This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Roswell Kitchen Reno

EK Interiors

This space was completely transformed from a U shaped 90s kitchen to an open concept & entertainer's dream. These empty nesters love to cook and have visions of grandkids lining up for lunch at the wood bartop. We worked to create great large workspaces while also directing the flow of traffic out of the major workspaces. The overall goals for the aesthetics were to keep it light and bright, anchoring it with the dark island.

New Construction in Charlotte, NC

Walker Woodworking

This large, custom kitchen has multiple built-ins and a large, cerused oak island. There is tons of storage and this kitchen was designed to be functional for a busy family that loves to entertain guests.

A Traditional Kitchen with a Casual, Beachy Vibe

Amazing Spaces

The island features creative storage for serving platters and cookie trays, as well as a deep drawer with dividers for cooking utensils. Photo: Peter Krupenye

French Provincial Kitchen in Saratoga

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton - vi360
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rustic Country Kitchen

Upside Development

A sneak peek of one of Upside's on-the-go projects! These photos capture the rustic country kitchen, built in a transitional style. From the cedar panel ceilings to the large format porcelain styles to the striking blue cabinetry, this kitchen embodies Upside's ability to design and build a home that is "traditional with a twist"!

Ladyhill 50th Anniversary

Wrights Design House

Handprainted kitchen from the 50th Anniversary collection Images infinitymedia
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Belfast with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Tranquil North Fork Kitchen

Artistic Cabinetry

HM Photography www.ArtisticCab.com www.northforkguesthouse.com
Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Internacional Interiors

Advanced Photography Specialists
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen

Rachel Reider Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Boston with subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartzite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Delafield Lake Cottage - Whole House

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath transformed this 1940s Delafield cape cod into a stunning home full of charm. We worked with the homeowner from concept through completion, ensuring every detail of the interior and exterior was perfect! The goal was to restore the historic beauty of this home. Interior renovations included the kitchen, two full bathrooms, and cosmetic updates to the bedrooms and breezeway. We added character with glass interior door knobs, three-panel doors, mouldings, etched custom lighting and refinishing the original hardwood floors. The center of this home is the incredible kitchen. The original space had soffits, outdated cabinets, laminate counters and was closed off from the dining room with a peninsula. The new space was opened into the dining room to allow for an island with more counter space and seating. The highlights include quartzite counters, a farmhouse sink, a subway tile backsplash, custom inset cabinets, mullion glass doors and beadboard wainscoting. The two full bathrooms are full of character – carrara marble basketweave flooring, beadboard, custom cabinetry, quartzite counters and custom lighting. The walk-in showers feature subway tile, Kohler fixtures and custom glass doors. The exterior of the home was updated to give it an authentic European cottage feel. We gave the garage a new look with carriage style custom doors to match the new trim and siding. We also updated the exterior doors and added a set of french doors near the deck. Other updates included new front steps, decking, lannon stone pathway, custom lighting and ornate iron railings. This Nagawicka Lake home will be enjoyed by the family for many years.

ELETTRA

Pucciarelli Architetti

Vista della zona cucina con isola.
Inspiration for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Naples with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and recessed.

îlot central cuisine

IH Studio

Cuisine ouverte avec colonnes et meubles bas, îlot central
Large scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Spring Brook Kitchen Renovation

Rachel Savage Design Management LLC

What was once a kitchen and dining area was enlarged to create an open floor plan including a large kitchen with seating for 5 plus a dining area and lounge area with fireplace. Instead of burying the beam in the ceiling, we decided to expose it and make it a feature in the space.

Private Residence

D.Serba Design

Fully custom oak inset panel cabinets with cerused finish. Quartzite countertops and backsplash
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Reservoir Hill Residence

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Summary of Scope: gut renovation/reconfiguration of kitchen, coffee bar, mudroom, powder room, 2 kids baths, guest bath, master bath and dressing room, kids study and playroom, study/office, laundry room, restoration of windows, adding wallpapers and window treatments Background/description: The house was built in 1908, my clients are only the 3rd owners of the house. The prior owner lived there from 1940s until she died at age of 98! The old home had loads of character and charm but was in pretty bad condition and desperately needed updates. The clients purchased the home a few years ago and did some work before they moved in (roof, HVAC, electrical) but decided to live in the house for a 6 months or so before embarking on the next renovation phase. I had worked with the clients previously on the wife's office space and a few projects in a previous home including the nursery design for their first child so they reached out when they were ready to start thinking about the interior renovations. The goal was to respect and enhance the historic architecture of the home but make the spaces more functional for this couple with two small kids. Clients were open to color and some more bold/unexpected design choices. The design style is updated traditional with some eclectic elements. An early design decision was to incorporate a dark colored french range which would be the focal point of the kitchen and to do dark high gloss lacquered cabinets in the adjacent coffee bar, and we ultimately went with dark green.

Edinburgh Renovation

User

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Edinburgh with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and grey floor.

White kitchen with Unique Island

J. Peterson Design, LLC

This kitchen doubled in size by opening up a wall. We incorporated seating at the island, a beverage center and a coffee station.
Large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Industrial Chic King Valley Kitchen

Kade Homes & Renovations

Adam Pendleton
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Wild Dunes

Jill Frey Kitchen Design

William Quarles
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Quartzite Benchtops 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!