Traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

High-End Remodel

Sweeney Associates | Custom Home Builders

Karol Steczkowski | 860.770.6705 | www.toprealestatephotos.com
Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Bridgeport with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Making the most of a Small Kitchen!

Vantage Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living

JEFFCO Development

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

University Place Open Plan Kitchen

Candace Nordquist Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Armstrong-Rustic Harwood

CountrySide Carpets & Interiors, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Thackeray Kitchen Odessa

Schoeman Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Import＊高級感あるミストグレーの扉が素敵

株式会社エムズファクトリー

M's Factory
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nagoya with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances and no island.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, brown splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Contemporary Remodel

RJ Wright Design/Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Condo Kitchen Renovation

Alair Homes West Vancouver / North Vancouver

IKEA kitchen marvel: Professional consultants, Dave & Karen like to entertain and truly maximized the practical with the aesthetically fun in this kitchen remodel of their Fairview condo in Vancouver B.C. With a budget of about $55,000 and 120 square feet, working with their contractor, Alair Homes, they took their time to thoughtfully design and focus their money where it would pay off in the reno. Karen wanted ample wine storage and Dave wanted a considerable liquor case. The result? A 3 foot deep custom pullout red wine rack that holds 40 bottles of red, nicely tucked in beside a white wine fridge that also holds another 40 bottles of white. They sourced a 140-year-old wrought iron gate that fit the wall space, and re-purposed it as a functional art piece to frame a custom 30 bottle whiskey shelf. Durability and value were themes throughout the project. Bamboo laminated counter tops that wrap the entire kitchen and finish in a waterfall end are beautiful and sustainable. Contrasting with the dark reclaimed, hand hewn, wide plank wood floor and homestead enamel sink, its a wonderful blend of old and new. Nice appliance features include the European style Liebherr integrated fridge and instant hot water tap. The original kitchen had Ikea cabinets and the owners wanted to keep the sleek styling and re-use the existing cabinets. They spent some time on Houzz and made their own idea book. Confident with good ideas, they set out to purchase additional Ikea cabinet pieces to create the new vision. Walls were moved and structural posts created to accommodate the new configuration. One area that was a challenge was at the end of the U shaped kitchen. There are stairs going to the loft and roof top deck (amazing views of downtown Vancouver!), and the stairs cut an angle through the cupboard area and created a void underneath them. Ideas like a cabinet man size door to a hidden room were contemplated, but in the end a unifying idea and space creator was decided on. Put in a custom appliance garage on rollers that is 3 feet deep and rolls into the void under the stairs, and is large enough to hide everything! And under the counter is room for the famous wine rack and cooler. The result is a chic space that is comfy and inviting and keeps the urban flair the couple loves. http://www.alairhomes.com/vancouver ©Ema Peter

NYC Pre-war

Naiztat + Ham Architects, P.C

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

South Overland Park New Build

R Designs, LLC.

Mike Boatman
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

San Carlos master addition and remodel

Plan A Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Naperville Kitchen Remodel

Crimson Design & Construction

Dark mocha cherry cabinets were a bold choice for this traditional Naperville couple, but they couldn't be happier with the results! The cabinets offer great contrast with the light travertine backsplash. And the slate accents in the backsplash compliment the Tunas Green granite counters while drawing attention to the beautiful wood hood. A lovely wine storage center with decorative glass upper cabinets sits where an old and rarely used built-in desk was. A closet pantry is replaced by a much more efficient pantry cabinet with plenty of roll trays for easily accessible storage. Added task and decorative lighting serve as a final touch to this beautifully renovated Naperville kitchen.

Aspect Cabinetry

Cabinetry Solutions by Roxann

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

White Shaker Full Overlay Inset Kitchen

National Woodwork

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Clean Green Kitchen

Cabinets by Design

Richards Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen pantry in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and brown splashback.

Camano Island Remodel

Atelier Drome Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, glass-front cabinets and matchstick tile splashback.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Matchstick 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!