Inspiration for an industrial u-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Navy Blue & White Kitchen Renovation

Groysman Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

Spanjer Homes

Stoneybrook Photos
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Denver with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, white benchtop and raised-panel cabinets.

casa TC

RP studio

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bologna with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Appartement de 80 m2, Paris 6

Marion Alberge

Au pied du métro Saint-Placide, ce spacieux appartement haussmannien abrite un jeune couple qui aime les belles choses. J’ai choisi de garder les moulures et les principaux murs blancs, pour mettre des touches de bleu et de vert sapin, qui apporte de la profondeur à certains endroits de l’appartement. La cuisine ouverte sur le salon, en marbre de Carrare blanc, accueille un ilot qui permet de travailler, cuisiner tout en profitant de la lumière naturelle. Des touches de laiton viennent souligner quelques détails, et des meubles vintage apporter un côté stylisé, comme le buffet recyclé en meuble vasque dans la salle de bains au total look New-York rétro.

Crystallo Quartzite, White Kitchen

YK Stone Center Inc.

Cristallo Quartzite kitchen Island. Mitred edges. galerisa photography - gina@ykmarble.com
Photo of a large kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Highland Park Kitchen

Kelly Martin Interiors

This is a kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and blue floor.

Вилла в пос. Мысхако с панорамным видом на море.

architectural bureau "Symmetry"

Михаил Чекалов
This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, beige splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, recessed-panel cabinets, timber splashback and cement tiles.

Industrial Dark Green Kitchen with a Vintage Twist

Sustainable Kitchens

View of an L-shaped kitchen with a central island in a side return extension in a Victoria house which has a sloping glazed roof. The shaker style cabinets with beaded frames are painted in Little Greene Obsidian Green. The handles a brass d-bar style. The worktop on the perimeter units is Iroko wood and the island worktop is honed, pencil veined Carrara marble. A single bowel sink sits in the island with a polished brass tap with a rinse spout. Vintage Holophane pendant lights sit above the island. The black painted sash windows are surrounded by non-bevelled white metro tiles with a dark grey grout. A Wolf gas hob sits above double Neff ovens with a black, Falcon extractor hood over the hob. The flooring is hexagon shaped, cement encaustic tiles. Black Anglepoise wall lights give directional lighting. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Bell Mountain Remodel

KLM Design-Build

This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands and grey floor.

MONTORGUEIL

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, no island, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

P16- RENOVATION LUXUEUSE BY EMILIE MELIN

Mon Concept Habitation

Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Un studio avec espace nuit

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Stéphane Vasco © 2017 Houzz
Small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island, white floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Studio - Paris 5

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen Remodel

User

Rosewood Marketing
This is an example of a large country separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

French Country

Built by Krueger

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen pantry in Denver with open cabinets, white cabinets, brown floor and cement tiles.

LOFT PARIS 11

Anabel Messens Architecte

cuisine
Photo of a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with black appliances, cement tiles, with island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and black floor.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Our Work

Martin Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Eagle Rock Remodel

Landmark Building Inc

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen with Brick Floors and Cement Tiles 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!