Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Wimberley Modern Hill Country

Levitas Modern Homes

Design ideas for an expansive modern eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and vaulted.

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Photo of 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.

Born & Bred Studio - Family Shaker Kitchen, Dartmouth Park

Born & Bred Studio

Gorgeous neutral Family Shaker style kitchen with central Island in contrast colour.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, with island, a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

View From Kitchen Sink

ODS Architecture

A black steel backsplash extends from the kitchen counter to the ceiling. Floating steel shelves free up counterspace while emphasizing the feature wall.The kitchen counter is topped with a white Caeserstone and a stained oak base.

Jenkins Street

Stylepoint

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

King Street

Kelly Ferm Inc.

Tuscan Style kitchen designed around a grand red range.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

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.

North Lincoln Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

The homeowners wanted to open up their living and kitchen area to create a more open plan. We relocated doors and tore open a wall to make that happen. New cabinetry and floors where installed and the ceiling and fireplace where painted. This home now functions the way it should for this young family!

CA Modern Retro Kitchen

August Interiors

The homeowners, an eclectic and quirky couple, wanted to renovate their kitchen for functional reasons: the old floors, counters, etc, were dirty, ugly, and not usable; lighting was giant fluorescents, etc. While they wanted to modernize, they also wanted to retain a fun and retro vibe. So we modernized with functional new materials: quartz counters, porcelain tile floors. But by using bold, bright colors and mixing a few fun patterns, we kept it fun. Retro-style chairs, table, and lighting completed the look.

Strathcona

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

Simple stainless steel appliance add a little shine to the space without taking away from the cabinetry.
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

House of Blues

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
Expansive beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, blue benchtop and brown floor.

Paul Kirk Remodel

Heliotrope Architects

Photography Alex Hayden Construction Mercer Builders
Photo of a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and window splashback.

Box Camp

SALA Architects

The clients desired a building that would be low-slung, fit into the contours of the site, and would invoke a modern, yet camp-like arrangement of gathering and sleeping spaces.

Swan

User

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with white cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Clifton Hill

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Photo: Mark Fergus
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and window splashback.

Glenrich Builders - Brunswick

Glenrich Builders

Striking vertical woodgrain cabinetry and a white colour palette. Have your smashed avo in your own breakfast nook.
Inspiration for a scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Kitchen and Living Area

Integrate Design and Build

Photo of a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window splashback, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lutz Ave Whole House Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Forward Design Build Remodel

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and cement tile splashback.

Жизнь у реки

MIRBURO

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Window 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!