Farmhouse kitchen with GE Cafe appliances, Black Matte Cambria countertops.
Country eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Küchenrenovierung

Raumeslust e.K.

Modernisierung einer Wohnküche
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, black benchtop, grey cabinets, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and vaulted.

Modern Kitchen Renovation

Blejer Architecture

Photo of a modern kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

A Rural Renovation

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

This kitchen was an addition to the existing home, gracious archway connects to the original section of the house that was once the kitchen and now is dining.

Hollywood Regency Kitchen

marcon KITCHEN + BATH STUDIO

Design and photos by Uli Rankin
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Contemporary Kitchen and Master Bathroom Update

KitchensandClosets.com By K-One Floors, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Ultramodern German Kitchen in Cranleigh, Surrey

Alexander Kitchens

Ultramodern German Kitchen in Cranleigh, Surrey This Cranleigh kitchen makes the most of a bold kitchen theme and our design & supply only fitting option. The Brief This Cranleigh project sought to make use of our design & supply only service, with a design tailored around the sunny extension being built by a contractor at this property. The task for our Horsham based kitchen designer George was to create a design to suit the extension in the works as well as the style and daily habits of these Cranleigh clients. A theme from our Horsham Showroom was a favourable design choice for this project, with adjustments required to fit this space. Design Elements With the core theme of the kitchen all but decided, the layout of the space was a key consideration to ensure the new space would function as required. A clever layout places full-height units along the rear wall of this property with all the key work areas of this kitchen below the three angled windows of the extension. The theme combines dark matt black furniture with ferro bronze accents and a bronze splashback. The handleless profiling throughout is also leant from the display at our Horsham showroom and compliments the ultramodern kitchen theme of black and bronze. To add a further dark element quartz work surfaces have been used in the Vanilla Noir finish from Caesarstone. A nice touch to this project is an in keeping quartz windowsill used above the sink area. Special Inclusions With our completely custom design service, a number of special inclusions have been catered for to add function to the project. A key area of the kitchen where function is added is via the appliances chosen. An array of Neff appliances have been utilised, with high-performance N90 models opted for across a single oven, microwave oven and warming drawer. Elsewhere, full-height fridge and freezers have been integrated behind furniture, with a Neff dishwasher located near to the sink also integrated behind furniture. A popular wine cabinet is fitted within furniture around the island space in this kitchen. Project Highlight The highlight of this project lays within the coordinated design & supply only service provided for this project. Designer George tailored our service to this project, with a professional survey undertaken as soon as the area of the extension was constructed. With any adjustments made, the furniture and appliances were conveniently delivered to site for this client’s builder to install. Our work surface partner then fitted the quartz work surfaces as the final flourish. The End Result This project is a fantastic example of the first-class results that can be achieved using our design & supply only fitting option, with the design perfectly tailored to the building work undertaken – plus timely coordination with the builder working on the project. If you have a similar home project, consult our expert designers to see how we can design your dream space. To arrange an free design consultation visit a showroom or book an appointment now.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen in a Log Home

Nancy Finneson | DeMane Design

Corner blind cabinet can’t get much better than this two-teared easy reach and gliding pull-out. Soft grey cabinets, soapstone c-tops, and a marble backsplash.

Princess Gate

Daniel Rodriguez Photography

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Waitsfield Renovation

Sweeney Designbuild

Apron front sink, leathered granite, stone window sill, open shelves, cherry cabinets, radiant floor heat.
Mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Authentic Mid-Century Remodel

Wiles Design Group

Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/mid-century-home

2022 Parade of Homes - Pisgah View Modern Custom Home

Judd Builders

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Villanova Restoration

Ed Sossich at Main Line Kitchen Design

Ed Sossich and Main Line Kitchen Design owner Paul McAlary have worked together at many different showrooms over 20 plus years. Ed refers to the pair as Batman and Robin although who is who is up for debate. Bringing Ed on to check and expedite all of Main Line Kitchen Design’s orders has kept mistakes and delays at our expanding company to a minimum. Ed, (Batman or Robin), your guess, can be found checking our company’s orders and designing his customer’s kitchens in our new Upper Darby office on City Line Avenue. Ed is quick with a joke although his yellow legal pad is no joking matter for our designers. Ed makes the trains run on time at Main Line Kitchen Design.

Cabinet Works

Home Yellowstone

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Oakmont Heights

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Ridgeview House

Studio Boise, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen Remodels

SOS Contracting LLC

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Madrona Hill Vineyard Kitchen

Northland Design & Build

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Sunset Hill Overlook

Board & Vellum

Photo by Travis Peterson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, vaulted and solid surface benchtops.

Sands Avenue

Tina Colebrook Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Black Benchtop and Vaulted 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!