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.

Medallion Cabinetry

Doug Ashy Cabinet Design Center

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

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

Farmhouse to Fabulous

TKS Design Group

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Modern Aspen ave. House

RG Cowan Design Build

This house was designed to maintain clean sustainability and durability. Minimal, simple, modern design techniques were implemented to create an open floor plan with natural light. The entry of the home, clad in wood, was created as a transitional space between the exterior and the living spaces by creating a feeling of compression before entering into the voluminous, light filled, living area. The large volume, tall windows and natural light of the living area allows for light and views to the exterior in all directions. This project also considered our clients' need for storage and love for travel by creating storage space for an Airstream camper in the oversized 2 car garage at the back of the property. As in all of our homes, we designed and built this project with increased energy efficiency standards in mind. Our standards begin below grade by designing our foundations with insulated concrete forms (ICF) for all of our exterior foundation walls, providing the below grade walls with an R value of 23. As a standard, we also install a passive radon system and a heat recovery ventilator to efficiently mitigate the indoor air quality within all of the homes we build.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

The Alameda

Sogno Design Group

Photo by: Michele Lee Wilson
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

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.

Banquette Dining Nook with a Garden View

MAK Design + Build Inc.

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ladera Remodel

Libby Raab Architecture

Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a large transitional open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Pinecrest

Dana Clemons

Photo: Garey Gomez
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, blue cabinets and black benchtop.

Spanish Contemporary

JRP Design & Remodel

A luxe kitchen remodel with custom-paneled, fully-integrated Thermador appliances including a wine fridge and dishwasher. Glass-front cabinets create a striking barware display flanked by white raised-panel DeWils cabinets. Cambria Torquay Marble countertops are polished and contemporary. Wrought steel birdcage bar pulls and Historic Bronze pendant lights add a rustic, hand-crafted patina to the aesthetic. The medium wood on the center island and warm terracotta floor tiles ground the white walls in this contemporary Spanish design. Photographer: Tom Clary

ST. ANTHONY FALLS KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Open shelves were added next to the fridge to allow for easy access to items in the corner. Andrea Rugg Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen with Extras - Norwell, MA

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This traditional kitchen design is packed with features that will make it the center of this home. The white perimeter kitchen cabinets include glass front upper cabinets with in cabinet lighting. A matching mantel style hood frames the large Wolf oven and range. This is contrasted by the gray island cabinetry topped with a wood countertop. The walk in pantry includes matching cabinetry with plenty of storage space and a custom pantry door. A built in Wolf coffee station, undercounter wine refrigerator, and convection oven make this the perfect space to cook, socialize, or relax with family and friends. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Modern Kitchen Renovation Featuring Cherry Wood Cabinetry

CliqStudios

Atlanta Georgia 12’ by 19’ kitchen renovation featuring CliqStudios Carlton full-overlay cabinets finished in a gorgeous Cherry Russet, an impressive 8-foot by 5-foot island and two extra feet of cabinet storage along a side wall where a garage access door was moved. CliqStudios Kitchen Designer: Karla R Cabinet Style: Carlton Cabinet Finish: Cherry Russet

37th Ave

Bow Valley Kitchens Ltd.

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Cuban Cement Tile Backsplash Feels at Home in Colonial Remodel

Avente Tile

A Cuban cement tile backsplash is a popular choice for a kitchen backsplash, wall or wainscot because the tiles add color, pattern, and the appearance of texture or movement. See how one of our customers, Donna Hochberg, used these tiles in a remodel of her Colonial-era home. What you'll notice is how versatile these tiles are and how great they look with the rustic finishes in the home. A Cuban cement tile backsplash was a great choice because it allowed her to customize the colors while creating a unique look that feels right at home. Photo Credit: Cydney Scott | www.cydneyscott.com

SCHULER CABINETRY From #Lowes

Lowe's - Moreno Valley, Ca

SCHULER CABINETRY Soho cherry Chestnut with Maple Sesame A custom-built cabinet solution raises the dishwasher off the floor and is the perfest home for the mircowave #Lowes Moreno Valley www.schulercabinetry.com/ www.Lowes.Com/KitchenandBath

Kitchen Cabinet Finishing in Resin

Unravel Design

Contemporary Italian kitchen cabinet in resin by Zampieri Cucine. Resin is hand-applied to create a rustic and yet sleek look. Lots of storage space with custom shelving.

Kitchen with Cement Tile 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!