installed. Existing strand woven bamboo which had been recently installed in the adjacent living room, was extended into the new kitchen space, and the new addition that was designed to hold a new dining room, mudroom, and covered porch entry. The same wood was installed in the master bedroom upstairs, creating consistency throughout the home and bringing a serene look throughout. The kitchen cabinetry is in an Alder wood with a natural finish. The countertops are Eco By Cosentino; A Cradle to Cradle manufactured materials of recycled (75%) glass, with natural stone, quartz, resin and pigments, that is a maintenance-free durable product with inherent anti-bacterial qualities. In the first floor bathroom, all recycled-content tiling was utilized from the shower surround, to the flooring, and the same eco-friendly cabinetry and counter surfaces were installed. The similarity of materials from one room creates a cohesive look to the home, and aided in budgetary and scheduling issues throughout the project. Throughout the project UltraTouch insulation was installed following an initial energy audit that availed the homeowners of about $1,500 in rebate funds to implement energy improvements. Whenever ‘g’ Green Design Center begins a project such as a remodel or addition, the first step is to understand the energy situation in the home and integrate the recommended improvements into the project as a whole. Also used throughout were the AFM Safecoat Zero VOC paints which have no fumes, or off gassing and allowed the family to remain in the home during construction and painting without concern for exposure to fumes. Dan Cutrona Photography

Ravenna Residence

Raina Henderson Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Now that's a pantry!

James C Schell LLC

Two large pull-out pantries flank and support display cabinets and a workspace/charging station.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Montclair Renovation and Interiors

ilumus, llc.

Ramona d'Viola - ilumus photography
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Kitchen and Entry Closet

Sandrin Leung Inc.

Photos by Ana Sandrin
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Urban Loft Styled DC Row Home - Staged for Sale

Signature Design Interiors

With a listing price of just under $4 million, this gorgeous row home located near the Convention Center in Washington DC required a very specific look to attract the proper buyer. The home has been completely remodeled in a modern style with bamboo flooring and bamboo kitchen cabinetry so the furnishings and decor needed to be complimentary. Typically, transitional furnishings are used in staging across the board, however, for this property we wanted an urban loft, industrial look with heavy elements of reclaimed wood to create a city, hotel luxe style. As with all DC properties, this one is long and narrow but is completely open concept on each level, so continuity in color and design selections was critical. The row home had several open areas that needed a defined purpose such as a reception area, which includes a full bar service area, pub tables, stools and several comfortable seating areas for additional entertaining. It also boasts an in law suite with kitchen and living quarters as well as 3 outdoor spaces, which are highly sought after in the District.

Franklin Hills

User

Russel Taylor
Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with bamboo floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Modern and Airy Kitchen

TreeHouse

Executive Cabinets Flat Panel English Oak Caesarstone Lagos Blue Countertops EcoFusion Bamboo Flooring Milgard Thermally Broken Aluminum Windows
Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with glass sheet splashback, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Walnut Slab and White High-Gloss Acrylic Slab | Los Angeles, CA

The Cabinet Face

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

The Bravern Signature Penthouses

Areas Interior Design

Entertainer's kitchen with island seating for upto eight persons
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Professional Chef's Dream Kitchen

Wike LaFrey

kaskel photo
Photo of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Oceanfront Modern

Allen Construction

This kitchen features custom cabinets with a eucalyptus veneer, granite countertops, LED lighting, and an open beam ceiling. Architect: Pacific Architects General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Castle Pines North

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

A mixture of glass and solid door Shaker cabinets, upper and lower after full expansion and remodel.
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Moderne, schwarze Küche
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Nuremberg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Cambridge Modern Scandinavian Home

Steven Baczek Architect

Mottl Cabinetry David Fell Photography
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, bamboo floors, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle

'g' Green Design Center

Green Home Remodel – Clean and Green on a Budget – with Flair The dining room addition also served as a family room space and has easy access to the updated kitchen. Today many families with young children put health and safety first among their priorities for their homes. Young families are often on a budget as well, and need to save in important areas such as energy costs by creating more efficient homes. In this major kitchen remodel and addition project, environmentally sustainable solutions were on top of the wish list producing a wonderfully remodeled home that is clean and green, coming in on time and on budget. ‘g’ Green Design Center was the first and only stop when the homeowners of this mid-sized Cape-style home were looking for assistance. They had a rough idea of the layout they were hoping to create and came to ‘g’ for design and materials. Nicole Goldman, of ‘g’ did the space planning and kitchen design, and worked with Greg Delory of Greg DeLory Home Design for the exterior architectural design and structural design components. All the finishes were selected with ‘g’ and the homeowners. All are sustainable, non-toxic and in the case of the insulation, extremely energy efficient. Beginning in the kitchen, the separating wall between the old kitchen and hallway was removed, creating a large open living space for the family. The existing oak cabinetry was removed and new, plywood and solid wood cabinetry from Canyon Creek, with no-added urea formaldehyde (NAUF) in the glues or finishes was installed. Existing strand woven bamboo which had been recently installed in the adjacent living room, was extended into the new kitchen space, and the new addition that was designed to hold a new dining room, mudroom, and covered porch entry. The same wood was installed in the master bedroom upstairs, creating consistency throughout the home and bringing a serene look throughout. The kitchen cabinetry is in an Alder wood with a natural finish. The countertops are Eco By Cosentino; A Cradle to Cradle manufactured materials of recycled (75%) glass, with natural stone, quartz, resin and pigments, that is a maintenance-free durable product with inherent anti-bacterial qualities. In the first floor bathroom, all recycled-content tiling was utilized from the shower surround, to the flooring, and the same eco-friendly cabinetry and counter surfaces were installed. The similarity of materials from one room creates a cohesive look to the home, and aided in budgetary and scheduling issues throughout the project. Throughout the project UltraTouch insulation was installed following an initial energy audit that availed the homeowners of about $1,500 in rebate funds to implement energy improvements. Whenever ‘g’ Green Design Center begins a project such as a remodel or addition, the first step is to understand the energy situation in the home and integrate the recommended improvements into the project as a whole. Also used throughout were the AFM Safecoat Zero VOC paints which have no fumes, or off gassing and allowed the family to remain in the home during construction and painting without concern for exposure to fumes. Dan Cutrona Photography

Command Center

Imagine Home Organization, LLC

Lesley Davies Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Kitchen with Bamboo Floors and with Island 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!