Photography by William Lavalette
Mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brick splashback, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Peppermill & Englishpub Thin Brick Kitchen - North Carolina

General Shale

Rustic kitchen design featuring 50/50 blend of Peppermill and Englishpub thin brick with Ivory Buff mortar.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback and black benchtop.

Loft

Royalty Construction

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and soapstone benchtops.

Oak Estates

Frankel Design Build

Connie Anderson
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, soapstone benchtops and brick splashback.

Tustin Contemporary Farmhouse Remodel

Jess Jones Design Group

Julie Cimpko
Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Our Work

Faber Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Mapleton Red

Red Pepper Design & Cabinetry

Confident red cabinetry is complimented by equally potent bright blue accents. The coolness of the blue creates color balance. The earthy natural woven lights are grounding. The countertop is make of Jadestone, a man-made product from Dorado Soapstone.

The Elbow Park Reno

Knight Custom Homes

A corroded pipe in the 2nd floor bathroom was the original prompt to begin extensive updates on this 109 year old heritage home in Elbow Park. This craftsman home was build in 1912 and consisted of scattered design ideas that lacked continuity. In order to steward the original character and design of this home while creating effective new layouts, we found ourselves faced with extensive challenges including electrical upgrades, flooring height differences, and wall changes. This home now features a timeless kitchen, site finished oak hardwood through out, 2 updated bathrooms, and a staircase relocation to improve traffic flow. The opportunity to repurpose exterior brick that was salvaged during a 1960 addition to the home provided charming new backsplash in the kitchen and walk in pantry.

New Hartford Traditional Country Kitchen

Showcase Kitchens

A long view of this beautiful island with its natural wood custom cabinetry and soapstone counter top.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black benchtop, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Starmark Kitchen, Dry Bar, Lockers in Hickory Bridgeport Oregano/Maple Sage

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Starmark Style: Bridgeport w/ Standard Slab Drawers Finish: (Perimeter: Hickory - Oregano; Dry Bar/Locker: Maple - Sage) Countertop: (Customer Own) Black Soapstone Sink: (Customer’s Own) Faucet: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Hardware Resources – Zane Pulls in Brushed Pewter (varying sizes) Backsplash & Floor Tile: (Customer’s Own) Glass Door Inserts: Glassource - Chinchilla Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Stonik Services

A Modern Historical Kitchen

CMC Design Studio LLC

This kitchen was crafted with a historical feel, like the homeowner built onto an existing property. The barn beams, reclaimed wide plank wood floors and custom, hand-crafted cabinetry and hand forged lighting appeals to the senses of old while the professional appliances allow the homeowner to function in the present!

Calmore

Home at 2 Design

Painted (Putnam Ivory) shaker style cabinets are embellished with black soapstone counter tops and integrated farmhouse sink. Sedy glass panels in the upper cabinets provide filtered display.

Kitchen Remodel with Brick Backsplash in West Chester, PA

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Photo by John Welsh.
This is an example of a kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Sandstone painted kitchen

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

This is an example of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Interior

Allan Edwards Builder Inc.

Large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and red benchtop.

The Elbow Park Reno

Knight Custom Homes

Buckhead Kitchen

Moses Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brick splashback and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodel with Brick Backsplash in West Chester, PA

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Photo by John Welsh.
Inspiration for a kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Starmark Kitchen, Dry Bar, Lockers in Hickory Bridgeport Oregano/Maple Sage

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Peppermill & Englishpub Thin Brick Kitchen - North Carolina

General Shale

Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops and Brick 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!