This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Spitzer Residence

Linton Architects

Lissa Gotwals
Midcentury galley kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Belmateo Hills

Peninsula Modern

Contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Mountain Roost

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The star of this South Carolina mountain home's traditional kitchen is the cast stone hood hanging above a black Lacanche range. The antique brass faucet and pot-filler add vintage sheen and coordinate with the range’s hardware. Dark walnut-stained beams, island and hardwood floors contrast with the ivory plaster walls and ceiling. Cabinets finished in a light taupe paint with chocolate glaze are accented in restoration glass with lead caming and pewter hardware. Black Pearl granite, which has been brushed and enhanced, tops the counters and climbs the backsplash. The stone's flecks of silver, gold and gray add depth. Counter stools covered in cream and taupe striped burlap are trimmed with bronze nails and pull up to the expansive island. Above the island hovers an iron chandelier, shedding light on the white farm sink. This space was designed to fill with friends – prepping, cooking and delighting in each luxurious detail. Just beyond this drool-worthy room is a peek of the home’s stately dining room.

Contemporary California Craftsman

Gill Design Co.

Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Cockatoo Kitchen Pantry Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Daniel Stelzer; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Complete Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Winter 2017 New Series

Olympia Tile

Our Maku series is a collection of porcelain stoneware inspired by the timeless allure of natural stone, stocked in warm, soft shades. Complemented by dark and light graphic decors that come in various patterns, randomly mixed.

Modern Kitchen Design

Designer Modern Home

Large modern eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Penthouse Gallery Loft

MXMA Architecture & Design

The kitchen has shades of dark grey, charcoal for its countertops, kithchen island, and cabinets. The charcoal glass backsplash completes the dark look. Equipments, devices and food products are ingeniously hidden behind the charcoal lacquered panels. All the appliances are integrated and the fridge is panel-ready. The countertop wraps the kitchen island, creating one distinctive element in the middle of the space. Image credits: Francis Raymond

Open Plan Kitchen, Dining, Living

First Avenue Homes

Tim Shaw - Impress Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Dulwich Delight

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

Small eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and stainless steel benchtops.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Glazed oak cabinet with LED lights painted in Farrow & Ball Chappell Green maximise the space by making the most of the high ceilings. The unified colour also creates a more spacious feeling. Pine table with chapel chair hint at the origins of the house as an old chapel with the limestone flooring adding to the rustic feel.

Modern Uptown Living

Dona Rosene Interiors

Interior Design by Dona Rosene Interiors. Photography by Michael Hunter
Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Our Custom Homes

Faye Crowe Architect LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, with island, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Las Campanas Remodel

Annie O'Carroll Interior Design

The warm woods in the kitchen echo the traditional viga beam ceilings. Photo: Wendy McEahern
Large single-wall eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and with island.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet.
Large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and turquoise benchtop.

Interior Design Model Home - Montalcino (1303)

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This large kitchen features all the latest in kitchen trends and layout ideas. http://arhomes.us/Montalcino1303

Mood Kitchen - Scavolini

Scavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom

Mood design by Silvano Barsacchi Contemporary taste and quality of life in the kitchen There are a wealth of innovative solutions in Mood, a kitchen that responds successfully to new rhythms of daily life, and the urge to personalise one’s home. A kitchen of stylish simplicity, perfect in its contents and functions, which extends its horizons into the home: all space must waiting to be lived in, with no boundaries. Products with a variety of opening systems (under-top frames, under-top frames and central strip and handles), a huge assortment of materials and a trendsetting colour range, Mood is a vast kitchen design project to delight different tastes, rich in new ideas and elegant solutions. Exclusive, sophisticated attributes of an all-Italian kitchen styled for our time. - See more at: http://www.scavolini.us/Kitchens/Mood

Kitchen with Black Splashback and Pink Splashback 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!