Modern House Productions
Photo of an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Westerly Beach House

Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers

Nat Rea
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Bybee Blvd

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom modern kitchen cabinetry.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Manasota Key Retreat

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel's/New Builds

Bloomday Granite

Leathered Black Pearl granite perimeter with a pencil edge profile Faye Photography
Kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, stone tile splashback and with island.

Küchen

User

Einen Kleine Ikeaküche mit kleinem Budget. Maximaler Stauraum und große Arbeitsfläche. Alle Fronten und integrierten Geräte sind weiß. Die Waschmaschine ist hinter der ersten Front versteckt.

Blue Fitted Kitchen

Tom Howley

This impeccable bespoke blue fitted kitchen design from our Hartford collection is inspired by original Shaker design. It’s both contemporary and cosy bringing together a host of practical features including clever storage solutions to create a family kitchen that’s perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

Half Moon Bay - Custom French Country Kitchen

TurnerBuilt

This kitchen was inspired by Karen & Steve's love of French architecture. The design was a colaboration between the Owner's & Coastal Kitchen Design in Half Moon Bay, and remodel by TurnerBuilt. Photography by Cherie Cordellos

Stylische Massivholzküche mit tollen Akzenten

KOITKA Innenausbau GmbH

Bilder: Markus Nilling | https://nilling.eu/
This is an example of an expansive country open plan kitchen in Dusseldorf with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, black benchtop, marble benchtops, stone tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Heirloom - Sylvan & Sanguine

BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.

Firelite Foto
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Bybee Blvd

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom modern kitchen cabinetry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Charismatic Kitchen

RIKB Design Build

Charismatic White Kitchen Remodel by RIKB
This is an example of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen

Miro Kitchen Design

Transitional, transitional, transitional. This kitchen renovation started with the appliances; BlueStar 36" range, Best 900 cfm hood, 2 Bosch dishwashers, and Electrolux side-by-side refrigeration. The appliances were placed utilizing functionality and practicality. The kitchen also utilizes a main Kraus sink and commercial faucet as well as a Kraus island sink with a Grohe kitchen pull-out facet matching and flanking a smaller Grohe faucet which utilizes a fresh water filtration system. White shaker cabinetry is the bulk of the kitchen accompanied by a custom grey raised panel element with chrome wire mesh accenting the glass doors. Custom open shelving niches were used to tie the white kitchen into the grey element, and at the same time creating another visual cue. Vicostone (quartz) accents the island which features the use of waterfall effect (continuing the counter-top material down to the floor). ColorQuartz (quartz) was used at the perimeter and on the grey accent piece as well, also using the waterfall effect. The backsplash was done in Turkish White Marble, as every piece was custom cut and laid in a vertical chevron pattern. Cliffside Industry hardware was used combining ice-box and linear finger-pull hardware on the grey accent piece, and cup-pulls and knobs on the perimeter which all pop while the chrome finish reflects the light and appears to sparkle. A decorative ceiling displays an abundance of 4" recess lighting with Halo Reflector trims as well as two decorative pendants. Accent lighting is completed in Hafele's 12volt system with the use of chrome LED puck lighting. The family room boasts another piece that melds with the kitchen, which displays two different width of bead board for another visual effect.

Farmhouse Style Remodel

Rick Miles Artisans

This farmhouse style kitchen features white flush inset cabinetry with new black cup pulls and a stunning blue marble backsplash.
Photo of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Houston Condo Remodel

Marble and Granite Designs

Long stretch of counters and backsplash. under cabinet lighting brings out the color of the stones.
Mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Periwinkle Blues

Kitchens by Chapdelaine / Chapdelaine Builders

Large traditional separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Brown Building Contractors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Turn of the Century Addition

B Elevated Kitchen Design

Photo of a large l-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Boise Highlands Full Kitchen Remodel.

Stronghold Remodeling Inc.

John Petzinger
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Country Warmth Kitchen, Nesconset 0704

Aladdin Remodelers

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Blue Splashback and Stone Tile Splashback 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!