Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Atlanta BLUE kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Historical Fremont Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

This is an example of an expansive transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, blue benchtop and shaker cabinets.

A Touch of Navy

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Terri Sears, Photography by Melissa M. Mills
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

HIstoric Renovation of Kitchen

BPL Design Group

Refurbishing Kitchen cabinets to preserve vintage tiles in this glorious historic renovation
This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and blue benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

lnclighting.llc

Love this modern kitchen setting! The light features 2-in-1 design look that you could install it as plug-in or hardwired as you like. And it could hang on a sloped wall or ceiling. With the long lasting steel in handmade painting black& brass finish, it is a sustainable perfection for your modern kitchen counter, bedside reading, headboard, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, living room, corridor, staircase, office, loft, cafe, craft room, bar, restaurant, club and more.

RidgeLake Scenic- Magnolia

TA DA by KAT Next Level Staging & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Mostofo Remodel

Sterling Homes & Construction LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Lakehouse Total Transformation

Corinthian Fine Homes

These homeowners requested a complete makeover of their dated lake house with an open floor plan that allowed for entertaining while enjoying the beautiful views of the lake from the kitchen and family room. We proposed taking out a loft area over the kitchen to open the space. This required moving the location of the stairs to access the basement bedrooms and moving the laundry and guest bath to new locations, which created improved flow of traffic. Each bathroom received a complete facelift complete with the powder bath taking a more polished finish for the lone female of the house to enjoy. We also painted the ceiling on the main floor, while leaving the beams stained to modernize the space. The renovation surpassed the goals and vision of the homeowner and allowed for a view of the lake the homeowner stated she never even knew she had.

Expanded Red Stripe Kitchen

Tenhulzen Residential

Corner sink takes advantage of natural light and views, lots of storage and improved functionality.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchens and Great Rooms

Next Stage Design + Build

Designer: Ramona Tan Photo: CasaMokio (Nate Lewis) The peninsula wall cabinets were designed with glass fronted doors on both sides and a taller pass-thru space below. The glass doors provided openness to the space that gave the illusion of a larger kitchen. Meanwhile the countertop overhang provides an informal eating bar which also doubles as a place for guests to sit during dinner parties.

Beautiful San Francisco Classic Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a triple-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Bold and Blue Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

A kitchen doesn't have to be white to look spacious and bright. You can have color, wood tones, and mix any elements you want! White kitchens are wonderful but they are not for everyone. We want to help you create a home that reflects YOU

Calm Colors in New Kitchen

Tobias Design LLC

Photo of a large modern l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and blue benchtop.

#whitenavytraditional

Homestead Kitchens

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and blue benchtop.

Lagoon Views

LJS Design Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Atlanta BLUE kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Transitional Navy

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

LEMON SUITE_CUCINA_PIANO LAVORO E RIVESTIMENTO

Daniela Perrella_DArt architettura

This is an example of a small mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in Naples with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, yellow floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen with Ceramic Splashback and Blue Benchtop 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!