Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Soft Mood Trinité

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Un appartement familial haussmannien rénové, aménagé et agrandi avec la création d'un espace parental suite à la réunion de deux lots. Les fondamentaux classiques des pièces sont conservés et revisités tout en douceur avec des matériaux naturels et des couleurs apaisantes.

Cotswold Family Home

Claire Halstead Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Coastal Sophistication

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

cuisine contemporaine

Les Cuisines de ChaCha

Cuisine rénovée dans son intégralité, avec des hauteurs d'armoires allant jusqu'au plafond, nous avons plus de 2886 mm de hauteur de meubles. Les clients désiraient avoir le plus de rangement possible et ne voulaient pas perdre le moindre espace. Nous avons des façades mates de couleur blanc crème et bois. Les Sans poignées sont de couleur bronze ou doré.

Projet (Punta) Camas

Berkail

Située à Marseille, la pièce de cet appartement comprenant la cuisine ouverte et le salon avait besoin d’une bonne rénovation. L’objectif ici était de repenser l’aménagement pour optimiser l’espace. Pour ce faire, nous avons conçu une banquette, accompagnée de niches en béton cellulaire, offrant ainsi une nouvelle dynamique à cette pièce, le tout sur mesure ! De plus une nouvelle cuisine était également au programme. Une agréable surprise nous attendait lors du retrait du revêtement de sol : de magnifiques carrelages vintage ont été révélés. Plutôt que d'opter pour de nouvelles ressources, nous avons choisi de les restaurer et de les intégrer dans une partie de la pièce, une décision aussi astucieuse qu’excellente. Le résultat ? Une pièce rénovée avec soin, créant un espace de vie moderne et confortable, mais aussi des clients très satisfaits !

Canynge Square Shaker Kitchen

Irving sykes kitchens and fine furniture

Design ideas for a transitional galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Bristol Custom Home

Great Rooms Building Group

Mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

West End, Glasgow Full house refurbishment

Karen Parry Architect

Family kitchen area
Eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Glasgow with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Altbauapartment Berlin Mitte

Albert Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Berlin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Appartement Damrémont | 55m²

LAAD STUDIO

Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Malesherbes

Victoria Douyère

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Marseille with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Organic Mill Valley

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a country galley kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Renovation Project in Spring Hill (Timber Pines)

DCI Home Improvements

A great example of use of color in a kitchen space. We utilized seafoam green and light wood stained cabinets in this renovation in Spring Hill, FL. Other features include a double dishwasher and oversized subway tile.

Stonebridge Stunner

Design Studio West

Step into a kitchen that exudes both modern sophistication and inviting warmth. The space is anchored by a stunning natural quartzite countertop, its veined patterns reminiscent of a sun-drenched landscape. The countertop stretches across the kitchen, gracing both the perimeter cabinetry and the curved island, its gentle curves adding a touch of dynamism to the layout. White oak cabinetry provides a grounding contrast to the cool quartzite. The rich, natural grain of the wood, paired with a crisp white paint, create a sense of airiness and visual lightness. This interplay of textures and tones adds depth and dimension to the space. Breaking away from the traditional rectilinear lines, the island features curved panels that echo the countertop's gentle sweep. This unexpected detail adds a touch of whimsy and softens the overall aesthetic. The warm vinyl flooring complements the wood cabinetry, creating a sense of continuity underfoot.

Hemphill Park Renovation

CG&S Design-Build

Mid-sized transitional kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Whanganui full home interior

Du Bois Design Ltd

Design ideas for a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Oriental Garden Inspired

Innovative Cabinet Designs LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Garden Home Addition and Interiors

Northland Design & Build

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige Benchtop and Grey Benchtop 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!