Small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toulouse with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Cuisine classique avec implantation en L

Cuisinella Paris 15 Lecourbe

Cuisine moderne au design classique tout équipée.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Sellwood ADU

Harka Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Canterbury by Cambria - Ontario Kitchen

Progressive Countertop Systems

Over head shot of the kitchen island layout. The Cantenbury by Cambria counter top continued alongside the oven.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Colorful Art Connoisseur’s Residence

Trans-Pacific Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and orange floor.

Blyskal Puzio Residence

Steven Affelt, RA

Timothy Hill
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and orange floor.

Whitten Project

Panhandle Cabinets

Removed and replaced the kitchen countertops in this one, leaving the old cabinets in place.
Mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Boutik

User

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Montpellier with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, orange floor and white benchtop.

Una casa da collezione

homebyn Annamaria Pivetta

In questa bella cucina la nota dominante sono le belle cementine arancio. Il tavolo rotondo da quattro ha preso il posto di uno più voluminoso che è stato utilizzato nella camera della padrona di casa. Le belle ceramiche con il ciclo delle stagioni sono state collocate sopra il caminetto dalle linea essenziale, così come la credenza ora ospita i libri di cucina e tutto quello che serve per un 'ottima mise en place.

Blyskal Puzio Residence

Steven Affelt, RA

Kitchen photo, bar stool seating with bar off to the left,. Copper hood above the stove, double oven can be seen in the far right side. Timothy Hill
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and orange floor.

Whitten Project

Panhandle Cabinets

Removed and replaced the kitchen countertops in this one, leaving the old cabinets in place.
Photo of a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Cuisine classique avec implantation en L

Cuisinella Paris 15 Lecourbe

Cuisine moderne au design classique tout équipée.
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Solima

Claire Barrera

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Toulouse with a single-bowl sink, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cement tiles and orange floor.

Canterbury by Cambria - Ontario Kitchen

Progressive Countertop Systems

Cantenbury by Cambria has a beautiful mix of wood, leather and stone. Which means it works well with the darker brown wood textures
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Canterbury by Cambria - Ontario Kitchen

Progressive Countertop Systems

This bronzed kitchen faucet and dark double sink accents this stone perfectly. Bronzed door handles used on cabinetry to match.
Mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Canterbury by Cambria - Ontario Kitchen

Progressive Countertop Systems

Beveled edges can be seen on the side of the Canterbury by Cambria counter top.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Sellwood ADU

Harka Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Blyskal Puzio Residence

Steven Affelt, RA

Cuisine classique avec implantation en L

Cuisinella Paris 15 Lecourbe

Cuisine moderne au design classique tout équipée.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Cuisine classique avec implantation en L

Cuisinella Paris 15 Lecourbe

Cuisine moderne au design classique tout équipée.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Cement Tiles and Orange Floor 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!