Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and blue benchtop.

Lasuen

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

The kitchen is open to the dining area and showcase a modern and integrated cabinets/appliances. The central island provides great working and gathering areas.

English Cottage

Amanda George Interior Design

The design brief for this project was to create a kitchen befitting an English country cottage. Denim beadboard cabinetry, aged tile, and natural stone countertops provide the feel of timelessness, while the antiqued bronze fixtures and decorative vent hood deliver a sense of bespoke craftsmanship. Efficient use of space planning creates a kitchen that packs a powerful punch into a small footprint. The end result was everything the client hoped for and more, giving them the cottage kitchen of their dreams!

University Park Kitchen Remodel

HRS BUILD

Custom made vent-a - hood with brass liner
Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Chester Country, PA Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Umoja Homes

Photo of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop and timber.

Long Beach, NY Kitchen Renovation

Jamie D. Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

BELMAR REVIVAL

Gemini Design Group LLC

Stunning transformation of a 160 year old Victorian home in very bad need of a renovation. This stately beach home has been in the same family for over 70 years. It needed to pay homage to its roots while getting a massive update to suit the needs of this large family, their relatives and friends. DREAM...DESIGN...LIVE...

Industrial Chic Kitchen Remodel

Brothers Services Company

Industrial chic condo kitchen with unique accents including a quartz countertop that extends as a backsplash to the ceiling. A combination of white and blue fieldstone cabinetry creates a costal aesthetic. And luxury vinyl tile has the look of a light wood with a superior durability. • Cabinets: Fieldstone Bristol Slab Header in White & SW Navy • Countertops & Backsplash: Cambria Islington • Island Countertop: Q Quartz Calacatta Vincenza • Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander Sutton • Faucet: Kohler Sensate • Flooring: ADURA Sausalito in Bay Breeze

Condo - dramatic changes

Partners 4, Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

San Pasqual

Chelsea Design + Construction

Custom Trim on top of Custom Cabinets to match Existing Exterior Trim on Doors. October 2013.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta floors, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, brown floor and green benchtop.

Creekside Courtyard

BARRETT STUDIO architects

Maggie Flickinger
Photo of a galley kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and green benchtop.

Lynne & Alex's 1909 Colonial Revival

Arciform

New cabinetry in the kitchen was crafted to closely match the originals in the butler's pantry, which connects the kitchen and dining room. - Photo Art Portraits

EKB 1

Elegant Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional open plan kitchen in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and green benchtop.

Waterfront Retreat

Bruce Palmer Design Studio

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback and blue benchtop.

Lakehouse Total Transformation

Corinthian Fine Homes

These homeowners requested a complete makeover of their dated lake house with an open floor plan that allowed for entertaining while enjoying the beautiful views of the lake from the kitchen and family room. We proposed taking out a loft area over the kitchen to open the space. This required moving the location of the stairs to access the basement bedrooms and moving the laundry and guest bath to new locations, which created improved flow of traffic. Each bathroom received a complete facelift complete with the powder bath taking a more polished finish for the lone female of the house to enjoy. We also painted the ceiling on the main floor, while leaving the beams stained to modernize the space. The renovation surpassed the goals and vision of the homeowner and allowed for a view of the lake the homeowner stated she never even knew she had.

Les Hogues

CP Design Interieur

La disposition en L permet une vraie optimisation de l'espace. La table et sa banquette ont pu être installées sans que cela empiète sur le côté fonctionnel de la cuisine.

Breakfast Nook with Wallcoverings

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.

Old Town Townhouse

Lisa Godsey

Photo of an asian galley kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

White and Blue Cabinet Kitchen with Cambria Portrush Quartz

Village Home Stores

A remodeled kitchen in Kewanee Illinois. Featured: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Bristol door and White and Charcoal Blue painted finishes. Portrush Cambria Quartz tops, Mannington Hardwood Mountain View Hickory flooring in "Fawn" finish, KitchenAid appliances, and Kuzco LED lighting also featured. Start to finish kitchen remodel by Village Home Stores.

Casa M+L

Mayer e Bertok architetti associati

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Benchtop and Green 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!