Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Beautiful Craftsman Style Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Mart

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Golden Hour

Bullseye Custom Cabinetry

To offset the starkness of the white painted cabinets, the base cabinets are all a warm-toned stained hickory. Hickory is a hardwood that is very durable and beautiful.

Olympia Drive Kitchen

mackmiller design+build

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Mid- Century Modern Kitchen Del Mar, CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Delmar Mid- Century Modern Kitchen - Open Concept Kitchen
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Blackhawk Hilltop Estate

Aloha Kitchen, Bath & Design

This beautiful estate is positioned with beautiful views and mountain sides around which is why the client loves it so much and never wants to leave. She has lots of pretty decor and treasures she had collected over the years of travelling and wanted to give the home a facelift and better display those items, including a Murano glass chandelier from Italy. The kitchen had a strange peninsula and dining nook that we removed and replaced with a kitchen continent (larger than an island) and built in around the patio door that hide outlets and controls and other supplies. We changed all the flooring, stairway and railing including the gallery area, fireplaces, entryway and many other touches, completely updating the downstairs. Upstairs we remodeled the master bathroom, walk-in closet and after everything was done, she loved it so much that she had us come back a few years later to add another patio door with built in downstairs and an elevator from the master suite to the great room and also opened to a spa outside. (Photo credit; Shawn Lober Construction)

Mid- Century Modern Kitchen Del Mar, CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Delmar Mid- Century Modern Kitchen - Open Concept Kitchen
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Mid- Century Modern Kitchen Del Mar, CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Elegant, Traditional Custom Home

AYA Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Olympia Drive Kitchen

mackmiller design+build

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Blackhawk Hilltop Estate

Aloha Kitchen, Bath & Design

Mid- Century Modern Kitchen Del Mar, CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Mid- Century Modern Kitchen Del Mar, CA

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Delmar Mid- Century Modern Kitchen - Open Concept Kitchen
Large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige Splashback and Yellow 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!