Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

1950's Ranch Kitchen Remodel in San Fernando Valley

MDB Design Group

This generous size kitchen,(14 ft. by 23 ft.) was stuck in it’s1950’s ranch style. The home owners’ wanted a clean modern update, and a more functional space where family and friends could gather informally. Both were accomplished. We opened the space up by removing most of the wall between the kitchen and family room with its looming grill and brick wall. New custom birch wood cabinets add warmth along the perimeter walls with a light speckled Caesarstone countertop. The porcelain tile backsplash picks up the rich red/ brown tones and adds silver highlights that complement the stainless appliances. The contrasting brown/black Caesarstone on the expansive island provides prep surfaces as well as an informal counter seating area with base cabinet storage. New wood-grain porcelain floor tiles are the perfect foundation to compliment the warm colors of the kitchen. This low maintenance flooring is great for an active family with dogs, and compliments the look of this kitchen with a modern flair. Lighting was an important aspect of this remodel. A new skylight was created using the hole in the roof from the old grill. We installed new LED down lights in the ceiling, three LED glass pendants over the breakfast bar, and LED under-cabinet strip lights for tasks on the countertop areas. The two reed glass door cabinets also received interior LED strip lights. As you can see, the transformation is functional and timeless. The homeowners’ colorful accent pieces instantly add vibrancy to complete the transformation. Mary Broerman, CCIDC

Elegant Entertaining - SieMatic kitchen

Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living

Contemporary, handle-less SieMatic 'Agate grey' matt kitchen complete with; CRL quartz worktops, Spekva timber breakfast bar, tinted mirror backsplash, Siemens appliances, Westin's extraction, Quooker boiling water taps and Blanco sinks. SieMatic sideboard / bar in 'Terra Larix' simulated wood grain with Liebherr drinks fridge, tinted mirror back panel and toughened glass shelves. Photography by Andy Haslam.

Mr and Mrs Rose's Kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

Geoff Watson of Central photography
This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, with island and black appliances.

Galgani Kitchen Remodel

North Star Kitchen & Bath

North Star Kitchen and Bath NorthStarBath.com (760)846-2284
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Built-In Bookshelf and Transom from the Kitchen Tile to Living Room Wood Floor

The Renowned Group

View from the living room into the kitchen features a built-In Bookshelf and the transition from wood to tile. Kitchen tile is Daltile-Ambassador Jet Setter Dusk 12x24 light polished tile.

Taylor House

HOME By Lyons

Custom Kitchen with bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Cute as a Button

Creative Kitchen Designs, Inc.

Dave M. Davis Photography
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen in Pompton Lakes - 07/2021

North Jersey Remodelers LLC.

Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Dolphin Terrace | Irvine Terrace, Newport Beach, CA

Prime Time Coastal Development, Inc.

Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen Remodeling

Dream To Reality Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Townhouse

Bruce Palmer Design Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with glass benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and with island.

Copeland Road

Thomas Alexander

The opposing joinery and staircase create a strong relationship at both sides of the living space. The continuous joinery seamlessly morphs from kitchen to a seat for dining, and finally to form the media unit within the living area. The stair and the joinery are separated by a strong vertically tiled column. Our bespoke staircase was designed meticulously with the joiner and steelwork fabricator. The wrapping Beech Treads and risers and expressed with a shadow gap above the simple plaster finish. The steel balustrade continues to the first floor and is under constant tension from the steel yachting wire. Darry Snow Photography

Reforma cocina Poblenou

Sincro

Sincro
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island and brown floor.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Austin with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Rustic Traditional - Gilbert

Builders Flooring & Design

Sollid Cabinetry Perimeter - Cheyenne Door in Driftwood Stain Island - Cheyenne Door in Painted Black with Sand Through Finish Flooring - Marazzi - Cambridge Oak

Кухня в Среднеземноморском стиле с мотивами Прованса

алекс линн

Кухня в среднеземноморском стиле с элементами прованса
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Schuller Kitchen - Gala - White & Sand Grey

Showcase Kitchens Ltd

www.showcasekitchens.co.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sussex with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Hillsdale

Kelly Home Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Porcelain 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!