Photo of an arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Rustic kitchen

Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Interior Truss Work

Charlie Knapp Builders Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Mediterranean Dream

Performance Kitchens & Home

Voted best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017! Since 1974, Performance Kitchens & Home has been re-inventing spaces for every room in the home. Specializing in older homes for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Den, Family Rooms and any room in the home that needs creative storage solutions for cabinetry. We offer color rendering services to help you see what your space will look like, so you can be comfortable with your choices! Our Design team is ready help you see your vision and guide you through the entire process! Photography by: Juniper Wind Designs LLC

The Armstrong - CST0518

Legacy Post & Beam

Post and beam open concept cabin
Photo of a small country single-wall kitchen with brown splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and timber.

Two Tone Kitchen w/ Eucalyptus Green Island, Beige Quartz Countertops, Wine Bar

Cabinet-S-Top

In this two-tone kitchen, Waypoint LivingSpaces 660D Maple Rye cabinets were installed on the perimeter and Medallion Silverline Jackson door Maple Eucalyptus is the island. On the countertop is Eternia Summerside quartz with the "stone over the bowl" undermount sink and on the wine bar. The backsplash is Chateua Creme with slate/glass/deco band. On the floor is Triversa Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Country Ridge- Autumn Glow 7"x 48" plant.

Cuisine chêne halifax dans chalet

CREA CUISINE

Design ideas for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nice with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Our Work

Pope Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Neutral Knockout

Sharer Design Group LLC

Photos by Besek Photography
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

San Carlos Project

Test of Tyme LLC

Splash tile behind the oven Custom handle to refrigerator on refrigerator surround Handscraped walnut island top Kitchen with walnut floor and refrigerator surround Old World hardware

Warm Transitional Kitchen

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

The remodel took traffic flow and appliance placement into consideration. The refrigerator was relocated to an area closer to the sink and out of the flow of traffic. Recessed lighting and under-cabinet lighting now flood the kitchen with warm light. The closet pantry and a half wall between the family room and kitchen were removed and a peninsular with seating area was added to provide a large work surface, storage on both sides and shelving with baskets to store homework, craft items and books. Opening this area up provided a welcoming spot for friends and family to gather when entertaining. The microwave was placed at a height that was safe and convenient for the whole family. Cabinets taken to the ceiling, large drawers, pantry roll-outs and a corner lazy susan have helped make this kitchen a pleasure to gather as a family.

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Offene, schwarze Küche mit großer Kochinsel.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Nuremberg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Timber Frame Transitional Kitchen

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with light wood cabinets, brown splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances and multi-coloured benchtop.

Open Concept Kitchen

Thompson Remodeling

This open concept kitchen by Thompson Remodeling involved removing walls to allow open flow from the kitchen into the living and dining rooms. The star of this kitchen is the expansive island, anchored by gorgeous columns with features that include plenty of work space, built-in bookshelves, and seating for three. Perimeter cabinets are maple with a caramel, chocolate glaze finish and the island cabinetry is alder with chestnut finish. Other design details include quartz countertops and ceramic tile flooring and backsplash.

Rendezvous

Terra Firma Custom Homes

Custom cabinet hardware and metal range hood make this rustic mountain kitchen a centerpiece in the house.
Country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets.

Huntington Beach

Michael Fullen Design Group

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Orange County with panelled appliances, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and brown splashback.

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Bamboo floor with hand scraped finish and multi colored stain - 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

Hill Country Craftsman

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Warm and rugged wooden island surface
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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.

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!