Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, glass-front cabinets, beige splashback and cement tile splashback.

Golden Oak Residence-1

Ron Manzo Design

Tuscan Style Kitchen with brick niches and coffee machine.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, coloured appliances, travertine floors, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, with island and glass-front cabinets.

Alpine White island

IceStone

IceStone island and countertops in Alpine White. This product is made in Brooklyn from three simple ingredients: recycled glass, cement, and non-toxic pigment. Photography by Shadowlight Group.

West Cottage

Flagg Coastal Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open plan kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Stanmore home

Such Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island and white floor.

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.

Lakeside Retreat

City Homes, LLC

Photo of a transitional kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and white benchtop.

Palo Alto

Melissa Nierman Designs

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Invita Køkkener

This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Golden Home Remodel

Bartell Home Improvements Inc.

Bartell Home Improvements Inc
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn

Werschay Homes

Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography

Nolte Plus Schichtstoff Schwarz Softmatt

Küchenhaus Gebr. Jansen

Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Dusseldorf with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine loft industriel

La maison des Archis

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

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.

Golden Oak

William Duff Architects, Inc.

This functional, light-filled home takes full advantage of its bucolic site. With the introduction of the butterfly roof, natural light, ventilation and views are brought into the main gathering spaces. Distance between the private and public zones is created by a shift in geometry where those two meet in plan, to provide a calming and rejuvenating private retreat for the occupants. The structured juxtaposition of materials brings order and warmth to the home’s overall experience, complementing the textures and beauty of the site. Photo: ©Cesar Rubio

Black Stone Project

Accent Countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Laneway home

Photography by Myshsael Schlyecher

Myshsael Schlyecher Photography
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn

Werschay Homes

Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography

House in Historic Belle Meade, Nashville

Studio 511

The breakfast area has a classic oak table with white pained chair and cushions that mimic the painted floor. The blue check theme carries into the back-splash of concrete tile. Interior design by Markham Roberts.

Whole house remodel/addition, Lee's Summit, MO - Kitchen

Sherri L Weaver Design LLC

photo copyright Steve Sanders
This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Cement Tile 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!