Inviting and warm, this mid-century modern kitchen is the perfect spot for family and friends to gather! Gardner/Fox expanded this room from the original 120 sq. ft. footprint to a spacious 370 sq. ft., not including the additional new mud room. Gray wood-look tile floors, polished quartz countertops, and white porcelain subway tile all work together to complement the cherry cabinetry.

Southern Bordeaux Home

Stone Interiors LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen

Create Good Sinks

Our 37" ledge workstation sink (5LS37R) is pictured here with our 15" bamboo cutting board, stainless steel colander, and stainless steel roll mat- All included in our basic Ledge Accessory Package

Relaxing Getaway

JRP Design & Remodel

These repeat clients were looking for a relaxing getaway for their family of five young kids and themselves to enjoy. Upon finding the perfect vacation destination, they turned once again to JRP’s team of experts for their full home remodel. They knew JRP would provide them with the quality and attention to detail they expected. The vision was to give the home a clean, bright, and coastal look. It also needed to have the functionality a large family requires. This home previously lacked the light and bright feel they wanted in their vacation home. With small windows and balcony in the master bedroom, it also failed to take advantage of the beautiful harbor views. The carpet was yet another major problem for the family. With young kids, these clients were looking for a lower maintenance option that met their design vision. To fix these issues, JRP removed the carpet and tile throughout and replaced with a beautiful seven-inch engineered oak hardwood flooring. Ceiling fans were installed to meet the needs of the coastal climate. They also gave the home a whole new cohesive design and pallet by using blue and white colors throughout. From there, efforts were focused on giving the master bedroom a major reconfiguration. The balcony was expanded, and a larger glass panel and metal handrail was installed leading to their private outdoor space. Now they could really enjoy all the harbor views. The bedroom and bathroom were also expanded by moving the closet and removing an extra vanity from the hallway. By the end, the bedroom truly became a couples’ retreat while the rest of the home became just the relaxing getaway the family needed.

Sunrise-Sunset House-kitchen design

square three architecture, inc

This is an example of a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with brown cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Striking Gold In Estada

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

Our bold, contemporary kitchen located in Cooper City Florida is a striking combination of of textured glass and high gloss cabinetry tempered with warm neutrals, wood grain and an elegant rush of gold.

Jasmine Kitchen

Anna Jacoby Interiors

Ian Coleman
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hedwig Village Remodel

Houston Remodeling

Dewils Kitchen Cabinets
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Cabinetry

User

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hermosa Beach Home

Beardsley and Sons Construction, Inc.

Contractor custom design and build, Added all windows and door, all in house labor
Photo of a small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

FOR SALE: Tanglewood Transitional Estate

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open plan kitchen in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hardaway Home

AJM Design+Build

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Peachtree City Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Schuler Princeton Maple Eagle Rock

Randy Davis / Cabinetworks

Schuler Princeton Maple / Eagle Rock Sable Glaze & Highlight with Schuler Artisan Maple valances.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Gray and Copper Kitchen Remodel

Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

kitchen

Premium Cabinets

Deep brown cabinets with molding, granite counter tops, and a island in the kitchen. A laundry room with a sink and clothes rack. A bathroom with a double sink vanity and drawers in the middle. Special features of this new construction are a built in microwave, under cabinet lighting, trash can pullouts, and pantry cabinets.

Lunenburg Kitchen Remodel

East Hill Designs, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen in S. Orange

North Jersey Remodelers LLC.

This was taken shortly after we completed the entire job.
Expansive midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen

Johnston Design Group

Meechan Architectural Photography
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Full Home Remodel (Hill)

Mariano & Co., LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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!