Japandi Interior with Curves and Cladding

An unrecognisable kitchen transformation. Curvaceous, enriched with warmed oak doors and velvet beige hues, the clouded concrete benches that cascade into a matte black framed bay window lined with large fluted textured wall paneling.

Bungalow Kitchen Remodel

Side by Side Interiors LLC

This small 1910 bungalow was long overdue for an update. The goal was to lighten everything up without sacrificing the original architecture. Iridescent subway tile, lighted reeded glass, and white cabinets help to bring sparkle to a space with little natural light. I designed the custom made cabinets with inset doors and curvy shaped toe kicks as a nod to the arts and crafts period. It's all topped off with black hardware, countertops and lighting to create contrast and drama. The result is an up-to-date space ready for entertaining!

The Old School House- Cambridgeshire

Hill Farm Furniture Ltd

This large kitchen in a converted schoolhouse needed an unusual approach. The owners wanted an eclectic look – using a diverse range of styles, shapes, sizes, colours and finishes. The final result speaks for itself – an amazing, quirky and edgy design. From the black sink unit with its ornate mouldings to the oak and beech butcher’s block, from the blue and cream solid wood cupboards with a mix of granite and wooden worktops to the more subtle free-standing furniture in the utility. Top of the class in every respect! Photo: www.clivedoyle.com

Haas Signature Kitchen

Trinity Kitchen, Bath, and Lighting

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor and beige benchtop.

L shape country kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Welcome to this stunning airy modern country style kitchen, where beauty meets practicality.
Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mudroom addition

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

A new small addition off the kitchen of this 1930's stone house created a mudroom entry, with room for storage and flower-arranging projects. A new glass block window complements similar windows elsewhere in the original house. The countertop is slate. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro

Paradise in the Pines

Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors

All Cedar Log Cabin the beautiful pines of AZ Elmira Stove Works appliances Photos by Mark Boisclair
Design ideas for a large country open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, slate floors and with island.

重くて遠い家/和モダンリノベーション

森村厚建築設計事務所

キッチンのバックガードには唐紙を使用しています。
Mid-sized asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Yokohama with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black appliances, slate floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Dove grey kitchen with granite surfaces in Victorian townhouse

Stoneham Kitchens

Kitchen storage is generous including a stunning wooden pantry unit, with drawers with scooped handles and spice racks fitted to the upper door. Sutton Ambrosia Granite worktops are used throughout to contrast against the light grey, adding a modern twist to the classic furniture style.

Hillside House Kitchen

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Dustin Coughlin
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and black floor.

IMM Kitchen B+P

Consilium B LLC

Industrial/Transitional Kitchen Design, charcoal gray lacquer, with brass buster + punch hardware and light matched
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year

Kohler

A dramatic study in black and white, House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Year, set in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights and designed by Steven Miller, is a too-die-for combination of smart details and luxe comfort.

beautiful kitchen projects

Tri-County Design Center

Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, black floor, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, slate floors and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Exposed Wood Beams

Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa

This Modern Farmhouse kitchen has a touch of rustic charm. Designed by Curtis Lumber Company, Inc., the kitchen features cabinets from Crystal Cabinet Works Inc. (Keyline Inset, Gentry). The glossy, rich, hand-painted look backsplash is by Daltile (Artigiano) and the slate floor is by Sheldon Slate. Photos property of Curtis Lumber company, Inc.

Built in sink

Kettle Co. Kitchens

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Dogwood Ct

Valia Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Hunter Valley

Dan Kitchens Australia

Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black appliances, slate floors and with island.

Cozy Cabin with Rustic Charm

Angelica Henry Design

Inspiration for a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Beachy Boho Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

This property is located in the beautiful California redwoods and yet just a few miles from the beach. We wanted to create a beachy feel for this kitchen, but also a natural woodsy vibe. Mixing materials did the trick. Walnut lower cabinets were balanced with pale blue/gray uppers. The glass and stone backsplash creates movement and fun. The counters are the show stopper in a quartzite with a "wave" design throughout in all of the colors with a bit of sparkle. We love the faux slate floor in varying sized tiles, which is very "sand and beach" friendly. We went with black stainless appliances and matte black cabinet hardware. The entry to the house is in this kitchen and opens to a closet. We replaced the old bifold doors with beautiful solid wood bypass barn doors. Inside one half became a cute coat closet and the other side storage. The old design had the cabinets not reaching the ceiling and the space chopped in half by a peninsula. We opened the room up and took the cabinets to the ceiling. Integrating floating shelves in two parts of the room and glass upper keeps the space from feeling closed in. The round table breaks up the rectangular shape of the room allowing more flow. The whicker chairs and drift wood table top add to the beachy vibe. The accessories bring it all together with shades of blues and cream. This kitchen now feels bigger, has excellent storage and function, and matches the style of the home and its owners. We like to call this style "Beachy Boho". Credits: Bruce Travers Construction Dynamic Design Cabinetry Devi Pride Photography

Dorset Country Cottage

Stephanie Dunning Interior Design

Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wiltshire with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, slate floors and with island.

Kitchen with Black Appliances and Slate Floors 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!