A rustic modern farmhouse kitchen located in Sherborn, MA. Design and installation by Kitchen Associates. Photo by Jeff Baumgart.
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown splashback.

Medicine Lake Addition and Main Floor Renovation

CRE Construction

Clear alder cabinetry with full extension glides house the dishware and cookware which make a kitchen work. Gas cooktop works perfectly into the kitchen triangle design.

Luxe Log Kitchen

Lentz Kitchen & Bath

Crystal Keyline custom cabinetry. Door style is Inset Deephaven inset door in Maple. Color is Basil with Van Dyke Brown Glazing highlights with standard sheen.

1980's Kitchen Update Lake Oswego

Pacific Northwest Cabinetry

1980s Split level kitchen remodel in white with stainless and hardwood floors, blind lazy susan corner storage units, upper and lower
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rustic Retreat

Greenwood Cabinets & Stone, Inc.

Ron Ruscio Photography At Greenwood Cabinets & Stone, our goal is to provide a satisfying and positive experience. Whether you’re remodeling or building new, our creative designers and professional installation team will provide excellent solutions and service from start to finish. Kitchens, baths, wet bars and laundry rooms are our specialty. We offer a tremendous selection of the best brands and quality materials. Our clients include homeowners, builders, remodelers, architects and interior designers. We provide American made, quality cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, lighting, tile and hardware. We primarily work in Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Denver, but also throughout the state of Colorado. Contact us today or visit our beautiful showroom on South Broadway in Littleton.

Modern Küche

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Munich with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mid Century Ranch

JAR Corp

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

75th Avenue Project

Saul Construction

Photo of a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

1550 West Boston | Historic Boston Edison | Detroit

In the D Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen with Cherry Cabinets, Quartz Countertops, Mosaic Backsplash

Cabinet-S-Top

In this 1930’s home, the kitchen had been previously remodeled in the 90’s. The goal was to make the kitchen more functional, add storage and bring back the original character of the home. This was accomplished by removing the adjoining wall between the kitchen and dining room and adding a peninsula with a breakfast bar where the wall once existed. A redesign of the original breakfast nook created a space for the refrigerator, pantry, utility closet and coffee bar which camouflages the radiator. An exterior door was added so the homeowner could gain access to their back patio. The homeowner also desired a better solution for their coats, so a small mudroom nook was created in their hallway. The products installed were Waypoint 630F Cherry Spice Cabinets, Sangda Falls Quartz with Double Roundover Edge on the Countertop, Crystal Shores Random Linear Glass Tile - Sapphire Lagoon Backsplash, and Hendrik Pendant Lights.

Kumeu delight

Kitchenmaker

Kitchen designed by Avril Robinson the in-house designer at TK & C Cabinets Ltd, manufacture and installation by TK & C Cabinets Ltd, Henderson
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

That '70s House

Meadowlark Design+Build

Our designers stole a few square feet from the adjoining oversized family room to create a drop zone for the family as they enter the kitchen. This provides the perfect solution to storing keys, electronics, kids doodads and school papers. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Harmony Golf Club

Red Pencil Architecture

Michael deLeon Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and subway tile splashback.

Shelter Island Country

Marla Sher Design

Chris Foster Photographer
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Wynne Lake 1

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, red cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown floor.

Harcourt

Haylett Homes

Finished kitchen after walls are removed
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Quarter sawn white oak kitchen.

Susan Brook Interiors

The clients called me in to help with finishing details on their kitchen remodel. They had already decided to do a lot of the work themselves and also decided on a cabinet company. I came into the project early enough to see a better layout to the original kitchen, then i was able to give my clients better options to choose from on the flow and aesthetics of the space. They already had an existing island but no sink, the refrigerator was an awkward walk away from the work space. We panned with everything moving and a much better flow was created, more storage than needed..that's always a good problem to have! Multiple storage drawers under the range, roll out trash, appliance garage for the coffee maker and much more. This was my first time working with non custom cabinets, it turned out wonderful with all the bells and whistles a dream kitchen should have.

Leawood Classic French Kitchen

Kitchens By Kleweno

Bob Greenspan Photography
This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

N College

LuxeMark Company

Tad Davis
This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic farm Retreat

Adams + Beasley Associates

Nat Rea
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors 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!