Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen

May Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen Remodeling / Washington, DC - 2020

Novo Kitchen and Bath

MSI Quartz – Calacatta Montage countertop
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Victorian ground floor flat extension in Harringay, North London, N15

GK Architects Limited

Belle Imaging
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with limestone benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen

The Cousins

The classic white farmhouse kitchen gets a modern industrial update with pipe fixtures, exposed bulbs, and plenty of metal touches.
Photo of an industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Maison Draveil

Agence Anne Lapointe

L'ancienne cuisine (tout en bois) à fait place à une nouvelle cuisine plus lumineuse. Une composition pratique avec des meuble laqués blanc, un plan de travail en quartz gris béton et un sol gris également. La crédence en carreaux de ciments dynamise l'ensemble.

Edmonton Kitchen Renovation

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

kitchen

May Interiors

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and multiple islands.

South Central Park Refresh

Brier and Blue Interiors for elements inc.

Our most unique addition to to this kitchen refresh was double soap pumps, one for dish soap and one for had soap. This with the counter top dishwasher switch have cleared the counters and maximized the function of this kitchen that once felt dark, small and crowded. Now it's bright, light and a perfect display for the clients worldly finds. This one is all about counter space and character!

Kitchen Remodeling / Washington, DC - 2020

Novo Kitchen and Bath

Large island with seating
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Villa MEG, abitazione unifamiliare, progetto architettonico ed interni.

MM+ Interni e Architetture

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grand St

Marwa Bsat

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Billard's Key

Wild at Design

D Walker
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Victorian ground floor flat extension in Harringay, North London, N15

GK Architects Limited

Belle Imaging
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with limestone benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Küche

Ulrich Weinkath create + design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Hamburg with a single-bowl sink, beige cabinets, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, grey floor and no island.

Kitchen Renovation

Kristie Shaw

Kristie Shaw
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey floor.

HGTV Home Remodel

Austin Design and Build Solutions (ADBS)

This is an example of a country kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and painted wood floors.

Victorian ground floor flat extension in Harringay, North London, N15

GK Architects Limited

Belle Imaging
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with limestone benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Backsplash with Teak Cabinets

Grain Wood Shop

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

North facing kitchen

SoKipling

North facing kitchen with white painted shaker style doors, walnut handles and brown granite worktops. White wood effect floor and copper tap. Low ceiling. Solid wood cabinetry and doors

Kitchen with Blue Splashback and Painted Wood Floors 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!