Rustic Smoked Oak Herringbone - Kitchen - Histon, Cambridge

Rustic Smoked European Oak Herringbone for a Kitchen in Histon, Cambridge. The 500x90x20/6mm Engineered Oak Herringbone blocks were Dark Smoked and Tumbled to create a Bespoke Rustic finish. Photography by Saavy Photography - Paul Lane

Hillside Residence

Kate Cleveland Architect

Bates Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Golden Gadsden

Greystone Kitchens

This kitchen compliments the shape and style of the home perfectly. With the white shaker cabinets and paneled appliances, the gold faucet and handles and stained wood accents shine through. The hood is a custom handmade 2 medium masterpiece. The accented island has both a change in color from Arctic to Earl Grey and a change in counter from Venentino to Borghini quartz without looking out of place. Kim Lindsey Photography

Stylish White Kitchen in San Carlos

Kerstin Dieterich Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

Paso Robles

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Construction by: SoCal Contractor Interior Design by: Lori Dennis Inc Photography by: Roy Yerushalmi
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

59th Avenue

Studio Ten Interior Design Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a single-bowl sink, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

New Vernon Custom Home

Signature Home Builders

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Квартира в Заречье

TB.Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Blue and White Kitchen in Yardley

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This spacious kitchen design in Yardley is a bright, open plan space bathed in natural light from the large windows, doors, and skylights. The white perimeter cabinets from Koch and Company are complemented by handmade subway tile and MSI Surfaces Calcatta Venice quartz countertop. The white color scheme is beautifully contrasted by blue island cabinetry with a bi-level countertop and barstool seating. The island also includes a Task Lighting angled power strip, a narrow wine refrigerator, and a white Blanco Siligranit apron front sink with a Riobel Edge faucet and chrome soap dispenser. The kitchen cabinets are accented by Top Knobs Lydia style pulls in chrome. Bosch stainless appliances feature throughout the kitchen, including a microwave drawer and a Bosch stainless chimney hood. Dark hardwood flooring from Meridian brings depth to the style. The natural lighting is complemented by pendant lights from Wage Lighting, undercabinet lighting, and upper glass front cabinets with in cabinet lighting.

Let the Light In

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink and subway tile splashback.

Dastugue Residence

St. Romain Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Eclectic Cottage Farmhouse

Kole Made Design/Build

Sam Oberter
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

Priscila Barros - Abode Design Co

This space was the living room before. We opened up the floorplan, painted the walls white, added subway tile to the ceiling and opened up the space with big windows that look out to 5 acres. We did white concrete countertops, black matte cabinets and black chrome appliances

Wooded Enclave

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

Winter Fairytale

Timeline Design + Build

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Tolita Project

Bungalow 56

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Georgia Country French

Classic Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Gorgeous Wilsonart Quartz Countertops in Contemporary New Home

Fabricators Supply

Material supplied for countertops: Wilsonart Quartz Colors used: Sangda Falls & Santiago Fabricator/Installer: Fabricators Unlimited (Bismarck, ND) Cabinets: Dynamic Cabinet Design (Bismarck, ND)

Modern Home Remodel

21st Century Home Improvement

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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!