Midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, black floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and timber.

Arrowhead Farmhouse

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

With expansive fields and beautiful farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling windows from the kitchen and sitting area. Originally constructed in the late 1700’s, the main house is connected to the barn by a new addition, housing a master bedroom suite and new two-car garage with carriage doors. We kept and restored all of the home’s existing historic single-pane windows, which complement its historic character. On the exterior, a combination of shingles and clapboard siding were continued from the barn and through the new addition.

Traditional Country Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Luxury Ski Getaway

JJ Interiors

This traditional style kitchen is not shy on modern features. The iridescent glazed tile backsplash is a dramatic backdrop for an efficient induction cooktop. The raised island countertop discretely hides the preparation space at the sink.

Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Kitchen with walnut cabinets by Woodunique.
This is an example of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, white benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Coastal in Scottsdale

Kimberley Kay Interiors

GORGEOUS BLUE CABINETS WITH A STRIPED MARBLE BACKSPLASH. FUNKY PENDANTS TO ADD CHARM AND STYLE TO THE SPACE
Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and exposed beam.

Revive, Repair, Respect

Poolehaus Residential Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Ocean View Residence

Paul Brant Williger Architect

Kitchen with Vaulted Truss and Bean Ceiling open to Dinning Room
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, blue benchtop, exposed beam and an undermount sink.

Vestavia Lake Whole Home

Highland Design+Build

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Birmingham with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

CUBRO - Blue kitchen

pfronts

Cocina diseña por el estudio PLUTARCO Frentes: gama MATE Acabado: Blu Fes (FENIX) Núcleo: MDF negro teñido en masa Tirador: modelo PLANTEA
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Monvisto Cabin

The Cabinet Gallery

This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets, blue splashback, grey benchtop, exposed beam and grey cabinets.

Laurelhurst Storybook Residence

Board & Vellum

Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

1840's Sweet Shoppe

Hi Tech Projects

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Bay House

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

From an outdated 70's kitchen with non-functional pantry space to an expansive kitchen with storage galore. Tiled bench tops carry the terrazzo feature through from the bathroom and copper handles will patina over time. Navy blue subway backsplash is the perfect selection for a pop of colour contrasting the terracotta cabinets

Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home

Paper Moon Painting

Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Kitchen painted a Farrow and Ball white

Tequesta: Coastal Transitional

PB Built

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop, quartzite benchtops and exposed beam.

Traditional Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Our clients came to us with dreams of hosting large family gatherings surrounded by a welcoming yet elegant Farmhouse setting. Their wish list included natural woods and traditional Georgian details to infuse warmth and character into their home. Awkward room sizes and locations in the original plan were completely reconfigured to create functional, individual spaces with open entrances that maintained interconnectivity. With young children, visibility into common spaces was important as well. After fully reconfiguring the main floor, the complete transformation was achieved by an uncompromising dedication to the beauty of thoughtful details. Bronze hardware, rustic decorative wood beams, arched entrances, and the wood/brick surround fireplace also contribute to the comfortable, traditional atmosphere. The interplay of various wood tones was also a primary consideration in the design. Paired with a unique grey/blue color throughout, the warmth and friendliness of the clients truly came to life in their home.

Perspective 3D d'une cuisine home staging - Projet C

Le Fil Rouge - Design

Projet de rénovation Home Staging pour le dernier étage d'un appartement à Villeurbanne laissé à l'abandon. Nous avons tout décloisonné afin de retrouver une belle lumière traversante et placé la salle de douche dans le fond, proche des évacuation. Seule l'arrivée d'eau a été caché sous le meuble bar qui sépare la pièce et crée un espace diner pour 3 personnes. Le tout dans un style doux et naturel avec un maximum de rangement !

Kitchen with Blue Splashback and Exposed Beam 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!