This remodel was located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Small, quaint kitchen in Horseheads, NY

Kitchen & Bath Gallery of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

After removing a wall, this once very tiny kitchen opened up into the dinning area, new hardwood floors throughout the house and bright white painted cabinets transformed this tiny kitchen into a spectacular kitchen with it's custom made bistro table in a vineyard theme.

Ocean City On The Bay

Diane Burgoyne Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and ceramic splashback.

White and Blue Coastal Inspired Kitchen

SOLLiD Cabinetry

PC: Shane Baker Studios
Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels Post Hurricane Harvey

Sophia Designs

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Remodel | Lansdale, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

Waterproof luxury vinyl tile with anti-microbial coating on top that is resistant to staining.
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Alameda Beach House Kitchen Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Francis Combes
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

A Study in Light

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

A wonderful woman and grandma owned this split level home that was cramped and dark. Opening up the space allowed us to access the ample supply of light from the back of the house and bring it through the entire first floor. A clean bright aesthetic with soft blue undertones inspired by our client created the perfect casual, at ease feeling for a home that welcomes sweet grandchildren and hosts family gatherings regularly.

Coastal Condo - Naples

Design West

The primary color scheme of this room uses various shades of blue, to help pop-in coastal undertones. We mixed patterns and straight lines with organic elements to create soft edges.

LIDO HOUSE HOTEL, Newport Beach, CA: Balboa Cottage

Grace Blu Interior Design

Five residential-style, three-level cottages are located behind the hotel facing 32nd Street. Spanning 1,500 square feet with a kitchen, rooftop deck featuring a fire place + barbeque, two bedrooms and a living room, showcasing masterfully designed interiors. Each cottage is named after the islands in Newport Beach and features a distinctive motif, tapping five elite Newport Beach-based firms: Grace Blu Interior Design, Jennifer Mehditash Design, Brooke Wagner Design, Erica Bryen Design and Blackband Design.

Appartement Notre Dame de Lorette

Agathe Marimbert architecte

Philippe Billard
Contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black appliances, no island, beige floor, white benchtop, blue splashback and concrete floors.

Mill Valley Historical Remodel

Rasmussen Construction

Jonathan Mitchell
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Beachy White Kitchen with Blue Accents in Columbia, MD

Kitchen Saver

This Maryland kitchen went from brown to beachy with classic white shaker doors against a bright blue wall color. Refacing in laminate freed up budget for big improvements. Walls were removed, existing cabinets were repaired and new were cabinets added, increasing both storage and space. The shaker style doors cover a wide range of conveniences, including a tip out tray, four full extension rollout shelves, a lazy susan, pullout trash can, knife block cutlery divider and baking tray divider. See more at https://www.kitchensaver.com/kitchen/columbia-md/

Stylish White Traditional Kitchen

Teoria Interiors

Open concept stylish kitchen showcasing beautiful white custom raised panel cabinetry with silver hardware. A large island sits in the middle of the room with a white quartz countertop. One will notice a stunning and unique glass subway tile backsplash for exceptional style.

Farmhouse Estate

Scott Christopher Homes

Nestled in the countryside and designed to accommodate a multi-generational family, this custom compound boasts a nearly 5,000 square foot main residence, an infinity pool with luscious landscaping, a guest and pool house as well as a pole barn. The spacious, yet cozy flow of the main residence fits perfectly with the farmhouse style exterior. The gourmet kitchen with separate bakery kitchen offers built-in banquette seating for casual dining and is open to a cozy dining room for more formal meals enjoyed in front of the wood-burning fireplace. Completing the main level is a library, mudroom and living room with rustic accents throughout. The upper level features a grand master suite, a guest bedroom with dressing room, a laundry room as well as a sizable home office. The lower level has a fireside sitting room that opens to the media and exercise rooms by custom-built sliding barn doors. The quaint guest house has a living room, dining room and full kitchen, plus an upper level with two bedrooms and a full bath, as well as a wrap-around porch overlooking the infinity edge pool and picturesque landscaping of the estate.

Crystal Bay

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Mullan Lighting

This beautiful kitchen is a high quality product from established kitchen designers, Rhatigan & Hick. Each kitchen is distinct and special to each client. Featured in this gorgeous kitchen interior is our 'Elegance' brass pendant lights that hang above the kitchen island. Our 'Bogota' brass wall lights occupy the space above the traditional farmhouse range. Many thanks to our friends at Rhatigan & Hick for sharing this stunning kitchen project and BML media for the images.

R+S

Taylor + Taylor

Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Prince Edward Island Estate

Simply Home Decorating

Our clients hired us to completely renovate and furnish their PEI home — and the results were transformative. Inspired by their natural views and love of entertaining, each space in this PEI home is distinctly original yet part of the collective whole. We used color, patterns, and texture to invite personality into every room: the fish scale tile backsplash mosaic in the kitchen, the custom lighting installation in the dining room, the unique wallpapers in the pantry, powder room and mudroom, and the gorgeous natural stone surfaces in the primary bathroom and family room. We also hand-designed several features in every room, from custom furnishings to storage benches and shelving to unique honeycomb-shaped bar shelves in the basement lounge. The result is a home designed for relaxing, gathering, and enjoying the simple life as a couple.

Bright & Fun Small Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Small (144 square feet) kitchen packed with storage and style.
Small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Splashback and White Benchtop 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!