White rangehood cover with black shelves and a stone look porcelain slab to the splashback for a minimal look.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, beige floor and white benchtop.

Rosanna Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

An inviting kitchen and living space for family and friends to gather.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Cremorne Residence

Jodie Carter Design

Coastal Luxe style kitchen in our Cremorne project features cabinetry in Dulux Blue Rapsody and Snowy Mountains Quarter, and timber veneer in Planked Oak.

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch

The Elevated Cottage

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fletcher Hills Home Remodel

M Prevost Design

California casual kitchen remodel showcasing white oak island and off white perimeter cabinetry
Large beach style kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain splashback, with island, grey benchtop, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Edgemont Village New Build 2018/9

McCabe Design & Interiors

Photography by Tracey Ayton
Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white benchtop, white cabinets and beige floor.

Kitchen

Donna Guyler Design

Donna Guyler Design
Large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Garage to Kitchen Conversion

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodel

TAYLORED RESTORATION

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchens

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Classic vintage inspired design with marble counter tops. Dark tone cabinets and glass top dining table.
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, with island, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, a double-bowl sink, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

情熱と聡明の家／SESSION PIECE

株式会社シーフォーデザインレーベル

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, plywood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Двухярусная квартира в г.Пушкин

Ирина Халезова | iDworkshop

Яркая кухня со вторым светом
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Двухкомнатная квартира, 77 м кв

KEIS_project

Кухня-столовая
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen remodel

SORA design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Whole Home Renovation - Oakland

The Home Co.

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation with Island

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This kitchen island serves as a storage space, dining seating, as well as a station to prepare meals and bring the family together for inclusive interactions.

ЖК Red side

BW buro

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Stony Pointe

Glas Associates

The outer kitchen wall with an exterior door, custom china cabinet, and butler kitchen in background Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
This is an example of a galley open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

WINE VALLEY CIRCLE

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Modern Traditional Kitchen for a lovely couple in the Bay Area. The Fieldstone and Forte paprika cherry cabinetry invite you into the kitchen and give warmth to the room. The Bainbridge door style used in this design is a beautiful traditional raised panel door with clean lines and details. The light natural tones from the polished porcelain floors by Emser Tile and the natural tones from the Havenwood chevron porcelain backsplash by MSI serve as a great accompaniment to the cabinetry. The pop in this kitchen comes from the stunning blue Cambria Skye countertop on the kitchen island and is a great complimentary color to the red tone radiating from the cherry cabinetry. The tall celings painted in Malibu Beige by Kelly Moore in this kitchen allow for a light an airy feel, and this feeling is felt even more by a mirrored backsplash in the Hutch area, as well as the diffused glass cabinet doors in the hutch and island cabinetry. Accents of polished chrome hardware from Top Knobs Hardware allow for a sparkle and shine in the kitchen that compliments the stainless steel appliances. All of these materials were found and designed in our wonderful showroom and were brought to reality here in this beautiful kitchen.

Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback and Beige Floor 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!