Audry Cordero, NKBA at Design Studio West

This beautiful kitchen is perfect for friends and family to gather around, cook meals together, or to simply enjoy an afternoon of baking with the kids. The large central island has plenty of storage including a mixer lift, a microwave drawer, and trash/recycle bins. Easy maintenance and kid friendly with plenty of storage were on top of our list. Cabinets: Sollera Cabinets, Custom Colors

Marina Palms

Cynthia Kriz Design

Small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Queens Modern Design

Synonymous

An outdated 1920's kitchen in Bayside Queens was turned into a refreshed, classic and timeless space that utilized the very limited space to its maximum capacity. The cabinets were once outdated and a dark brown that made the space look even smaller. Now, they are a bright white, accompanied by white subway tile, a light quartzite countertop and brushed brass hardware throughout. What made all the difference was the use of the dark porcelain floors as a great contrast to all the white. We were also diligent to keep the hold extractor a clear glass and stainless steel.

Sudbury Modern Walnut Kitchen

Reverse Architecture

The quartzite peninsula curves out into the bay window. The curve creates a longer edge for seating in a tight space, allowing a family of 4 to breakfast together at once. Photo © Heidi Solander.

Eclectic Kitchen Design

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Seaford Kitchen & Laundry

The Kitchen Designer

A small beachside home was reconfigured to allow for a larger kitchen opening to the back yard with compact adjacent laundry. The feature tiled wall makes quite a statement with striking dark turquoise hand-made tiles. The wall conceals the small walk-in pantry we managed to fit in behind. Used for food storage and making messy afternoon snacks without cluttering the open plan kitchen/dining living room. Lots of drawers and benchspace in the actual kitchen make this kitchen a dream to work in. And enhances the whole living dining space.

Modern Mediteranean Custom Home

THE COTTAGE

Modern Mediterranean featuring a creative use details throughout including mirrored panels on both the refrigerator and hood used to lighten the Matte Eclipse finish of the recessed panel cabinetry. The owner desired a clean and contemporary look. To achieve this our designers worked with the homeowner to select appliances that virtually disappear like the Thermador Induction Cooktop and the Refrigerator in the main kitchen.

Kitchens & Bath Remodels Islamorada Fl

Kitchen & Bath Specialists

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Julianstown House 2

McKevitt King Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

White and Blue Kitchen

Debra J Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Orlando with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rachel Road Remodel

Valiant Design

Bright and Open Farmhouse Kitchen is elegant and inviting.
Large transitional open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Casual Elegance Kitchen

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Casual Elegance, warm, beautiful and comfortable is how our client described their new kitchen. We agree..and would add; Inviting and classy!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Costa Mesa Kitchen

Vision Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Trousdale Beverly Hills modern home skylight & glass bridge

Whipple Russell Architects

Trousdale Beverly Hills modern home skylight & glass bridge. Photo by Jason Speth.
Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, white floor and white benchtop.

Spacious Oakland Mediterranean Kitchen

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel Photography
Mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

ЖК Коммунарка

Anastasia Kovalchuk

Ковальчук Анастасия
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern Traditional

House Sprucing

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Blue Shaker style kitchen in a pre-war apartment in Brooklyn Heights

Spectra Design Build

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

KITCHEN REMODEL

K. Rue Designs, LLC

By raising the ceiling in this newly remodeled kitchen, the space simply opened up. The large island is able to accommodate conversational seating to be near the cook, but does not interrupt the traffic path to the cooktop, sink, and refrigerator. White painted periphery cabinets with a rich countertop creates a larger outline, while the dark stained island cabinets and lighter countertop grounds the center of the space. Beautiful veined tile adds depth and interest to the solid surfaces. On the opposite side of the island, the open space allowed for a dog feeding station to be imbedded.

Scottsdale | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Kitchen

Hunt's Kitchen Design

This is proof that people are still using Traditional design elements in their kitchens. Distressed wood, raised panel cabinets with white quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The floors are a "wood plank" porcelain and the backsplash is a stone pattern from Bedrosians in Scottsdale. The result is a modern kitchen with more of an "Old World" feel. Enjoy!

Kitchen with Carpet and Porcelain Floors 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!