Design ideas for a small country galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse

Northland Design & Build

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Agrandir l’espace et préparer une future chambre d’enfant - Projet Commandeur

Mon Concept Habitation

Agrandir l’espace et préparer une future chambre d’enfant Nous avons exécuté le projet Commandeur pour des clients trentenaires. Il s’agissait de leur premier achat immobilier, un joli appartement dans le Nord de Paris. L’objet de cette rénovation partielle visait à réaménager la cuisine, repenser l’espace entre la salle de bain, la chambre et le salon. Nous avons ainsi pu, à travers l’implantation d’un mur entre la chambre et le salon, créer une future chambre d’enfant. Coup de coeur spécial pour la cuisine Ikea. Elle a été customisée par nos architectes via Superfront. Superfront propose des matériaux chics et luxueux, made in Suède; de quoi passer sa cuisine Ikea au niveau supérieur !

Malibu Midcentury Kitchen Handmade Tile Backsplash

Hive Home

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

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

Hillside Modern

Intrinsik Architecture

Derik Olsen
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

South Long Springs Butte Kitchen

TVL Creative Ltd.

This kitchen took a tired, 80’s builder kitchen and revamped it into a personalized gathering space for our wonderful client. The existing space was split up by the dated configuration of eat-in kitchen table area to one side and cramped workspace on the other. It didn’t just under-serve our client’s needs; it flat out discouraged them from using the space. Our client desired an open kitchen with a central gathering space where family and friends could connect. To open things up, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen from the dining room and the wall that blocked sight lines to the family room and created a narrow hallway to the kitchen. The old oak cabinets weren't maximizing storage and were dated and dark. We used Waypoint Living Spaces cabinets in linen white to brighten up the room. On the east wall, we created a hutch-like stack that features an appliance garage that keeps often used countertop appliance on hand but out of sight. The hutch also acts as a transition from the cooking zone to the coffee and wine area. We eliminated the north window that looked onto the entry walkway and activated this wall as storage with refrigerator enclosure and pantry. We opted to leave the east window as-is and incorporated it into the new kitchen layout by creating a window well for growing plants and herbs. The countertops are Pental Quartz in Carrara. The sleek cabinet hardware is from our friends at Amerock in a gorgeous satin champagne bronze. One of the most striking features in the space is the pattern encaustic tile from Tile Shop. The pop of blue in the backsplash adds personality and contrast to the champagne accents. The reclaimed wood cladding surrounding the large east-facing window introduces a quintessential Colorado vibe, and the natural texture balances the crisp white cabinetry and geometric patterned tile. Minimalist modern lighting fixtures from Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting provide task lighting over the sink and at the wine/ coffee station. The visual lightness of the sink pendants maintains the openness and visual connection between the kitchen and dining room. Together the elements make for a sophisticated yet casual vibe-- a comfortable chic kitchen. We love the way this space turned out and are so happy that our clients now have such a bright and welcoming gathering space as the heart of their home!

Bright Transitional Kitchen in Cohasset

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

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.

Modern Evanston Farmhouse

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Photo Credit: Jill Buckner Photography
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and cement tile splashback.

Contemporary Home - Fremont

DMD General Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

Betsy's Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Design ideas for 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.

New Home Construction Venice Beach Kitchen

Goldenline Construction Inc.

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and beige floor.

Spanish Modern

La Costa Cabinets & Design

Dura cabinets White with Pewter Glaze Cashmere with Shadow Glaze Custom J. Aaron distressed walnut wood tops Tile – Artisan, Sanza Snowflake Blue on Carrara Marble

Contemporary Kitchen

Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, marble floors, no island, white floor, white benchtop and panelled appliances.

Custom Home | Observatory Park | Denver

Shadow Creek Homes

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, black cabinets, metallic splashback and multiple islands.

Greene

Blu and White

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue cabinets.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Farmhouse White Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

The Key Elements for a Cozy Farmhouse Kitchen Design. ... “Classic American farmhouse style includes shiplap, exposed wood beams, and open shelving,” Mushkudiani says. “Mixed materials like wicker, wood, and metal accents add dimension, colors are predominantly neutral: camel, white, and matte black

PARIS 19- AVANT/APRES BY LUCA PICARDI

Mon Concept Habitation

STEPHANE VASCO
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a drop-in sink, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Metal 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!