Southwestern Two-Story Home in Las Lagunitas

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.

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.

Millcreek Residence

Upland Development, Inc.

Scot Zimmerman
Large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Private Residence Baton Rouge, LA

Allyson Hicks Design Consulting, LLC

Chad Chenier Photography
This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and travertine splashback.

Lake Austin kitchen with cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Greek Villa" and "Iron Or

Paper Moon Painting

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

Numéro 20 - Rue GC

Otcho Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, green splashback, brick floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

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

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design ideas for a country eat-in kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Mediterranean Home

Turnstone Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, ceramic splashback, brick floors, brown floor, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

The Garden Home

FLAG interior design

A view towards the butler's pantry from one of two kitchen islands.
This is an example of an expansive u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands, red floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Victorian Estate

Ashby Collective

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop, coffered and a farmhouse sink.

River Oaks Kitchen Remodel

Penberthy Custom Builders

Traditional kitchen in Houston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, brick floors and with island.

Kitchen I

F&M Architects, LLC

Shaker style cabinets with a honey glaze were used throughout the kitchen. Thin kiln dried brick tile on the floor. The countertop, backsplash and farmhouse sink are all made of soapstone. A lack of upper cabinets required us to get creative with the underside of the desk, ultimately creating a 4' desktop with the back 2' dedicated to dish storage.

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.

Geneseo, IL- a Historic Home Kitchen Updated with a Nod to the Past

Village Home Stores

Painted white cabinets and an island in a Hickory wood stain in the "Driftwood" finish. Cabinetry by Koch and Q Quartz tops in Calacatta Classique color. Brick tile floors. Kitchen remodeled by Village Home Stores from start to finish.

Portfolio

Ocala Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and multiple islands.

Downtown Greenville Kitchen/Dining

Daniel Builders, Inc.

Custom Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, a single-bowl sink and brick floors.

Lake View - McEwan Custom Homes

Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)

Victorian Kitchen featuring natural stone walls, reclaimed beams, and brick flooring.
This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Out of the Blue

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeffery Volker
Large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Victorian kitchen

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we restored an antique home to its vintage roots. The many-times remodeled kitchen was desperately in need of a unifying theme so we used Pavilion Raised cabinetry in a cottage finish to bring back a bygone era. The homeowner purchased Elmira Stove Works antique style appliances, reclaimed wood for the bar counter, and rustic (grayed brick) flooring. Victorian period appropriate inset cabinetry is hand distressed for a ‘lived-in’ look. The owners are avid antique collectors of unique Americana freestanding pieces and accessories which add a wealth of playful accents, while at the same time, are useful items for the cook. Together these details create a kitchen that fits comfortably in this classic home. The island features a Special Cottage Russian Olive finish with bead board paneling, turned posts, curved valances, a farmhouse style sink, paneled dishwasher and, finally, a unique combination cabinet with double trash facing the front and a shallow cabinet with wire mesh door facing out the side. The inset doorstyle called for combination cabinets blending such items as a base corner turn-out cabinet with drawers and then a base pull-out pantry. We included wicker baskets, fine-line drawer inserts, a dish rack and wall storage with faux cubby drawers (the drawers are full width with multiple drawerheads). Note also the eyebrow pediment, pull-out pantry and the hide-away doors on the ‘appliance wall’.

All Islands Kitchen with Brick 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!