Derek Swalwell
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Angelina estates

Saratoga Signature Interiors

Randall Perry Photography
Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

White Kitchen & Bathroom

Miller Woodworks

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Pantry Barn Doors

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

The existing pantry was enclosed with sliding barn doors that mimic the look of the custom Hickory cabinetry. Photo by Chrissy Racho.
Photo of an expansive industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Old Palm

Cabinet Encounters

Photo of a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Miami with panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and travertine splashback.

Kitchen Design: StarMark Cabinetry in Cherry Wood, Wilson HD countertop

Braun Building Center

This brand new kitchen was created with StarMark Cabinetry’s decorative Bedford inset door style in Cherry wood finished in a Rattan stain. The golden ambers, browns and grey accents in the granite-look HD countertop bring a luxury look to this kitchen. Decorative Stone Harbor hardware in a satin nickel finish completes the look. Kitchen plan by our pro designer and installation by Hardrath Improvement, Manitowoc.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Custom Home Photo Gallery

Capitol Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cabinet Works

Home Yellowstone

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen

Sarah Elizabeth Design, LLC

Erik Bishop
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Lynwood Kitchen

Luxe Design Group

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Striegel Kitchen Project

Shines Studios

Sarah Hines
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and an integrated sink.

McKenzie Wash Rd

Alison River Interiors

Open kitchen with professional appliances, quartz countertops and travertine backsplash.
This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Gallery

J&K Cabinetry

Large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Смешение стилей, пространство идеи и индивидуализм

Icon Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Bluff Road Acreage

Synergy Homes Inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

After Kitchen

Design Center of Estes Park

Kitchen Remodel After
Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Organizational Pullouts

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

Skinny cabinets flanking the cook top have organizational components such as these utensil holders. Photo by Chrissy Racho.
Expansive industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lees Summit Remodel

Comfort Remodel

After: Took down walls, new kitchen layout, cabinets, island, countertops, AWESOME stoned hood/cook area, lighting, trim, fireplace and office! More to come.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Travertine 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!