This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, cement tiles and with island.

Transitional Cherry kitchen with Medium Cherry perimter and dark cherry island

K T Highland, Inc.

Beautiful kitchen with two tone cherry cabinets. Dark cherry island with medium cherry perimeter.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with medium wood cabinets, with island, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops and multi-coloured splashback.

CUISINE SUR MESURE - LAMBERSART

Agris Agencement Intérieur

Inspiration for a large single-wall open plan kitchen in Lille with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, cement tiles, with island and white benchtop.

Derbyhill Dr

Nate Fischer Interiors

Design ideas for an eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, with island and cement tiles.

Dream Kitchen in Beckenham

Woods of London ltd

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, white benchtop, blue cabinets, cement tiles and grey floor.

Navy Blue & White Kitchen Renovation

Groysman Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Вилла в пос. Мысхако с панорамным видом на море.

architectural bureau "Symmetry"

Михаил Чекалов
This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, beige splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, recessed-panel cabinets, timber splashback and cement tiles.

Bell Mountain Remodel

KLM Design-Build

This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands and grey floor.

LOFT PARIS 11

Anabel Messens Architecte

cuisine
Photo of a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with black appliances, cement tiles, with island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and black floor.

Eagle Rock Remodel

Landmark Building Inc

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

North Caldwell New Jersey Shaker Style Kitchen

Reliable Installations & Renovations llc

North Caldwell New Jersey Shaker Style Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Waverton Project

Kitchen Elegance

What was once a confused mixture of enclosed rooms, has been logically transformed into a series of well proportioned spaces, which seamlessly flow between formal, informal, living, private and outdoor activities. Opening up and connecting these living spaces, and increasing access to natural light has permitted the use of a dark colour palette. The finishes combine natural Australian hardwoods with synthetic materials, such as Dekton porcelain and Italian vitrified floor tiles

Springvale at Throsby

McDonald Jones Homes

The stylish and generous Kitchen island bench is at the heart of the Springvale living space. The Gourmet Kitchen lives at the heart of the home, overlooking the Family/Living to one side, the Dining and Home Theatre to the other, and the Alfresco in front of the stylish island bench.

Bribie Island

Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, cement tiles, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, medium wood cabinets, black splashback and stainless steel appliances.

A NEW DAY Studio - Dorset Road

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

Bespoke kitchen design - pill shaped fluted island with ink blue wall cabinetry. Zellige tiles clad the shelves and chimney breast, paired with patterned encaustic floor tiles. Breakfast cabinet with slide and hide doors.

Pacific Northwest Tudor

User

Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula and brown floor.

Un duplex de 180m² aux volumes revisités – Projet Espérandieu

Mon Concept Habitation

Pour profiter au maximum de la vue et de la lumière naturelle, la cuisine s’ouvre désormais sur le séjour et la salle à manger. Cet espace est particulièrement convivial, moderne et surtout fonctionnel et inclut un garde-manger dissimulé derrière une porte de placard. Coup de cœur pour l’alliance chaleureuse du granit blanc, du chêne et des carreaux de ciment qui s’accordent parfaitement avec les autres pièces de l’appartement.

An Arts and Crafts Dream

Andersonville Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen and butler's pantry designed by Andersonville Kitchen and Bath includes: Dura Supreme Custom Bria Cabinetry for the kitchen in Craftsman door style with 5 piece drawer fronts, stain color Mission on a quarter sawn oak wood species. The butler's pantry featured in this project showcase the same door style and stain color in an inset style. Countertops are Silestone quartz in Charcoal Soapstone with a suede finish.

An Arts and Crafts Dream

Andersonville Kitchen & Bath

All Islands Kitchen with 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!