The light wood finish beaded inset kitchen cabinets from Mouser set the tone for this bright transitional kitchen design in Cohasset. This is complemented by white upper cabinets, glass front cabinet panels with in cabinet lighting, and a custom hood in a matching color palette. The result is a bright open plan space that will be the center of attention in this home. The entire space offers ample storage and work space, including a handy appliance garage. The cabinetry is accented by honey bronze finish hardware from Top Knobs, and glass and metal pendant lights. The backsplash perfectly complements the color scheme with Best Tile Essenze Bianco for the main tile and a border in Pesaro stone glass mosaic tile. The bi-level kitchen island offers space to sit. A sleek Brizo Solna faucet pairs perfectly with the asymmetrical shaped undermount sink, and Thermador appliances complete the kitchen design.

"Best Kitchen" Saratoga Showcase Of Homes Luxury Division

Zarrillo's Custom Design Kitchens, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Farmhouse to Fabulous

TKS Design Group

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Columbus kitchen renovation

NJW Construction

Karli Moore Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Fairway Dream

Wineteer Construction

Lantern Light Photography
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Betsy's Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bohemian Elegance Kitchen Remodel

Hope Pinc Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with with island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, brown floor, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Arrol

Lindon Homes Pty Ltd

Traditional Hamptons Style Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Gale Rew Custom/Kuhn

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Island is made from refurbished bowling lane floor.
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Chelsea House - Kitchen

Davey McEathron Architecture

Leonid Furmansky
This is an example of a large modern open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Dark Blue Geometric Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A shaker kitchen island with the cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Hague Blue with antique brass knobs and pulls. The worktop is Arabescato Corcia Marble. Two moulded dark blue bar stools provide seating at the overhang worktop breakfast bar. The flooring is dark oak parquet. Photographer - Charlie O'Beirne

Golden Colorado Remodel

Evergreen Interior Designs

reclaimed custom shelves
This is an example of a mid-sized country open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Colonna + Co Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Miller Creek Modern

DVG Architecture and Planning P.C.

Kitchen with Large sliding door to Patio and Fire Pit
Design ideas for a modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cobble Hill Townhouse

Aman Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

River Oaks Custom Home, Houston, Texas

Mirador Builders

Teak Crown Molding repurposed as a decorative vent hood element. Concrete Tile, Custom Designed
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Dark Blue Geometric Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Shaker kitchen cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Hague blue with antique brass knobs, pulls and catches. The worktop is Arabescato Corcia Marble. A wall of tall cabinets feature a double larder, double integrated oven and integrated fridge/freezer. A shaker double ceramic sink with polished nickel mixer tap and a Quooker boiling water tap sit in the perimeter run of cabinets with a Bert & May Majadas tile splash back topped off with a floating oak shelf. An induction hob sits on the island with three hanging pendant lights. Two moulded dark blue bar stools provide seating at the overhang worktop breakfast bar. The flooring is dark oak parquet. Photographer - Charlie O'Beirne

Traditional Kitchen with Extras - Norwell, MA

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This traditional kitchen design is packed with features that will make it the center of this home. The white perimeter kitchen cabinets include glass front upper cabinets with in cabinet lighting. A matching mantel style hood frames the large Wolf oven and range. This is contrasted by the gray island cabinetry topped with a wood countertop. The walk in pantry includes matching cabinetry with plenty of storage space and a custom pantry door. A built in Wolf coffee station, undercounter wine refrigerator, and convection oven make this the perfect space to cook, socialize, or relax with family and friends. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Condo_Renovation

Lothamer Development Company

Patterned Backsplash, Stainless Steel Appliances, Great Contrast from white cabinets to dark hardwood floor
Photo of a small modern galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Dark Hardwood 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!