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

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.

Timberframe Lake Escape

Old Hampshire Designs Inc

Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. John W. Hession, Photographer
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and beige floor.

The Six Branches

Edgell Building, Inc.

Photo of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and copper benchtops.

Charles Yorke

Ian Philliskirk

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey cabinets.

2017 BONDI VALAIS

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Large modern single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired

GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY

Keith Gegg
This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Fraser Mountain Home

Alpine Lumber

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Custom Cabinetry

User

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen - Blue Ridge Home in The Cliffs Valley

AR Homes by American Eagle Builders

Kitchen in the Blue Ridge Home from Arthur Rutenberg Homes by American Eagle Builders in The Cliffs Valley, Travelers Rest, SC
Inspiration for an expansive country open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, white cabinets and brown floor.

Лофт

Анна Попова

Николай Ковалевский - фотограф
Photo of a large industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Yekaterinburg with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown splashback.

2015 Fall Parade

Kieran J. Liebl, Royal Oaks Design, Inc. MN

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The rustic 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman style addition from the early 1900s. The original house was from the late 18th century, and the barn structure shortly after that. The client desired architectural styles for her new master suite, revamped kitchen, and family room, that paid close attention to the individual eras of the home. The master suite uses antique furniture from the Georgian era, and the floral wallpaper uses stencils from an original vintage piece. The kitchen and family room are classic farmhouse style, and even use timbers and rafters from the original barn structure. The expansive kitchen island uses reclaimed wood, as does the dining table. The custom cabinetry, milk paint, hand-painted tiles, soapstone sink, and marble baking top are other important elements to the space. The historic home now shines. Eric Roth

Scotch Pine

Pocci Design Group

This dream kitchen features an open floor plan with expansive views of the Rocky Mountains. A pull-out pantry, refrigerator drawers, and hidden storage areas ensure the kitchen is fully functional and free of clutter but with food and cooking items within easy reach. The countertops feature unique fossil and Antolin stone, the cherry horizontal grained wood cabinets hail from the same trees, and the custom dining room table is carved from cherry too. Step out from the kitchen to an outdoor dining area with a pass through window to easily access food dishes from the kitchen. Above it all the drywall dropped ceiling gracefully winds around the space with recessed lighting to accentuate the curved soffits. Photography: Emily Minton Redfield

Sugar Land Sleek Contemporary

Osborne Cabinets and Millwork, Inc.

Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Memorial Farmhouse

Brickmoon Design

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Lot 326, Martis Camp

Lot C Architecture

Matt Waclo Photography
This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Residential Interior & Exterior

DiPasquale Painting

Kitchen with dark brown walls and stained wood cabinets
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Sandy Springs Kitchen 3

Glazer Design & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink and stone tile splashback.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and with Island 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!