Inspiration 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.

Refined Warm Rustic Kitchen Renovation

MONN Cabinetry & Design

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Expansive country eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Basement Lakehouse Kitchen

Dream Kitchens

Photo of a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Peachtree City Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

This is an example of 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.

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THINK Architecture, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Home in the Woods

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

This is a kitchen full of personality and warmth. The taupe and earth tones in this space bring the colors from the outdoors in. It is an inviting space to enjoy everyday.

Warmth & Comfort in a New Home

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

Moving from the country to town, these homeowners wanted a little different take on their new build home, with all the warmth and comfort.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Avon Kitchen, Master Closet & Master Bedroom

Showcase Kitchens

This gorgeous kitchen boasts Burnt Hickory lower perimeter cabinetry and contrasting painted maple uppers, complimented by honed quartz countertops and a beautiful blue subway tile for a touch of color. This home is ADA compliant featuring wheelchair access under the sinks, as well as having no thresholds between doorways. The shower is also wheelchair friendly having no door and a wide turning arc.

Little Raven

Duet Design Group

A tonal and sophisticated kitchen with contrasting cabinets; photo by Eric Lucero Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Legend at Sylvia, A Smart Home Community

Parr Cabinet Design Center

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Chocolate/Espresso

Rock Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation in Western Springs Illinois

Michael Menn Ltd.

This kitchen is a beautiful galley style renovation. The flooring is actually porcelain tile to look like wood! Double ovens make it easy for the client to cook multiple dishes at once. The quartz countertop is gorgeous and looks like marble.

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Karla Gay/Lowes home improvement

This is an example of a mid-sized kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, yellow floor and beige benchtop.

Los Angeles Hills Home Remodel

OPULENT Remodeling & Construction Inc.

Kitchen Remodel using retractable light fixtures, exposed beam and metal sheet ceiling, marble countertops, special design cabinetry and an island with extra storage space. Photo Credit: Tom Queally

Boca Bayou December '18

Avion Innovative Products

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and a peninsula.

Sylvan Lake House

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

After years of spending the summers on the lake in Minnesota lake country, the owners found an ideal location to build their "up north" cabin. With the mix of wood tones and the pop of blue on the exterior, the cabin feels tied directly back into the landscape of trees and water. The covered, wrap around porch with expansive views of the lake is hard to beat. The interior mix of rustic and more refined finishes give the home a warm, comforting feel. Sylvan lake house is the perfect spot to make more family memories.

Natural Boho

Kimberley Kay Interiors

Family room has an earthy and natural feel with all the natural elements like the cement side table, moss wall art and fiddle leaf fig tree to pull it all together

Contemporary Remodel Featuring a Before Picture

Starlite Kitchens

In order to meet the needs of the customer, high end stainless steel appliances were used, as this was a must for this cook’s kitchen. In order to make the fridge blend with the cabinetry custom appliance panels were ordered and utilized

The Murano

Harmony Builders LTD

The view of the kitchen, nook and living room area. Ample storage has been put into the kitchen with the addition of the pots and pan drawers, behind the frosted french doors is a spacious pantry which comes with it's own motion sensor, a standard for us! The nook has ample space for a big table and the doors lead to the deck off the rear. The living room is finished with a ribbon style fireplace, floating shelves that match the cabinetry and a wall mounted tv. This is a great use of space the open concept is going to make it a hit when it comes to visiting with family and friends.

Alaskan Bella Vista

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Tracy T. Photography
This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Subway Tile 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!