Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and beige floor.

Fulham

UJ Developments

Country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Shutters and interior accessories in Rosewell, Edinburgh

Harvey Bruce Blinds, Shutters & Interiors

Derek Lamb
Inspiration for a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

O'Conner

Creative Kitchens

Kevin Calver Jr.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Mid Continent Cabinetry Gallery

Millard Lumber Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and with island.

Kohler Kitchen & Bath

The Plumbing Warehouse

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Sedgwick Residence

SPACE Architects + Planners

Design ideas for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

O'Brien Harris Classic Blue Butler's Pantry

O'Brien Harris LLC

This stunning high-gloss blue cabinetry from O'Brien Harris Cabinetry in Chicago can be found in the butler's pantry of this home. Mirrors are included in the scope of the work to reflect the taste and sophistication of this room, and to allow the space to appear bigger. The homeowners wanted the butler's pantry to not only be glamorous, but to serve a practical purpose as well. Their formal china is housed in these cabinets, allowing these homeowners to entertain at a moment's notice. Cabinetry: Custom Benjamin Moore on Paint Grade Maple. obrienharris.com

Sedgwick Residence

SPACE Architects + Planners

Large transitional eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Velvet kitchen

Wood Works Brighton

This beautiful hand painted railing kitchen was designed by wood works Brighton. The idea was for the kitchen to blend seamlessly into the grand room. The kitchen island is on castor wheels so it can be moved for dancing. This is a luxurious kitchen for a great family to enjoy.

Kohler Kitchen & Bath

The Bath and Kitchen Showplace

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, blue splashback, timber splashback and marble floors.

AV2035 - matt satin door with ftouchfree anti finger print technology

Hacker Kitchens Calgary

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bank's Residence

MIKE WHITTINGTON/KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGNER

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Family House Project in Wimbledon

Juxtacon Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Collingwood Ski Chalet

Designtheory Inc.

Natalie Hayes
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Küchendetail

Planungsbüro Schilling | Architektur

Detailfoto Arbeitsplatte und Abzug mit offenen Regalbrettern. Foto: Winfried Heinze
Small country galley separate kitchen in Munich with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Brickstone Project

TK Building & Design

Mudrooms can have style, too! The mudroom may be one of the most used spaces in your home, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. A stylish, practical mudroom can keep your house in order and still blend with the rest of your home. This homeowner's existing mudroom was not utilizing the area to its fullest. The open shelves and bench seat were constantly cluttered and unorganized. The garage had a large underutilized area, which allowed us to expand the mudroom and create a large walk in closet that now stores all the day to day clutter, and keeps it out of sight behind these custom elegant barn doors. The mudroom now serves as a beautiful and stylish entrance from the garage, yet remains functional and durable with heated tile floors, wainscoting, coat hooks, and lots of shelving and storage in the closet. Directly outside of the mudroom was a small hall closet that did not get used much. We turned the space into a coffee bar area with a lot of style! Custom dusty blue cabinets add some extra kitchen storage, and mirrored wall cabinets add some function for quick touch ups while heading out the door.

The Brickstone Project

TK Building & Design

Elegante Dachgeschoss-Lösung in mattem Schwarz

Gutsmann Küchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dresden with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Christophersons Crossing

jh Interior Design Studio

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Blue Splashback and Timber 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!