This kitchen has a large island and plenty of cabinet storage. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

Addition & Renovation to John Bartram Reproduction | Malvern, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Castle Pines Residence Project

Truss Interiors & Renovations

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Stylish South Kensington, SW7

Jemimah Barnett

Photographer: Graham Atkins-Hughes | Kitchen sprayed in Farrow & Ball's 'Purbeck Stone' with black granite worktops | Built in appliances by Miele | Kitchen artwork - framed Miro print via Art.co.uk | Copper finish kitchen bar stools from Atlantic Shopping | Lava stone dining table, Indigo woven dining chairs & 'mushroom' jute rug from West Elm | Bench seat cushions from Andrew Martin | Floorings are the Quickstep long boards in 'Natural Oak' from One Stop Flooring | Walls are painted in Farrow & Ball 'Ammonite' with woodwork contrast painted in 'Strong White' | Roman blind made in the UK by CurtainsLondon.com, from the Harlequin fabric 'Fossil'

Country French Kitchen

Natural Stone Design Gallery

The country French home tile designs in the kitchen are not only chic, the tones of blue and natural inspire and welcome culinary creativity. The kitchen backsplash is adorned in Carrara marble. The stunning print just above the stove is Sanza in Snowflake Blue by Stone Impressions, which provides a charming focal point that ties all the elements together.

Création nouvelle cuisine contemporaine beige & blanc

CUISINES CONCEPT & CREATIONS

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Toulouse with beige cabinets, with island, black floor, black benchtop, a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, black appliances and cement tiles.

Hampton Kitchen, Surrey

McCarron

This stylish painted Brompton kitchen from McCarron & Co in this beautiful Edwardian property presents a clean, modern look without being too contemporary and it complements the traditional elements within the property. The kitchen features a combination of painted cabinets and natural oak with the worktops in a modern quartz. The design encompasses plenty of worktops and Wolf and Miele appliances as well as a high breakfast bar which conceals the preparation area when guests are seated in the dining area. A stunning ceiling lantern naturally lights the area between the large kitchen and dining area. Photographer: Trevor Richards

Небольшая кухня Нобель на Варшавской

GVARNERI мебель

По всем вопросам можно связаться с нашими дизайнерами по телефону: 8 925 319 29 01 • Собственное производство • Широкий модульный ряд и проекты по индивидуальным размерам • Комплексная застройка дома • Лучшие европейские материалы и комплектующие • Цветовая палитра более 1000 наименований. • Кратчайшие сроки изготовления • Рассрочка платежа

Eco-friendly kitchen

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

The goal of the project was to create a more functional kitchen, but to remodel with an eco-friendly approach. To minimize the waste going into the landfill, all the old cabinetry and appliances were donated, and the kitchen floor was kept intact because it was in great condition. The challenge was to design the kitchen around the existing floor and the natural soapstone the client fell in love with. The clients continued with the sustainable theme throughout the room with the new materials chosen: The back splash tiles are eco-friendly and hand-made in the USA.. The custom range hood was a beautiful addition to the kitchen. We maximized the counter space around the custom sink by extending the integral drain board above the dishwasher to create more prep space. In the adjacent laundry room, we continued the same color scheme to create a custom wall of cabinets to incorporate a hidden laundry shoot, and dog area. We also added storage around the washer and dryer including two different types of hanging for drying purposes.

Coastal Terraced House

Studio Dean

This re-imagined open plan space where a white gloss galley once stood offers a stylish update on the traditional kitchen layout. Individually spaced tall cabinets are recessed in to a hidden wall to the left to create a sense of a wider space than actually exists and the removal of all wall cabinets opens out the room to add much needed light and create a vista. Focus is drawn down the kitchen elongating it once more with the use of patterned tiles creating a central carpet. Katie Lee

Geneva Transitional Home with Farmhouse Kitchen

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Double island kitchen with 2 sinks, custom cabinetry and hood. Brass light fixtures. Transitional/farmhouse kitchen.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Wargrave House

Niki Schafer Interior Design

This is an example of an eclectic eat-in kitchen in Oxfordshire with a drop-in sink, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and beige benchtop.

Reto

Koivu Ltd

A view from outside the room. This gives you an idea of the size of the kitchen - it is a small area but used very efficiently to fit all you would need in a kitchen. Altan Omer (photography@altamomer.com)

Manheim Farmhouse

Custom Home Group

Photo Credit: www.angleeyephotography.com
Country kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Los Angeles Mad Men Loft

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Photo of a large midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and beige floor.

Bluejack National Cottage

Monarch & Maker

This is an example of a mid-sized country open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber and quartz benchtops.

Kitchens

Teatro Designs

This is an example of a mediterranean open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and panelled appliances.

Wellington Ave

KitchenLab Interiors

Michael Alan Kaskel
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Charm in Highland Park

Glenbrook Remodeling

The kitchen, butler’s pantry, and laundry room uses Arbor Mills cabinetry and quartz counter tops. Wide plank flooring is installed to bring in an early world feel. Encaustic tiles and black iron hardware were used throughout. The butler’s pantry has polished brass latches and cup pulls which shine brightly on black painted cabinets. Across from the laundry room the fully custom mudroom wall was built around a salvaged 4” thick seat stained to match the laundry room cabinets.

Kitchen with Beige Cabinets and Orange Cabinets 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!