Photo by Kirsten Robertson.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

San Salvador Project

KSDesigns LLC

This Spanish influenced Modern Farmhouse style Kitchen incorporates a variety of textures and finishes to create a calming and functional space to entertain a houseful of guests. The extra large island is in an historic Sherwin Williams green with banquette seating at the end. It provides ample storage and countertop space to prep food and hang around with family. The surrounding wall cabinets are a shade of white that gives contrast to the walls while maintaining a bright and airy feel to the space. Matte black hardware is used on all of the cabinetry to give a cohesive feel. The countertop is a Cambria quartz with grey veining that adds visual interest and warmth to the kitchen that plays well with the white washed brick backsplash. The brick backsplash gives an authentic feel to the room and is the perfect compliment to the deco tile behind the range. The pendant lighting over the island and wall sconce over the kitchen sink add a personal touch and finish while the use of glass globes keeps them from interfering with the open feel of the space and allows the chandelier over the dining table to be the focal lighting fixture.

Mayview

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a large industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Downtown Loft

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

Virginia AIA Merit Award for Excellence in Interior Design | The renovated apartment is located on the third floor of the oldest building on the downtown pedestrian mall in Charlottesville. The existing structure built in 1843 was in sorry shape — framing, roof, insulation, windows, mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing were all completely renewed to serve for another century or more. What used to be a dark commercial space with claustrophobic offices on the third floor and a completely separate attic was transformed into one spacious open floor apartment with a sleeping loft. Transparency through from front to back is a key intention, giving visual access to the street trees in front, the play of sunlight in the back and allowing multiple modes of direct and indirect natural lighting. A single cabinet “box” with hidden hardware and secret doors runs the length of the building, containing kitchen, bathroom, services and storage. All kitchen appliances are hidden when not in use. Doors to the left and right of the work surface open fully for access to wall oven and refrigerator. Functional and durable stainless-steel accessories for the kitchen and bath are custom designs and fabricated locally. The sleeping loft stair is both foreground and background, heavy and light: the white guardrail is a single 3/8” steel plate, the treads and risers are folded perforated steel.

Truckee, CA Brick Work by ARTO Brick

User

Adam Taylor
Inspiration for a country galley kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Boho Chic Kitchen

Coastal Designs Inc.

This Gorgeous Boho Chic Kitchen has Black Shaker Cabinets, White Quartz Countertops, Natural Wood Tone Floating Shelves and a Weathered Brick Backsplash. The Brushed Gold Faucet and Cabinet Pulls put the finishing touch on this Amazing Kitchen.

Full Home Remodel and Second Story Addition

Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel

This is an example of a beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Robson Terrace, Sherwood

Revive Remodeling LLC

These roll out shelves are super handy for access of items
This is an example of a large country kitchen pantry in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake House Renovation

restyle design, llc

We completely gutted this lake house! We opened up the whole main floor and created a giant kitchen island with gorgeous views of the lake and seating for 8. Tile floors make for easy, low maintenance lake living. Light fixture is by Hinkley.

Homestead Farm

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Spacecrafting Photography
Large country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Woodstock Rustic Kitchen Design

DF Design Inc

Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Daniel Island Drive

Delpino Custom Homes

Photography by Patrick Brickman
Design ideas for an expansive country open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Light & Bright Modern Home

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Design: Hartford House Design & Build PC: Nick Sorensen
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

New Home in Orefield

Laslo Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Perimeter Hardware Paint Island - Rift White Oak Wood Driftwood Dark Stain
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

TRIBECA_TRINITY 5

Studio DA

Апартаменты для временного проживания семьи из двух человек в ЖК TriBeCa. Интерьеры выполнены в современном стиле. Дизайн в проекте получился лаконичный, спокойный, но с интересными акцентами, изящно дополняющими общую картину. Зеркальные панели в прихожей увеличивают пространство, смотрятся стильно и оригинально. Современные картины в гостиной и спальне дополняют общую композицию и объединяют все цвета и полутона, которые мы использовали, создавая гармоничное пространство

Greenwich Street

Liza Kuhn Interiors

Photo of a small traditional separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

MK Designs LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Clarissa Project

Andrew Heiser

Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn

lisa furey interiors

This is an example of a large country open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Brick Splashback and White Benchtop 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!