Custom Made Shaker/ Contemporary Built-In Wall Storage System
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, red splashback, brick splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Northcote House

Project 12 Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Homestead Farm

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a 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.

Capabilities

Pomeroy Lumber Products, Inc.

This is an example of a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Exposed Brick Kitchen

Tom Howley

The raw exposed brick contrasts with the beautifully made cabinetry to create a warm look to this kitchen, a perfect place to entertain family and friends. The wire scroll handle in burnished brass with matching hinges is the final flourish that perfects the design. The Kavanagh has a stunning central showpiece in its island. Well-considered and full of practical details, the island features impeccable carpentry with high-end appliances and ample storage. The shark tooth edge worktop in Lapitec (REG) Arabescato Michelangelo is in stunning relief to the dark nightshade finish of the cabinets. Whether you treat cooking as an art form or as a necessary evil, the integrated Pro Appliances will help you to make the most of your kitchen. The Kavanagh includes’ Wolf M Series Professional Single Oven, Wolf Transitional Induction Hob, Miele Integrated Dishwasher and a Sub-Zero Integrated Wine Fridge.

Denver Colorado Residence Loft Style KITCHEN

Robeson Design

Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson created a Kitchen her client would want to come home to. With a nod to the Industrial, Rebecca's goal was to turn the outdated, oak cabinet kitchen, into a hip, modern space reflecting the homeowners LOVE FOR THE LOFT! Paul Anderson from Exquisite Kitchen Design worked closely with the team at Robeson Design on Rebecca’s vision to insure every detail was built to perfection. Custom cabinets of ...... include luxury features such as live edge curly maple shelves above the sink, hand forged steel kick-plates to the floor, touch latch drawers and easy close hinges... just to name a few. To highlight it all, individually lit drawers and cabinets activate upon opening. The marble countertops rest below the used brick veneer as both wrap around to the Home Bar. Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc. Exquisite Kitchen Design Rocky Mountain Hardware Tech Lighting - Black Whale Lighting Photos by Ryan Garvin Photography

"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

American Classic Design

Aspen White Star, LLC

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Whitlock Residence

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cicero Home

G&G Custom Homes, Inc

This is an example of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

2020 Custom Home - Modern Farmhouse with Outdoor Living Area & Outdoor Kitchen

Robinson Renovation & Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and white benchtop.

Moody Victorian Home

Paper + Pate Photography

contemporary kitchen with glass ceiling
Design ideas for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and vaulted.

Silvertop

Jamie Bush & Co.

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, brown benchtop and wood.

The Hinterland Retreat

THE RURAL BUILDING COMPANY

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey 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.

New yorker lejlighed

Indretningsarkitekt Rie Floor

Design ideas for a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Aalborg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.

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.

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.

All Backsplash Materials Kitchen with 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!