This is an example of a l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and recessed.

Lombardy Circle Kitchen & Fireplace Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

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Mid Century III - Kitchen Addition

Tali Hardonag Architect

Mountain View Kitchen addition with butterfly roof, bamboo cabinets. Photography: Nadine Priestly
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, blue splashback, white benchtop and exposed beam.

The Prickly Pear AirBnB

Holistic Home Designs

Hello there loves. The Prickly Pear AirBnB in Scottsdale, Arizona is a transformation of an outdated residential space into a vibrant, welcoming and quirky short term rental. As an Interior Designer, I envision how a house can be exponentially improved into a beautiful home and relish in the opportunity to support my clients take the steps to make those changes. It is a delicate balance of a family’s diverse style preferences, my personal artistic expression, the needs of the family who yearn to enjoy their home, and a symbiotic partnership built on mutual respect and trust. This is what I am truly passionate about and absolutely love doing. If the potential of working with me to create a healing & harmonious home is appealing to your family, reach out to me and I'd love to offer you a complimentary discovery call to determine whether we are an ideal fit. I'd also love to collaborate with professionals as a resource for your clientele. ?

College Hill Mid-Century Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

A modern contemporary kitchen remodel with mid-century modern influences. The eye catching exposed beams are complemented by a large island with panels capping the quartz counter top, which is a common mid-century design feature. The custom glass tile backsplash makes a statement, as do the pops of cobalt blue and the contemporary glass pendant lights.

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.

Coastal in Scottsdale

Kimberley Kay Interiors

GORGEOUS BLUE CABINETS WITH A STRIPED MARBLE BACKSPLASH. FUNKY PENDANTS TO ADD CHARM AND STYLE TO THE SPACE
Photo of 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.

Whole Home Remodel- Almaden Valley

May Construction, Inc.

This gourmet kitchen that is dressed to impress with crisp white cabinets and quarts countertops. A creative hidden pantry and intricate subway tile backsplash take this suburban kitchen from bland and boxy to bursting with texture, pattern, and personality. Topped with a handsome wood beam that adds architectural interest, while the contrast of the large deep blue custom island brings stylish drama to this trend-setting space. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction

The Casually Crafted Project

Toni Crockett Design Ltd.

Design ideas for a beach style eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

1840's Sweet Shoppe

Hi Tech Projects

This is an example of 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, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Fairway Tudor Transformation

Architectural Craftsmen

Large traditional kitchen in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Large Family Home

Fining Associates

This family home was recently the subject of an extensive remodelling to provide a new 2nd floor and large open plan kitchen/dining/living area that looks out onto the garden. The design is a response to suit the needs of a growing family; careful attention is paid to the sizes and positions of both the new and existing spaces to provide generous and inclusive social areas, and also a number of more private rooms. The full width Bi-fold doors allows for a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor space. Within its traditional Yorkshire village setting, the large extension and alterations remain unobtrusive – both from the roadside and surrounding areas, the palette of materials further serves to sympathise with the dwelling and its context. From the engineered timber glulam beams forming a pleasing ribbed ceiling with a warm finish, to the large open family area which becomes one with the outside on a warm day, the finished scheme is a lovely place to spend time in. Punch-hole windows provide snapshots of the secondary aspects and transfer light to make an interior that constantly shifts as the day progresses. The master bedroom suite on the 2nd floor is the perfect place to relax with a luxurious en-suite, and additional frame-less glass balcony offering views to the countryside beyond.

札幌市中央区M邸　キッチン

金田博道建築研究所

Design ideas for a kitchen in Sapporo with black cabinets, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop 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.

Bethesda Chef's Kitchen

BPL Design Group

Here's how to take a really bad kitchen flip and turn it into a dream come true kitchen!
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Sophisticated Black Kitchen

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Gorgeous kitchen with black shaker cabinets and blue island offer an impact in this kitchen remodel. A new window to brighter the space and metallic accents from the brass cabinet knobs to brass light fixtures add room brightening contrast.

Classic Black and White kitchen

Vision Design

A small but very functional kitchen remodel makes a small house live much larger
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

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

Case mansardate: un ampio living da completare - progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Buena Vista

risa boyer architecture

Design ideas for a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

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!