This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Douglas Modern

Duca Granite

Remodel in Douglas, Michigan featuring a stunning kitchen with leathered steel granite countertops. A highlight of this kitchen is the heated quartz countertop detailed with leathered steel granite accents.

A place to cook

User

A lovely country kitchen in a restored farmhouse in South Devon. Photo Styling Jan Cadle, Colin Cadle Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country kitchen in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen project in Thames Ditton

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Built in kitchen sink with marble counter and splashback. Dove grey units below and above. Pantry to the left. Quooker tap in antique brass, matching the cabinet door handles Large island with curved marble counter and integrated Bora induction hob with built in extractor. Seating around the edge. Built in ovens against wall with integrated freezer one side and fridge the other. Three pendant lights over island.

Candy Land House

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Photo of a large eclectic eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, green floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Kitchen

SITU DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Keyes Road

Charles Tashima Architecture

Keyes Road is a two-storey, semi-detached red brick house dating to around 1890-1910. The focus of our work was on the ground floor where we were asked to improve the layout and use of the main living areas of the house, for an active family of four. Important to the design was to maximise the quality and amount of light as well as connection to the garden and flow to the rest of the house. Our proposal introduces three single storey extensions, comprising a central, large space that extends the main outrigger of the house. To each side are smaller volumes, affording a full width kitchen. While defining a series of discrete volumes, it was important for us to ensure that the kitchen, living, family and dining rooms that are interconnecting and continuous. The result is a big space punctuated by a series of differently sized arches, defining spaces to ensure their intimacy. It was important for our client to have a sense of warmth and comfort - perhaps not dissimilar to the qualities of a hotel lobby. The colour scheme of the rooms are warm white painted plaster, natural wood flooring with black, bronze and brass accents. Indirect and carefully placed light fittings pulls together the atmosphere of the rooms - particularly in the evenings. Externally, we felt it important to differentiate the extensions from the main house by using a dark, charcoal grey brick. This sets up a contrasting yet complimentary relationship to the rich red coloured brick house. The facets of the brick play with light and depth as do the graduated brick arches. During the design process, we grappled with floor levels, the direction of sunlight, and care to not encroach on the neighbouring properties. As the house is in a conservation area, we worked closely with our trusted planning advisor. Throughout, we pursued a sensitive design strategy, using pitched roofs, matching materials and careful detailing. Internally, many of the original details are intact. This has enabled us to create an eclectic ensemble of elements, colours and materials varying in age and period.

MONTMORENCY

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with grey cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback and ceramic floors.

Pippy Oak Kitchen

Churchwood Design

Hand-made pippy oak kitchen with 'Pegasus' granite worktops. The freestanding island unit is painted in Farrow & Ball 'Green Smoke' with a distressed finish.

Happy Happy Cottage Remodel

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

A new life for the beach cottage complete with starfish backslash.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, a peninsula, ceramic floors, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Surrey with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop, vaulted, an undermount sink and medium wood cabinets.

Tiny Dated Kitchen Gets Gigantic Renovation

Corinthian Fine Homes

This homeowner loved her home and location, but it needed updating and a more efficient use of the condensed space she had for her kitchen. We were creative in opening the kitchen and a small eat-in area to create a more open kitchen for multiple cooks to work together. We created a coffee station/serving area with floating shelves, and in order to preserve the existing windows, we stepped a base cabinet down to maintain adequate counter prep space. With custom cabinetry reminiscent of the era of this home and a glass tile back splash she loved, we were able to give her the kitchen of her dreams in a home she already loved. We attended a holiday cookie party at her home upon completion, and were able to experience firsthand, multiple cooks in the kitchen and hear the oohs and ahhs from family and friends about the amazing transformation of her spaces.

Larchmont, NY

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, coloured appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Architecture and Interior Design

JawDesigns

This is an example of a country single-wall kitchen in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Concord Construction

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Navy Farmhouse Kitchen

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

This kitchen has plenty of space for the family and for entertaining. The island has 2 sides for stools, large walk around spaces and lots of countertops for preparing meals and enjoying guests.

Ideas for Marble & Granite Countertops

AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)

White carrara marble mixed with wood, tile, and a vintage range. This space has a retro feel with a modern twist.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances and ceramic floors.

Junior League Show House Boston

Kathy Marshall Design

The Commandants House in Charlestown Navy Yard. I was asked to design the kitchen for this historic house in Boston. My inspiration was a family style kitchen that was youthful and had a nod to it's historic past. The combination of wormy cherry wood custom cabinets, and painted white inset cabinets works well with the existing black and white floor. The island was a one of kind that I designed to be functional with a wooden butcher block and compost spot for prep, the other half a durable honed black granite. This island really works in this busy city kitchen.

Larchmont, NY

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Kitchen project in Thames Ditton

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Handy drawer with charging point - to tidy away any cables.
This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Coloured Appliances and Ceramic Floors 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!