Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Schaumburg Contemporary Home

Phillip Harrison Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Feiss Gallery

JT Roselle Lighting and Supply

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and black floor.

Maplewood House Renovation and Addition - Kitchen

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

Kitchen renovation.
Large country kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, green cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback and orange floor.

Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Italian farmhouse custom kitchen complete with hand carved wood details, flush marble island and quartz counter surfaces, faux finish cabinetry, clay ceiling and wall details, wolf, subzero and Miele appliances and custom light fixtures.

Modern 3 Island Kitchen

Servigon Construction Group

Modern 3 Island Kitchen with waterfall countertops. Walnut cabinets with contemporary hardware
Expansive modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, black floor and white benchtop.

Aurora Kitchen Remodel #2

Lonny at K and B

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Exotic Moroccan Retreat

Moxie Design Studio, LLC

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and grey splashback.

Board & Batten

Birdseye Building

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Historische Villa in Nienstedten Hamburg

Boffi Studio Hamburg

Insel Modell Aprile mit Arbeitsplatte aus Edelstahl und Fronten in Ecolak black. Hochwand aus Edelstahl Griff Grip. Domenico Mori fliesen
This is an example of a large modern single-wall separate kitchen in Hamburg with black floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Home staging d'une cuisine ouverte dans un appartement vide

Home staging Ouest

Inspiration for a scandinavian kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, a peninsula, black floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Vintage Kitchen renovation renovation of 1930's house

Lisa Stone Design

John Martinelli Photography
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances and orange floor.

Southern Hills Modern

Phenix Marble Company

Starboard & Port http://www.starboardandport.com/
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and black floor.

Washington, DC - Contemporary - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington, DC Contemporary Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

Luxurious Kitchen Expansion

Wiles Design Group

This beautiful kitchen design with a gray-magenta palette, luxury appliances, and versatile islands perfectly blends elegance and modernity. Plenty of functional countertops create an ideal setting for serious cooking. A second large island is dedicated to a gathering space, either as overflow seating from the connected living room or as a place to dine for those quick, informal meals. Pops of magenta in the decor add an element of fun. --- 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/cedar-rapids-luxurious-kitchen-expansion

Pullout Stairs (Closed)

C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.

This kitchen in a 1911 Craftsman home has taken on a new life full of color and personality. Inspired by the client’s colorful taste and the homes of her family in The Philippines, we leaned into the wild for this design. The first thing the client told us is that she wanted terra cotta floors and green countertops. Beyond this direction, she wanted a place for the refrigerator in the kitchen since it was originally in the breakfast nook. She also wanted a place for waste receptacles, to be able to reach all the shelves in her cabinetry, and a special place to play Mahjong with friends and family. The home presented some challenges in that the stairs go directly over the space where we wanted to move the refrigerator. The client also wanted us to retain the built-ins in the dining room that are on the opposite side of the range wall, as well as the breakfast nook built ins. The solution to these problems were clear to us, and we quickly got to work. We lowered the cabinetry in the refrigerator area to accommodate the stairs above, as well as closing off the unnecessary door from the kitchen to the stairs leading to the second floor. We utilized a recycled body porcelain floor tile that looks like terra cotta to achieve the desired look, but it is much easier to upkeep than traditional terra cotta. In the breakfast nook we used bold jungle themed wallpaper to create a special place that feels connected, but still separate, from the kitchen for the client to play Mahjong in or enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we utilized stair pullouts by all the upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling to ensure that the client can reach every shelf.

DUAL FAUCETS

Create Good Sinks

Our 63"drainboard workstation sink with built in ledge for cutting boards and other accessories. This large, double bowl sink with integral ledge can do double duty as a party prep and serving station. Double faucets allow two people to work at the sink together and keep one side of the sink usable if the other is occupied with accessories. Pictured with our stainless steel, foldable drying rack.

eclectic green and alder kitchen

M&M Interiors

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner was an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Bungalows & Butcherblock

Jones Design Group LLC

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, black floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Floor and Orange 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!