Traditional kitchen with painted white cabinets, a large kitchen island with room for 3 barstools, built in bench for the breakfast nook and desk with cork bulletin board.

Bedell Kitchen & Bathroom renovation

Big Dog Building & Remodeling

Alison Bedell
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Outdoor Lounge and pool

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

Hannah Gilker Photography, Outdoor kitchen and lounge space. Sectional seating, pergola and fire pit
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

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Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design

Inspiration for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc

Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)

Custom kitchen cabinetry with integrated hood. Island with bench seats. 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.

Modern Rustic Charm

Coyle Construction Company

stained island, white kitchen
Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, granite benchtops and stone tile splashback.

Rustic farm Retreat

Adams + Beasley Associates

Nat Rea
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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Acreage

Full of details, this kitchen features custom cabinetry, a brick lined arch surrounding the Wolf range, box beams, and additional seating at the oversized island.

Arts & Crafts Kitchen on the Bay

Think Design

Edmunds Studios
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

La Grange Kitchen

Sheri's Design and Consulting

The large wood beam, brick tile backsplash, and exposed brick post add to the rustic feel of this kitchen. La Grange, Illinois
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, stone tile splashback, brown splashback and brown floor.

Moose Lodge

Reed Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Lots of Texture and Character - 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. Dan Cutrona Photography

Contemporary New Construction

FINA Construction Group Inc.

Ground up development. 7,000 sq ft contemporary luxury home constructed by FINA Construction Group Inc.
Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Fantasy Brown Quartzite, Davidson NC, Build for the Cure 2015

E S Johnson Builders, LLC

Fantasy Brown quartzite kitchen countertop with Green Ivy Island White Cabinets. Studio iDesign
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Brasada Ranch Lot 192

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Chandler Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and with island.

Charles Sanders Homes

1907 Homes

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Complesso La Spina @Toscana Resort Castelfalfi

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Piano primo cucina-pranzo
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Utley Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional White Kitchen Photo by: Sacha Griffin
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, white cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

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Patrick Brennan

Inspiration for a small modern galley separate kitchen in Huntington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no 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!