This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Colonial Kitchen Collaboration in Melrose MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Collaboration with Fresh Start Contracting - Kitchen design and remodeling project in Melrose, MA, with custom green cabinets in Sherwin Williams Ripe Olive, a walnut stained island, marble countertops, Shaws fireclay sink, Kohler bridge-stye faucet, beadboard and Carrara marble backsplash, Bertazzoni range, herringbone hardwood floors, and a breakfast nook with bench cabinets.

A Bit of Beauty

Kristin Boston Uniquely Yours Design Studio

This beautiful kitchen features Sollera Cabinetry, Cloud White perimeter and maple slate island. The door style is Acadia. Perimeter countertops are in Pental Quartz Cinza while the island is Cambria's Skara Brea. The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter with the White Dove trim.

FRANKLIN KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Previously disjointed from the rest of the kitchen, this corner now serves as a hardworking cooking zone. A new range hood also functions as a display area for art, the walnut-lined bookcase provides cookbook storage and the tall cabinet serves as a shallow pantry.

Walthamstow Inset Handle Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Subtle shaker detailing, a stunning wood floor and stylish accessories introduce a lovely touch of warmth and character to this elegant interior. However, nothing can quite compare with the extraordinary, marbled work surfaces and splashback sitting at the heart of this design. The exquisite material incorporates a dazzling range of cool and warm tones, perfectly complementing the overall scheme. The ultimate transformational feature — the marble finish brings remarkable depth, movement and opulence to the space.

Colourful Yet Calm Family Home - Kitchen

Studio Fabbri

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, with island, green floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Dutton

Ventana Home

Open and spacious kitchen layout was designed to encourage free flow between all spaces as well as functionality. A walkthrough pantry/mud room adjacent to the kitchen offers additional counter and shelving space to hide appliances and coral messes. Open style shelving keep functional and decorative items such as glasses and bowls withing easy reach.

Neutral & Natural in Lone Tree

à la carte DESIGN

Large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hillsdale

Addison Grace Design

A contemporary kitchen with beautiful navy blue cabinetry makes this space stand out from the rest! A textured backsplash adds texture to the space and beautifully compliments the dimensional granite. Stainless steel appliances and and cabinet pulls are the perfect choice to not over power the navy cabinetry. The light laminate floors adds a natural and coastal feel to the room.

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.

West Side Apartment

PlaidFox Studio

Scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Bedford Village

Erika Jayne Design Build

Tired of the original, segmented floor plan of their midcentury home, this young family was ready to make a big change. Inspired by their beloved collection of Heath Ceramics tableware and needing an open space for the family to gather to do homework, make bread, and enjoy Friday Pizza Night…a new kitchen was born. Interior Architecture. Removal of one wall that provided a major obstruction, but no structure, resulted in connection between the family room, dining room, and kitchen. The new open plan allowed for a large island with seating and better flow in and out of the kitchen and garage. Interior Design. Vertically stacked, handmade tiles from Heath Ceramics in Ogawa Green wrap the perimeter backsplash with a nod to midcentury design. A row of white oak slab doors conceal a hidden exhaust hood while offering a sleek modern vibe. Shelves float just below to display beloved tableware, cookbooks, and cherished souvenirs.

Holiday Drive- in progress

Dichotomy Interiors

eat in kitchen
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Scandinavian

Adorned Homes | Katie Kurtz

Full main level renovation and design. This modern Scandinavian kitchen renovation is in the beautiful neighborhood of North Oaks, MN.
Large scandinavian eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Saratoga Whimsy House

Cathie Hong Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

South Kensington Project

Rose Narmani Interiors

A historic London townhouse, redesigned by Rose Narmani Interiors.
Large contemporary kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Classic

Mattingly Thaler Architecture

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and wood.

North Hollywood Penthouse Full Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Glenwood New Construction

Morris Lare

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

The large open space continues the themes set out in the Living and Dining areas with a similar palette of darker surfaces and finishes, chosen to create an effect that is highly evocative of past centuries, linking new and old with a poetic approach. The dark grey concrete floor is a paired with traditional but luxurious Tadelakt Moroccan plaster, chose for its uneven and natural texture as well as beautiful earthy hues. The supporting structure is exposed and painted in a deep red hue to suggest the different functional areas and create a unique interior which is then reflected on the exterior of the extension.

Kitchen with Ceramic Splashback and Marble Splashback 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!