Dacor Professional Range for a Serious Foody

This professional Dacor range was the crowning jewel of this beautiful kitchen. As a true foody, the range was a very important decision in this kitchen renovation. Kate Falconer Photography

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.

Walk-in Pantry Closed

Pike Properties

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Two-tone Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This busy family used their cramped kitchen for a decade before transforming it into a space that works with their lifestyle. The family wanted a space where they could sit together and enjoy dinner during the week while still hanging-out in the kitchen. Our solution was a unique L-shaped island with lots of seating and storage. We wanted to create a space that felt detailed without being “fancy” and that was clean without being sterile. We settled on a two-tone cabinet design while accenting the space with gold details. The end result is casual elegance for this modern family.

Radiant Concord Home

3W design, inc.

Northpeak Design Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Spring 2019 Kitchen Remodels

Halm & Perkins, LLC

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Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, white floor and white benchtop.

Plymouth

Vision Interiors

The focal point of the kitchen is the blue subway tiles on the range wall. Having only one wall of backsplash allowed for a bit more fun with tile without any worry of getting too much color or becoming too busy. The shiplap on the window wall adds a nice texture and detail to the space. Shutters painted in the wall color rather stand out against the white trim. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Builder: Joel Peterson Homes

JULIA

Atelier idea | Architectes d'Intérieur

roche de la plage d’Ilbaritz, cette maison à l’aspect traditionnel côté rue, cache à l’arrière une façade verre et métal plus moderne donnant sur un agréable jardin arboré. La maison avait déjà subi une belle rénovation de sa pièce à vivre avec la création d’une extension vitrée sur deux niveaux. Cette large vision sur le jardin permet une décoration en perpétuel changement, variant au fil des saisons. Certains espaces ne profitant pas de cette luminosité, il a fallu apporter plus de fonctionnalité, de fluidité et de douceur pour s’accorder avec cette nature. La cuisine notamment était exiguë, reculée et sombre, l’entrée cloisonnée et la salle à manger mal située. Cette rénovation a permis de rendre la cuisine plus conviviale, fonctionnelle et lumineuse comme point de ralliement et d’échanges. Des murs porteurs ont été ouverts, des portes supprimées, une large fenêtre de toit disposée pour davantage de clarté. Les façades en bois brut contrastent avec la pose de carreaux de ciment blanc au sol et un plan de travail minéral. Des carreaux peints à la main habillent la crédence et amènent cette subtile fantaisie souhaitée par la cliente. Le mobilier sur mesure pour le banc de l’entrée, les chaises retapissées par un artisan local sur une variation de jaune sable et de bleu viennent appuyer l’atmosphère paisible et naturelle de cette maison entre ville et bord de mer.

ULTIMO - Bostonia in Blueberry and Marshmallow Cream on Maple

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, onyx benchtops and no island.

La Costa Valley Modern Coastal

Interiors by Alison

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Total Transformation

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

We opened up the space and added a huge island in Storm Gray with seating on two sides. White shaker style cabinets on the perimeter by Eudora, gray vinyl plank flooring, Opus Pearl tops and the owners found the stunning blue tile themselves.

San Rafael Eichler

Knocknock

Straight view of the stove Photo by Olga Soboleva
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Wynnewood Home Opens Up with New Kitchen, Mudroom and Floor Plan

Spring Creek Design

Expansive, airy kitchen remodel in Wynnewood, PA. This Main Line Makeover gave our clients more room in the kitchen for serious cooking, seating at the large island for snacks and homework for the kids while their parents cook, and is open to the remodeled family room. Photos by Liz Smutko

Museum Modern

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Twist Tours
This is an example of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Island White Shaker Kitchen

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Cabinets: Kemp painted maple in Cloud White Backsplash: IWT Albotros Grey 3" x 12" Countertops: Pompeii Quartz in Rock Salt
Large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, with island and white benchtop.

Los Feliz Residence

Dutton Architects Inc.

A modern mid-century house in the Los Feliz neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills, this was an extensive renovation. The house was brought down to its studs, new foundations poured, and many walls and rooms relocated and resized. The aim was to improve the flow through the house, to make if feel more open and light, and connected to the outside, both literally through a new stair leading to exterior sliding doors, and through new windows along the back that open up to canyon views. photos by Undine Prohl

Shore Condominium || Remodel || Austin, Texas

Etch Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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Forte Design Studios

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oak Pond Home Remodel

Green Couch Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, vaulted and light hardwood floors.

Bright & Fun Small Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Small (144 square feet) kitchen packed with storage and style.
This is an example of a 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!