Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown benchtop.

Basement conversion

ULLE Studio

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

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.

Вид на кухонную зону.

ANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback and black appliances.

Rustic FarmHouse Kitchen Design

Made in Monroe

Photo Credits: Charlie Byers
Small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial galley separate kitchen in Sussex with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, slate floors, white benchtop, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and brown floor.

Dun Neara

Sonica

Design ideas for a large country open plan kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white cabinets and panelled appliances.

ЖК Капитал

Ненашева Екатерина/дизайнер интерьера

Анна Максимова
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Painted Bunting

peter c quinn architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

RDPT ripadiportaticinese

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Vista della cucina. Grande vetrata di separazione con la zona giorno.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances and brown benchtop.

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.

Moderne Villa mit Skybar, Weinkeller und großzügiger Wohnküche

Rabe Innenausbau

Edle Wohnküche mit Kochinsel und einer rückwärtigen Back-Kitchen hinter der satinierten Glasschiebetür. Arbeitsflächen mit Silvertouch-Edelstahl Oberflächen und charaktervollen Asteiche-Oberflächen. Ausgestattet mit Premium-Geräten von Miele und Bora für ein Kocherlebnis auf höchstem Niveau. Planung, Ausführung und Montage aus einer Hand: rabe-innenausbau © Silke Rabe

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Exklusive, schwarze Wohnküche mit Holzakzenten für die ganze Familie in Erlangen. Zu einer gelungenen Küchenplanung tragen nicht nur hochwertige Materialien, sondern auch eine durchdachte Linienführung bei den Fronten und ein Beleuchtungskonzept bei.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

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.

Granite Kitchen countertops

Keystone Granite

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and with island.

821 Reese

Caleb McEachern

iShootYourProperty - John Walsh
This is an example of a small country single-wall kitchen pantry in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Vibrant Transitional Home Renovation

BeeTree Homes

LIGHTING: Wire Sphere Crystal Chandeliers
Design ideas for a transitional eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with light hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

ARREDAMENTO MINIMALE - Casa Velentina - mq 105

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Progettare e Ristrutturare Casa nella provincia di Monza e Brianza significa intervenire in una delle zone dove il Design e l’Architettura d’Interni ha avuto uno degli sviluppi più incisivi in tutta l’Italia. In questo progetto di ristrutturazione di un appartamento su due livelli ad Arcore, la parola d’ordine è stata: personalizzazione. Ogni ambiente ed ogni aspetto dell’Interior Design è stato pensato, progettato e realizzato sul principio del “su misura”. E’ su misura la cucina, tutta la boiserie contenitiva che abbraccia la scala, i mobili del soggiorno, una pratica scrivania da living che crea un angolo studio, tutti gli elementi dei bagni e ogni elemento di arredo della casa. La casa di fatto “non è stata arredata”, è stata in realtà costruita l’architettura d’interni dei nuovi ambienti; nuovi soprattutto nell’atmosfera e nella distribuzione. A partire dal soggiorno, dove una grande “libreria-parapetto” scherma la scala e funge da fulcro di tutta la casa, diventandone la protagonista assoluta, tutto è stato pensato in veste di Interior Design Sartoriale, cucito sulle pareti, a caratterizzare i confini degli spazi di vita della casa e le personalità dei suoi abitanti.

All Cabinet Styles Kitchen with Brown 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!