This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and wood.

European Farmhouse

restyle design, llc

This is an example of a mid-sized kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Teaberry Way

Century Park Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Cozy Modern San Diego Home

Meldrum Design

As with most properties in coastal San Diego this parcel of land was expensive and this client wanted to maximize their return on investment. We did this by filling every little corner of the allowable building area (width, depth, AND height). We designed a new two-story home that includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, one office/ bedroom, an open concept kitchen/ dining/ living area, and my favorite part, a huge outdoor covered deck.

Bamboo Parquet Block Natural colour

The Bamboo Flooring Company

Contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, bamboo floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

La Plata MD Project 31

Waldorf Cabinets

Kitchen remodel white wall and gray base cabinets
Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula, yellow floor and white benchtop.

saint Ives country club

Capital Design Cabinetry

Mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Allendale house in the trees

CFP Home Construction

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and vaulted.

kitchen in Whitehouse Station

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

This kitchen in Whitehouse Station has glazed off white cabinets, and a distressed green-gray island. Touches of modern and touches of rustic are combined to create a warm, cozy family space.

Residential Projects

Fascon Construction

A open kitchen with bamboo floors with a touch of dark maple brown cabinets !
This is an example of a small u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, bamboo floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Simply Zen Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

The primary objective of this project was to create the ability to install a refrigerator sized for a family of six. The original 14 cubic foot capacity refrigerator was much too small for a four-bedroom home. Additional objects included providing wider (safer) isles, more counter space for food preparation and gathering, and more accessible storage. After installing a beaming above the original refrigerator and dual walk-in pantries (missing despite being in the original building plans), this area of the kitchen was opened up to make room for a much larger refrigerator, pantry storage, small appliance storage, and a concealed information center including backpack storage for the youngest family members (complete with an in-drawer PDAs charging station). By relocating the sink, the isle between the island and the range became much less congested and provided space for below counter pull-out pantries for oils, vinegars, condiments, baking sheets and more. Taller cabinets on the new sink wall provides improved storage for dishes. The kitchen is now more conducive to frequent entertaining but is cozy enough for a family that cooks and eats together on a night basis. The beautiful materials, natural light and marine view are the icing on the cake.

Kitchen Renovation

Built Better Construction

Rustic Log Cabin updated with a IKEA Kitchen Clean Modern Trim and Door with Laminate Flooring
Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and timber.

Simply Zen Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

Additional Dwelling Unit in Takoma Park

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

MOUNTAIN CONTEMPORARY

Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC

A close up of the backsplash showcases accents of blue, green and burgundy glazed tile against sage green commercial floor tile selected for its durability.

Allendale house in the trees

CFP Home Construction

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and vaulted.

Modern Industrial Loft in Saint Joseph, MI

The Wooden Door

The Jefferson Lofts, formerly known as Jefferson elementary school, was transformed into trendy loft style condominiums. We renovated all 22 units preserving a landmark building while providing city loft style living in our lakeside community.

kitchen in Whitehouse Station

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

This kitchen in Whitehouse Station has glazed off white cabinets, and a distressed green-gray island. Touches of modern and touches of rustic are combined to create a warm, cozy family space.

Basement Remodels

Marietta Remodeling

Basement Kitchen/Bar
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Modern Farmhouse Homestead

12/12 Architects & Planners

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Bamboo Floors 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!