Photo: Mick Hales
Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops and brick floors.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Mountain Condo Renovation

Donna McKnight Interiors

Inspiration for a large country galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and brown floor.

Belle Isle Bombshell

Design Directions

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Bespoke Kitchen Project 54 – York

The Main Company

We completed a project in the charming city of York. This kitchen seamlessly blends style, functionality, and a touch of opulence. From the glass roof that bathes the space in natural light to the carefully designed feature wall for a captivating bar area, this kitchen is a true embodiment of sophistication. The first thing that catches your eye upon entering this kitchen is the striking lime green cabinets finished in Little Greene ‘Citrine’, adorned with elegant brushed golden handles from Heritage Brass.

Lake Austin Kitchen with White Cabinets, Black Island

Paper Moon Painting

Updated traditional kitchen on Lake Austin, with cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Greek Villa" and "Iron Ore", and walls in "Neutral Ground".
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Custom kitchen, dining room, entertainment center and laundry.

Affordable Quality Kitchens & Stone

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation épurée pour cet appartement sur l'île de la Jatte

Mon Concept Habitation

Nos équipes ont utilisé quelques bons tuyaux pour apporter ergonomie, rangements, et caractère à cet appartement situé à Neuilly-sur-Seine. L’utilisation ponctuelle de couleurs intenses crée une nouvelle profondeur à l’espace tandis que le choix de matières naturelles et douces apporte du style. Effet déco garanti!

Southwestern Two-Story Home in Las Lagunitas

Pink Dwelling

Sotheby's Realty
Large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Relaxed Georgia Coastal

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

Jean Allsopp
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel Done in Both Stone and Boulder Color Cabinets

Kitchen Solvers of Emerald Coast

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners decided to update their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new custom cabinets. They went with a mission door by Bridgewood Advantage Series done in Maple. For the base cabinets they went with a stone color while the upper cabinets and pantry were done in boulder. For the countertops they went with a Quartz 3 cm and the backsplash was done in a glass subway tile. Some additional touches we included were a bookcase on the end of the island for cookbooks and a custom hutch/coffee station. To complete the new look we also installed oversized Harlow Glass knobs on the upper cabinets and Bordeaux Cabinet pulls on lower cabinets.

104 Cobblestone

Milestone Custom Homes

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, brick floors and multiple islands.

Inspiration kök

Fastighetsmäklare Malena Ek

Erik Olsson Fastighetsförmedling AB
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Gothenburg with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island and flat-panel cabinets.

New Construction On Acreage

Kevin Mauseth

Photo Credit: Al Pursley This new home features custom tile, brick work, granite, painted cabinetry, custom furnishings, ceiling treatments, screen porch, outdoor kitchen and a complete custom design plan implemented throughout.

Cunningham

Pedersen Signature Homes

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Rugs

Bert Henry Carpet & Tile, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Cabin Contemporary

Built Green Custom Homes

This is an example of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brick floors, with island, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, panelled appliances, red floor and grey benchtop.

Belle Isle Bombshell

Design Directions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Kitchen with Brick Floors and Terrazzo Floors 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!