The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

Twilight Moon

Tell Projects

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

K160

Line Design Studio

Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Frosty White

Provision Kitchen & Bath Inc

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Clinton Hill Townhouse Kitchen

Murdock Solon Architects

Landmarked Brooklyn Townhouse gut renovation kitchen design.
Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, medium wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Diana 19

Valgreen

Decoración: Laura Cotano de Diego Fotos: Marco Ambrosini
Large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, with island, an undermount sink, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Industrial Kitchen

Design ideas for a large industrial galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

"Restorative" Remodel

SARA VANDERSTELT with Creative Kitchens

"RESTORATIVE" REMODEL Shiloh Cabinetry Hanover - Style Shaker Maple Painted a Custom Color : Sherwin Williams "Restorative" HGSW3312 Countertops : Corian, Natural Gray with Square Edge Detail

Kitchen in the Woods

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

Our clients wanted to update their kitchen and create more storage space. They also needed a desk area in the kitchen and a display area for family keepsakes. With small children, they were not using the breakfast bar on the island, so we chose when redesigning the island to add storage instead of having the countertop overhang for seating. We extended the height of the cabinetry also. A desk area with 2 file drawers and mail sorting cubbies was created so the homeowners could have a place to organize their bills, charge their electronics, and pay bills. We also installed 2 plugs into the narrow bookcase to the right of the desk area with USB plugs for charging phones and tablets. Our clients chose a cherry craftsman cabinet style with simple cups and knobs in brushed stainless steel. For the countertops, Silestone Copper Mist was chosen. It is a gorgeous slate blue hue with copper flecks. To compliment this choice, I custom designed this slate backsplash using multiple colors of slate. This unique, natural stone, geometric backsplash complemented the countertops and the cabinetry style perfectly. We installed a pot filler over the cooktop and a pull-out spice cabinet to the right of the cooktop. To utilize counterspace, the microwave was installed into a wall cabinet to the right of the cooktop. We moved the sink and dishwasher into the island and placed a pull-out garbage and recycling drawer to the left of the sink. An appliance lift was also installed for a Kitchenaid mixer to be stored easily without ever having to lift it. To improve the lighting in the kitchen and great room which has a vaulted pine tongue and groove ceiling, we designed and installed hollow beams to run the electricity through from the kitchen to the fireplace. For the island we installed 3 pendants and 4 down lights to provide ample lighting at the island. All lighting was put onto dimmer switches. We installed new down lighting along the cooktop wall. For the great room, we installed track lighting and attached it to the sides of the beams and used directional lights to provide lighting for the great room and to light up the fireplace. The beautiful home in the woods, now has an updated, modern kitchen and fantastic lighting which our clients love.

Blue, White, Orange Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Ducote Residence

Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC

Large traditional kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brick splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Lighting

The Heirloom Companies

Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Family Lodge Kitchen

ArtisanCrete of Tyler

Custom Family lodge with full bar, dual sinks, concrete countertops, wood floors.
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Westmount village new kitchen

Morisset Design

Tudor
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall separate kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

0314 Freede

William French Home Improvements

Rachel Verdugo
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brick splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and brown benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Photo of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback and slate splashback.

New Moon Rising

Synthesis Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, white benchtop, brown splashback, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

Vanillawood

Josh Partee | Architectural Photographer

© Josh Partee 2013
Modern kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, slate splashback and white benchtop.

New Home Build

Ogden Custom Concepts

Large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, light hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Project 47

The Main Company

View on to the backyard
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Brick Splashback and Slate 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!