Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Coastal Sophistication

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Summer Hill Kitchen

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

A beautiful project, textural and dramatic. Marble, black stained timber veneer, fluted glass, zelige tiles, brass and black accents. Stunning mid-century designed furniture.

Black Heart

Maven Home Interiors

This modern kitchen has statement lighting above the island with a dropped wood soffit with wood slats. The island has waterfall ends and most of the appliances are stainless steel. The refrigerator and freezer are paneled with a flush application. The counters, backsplash and hood are all quartzite.

Galliano - piano terra dopo restyling

Suman Homestaging & Interior Restyling

Cucina/salotto di una casa in campagna prima del restyling
Mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brick floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances, red floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Historic San Marco Renovation

Woodsman Kitchens and Floors

Beautiful renovation in the historic San Marco area of Jacksonville. The gorgeous design choices are modern and sophisticated while in keeping with the era of the home. The moody dark greens and blues are both classic and on trend color selections

Denny Blaine

Carly Gray Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Restful Mahwah Kitchen

Craig Allen Designs

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen remoeling Wheatherstone

YB Interiors, LLC

kitchen roll paper cabinet
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Home | The Cliffs at Keowee Springs

ALUXURA

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Havelock ADU

Salmon Built LLC

Sung Kokko Photo
Small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Childhood Home Transformation

Sneller Custom Homes and Remodeling, LLC

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen remoeling Wheatherstone

YB Interiors, LLC

spicy rack cabinet
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Moody Beach, Wells MAine

Statires Development

Photo of a beach style kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

Lakewood Project

Round Table Design

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, timber and vaulted.

Mason Ave Residence

Michael Murray Studio Limited

Photo of a modern l-shaped kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Buffalo Grove Transitional Kitchen and Bar Remodel

Patrick A. Finn, Ltd

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

Alon Design and Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

2018 Projects

Paul L. Johnson Interiors

This is an example of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Benchtop and Grey 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!