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

Highgate

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

See https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/ for more details.

Kitchen

The Beaubelle Group

Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Whitefish Bay Tudor Kitchen

Angela Westmore, LLC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Renaissance Kitchens

User

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Crabtree House

Into interior design

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

City Beach

Glenda Roff

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Alameda Kitchen Remodel

Alyssa Macy Design

photos by Isa Salazar
Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall separate kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Italian kitchen and mid century modern home

Lucile Glessner Design

Midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Napa Valley House

Michael Tauber Architecture

Open Kitchen with custom laid up french walnut veneer. Photo Paul Dyer
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, yellow splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, solid surface benchtops and white benchtop.

Cuisine du projet DIOMEDES

ELLYPSE

A la demande des clients, la cuisine est colorée. Conservation du sol existant. La crédence en carreaux de ciment a des touches de bleu rappelant la couleur des caissons de cuisine. Plans de travail et étagères sont en bois pour s'harmoniser avec les poutres.

Snell

Dan Hahn Custom Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Delawyk Modular House

R2 Studio Architects

The kitchen in this remodeled 1960s house is colour-blocked against a blue panelled wall which hides a pantry. White quartz worktop bounces dayight around the kitchen. Geometric splash back adds interest. The encaustic tiles are handmade in Spain. The U-shape of this kitchen creates a "peninsula" which is used daily for preparing food but also doubles as a breakfast bar. Photo: Frederik Rissom

Corona Del Mar Modern

maison blue design group

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Llewellyn Park, Clear View

Clawson Architects, LLC

New entertaining kitchen infused with natural light, views and access to the side yard and pool. More detailed images of the kitchen can be found on
Inspiration for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Custom Paneling on Sub-Zero Refrigerator

Blackline Renovations

- CotY 2014 Regional Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 - CotY 2014 Dallas Chapter Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media

Projet de rénovation de cuisine dans maison rustique

Raison Home Romain CARBONNEL

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Crabtree House

Into interior design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

2nd St Loft

McCraw Design & Development

John Ellis
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, white benchtop, turquoise cabinets, cement tile splashback and brown floor.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Panelled Appliances 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!