Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lofty Cherry Kitchen

Sunday Kitchen & Bath

Natural Cherry cabinets with soapstone countertops. Sunday Kitchen & Bath sundaykb.com 240.314.7011
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional

Candelaria Design Associates

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, beige splashback, with island, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Green Pond

John Dvorsack Architect

This 4 bedroom shingle style home has 3 levels of finished space including a walkout basement which leads directly to the dock and private beach area below. Featuring a home theater, pool table, bar, gym, bathroom, outdoor shower, and secret Murphy bed, the basement doubles as the ultimate man cave and overflow guest quarters. An expansive Ipe deck above connects all the main first floor living areas. The kitchen and master bedroom wing were angled to provide privacy and to take in the views over Menauhant beach to Martha's Vineyard.

The Bluffton

Cottage Home Company

Design ideas for a large traditional galley kitchen in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback and brown floor.

Beverly Hills Remodel

THE KITCHEN FACTORY

designer- Jana Lowenthal
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

White and Walnut

Pine Park Kitchens, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

California Beach House Remodel

Builder Boy

A central island in the kitchen brings the chef and diners together for casual snacks or elaborate dinners. We partnered with Jennifer Allison Design on this project. Her design firm contacted us to paint the entire house - inside and out. Images are used with permission. You can contact her at (310) 488-0331 for more information.

New Cabinets

User

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Southeast Boise Residence

Cornerstone Design

Tana Photography
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Small Kitchen Living Large

CMC Design Studio LLC

Newlyweds had just moved into their new home and immediately wanted to update their kitchen which is located in the center of the household, lacking any natural light source of its own. To make matters worse, the cabinets in place were dark red with black countertops. Not the picture of brightness they were looking for. To increase the amount of light reflected throughout the kitchen, we incorporated some of the following updates: 1. Replaced the solo ceiling light with 4 recessed cans 2. Updated the florescent undercabinet lights with new LED strips 3. Installed custom white cabinets topped with Silestone’s new Artic Ocean white countertops 4. Updated the dark glass pendants over the bar with larger, clear glass pendants that spoke more to the history of the home 5. Painted the walls a soft gray to compliment the palette The original kitchen layout was updated to eliminate the existing soffits and open the visual feel of the space. A large white farm sink now centers the natural wood bar area, inviting guests to sit and gather for ballgames and celebrations. Glass tile and USB ports at charging sites complete the space for the family to grow over the years. Photo by Stockwell Media

Ranch Reinvented

RD Architecture, LLC

Three level island... The homeowner’s wanted a large galley style kitchen with island. It was important to the wife the island be unique and serve many purposes. Our team used Google Sketchup to produce and present concept after concept. Each revision brought us closer to what you see. The final design boasted a two sided island (yes, there is storage under the bar) 6” thick cantilevered bar ledge over a steel armature, and waterfall counter tops on both ends. On one end we had a slit fabricated to receive one side of a tempered glass counter top. The other side is supported by a stainless steel inverted U. The couple usually enjoys breakfast or coffee and the morning news at this quaint spot. Photography by Juliana Franco

Contemporary Charm in a Historical NeighborhoodHistoric Edina Neighborhood with

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com A bright and airy galley kitchen, offering easy pass-through for the family.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, white cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

found' unique rooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Blue Crush

JMA INTERIOR DESIGN

Robert Brantley
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Piedmont Residence

AND Interior Design Studio

Interior Design: Anne Norton AND interior Design Studio Berkeley, CA 94707
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Boca Raton-Private Residence 2

Opustone

Bianco Mykonos countertops & backsplash
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, shaker cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Los Gatos Historic Renovation Kitchen

Chelsea Court Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

StarMark Cabinetry Kitchen in Fairhaven inset door style

StarMark Cabinetry

This kitchen was created with StarMark Cabinetry's Fairhaven inset door style in Cherry finished in a cabinet color called Toffee. The island was created with StarMark Cabinetry's Fairhaven inset door style in Cherry finished in Chestnut. The drawers in this kitchen have optional five-piece drawer headers. Glass front doors were created with glass in the Koko Seedy pattern. Additional accents include faux metal inserts in a color called Ragged Copper, and optional furniture pegs on doors and drawer headers.

Katama Bay

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown Floor 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!