Midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, black floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and timber.

La Visiere

Fauxnomenal Designs by Andrea Kinkaid

This is an example of a l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam and recessed.

Kitcehn Del Mar

DSO Designs

Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Salten Point- Kitchen Alley

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Case mansardate: un ampio living da completare - progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Bay House

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

From an outdated 70's kitchen with non-functional pantry space to an expansive kitchen with storage galore. Tiled bench tops carry the terrazzo feature through from the bathroom and copper handles will patina over time. Navy blue subway backsplash is the perfect selection for a pop of colour contrasting the terracotta cabinets

Woodland Cabin

Treefrog Design

Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Tequesta: Coastal Transitional

PB Built

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop, quartzite benchtops and exposed beam.

Проект Однокомнатной Квартиры в современном стиле 45кв.м.

Откидач Вера частный дизайнер интерьера

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Oklahoma City Craftsman Renovation

Lori Fleet Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, slate floors, with island, grey benchtop and coffered.

College Hill Mid-Century Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

A modern contemporary kitchen remodel with mid-century modern influences. The eye catching exposed beams are complemented by a large island with panels capping the quartz counter top, which is a common mid-century design feature. The custom glass tile backsplash makes a statement, as do the pops of cobalt blue and the contemporary glass pendant lights.

College Hill Mid-Century Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

Laura's Kitchen

Houston Affordable Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Casa BS

ADA Arredi | Design | Arte

Cucina inserita in un ampio open space. Cucina angolare, con zona colonne, pensile e zona operativa senza pensili.
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Ponte Vedra Plantation

The Cabinet Shoppe

China cabinet with two sets of glass doors in upper section with adjustable shelving and drawers in lower section
This is an example of a large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Traditional Country Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Remodel - In Progress

Done Right! Handyman Services, Inc.

Photo of a small u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Rockport Cottage Conversion

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC

We moved the kitchen in this Rockport Cottage Conversion form a central to a corner location within the home. This provided ample light form windows and lovely views of the manicured yard.

Spectacular Contemporary

Parsons Construction Inc

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Fullerton Kitchen

Builder Boy

mid century modern kitchen transformation.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, white benchtop and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Blue 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!