Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Warm Country Kitchen

C. Goodman Carpentry

We gutted the old kitchen and opened it up to the living room. We added all new wood flooring, refinishing the old and the new for a seamless transition. Other aspects of this renovation was adding a back entry from the kitchen, and brightening the space with recessed lights, pendants over the center island and sink, and inner cabinet lighting combined with under cabinet lighting. The granite counters and brick look glossy stone back splash help to reflect the beautiful lighting in this kitchen.

Mariner

Charles Martin Custom Homes

Wade Blissard
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mediterranean 417

Soloway Designs Inc | Architecture + Interiors AIA

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and brown floor.

Centerport

Artista Kitchen & Bath Design

Open Concept Kitchen with attached bar area and fireplace
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Interior home remodeling

Conception Design

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Jones, Oakville

Narratif

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Woodlands Contemporary

Windham Builders

The Woodlands, 2013 - New Construction
Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, limestone floors, with island, brown splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Fowler Residence Remodel

Arizona’s Interior Innovations, LLC

Ron Wheeler
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

N Greenbriar St. House

MK Development & Investment LLC

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc

Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)

Custom kitchen cabinetry with integrated hood. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.

Affordable Kitchen Renovation

Sensibly Chic Designs for Life

Barbara Green
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and no island.

Classic Kitchens

Galleria Design

This is an example of a small traditional kitchen in Montreal with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and with island.

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Two-tiered Island Counters - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms.

Oven Wall with Existing Cabinetry and Countertop

Orren Pickell Building Group

Island countertop Calacatta Laza polished quartz with a 2-1/2" mitered edge. Orren Pickell signature series cabinetry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Italian Style Custom Home

Ever-Green Homes, LLC

Exquisite kitchen inspired by Italian design ideas. The kitchen includes two islands, a two-sided fireplace that is shared with the formal dining room and a custom hood surround for the 48" Wolf range.

Elegance in Lake Wenatchee

Timberwood Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, soapstone benchtops, panelled appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor, brown splashback and stone tile splashback.

Kitchen Remodel

Loar Home Improvement

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and stone tile splashback.

Classic Shaker in Cranston, RI

General Woodcraft Inc.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and marble floors.

Fresh Kitchen Remodel - Novi, MI

User

"After" photo of finished kitchen
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Stone 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!