This builder's grate kitchen was made extra special with the graphic cement tiles installed on the backsplash. We added under counter lights, spot lights in the corner cabinets and a new range hood.

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.

Mad for Mod

Epoch Solutions, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Hints of Brass

Sharer Design Group LLC

Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bohemian Rhapsody

NUMI Build

This is an example of a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Byeforde Road Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Jordan Design-Build Group

Using a random selection of colorful cement tiles, we created a ceiling-high backsplash that acts as the focal point of the room. We installed a richly patterned pressed tin ceiling to add vintage flair to an often overlooked part of a room. The eye-catching black trim makes the windows pop and completes this bold kitchen makeover. Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

Kitchen Remodel

Stearns Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Bed Stuy Kitchen + Bath Remodel

Soeur Interiors

Two Toned kitchen remodel using ikea frames + semi handmade doors. Mosaic backsplash by cle tile
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beach bungalow remodeling in Venice Beach

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Updating of this Venice Beach bungalow home was a real treat. Timing was everything here since it was supposed to go on the market in 30day. (It took us 35days in total for a complete remodel). The corner lot has a great front "beach bum" deck that was completely refinished and fenced for semi-private feel. The entire house received a good refreshing paint including a new accent wall in the living room. The kitchen was completely redo in a Modern vibe meets classical farmhouse with the labyrinth backsplash and reclaimed wood floating shelves. Notice also the rugged concrete look quartz countertop. A small new powder room was created from an old closet space, funky street art walls tiles and the gold fixtures with a blue vanity once again are a perfect example of modern meets farmhouse.

English Arts and Crafts home

Heritage Design Studio

Kitchen with single island covered with cherry butcher block counter. Cooktop below triple casement windows faces morning sunlight to the east with customs painted concrete tile backsplash and decorative glass pendants.

Welbeck Street

IQ Glass UK

Open corner sliding doors can create open, frameless corners and are the synopsis of the indoor-outdoor design trend. IQ minimal windows® can be easily designed to slide away from a meeting corner connection leaving no frame, or posts in its way.

Chiltern Avenue

Audus Kitchens

Complete renovation of a property by the owner and wanted a large functional kitchen for hosting guests, spending time with the family and cooking!
Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen

Sugatsune America, Inc.

Handles are made by Sugatsune
Mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, no island and white benchtop.

West Cottage

Flagg Coastal Homes

Photo of a mid-sized beach style kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Floating On Air

Richard Landon Design

The home itself sits on a central core and cantilevers off its ridge perch on both sides. Not only does the entire ell-shaped peninsula echo this, floating 8" off the floor, so also does the casual eating area against the far wall. Twin I-beams cantilever out of the wall which hides vertical members that run floor-to-ceiling. The I-beams that support the peninsula continue down the wall 12'. Hand-cast glass counters are used to anchor each end of the kitchen. The floors are the original terazzo. I ran the caramelized bamboo horizontally in the cabinet doors, remembering the roll-up bamboo blinds of the 50s. The door's rails and stiles are African ribbon mahogany. Roger Turk, Northlight Photography

Small Condo Decor

Dominika Pate Interiors

Dominika Pate
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, a drop-in sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Hartsdale NY Kitchen Remodel

Gotham Kitchen & Bath

This Dark Blue painted oak island makes a bold statement grounded by the white shaker cabinets in this transitional kitchen remodel. In this design, we found a home for all the many cooking appliances the customer loves to use. Design thru build was carefully planned and managed by our team

Kitchen Remodel, Fitchburg WI

DC Interiors & Renovations

Sean Lamb
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, quartzite benchtops and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodel, Fitchburg WI

DC Interiors & Renovations

Sean Lamb
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, quartzite benchtops and beige floor.

London Graphic Tile Installations

Tileshop

Kitchen installation withe accent wall and decorative floor tile.
Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Porcelain 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!