The space began as a 2-car garage. After months of renovation, it is now a gourmet kitchen. The focal point is the hood made from a reclaimed warehouse beam and finished with a copper top and placed on stone and glass mosaic tile. The island is large enough to accomadate seating and provide plenty of room for prepping. Adjoining the space is a large butlers pantry and bar and a home office space. Tall cabinetry flank the cooking wall and provide easy access storage to pots and pans as well as small appliance storage. This was the 2011 National Transitional Kitchen of the Year as awarded by Signature Kitchens & Baths Magazine. Photography by Med Dement

Racca

Design Visions of Austin

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in Austin with mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown splashback, dark wood cabinets and flat-panel cabinets.

Parkdale Contemporary

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Chef's Kitchen

User

Light cream cabinetry contrasts with the tobacco wall paint, the glass mosaic back-splash from Oceanside Tile and the dark plank wood floor. Photograph by Jeffrey Green Photography.

Maison G Moliere

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Olivier Chabaud
This is an example of a country single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

La Playa Residence

Collins DuPont Design Group

Lori Hamilton
Traditional kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Locust

Advantes Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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Kitchen Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, an undermount sink and with island.

Küche mit freistehender Theke

Schreinerei Prinzing

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Munich with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

1041 EL

Weaver Custom Homes

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

80年の母屋

イシハラスタイル｜愛知県西尾市の木の家工務店

This is an example of an asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Alfano Renovations | Kitchen & Bath Showroom

Kitchen remodel by Alfano Renovations | Kitchen and Bath Showroom in New Jersey. The following is a custom kitchen renovation that was designed by Alfano Renovations and the entire team. These are custom cabinets by Candlelight Cabinets. The main cabinets are a painted finish with a glaze and the island is a wood gray stain. The counters are and the backsplash is a light grey color with stone mosaic over the range. Alfano Renovation is a design and build firm that has 2 kitchen and bath showrooms. One of the showrooms are located in Garwood, NJ and the other located in Eatontown, NJ. At the showrooms we sell and display kitchen cabinets, counters, fixtures and tile.

Old world style Kitchen

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Countryside Traditional Kitchen - Astro Design - Ottawa

Astro Design Centre

This countryside kitchen includes a beautiful blue statement island, which adds originality to the classic space with a transitional spin. The cabinetry is made by Downsview and the design is done through Astro Design Centre in Ottawa Canada. Astro Design, Ottawa DoubleSpace Photography

Aging in Place, Gracefully:

Princeton Design Collaborative

New Kitchen with quartz counter at sink & stove with butcher block counter at Island. All Jen air appliances by Mrs G Appliances and cabinets by Tucker Distinctive Kitchens.

BACHELOR PAD

Karyn Dismore Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Owner Principal of Inner Circle Cont Corp.

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Chicago with mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and brown splashback.

Falcon's Nest

User

This efficient kitchen provides storage for non-kitchen items below a counter top eating area. Low VOC maple cabinets and simple plastic laminate counter tops are dressed up with a glass and stone mosaic tile backsplash and hand blown fixtures. Jim Houston

Colleton River on the Water!

StoneWorks, Inc.

This open floor plan - so popular in the South Carolina Low Country - allows conversation and visiting from the kitchen to the great room and dining room, all while allowing the cook to, well, cook. This trend goes back to Colonial Days, when we had "keeping rooms" - wide open space for sharing family times. But make no mistake, this is not an old-fashioned keeping room; it has all the modern conveniences an aspiring chef would want.

Scenic Drive

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Mosaic 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!