This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, concrete benchtops, open cabinets, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

Modern Rustic

Applegate Tran Interiors

Christopher Stark
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Twelve Oaks

Curt Hofer & Associates

Tom Kessler Photography
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Gathering Spaces

chas architects

This kitchen brings to life a reclaimed log cabin. The distressed plank cabinet doors, stainless steel counters, and flagstone floors augment the authentic feel.

Crafers Living Renovation

Plush Design Interiors

Three small rooms were demolished to enable a new kitchen and open plan living space to be designed. The kitchen has a drop-down ceiling to delineate the space. A window became french doors to the garden. The former kitchen was re-designed as a mudroom. The laundry had new cabinetry. New flooring throughout. A linen cupboard was opened to become a study nook with dramatic wallpaper. Custom ottoman were designed and upholstered for the drop-down dining and study nook. A family of five now has a fantastically functional open plan kitchen/living space, family study area, and a mudroom for wet weather gear and lots of storage.

StarMark Cabinetry at Modern Builders Supply - Yellow Vintage

StarMark Cabinetry

StarMark Cabinetry's Fairhaven inset door style in Maple finished in White for the upper cabinets. The lower cabinets were created with the Fairhaven inset door style in Maple finished in a custom cabinet color called Cream Yellow, to match a paint swatch from Behr.

Columbus kitchen renovation

NJW Construction

Karli Moore Photography - Kitchen expanded into an adjoining hall way, so refrigerator wall movement of approximately 4' allowed the inclusion of a center island with special features of seating and cook book storage. The cabinet just beyond the double oven serves as a hidden dropping zone, as well as, broom storage. Floor to ceiling cherry cabinets compliment the red oak character grade flooring by allowing the darker floor grain coloration to match the cabinet stain itself. Cabinetry accessories abound to create function to this expanded beauty.

Galena

Carol Faccinetti Interior Design

Expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

NoMad Apartment Renovation (Apartment combination)

Eric Soltan Architectural & Interiors Photography

Photo credit: Eric Soltan - www.ericsoltan.com
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Blue Kitchen Design, Rushcutters Bay

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

Copper Metallic tile splash back feature on Blue Kitchen Design. photography: Greg Scott
Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

SHAKESPEARE STREET ALTERATIONS + ADDITIONS

Philip Stejskal Architecture

Scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Traditional Kitchens

Meraki Home Services

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Ballet en Blanc et Bois : Une Cuisine Lumineuse Sublimée par ses Carreaux.

Dream Up Habitat

Bienvenue dans une cuisine éclatante où la fusion du blanc immaculé et du bois chaleureux crée une atmosphère invitant à la convivialité. Les accents naturels se marient parfaitement avec l'élégance du carrelage en ciment, ajoutant une touche d'authenticité artisanale. Chaque détail de cet espace respire la modernité tout en préservant une ambiance chaleureuse, faisant de cette cuisine un lieu où la fonctionnalité rencontre le raffinement esthétique. Découvrez une symphonie visuelle où la lumière, la texture et le design se conjuguent pour créer une expérience culinaire unique.

Summer

Cabinets 4 You

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

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Amy Pearson Design

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

Coastal Modern . Net Zero Ready

Trillium Architects

Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse

Northland Design & Build

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.

Revival Kitchen

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured 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!