Stonewood Custom Luxury Home in Indian Hill, Ohio

The kitchen exudes French country charm. Rich brown backsplash tiles and coordinating gray stonework enhance the Old World feel.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and brown floor.

Decorative Surfaces

ESG Gallery - Tile and Mosaics

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and with island.

Kitchen

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this custom kitchen's wood ceiling, granite countertops, pendant lighting and sliding glass pocket doors!
Expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with open cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, cement tiles and with island.

Scarboro Residence

THAD

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, black floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Brooklyn Kitchen Renovation

Azy LaBelle Design

Our overall design concept for the renovation of this space was to optimize the functional space for a family of five and accentuate the existing window. In the renovation, we eliminated a huge centrally located kitchen island which acted as an obstacle to the feeling of the space and focused on creating an elegant and balanced plan promoting movement, simplicity and precisely executed details. We held strong to having the kitchen cabinets, wherever possible, float off the floor to give the subtle impression of lightness avoiding a bottom heavy look. The cabinets were painted a pale tinted green to reduce the empty effect of light flooding a white kitchen leaving a softness and complementing the gray tiles. To integrate the existing dining room with the kitchen, we simply added some classic dining chairs and a dynamic light fixture, juxtaposing the geometry of the boxy kitchen with organic curves and triangular lights to balance the clean design with an inviting warmth.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

Spanjer Homes

Stoneybrook Photos
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Denver with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, white benchtop and raised-panel cabinets.

Studio - Paris 5

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, with island, grey floor, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Cabinet Finishing in Resin

Unravel Design

Contemporary Italian kitchen cabinet in resin by Zampieri Cucine. Resin is hand-applied to create a rustic and yet sleek look. Lots of storage space with custom shelving.

Zilker Contemporary

Skelly Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Residenza Contemporanea

Visioninterne

Da mero locale di servizio, ad ambiente open space multiuso. La cucina diventa sempre di più il fulcro distributivo e di relazione della residenza contemporanea.

Washington DC 198

Next Day Granites

Beautiful farmhouse kitchen with inset custom cabinets, Denton countertops.
Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with grey cabinets, white splashback, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Update

Millennium Development, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Zilker Contemporary

Skelly Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, with island, grey floor, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles and grey benchtop.

Bailén

Parramon + Tahull arquitectes

Small eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Loft Contemporain sur Rue

Dolmen Architecteurs / Guez Architecte

Inspiration for a large industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Space of Residence

J.B. Nicholson Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Cement Tiles 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!