Design ideas for a galley kitchen in New York with glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and blue splashback.

Green Goods

Design by Heather Tissue; construction by Green Goods Kitchen remodel featuring carmelized strand woven bamboo plywood, maple plywood and paint grade cabinets, custom bamboo doors, handmade ceramic tile, custom concrete countertops

David Heide Design Studio

This condo's open living area incorporates the themes of water, earth, and sky, all in sight through expansive windows overlooking an urban riverfront. The setting inspired the design of the rooms, a juxtaposition of natural and industrial shapes and materials. Photos: Susan Gilmore

Elwood Bamboo Kitchen

Camilla Molders Design

Residential Interior Design & Decoration project by Camilla Molders Design
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Harrell Design + Build

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, yellow splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

NEW BUILD: Hamptons Hideaway

SX Constructions

This kitchen pays homage to a British Colonial style of architecture combining formal design elements of the Victorian era with fresh tropical details inspired by the West Indies such as pineapples and exotic textiles. Every detail was meticulously planned, from the coffered ceilings to the custom made ‘cross’ overhead doors which are glazed and backlit. The classic blue joinery is in line with the Pantone Color Institute, Color of the Year for 2020 and brings a sense of tranquillity and calm to the space. The White Fantasy marble bench tops add an air of elegance and grace with the lambs tongue edge detail and timeless grey on white tones. Complete with a butler’s pantry featuring full height glass doors, this kitchen is truly luxurious.

Kitchen Design, Planning & Remodeling; Mother-in-Law Suite

Golden Interiors

MJ WHITE complete kitchen design, planning & remodeling, cabinetry, flooring and lighting, Mother in Law suite, basement level, almost finished, flooring is faux wood floor with cork backing for basement level to add warmth #Aging-in-Place #Mother-in-Law

B. Wingen: Canova, SD

HELMÜT

Cipher Imaging
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen; Hartford, VT

Hitchcock Construction LLC

A beautiful contemporary style kitchen custom built in maple, complete with a double tap kegerator. Hitchcock Construction listened to the client's wishes, and worked within their budget to create this fabulous space. This job included completely replacing the existing floor system in order to level the 100 year old home, opening the kitchen to the next room by removing a 17' load bearing wall, as well as calling attention to the backyard's beautiful stone walls and gardens by the addition of a complete wall of windows. Hitchcock Construction acted as both the Designer and General Contractor in order to ensure the level of attention to detail, that is required on a fabulous kitchen such as this.

San Francisco High Rise Residence

Kleid Design Group - Fine Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, a peninsula, a double-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Little Venice Georgian Townhouse

Margot Tsim Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white benchtop.

Lake House Kitchen and Baths

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

https://genevacabinet.com Photos by www.aimeemazzenga.com Interior Design by www.northshorenest.com Builder www.lowellcustomhomes.com Custom Cabinetry by Das Holz Haus Lacanche range

MANOA VALLEY HILLSIDE KITCHEN

Jule Lucero, Interior & Architectural Designer

COMPLET REMODEL OF 1950'S KITCHEN. NEW WALLS, NEW FLOORS, NEW CEILING, NEW CABINETS, COUNTERS, BACKSPLASH, APPLIANCES, LIGHTING AND PLUMBING FIXTURES
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fairway Tudor Transformation

Architectural Craftsmen

This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Zieba Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and white benchtop.

Midtown Midmod

Hammersmith Structures

Midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Long Beach, NY Kitchen Renovation

Jamie D. Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

New Black + White Kitchen

Wilkinson Brochier Interior Design

New build kitchen in small apartment
Photo of a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and black 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.

Kitchen with Blue Splashback and Yellow 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!