Sweet Pickle Photography
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

15 Palm

Borges + Associates Architects

Third Act Media Photo, kitchen by Italkraft
Design ideas for a large modern kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

South Colorado Blvd - Rustic Transitional

BKC Kitchen and Bath

Photography: RockinMedia. This gorgeous new-build in Cherry Hills Village has a spacious floor plan with a warm mix of rustic and transitional style, a perfect complement to its Colorado backdrop. Kitchen cabinets: Crystal Cabinets, Tahoe door style, Sunwashed Grey stain with VanDyke Brown highlight on quarter-sawn oak. Cabinet design by Caitrin McIlvain, BKC Kitchen and Bath, in partnership with ReConstruct. Inc.

Spanish Mediterranean Refresh

Smart Interiors

Two different fabric were used on the chairs to give this kitchen nook more visual impact.
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in San Diego with brown cabinets, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and beige floor.

Grand Lake Getaway

Alpine Lumber

Builder | Thin Air Construction Electrical Contractor- Shadow Mtn. Electric Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Park Slope Apartment Combination

Delson or Sherman Architects pc

Maxime Poiblanc
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets and white benchtop.

4 Bedroom Mumbai Suburban Apartment

Aum Architects

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Mumbai with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island and beige floor.

Juno Beach - Kitchen Pantry Metal Doors

Portal Elegance

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Moline Remodel

Laura Pask Interiors

This kitchen was bumped out two feet to accommodate the owners' large family and to add a large island so that everyone could cook together. Large horizontal lift-up cabinets were illuminated to display family heirlooms and to keep the walnut cabinets from feeling too heavy. Photos: First Visible

Kitchens

Motor City Granite & Cabinets

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped kitchen in Detroit with brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white floor.

John Street, WC1

Domus Nova

A sleek and understated contemporary kitchen has maximum impact and the perfect space for grand-scale cooking. Fantastic storage allows for one of the best kitchen around...

Kitchen - Dunwoody, GA 30338

Renovation Associates, Inc.

Heather Cooper Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Gaya Quartzite

Marble of the World

Kitchen featuring gaya Quartzite counter top. Gaya Quartzite is a vision of soft green colors. Its lush hues accented with veins of white make for a striking and memorable impact. Sure to make any project truly unique, this exotic stone is perfect for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities.

PEDINI Q2 IN SAN DIEGO

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

BATH AND KITCHEN TOWN 9265 Activity Rd. Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92126 t.858 5499700 www.kitchentown.com
Photo of a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, mosaic tile splashback, a peninsula and solid surface benchtops.

kitchen

Mark English Architects, AIA

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops and bamboo floors.

Frank Lloyd Wright March Balloons Kitchen

Motawi Tileworks

March Balloons art tile from Motawi’s Frank Lloyd Wright Collection complement this colorful kitchen backsplash. Photo: Justin Maconochie.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

fresh. old town rental.

Forte Design Studios

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oak Pond Home Remodel

Green Couch Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, vaulted and light hardwood floors.

Appartement Joffre

Ludily

Cet ancien cabinet d’avocat dans le quartier du carré d’or, laissé à l’abandon, avait besoin d’attention. Notre intervention a consisté en une réorganisation complète afin de créer un appartement familial avec un décor épuré et contemplatif qui fasse appel à tous nos sens. Nous avons souhaité mettre en valeur les éléments de l’architecture classique de l’immeuble, en y ajoutant une atmosphère minimaliste et apaisante. En très mauvais état, une rénovation lourde et structurelle a été nécessaire, comprenant la totalité du plancher, des reprises en sous-œuvre, la création de points d’eau et d’évacuations. Les espaces de vie, relèvent d’un savant jeu d’organisation permettant d’obtenir des perspectives multiples. Le grand hall d’entrée a été réduit, au profit d’un toilette singulier, hors du temps, tapissé de fleurs et d’un nez de cloison faisant office de frontière avec la grande pièce de vie. Le grand placard d’entrée comprenant la buanderie a été réalisé en bois de noyer par nos artisans menuisiers. Celle-ci a été délimitée au sol par du terrazzo blanc Carrara et de fines baguettes en laiton. La grande pièce de vie est désormais le cœur de l’appartement. Pour y arriver, nous avons dû réunir quatre pièces et un couloir pour créer un triple séjour, comprenant cuisine, salle à manger et salon. La cuisine a été organisée autour d’un grand îlot mêlant du quartzite Taj Mahal et du bois de noyer. Dans la majestueuse salle à manger, la cheminée en marbre a été effacée au profit d’un mur en arrondi et d’une fenêtre qui illumine l’espace. Côté salon a été créé une alcôve derrière le canapé pour y intégrer une bibliothèque. L’ensemble est posé sur un parquet en chêne pointe de Hongris 38° spécialement fabriqué pour cet appartement. Nos artisans staffeurs ont réalisés avec détails l’ensemble des corniches et cimaises de l’appartement, remettant en valeur l’aspect bourgeois. Un peu à l’écart, la chambre des enfants intègre un lit superposé dans l’alcôve tapissée d’une nature joueuse où les écureuils se donnent à cœur joie dans une partie de cache-cache sauvage. Pour pénétrer dans la suite parentale, il faut tout d’abord longer la douche qui se veut audacieuse avec un carrelage zellige vert bouteille et un receveur noir. De plus, le dressing en chêne cloisonne la chambre de la douche. De son côté, le bureau a pris la place de l’ancien archivage, et le vert Thé de Chine recouvrant murs et plafond, contraste avec la tapisserie feuillage pour se plonger dans cette parenthèse de douceur.

Appartement Joffre

Ludily

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Orange Cabinets 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!