Cape Cod Kitchen by The Sea. Granite was made to look like sea rocks.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Murano Glass Lighting Fixture

Deborah Martin Designs

Murano glass chandelier centered on glass top dining table.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors and with island.

Rolling Hills Ranch, Kitchen makeover.

MHS-Works,Inc.

Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Open Floor Plan Transistional Cherry Kitchen

cab-i-net Design & Remodel Specialists

Ben Meraz
Large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Contemporary Lodge

Ambiance

This rural contemporary home was designed for a couple with two grown children not living with them. The couple wanted a clean contemporary plan with attention to nice materials and practical for their relaxing lifestyle with them, their visiting children and large dog. The designer was involved in the process from the beginning by drawing the house plans. The couple had some requests to fit their lifestyle. Central location for the former music teacher's grand piano Tall windows to take advantage of the views Bioethanol ventless fireplace feature instead of traditional fireplace Casual kitchen island seating instead of dining table Vinyl plank floors throughout add warmth and are pet friendly Clay Bostian

Cuisine coloré appartement parisien

Arlydesign

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, glass benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Ventura

Sandoval Cabinetry And Millwork

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Espresso. Crema

PEWTER®️

West of the City
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen Design Ideas

Capital Area Remodeling, LLC

This is kitchen has shaker white cabinets, with brushed nickel hardware. The island has wine racks for storage one end and shelving on the other. Three pendant lights hang over the island. A stainless steel farmhouse sink matched the rest of the stainless steel appliances. Super white counters installed Capital Area Construction

Contemporary Scottsdale Kitchen

Caine & Company

Contemporary, galley style kitchen with a window pass through to the dining room, stainless steel appliances, industrial glass island pendants, quartz countertops with an overhang for seating and mocha crackled glass subway backsplash applied vertically instead of horizontally. Photos by Rick Young

Lake Forest Kitchen Design with a Personal Touch

Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd.

This transitional kitchen design in Lake Forest is packed with professional quality features interwoven with personal touches that bring out the personality of the homeowner. Earthy tones feature throughout this kitchen design from the ceiling beam to the raised panel kitchen cabinets to the multi-toned glass mosaic tile backsplash. This gives the open plan kitchen a warm appeal that will make it the center of life in this home. A luxury vinyl tile floor pulls together the space with an easy to maintain material with the look of hardwood flooring. Upper glass front kitchen cabinets add light and depth to the room and offer space to display glassware and dishes. The cabinetry is offset by an engineered quartz countertop and cabinet hardware that includes unique fish-shaped drawer pulls. This adds an eclectic edge to the kitchen design and brings out the personality of the homeowner, who is a fisherman. The kitchen remodel also brought in professional quality appliances, creating an ideal space for an avid home chef to create culinary masterpieces. The Thor professional oven and range combined with a Vent-a-Hood range hood and a pot filler faucet offer the perfect space for day-to-day cooking or creating special meals for family and friends. A large Kohler Stages stainless steel Chef’s undermount sink in the island pairs with a Grohe pull down sprayer faucet, offering ample room for everything from preparing food to cleaning large pots. The island also features angled power strips that fit neatly under the edge of the countertop. A Samsung refrigerator, LG built-in microwave, and Bosch dishwasher complete the food storage and cooking area of this kitchen design. Ample lighting brightens up the space, including recessed lights and pendants over the island. Undercabinet lighting highlights the stunning backsplash and offers additional task lighting in the cooking area. This is a kitchen design that will be the center of life for years to come!

Tuscan Kitchen

Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, with island, a farmhouse sink, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and beige floor.

River Crossing

Houser Custom Homes

This elegant kitchen area is a key feature of this open concept floor plan from Houser Homes
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Genesee Colorado Kitchen Renovation Project

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Full Kitchen Renovation project with Omega Custom cabinetry. Master: Custom Cabinets by Omega Maple wood, Dunkirk Door, Smokey Hills Stain with Iced top coat.

Wincrest

SCM Design Group

Welcome to the height of open concept living! We designed this luxury kitchen with entertaining in mind. Our streamlined design and top of the line appliances, including two Viking dishwashers, will make creating those memorable moments with friends and family a breeze. And let's not forget our show-stopper backsplash that breaths life into this family kitchen!

2016 White Kitchen Project

Louisville Cabinets & Countertops, LLC

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Home Kitchens/06 YA House

LiB contents

Photo by Junichi Harano
Photo of a mid-sized galley separate kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Hill Country Craftsman

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Warm and rugged wooden island surface
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Belmont Kitchen & Staircase Update

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Base cabinets from the Aran Cucine Mia collection in Tafira Elm Tranche with mini handles. Wall cabinets from the Erika collection in white glossy PET and Mia Tafira Elm Tranche with profile handles. Tall cabinets from the Erika collection in white glossy PET with mini vertical handles. Island cabinets from the Mia collection in Tafira Elm Tranche with aluminum c-channel handles. Toekick in PVC aluminum. Granite countertop fabricated and installed by Bay StoneWorks. Appliances from Miele including oven, speed oven, refrigerator, gas cooktop, and dishwasher. Range hood from Zypher.

Dining room

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and timber.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Glass 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!