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.

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.

Casa Blanca, Las Catalinas, Costa Rica

User

Copyright Sean Davis Photography 2018
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Brooklyn Kitchen Renovation

Azy LaBelle Design

Our overall design concept for the renovation of this space was to optimize the functional space for a family of five and accentuate the existing window. In the renovation, we eliminated a huge centrally located kitchen island which acted as an obstacle to the feeling of the space and focused on creating an elegant and balanced plan promoting movement, simplicity and precisely executed details. We held strong to having the kitchen cabinets, wherever possible, float off the floor to give the subtle impression of lightness avoiding a bottom heavy look. The cabinets were painted a pale tinted green to reduce the empty effect of light flooding a white kitchen leaving a softness and complementing the gray tiles. To integrate the existing dining room with the kitchen, we simply added some classic dining chairs and a dynamic light fixture, juxtaposing the geometry of the boxy kitchen with organic curves and triangular lights to balance the clean design with an inviting warmth.

Loft Kitchen

Mammoth Projects

The cabinets are a grey painted wood with custom routed pulls that triangulate to taper. The countertops in the space are a juxtaposition of concrete-effect dekton along with a 4” thick live-edge walnut slab.

Balham Home (Reclaimed Tiles)

Maitland & Poate Ltd

Jacqui Melville
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, cement tiles and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with grey cabinets, white splashback, cement tiles, stainless steel appliances, no island, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, with island, grey floor, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles and grey benchtop.

Projet Escher

Clémentine Mailhac

Rénovation de la cuisine suite au réaménagement de la salle d'eau. Photo : Léandre Cheron
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tile splashback, cement tiles, black floor, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige benchtop.

LEVALLOIS - Appartement aux allures scandinaves

Atelier B2

© JEM Photographie
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Cuisine / Salon

Valerie Spilers

Réalisation d'une cuisine aménagée et d'un îlot central dans une pièce de 4m2.
This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, green floor and beige benchtop.

House for Booklovers and Cats

Barker Associates Architecture Office

Design ideas for an eclectic galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Zilker Contemporary

Skelly Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine ouverte

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Rénovation cuisine

User

Small scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, no island and grey floor.

MAISON DARWIN

Studio Kiraw

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, multi-coloured floor, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and brown benchtop.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tiles, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Aménagement d'un logement

atelier béatrice juricko

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint-Etienne with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, cement tiles and no island.

Residenza Contemporanea

Visioninterne

Da mero locale di servizio, ad ambiente open space multiuso. La cucina diventa sempre di più il fulcro distributivo e di relazione della residenza contemporanea.

Decorative Surfaces

ESG Gallery - Tile and Mosaics

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and with island.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Cement Tiles 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!