M's Factory
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nagoya with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances and no island.

Rustic Cabin Kitchen

Whitewash Studio Architecture

This rustic cabin is located on the beautiful Lake Martin in Alexander City, Alabama. It was constructed in the 1950's by Roy Latimer. The cabin was one of the first 3 to be built on the lake and offers amazing views overlooking one of the largest lakes in Alabama. The cabin's latest renovation was to the quaint little kitchen. The new tall cabinets with an elegant green play off the colors of the heart pine walls and ceiling. If you could only see the view from this kitchen window!

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The 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

Beverage center

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Brick accent wall in kitchen for beverage center.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Kitchen in New Menlo Park Home

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Kitchen in modern home featuring flat-panel cabinets with profile handles from Aran Cucine's Penelope collection in Montano Larch (darker) and White Larch. Countertop is Silestone quartz in White Storm. Tile backsplash from Porcelanosa. Liebherr 36: fully integrated refridgerator with bottom freezer; Fulgor Milano ovens; Bertazzoni 36: gas cooktop; hardwood floors.

Brown Fantasy Leathered Quartzite Kitchen

Stoneshop

These Brown Fantasy Leathered quartzite countertops are the star of this kitchen. With sweeping hues of brown, tan, gray, and white, the movement in this natural stone carries your eye throughout the space. The homeowners' installed a complimentary glass tile backsplash which looks fabulous against their white cabinetry. A framed insert of glass and stone mosaic tile above the stove makes a great focal point. They also have a Shaw farmhouse sink which looks out to a gorgeous view of their backyard.

Natural Elegance

Kitchens By Clay

Kitchen Designer - Clay Cox - Kitchens by Clay; The Photography Institute of Naples - Frank Berna
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

White Shaker Cabinets

Dutch Design Cabinetry - Phoenix, Arizona

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Sterling Heights Kitchen Remodel

Kopke Remodeling & Design

Kayla Kopke
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, a peninsula and brown floor.

Gilbert Island Waterfront

Cantoni Irvine

Large tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Taylor Creek Ranch

Upside Development

Upside Development completed an contemporary architectural transformation in Taylor Creek Ranch. Evolving from the belief that a beautiful home is more than just a very large home, this 1940’s bungalow was meticulously redesigned to entertain its next life. It's contemporary architecture is defined by the beautiful play of wood, brick, metal and stone elements. The flow interchanges all around the house between the dark black contrast of brick pillars and the live dynamic grain of the Canadian cedar facade. The multi level roof structure and wrapping canopies create the airy gloom similar to its neighbouring ravine.

19 Peak Eight Circle - Kitchen

Pinnacle Mountain Homes

Pinnacle Mountain Homes
Country open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback and panelled appliances.

Masterful Mix

Lori Carroll & Associates

A round, stamped concrete top is a unique alternative for a kitchen breakfast bar.
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Palm Beach Residences

Marmol Export USA

Granada Marble floors and Ivory Chiffon Granite counter
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Contemporary Bronze Iron Shoji Pendant Asian Inspired Chandelier

We Got Lites

The Shoji Collection's unique gridded design is inspired by traditional Japanese architecture. In traditional Japanese architecture, a shoji is a door, window, or room divider made of paper over a wooden grid-like frame. The Shoji Collection offers a modern take on the Japanese shoji design by combining a hand-crafted iron frame with handmade Japanese paper in a dark, Bonzai bronze finish. Inside, a textured pearl diffuser sheds light through the shoji-inspired frame. A modern and contemporary Japanese-inspired accent for your home from Corbett Lighting. Imported.

"Claremont"

STYLE it Interiors Dublin, Ireland

Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback and stone slab splashback.

Beach House Victoria

Simpatico Interior Design

Photography by Sam Penninger - Styling by Selena White
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

13th St. Penthouse - Kitchen / Dining

Jane Kim Architect

Photo by Alan Tansey This East Village penthouse was designed for nocturnal entertaining. Reclaimed wood lines the walls and counters of the kitchen and dark tones accent the different spaces of the apartment. Brick walls were exposed and the stair was stripped to its raw steel finish. The guest bath shower is lined with textured slate while the floor is clad in striped Moroccan tile.

NYC apartment

Amazing Spaces

Shades of brown warm up this modern urban kitchen. Light colors on the ceiling and glass doors on the upper cabinets help fill the space with light and feel larger. Oversized modern hardware creates nice vertical and horizontal detail. Curved track lighting adds a whimsical touch.

Knot On Call

Blue Sky Building Company

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and brown splashback.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Yellow 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!