Two tone graphite and cashmere matt handleless kitchen with feature island.
Design ideas for a large modern galley separate kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

ул. Новотушинская

Фабрика Амбрелла (UMBRELLA)

Кухня с комбинацией фасадов из керамики Naturali pietra di savoia grigia с фасадами шпонированными дубом под глянцевым лаком.
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with laminate benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

French Industrial

Custom Cabinet Source Inc

JxP Multimedia
Photo of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Appartement parisien moderne

PictHouse

PictHouse
Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

New Home in Orefield

Laslo Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Perimeter Hardware Paint
Design ideas 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.

Napa, Vineyard Estates, Custom Home

CRC Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Kiawah Island Custom Home

Archetype Interior Design Studio

Ellis Creek Photography
Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Painted Cream with Brown Glaze Cabinets with Giallo Granite Countertops ~ Sevill

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen we installed Waypoint Livingspaces cabinets on the perimeter is 702F doorstyle in Painted Hazelnut Glaze and on the island is 650F doorstyle in Cherry Java accented with Amerock Revitilize pulls and Chandler knobs in oil rubbed bronze. On the countertops is Giallo Ornamental 3cm Granite with a 4” backsplash below the microwave area. On the wall behind the range is 2 x 8 Brickwork tile in Terrace color. Kichler Avery 3 pendant lights were installed over the island. A Blanco single bowl sink in Biscotti color with a Moen Waterhill single handle faucet with the side spray was installed. Three 18” time weathered Faux wood beams in walnut color were installed on the ceiling to accent the kitchen.

13499 DR

Weaver Custom Homes

Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, exposed beam, an undermount sink and stainless steel appliances.

Strawberry Park

Vertical Arts Architecture

Noah Wetzel Photo
Industrial kitchen in Denver with with island, open cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink and dark hardwood floors.

Hardwood Flooring

Carpet World of Martinsburg

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and brown floor.

Los Poblanos

Bespoke Woodwork

Marc Sowers Bespoke Woodwork
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and limestone floors.

Emerald Bay

Wright Design

Influenced by English Cotswold and French country architecture, this eclectic European lake home showcases a predominantly stone exterior paired with a cedar shingle roof. Interior features like wide-plank oak floors, plaster walls, custom iron windows in the kitchen and great room and a custom limestone fireplace create old world charm. An open floor plan and generous use of glass allow for views from nearly every space and create a connection to the gardens and abundant outdoor living space. Kevin Meechan / Meechan Architectural Photography

Kitchens

Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.

Our custom homes are built on the Space Coast in Brevard County, FL in the growing communities of Melbourne, FL and Viera, FL. As a custom builder in Brevard County we build custom homes in the communities of Wyndham at Duran, Charolais Estates, Casabella, Fairway Lakes and on your own lot.

Modern traditional open plan kitchen with exposed brick

My Bespoke Room

This kitchen's white-washed walls and smooth polished concrete floor make this a truly contemporary space. The challenge was to ensure that it also then felt homely and comfortable so we added brick slips as a feature wall on the kitchen side which adds a lovely warmth and texture to the room. The dark blue kitchen units also ground the kitchen in the space and are a striking contrast against the concrete floor. The glazing stretches the entire width of the property to maximise the views of the garden.

A home for Flora

The Good Thing

The lower ground floor flat was lacking natural light and had an elevated terrace at the back that was never used. We excavated the existing terrace in order to open up the facade to bring natural light in to support circadian rhythm and create a connection outside-inside. The new terrace is now used as space for working out, dining, playing and relaxing. It is the heart of the home and it is becoming greener and greener. We changed the internal layout to maximise the spaces and we used natural wooden floor and green joinery that reminds of the plants of terrace.

Cabinet Painting

MacFarland Painting INC

Cabinets - Snowbound (Sherwin Williams)
Photo of a mid-sized modern kitchen in Detroit with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, with island and black benchtop.

Modern White and Rustic Kitchen and Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

A small kitchen with a peninsula is opened up with an new island and glazed white cabinets. To keep it from looking to modern, rustic old world subway tile was added. Graphite appliances and a dark Blanco sink continue to set the rustic mood. Matt bronze hardware is the finishing touch.

Transitional Home with Ocean Views

Asher Slaunwhite + Partners

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Family house - Barnes

Kitchens By Holloways

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

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!