This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, terrazzo benchtops, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mt Macedon

Lume Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Woods Edge

KC Drafting & Design

This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen and Open Pantry Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchens are magical and this chef wanted a kitchen full of the finest appliances and storage accessories available to make this busy household function better. We were working with the curved wood windows but we opened up the wall between the kitchen and family room, which allowed for a expansive countertop for the family to interact with the accomplished home chef. The flooring was not changed we simply worked with the floor plan and improved the layout.

Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade

Solitude Homes

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, white cabinets, quartz benchtops and beige floor.

North Tustin - Addition and Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Modern Farmhouse kitchen with shaker style cabinet doors and black drawer pull hardware. White Oak floating shelves with LED underlighting over beautiful, Cambria Quartz countertops. The subway tiles were custom made and have what appears to be a texture from a distance, but is actually a herringbone pattern in-lay in the glaze. Wolf brand gas range and oven, and a Wolf steam oven on the left. Rustic black wall scones and large pendant lights over the kitchen island. Brizo satin brass faucet with Kohler undermount rinse sink. Photo by Molly Rose Photography

The Ranch Project

GLDESIGN

Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cottage Kitchen Remodel

Linette Dai Design

Photo of a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

This is an example of a mid-sized country open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

18th Street St Louis Park

AVA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Carmina Rd SW17 - kitchen extension

Plus Rooms

Fine House Photography
Mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige cabinets and beige benchtop.

Mill Valley, CA

Urrutia Design

URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Expansive transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, subway tile splashback, brown splashback, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount sink, white benchtop, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and vaulted.

Floor tile: Vein cut Espresso Travertine. Backsplash tile:Sonoma Tilemakers Stel

Peridot Interiors Inc.

Rick Ricozzi Photography
Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Coastal New Home

CVI Design - Carly Visser

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Design ideas for a large transitional open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Parkmeadow

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This beautiful eclectic kitchen brings together the class and simplistic feel of mid century modern with the comfort and natural elements of the farmhouse style. The white cabinets, tile and countertops make the perfect backdrop for the pops of color from the beams, brass hardware and black metal fixtures and cabinet frames.

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, black benchtop and timber.

Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade

Solitude Homes

Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Gulf River Retreat

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

McConnell Neymeyr Whole House

ReCraft

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop, medium wood cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Kitchen with Subway Tile 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!