Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Boise Highlands Full Kitchen Remodel.

Stronghold Remodeling Inc.

John Petzinger
Design ideas for 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.

Long Beach Modern Kitchen Renovation

KS Restorations & Home Improvements Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Oceanfront

Meghan Yang Interior Design

Interior Design: MY Interior Design
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

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.

Cordillera Ranch - Riverwood

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

An amazing view of the Texas Hill Country through these kitchen windows. New Quartz Counter Tops in Cambria Torquay, DVX Farmhouse sink and Delta Faucet sets the tone of this kitchen. Brushed Nickel Hardware dresses up the cabinets. A welcoming kitchen anytime of the day

Gallery

Whitewolf Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

House in the Country

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Total Transformation

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

How cool is this concrete composite farm sink?! It matches the island perfectly too.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bright white family kitchen with a touch of blue

Elmore Kitchens Ltd

Bright white kitchen using Neff appliances throughout with Elica inca extractor hood. Breakfast bar and dining table in center of space. Blanco white ceramic sink which brings a modern feel to this space along with the sliver handle soft shut white draws and cabinets.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and no island.

Castle Pines Update

Project:Kitchens, LLC

Blue Tie Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Creve Coeur Kitchen

Beck/Allen Cabinetry

Alise O'Brien
Photo of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Heirloom - Sylvan & Sanguine

BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.

Firelite Foto
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.

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.

Grand Estate

Adams + Beasley Associates

Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cordillera Ranch - Riverwood

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

Moss Hollow Farm Kitchen

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Fully renovated farmhouse kitchen with knotty cherry, all wood custom cabinetry featuring inset cabinet doors and drawer fronts, paneled dishwasher and Sub Zero refrigerator, Wolf six-burner rangetop, Wolf oven/microwave convection combo, Franke fireclay sink, oil rubbed bronze hardware, island seating for four, open floor plan, mini pebble stone back splash, river rock floor, island bookcase, lapidus granite, stucco walls and pendant lighting. Photo: Jason Jasienowski

Kitchen Remodel

Brown Building Contractors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen 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.

Brigitte New Design

Verdi

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances and dark hardwood floors.

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!