Mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Southwest Style Kitchen

Living Space Designs

Photo of a large kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Eagle's Rest

HUDSON DESIGN Architecture & Construction Mgmt

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Bellevue Townhouse Kitchen

Ellen Weiss Design

This small townhouse kitchen has no windows (it has a sliding glass door across from the dining nook) and had a limited budget. The owners planned to live in the home for 3-5 more years. The challenge was to update and brighten the space using Ikea cabinets while creating a custom feel with good resale value.

Warm Mid Century Ranch Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design + Photos: Leslie Murchie Cascino
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Thompson Station kitchen

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

SoCal Southwestern Kitchen

Lenton Company, Inc.

A Southwestern inspired kitchen with a mix of painted and stained over glazed cabinets is a true custom masterpiece. Rich details are everywhere combined with thoughtful design make this kitchen more than a showcase, but a great chef's kitchen too.

Contemporary Kitchen with Soapstone Counters

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, light wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and black benchtop.

Kitchens by BSEID

BSEID

Nicole Pereira Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

Victorian House Remodel, Alameda

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, medium wood cabinets and orange floor.

Ramble - Biltmore Forest, NC

BlueStone Construction, LLC

Beautiful cooks kitchen with a fantastic arched window that defines the space.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback and brown benchtop.

Sleek Kitchen

Pamela Pennington Studios

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, orange floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, with island and red benchtop.

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen

SAWN Custom Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, concrete benchtops, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Bellevue Townhouse Kitchen

Ellen Weiss Design

Mid Century Modern Bungalow - Fir Floors

Martinez Hardwood Floors

Existing 1950's Fir Flooring in this mid-century charmer was refinished in a natural oil finish. Salvaged fir flooring was sourced and feathered in to the kitchen and bathroom to match, creating a seamless wall to wall wood floor bungalow. Against the white washed decor, these floors really add a pop of colour.

Montrose Loft

S Squared Design, LLC

This loft was in need of a mid century modern face lift. In such an open living floor plan on multiple levels, storage was something that was lacking in the kitchen and the bathrooms. We expanded the kitchen in include a large center island with trash can/recycles drawers and a hidden microwave shelf. The previous pantry was a just a closet with some shelves that were clearly not being utilized. So bye bye to the closet with cramped corners and we welcomed a proper designed pantry cabinet. Featuring pull out drawers, shelves and tall space for brooms so the living level had these items available where my client's needed them the most. A custom blue wave paint job was existing and we wanted to coordinate with that in the new, double sized kitchen. Custom designed walnut cabinets were a big feature to this mid century modern design. We used brass handles in a hex shape for added mid century feeling without being too over the top. A blue long hex backsplash tile finished off the mid century feel and added a little color between the white quartz counters and walnut cabinets. The two bathrooms we wanted to keep in the same style so we went with walnut cabinets in there and used the same countertops as the kitchen. The shower tiles we wanted a little texture. Accent tiles in the niches and soft lighting with a touch of brass. This was all a huge improvement to the previous tiles that were hanging on for dear life in the master bath! These were some of my favorite clients to work with and I know they are already enjoying these new home!

Inviting Black and White Industrial Kitchen

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House 2017
Mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Monterey

Warren French Interiors

Waterside Apartment overlooking Falmouth Marina and Restronguet. This apartment was a blank canvas of Brilliant White and oak flooring. It now encapsulates shades of the ocean and the richness of sunsets, creating a unique, luxury and colourful space.

Bold Mediterranean Kitchen in Narberth

Airy Kitchens

Photos by Rebecca McAlpin
Small mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and orange floor.

Blue For You

Hankins & Associates, Inc. - Kitchens and Baths

This “Blue for You” kitchen is truly a cook’s kitchen with its 48” Wolf dual fuel range, steamer oven, ample 48” built-in refrigeration and drawer microwave. The 11-foot-high ceiling features a 12” lighted tray with crown molding. The 9’-6” high cabinetry, together with a 6” high crown finish neatly to the underside of the tray. The upper wall cabinets are 5-feet high x 13” deep, offering ample storage in this 324 square foot kitchen. The custom cabinetry painted the color of Benjamin Moore’s “Jamestown Blue” (HC-148) on the perimeter and “Hamilton Blue” (HC-191) on the island and Butler’s Pantry. The main sink is a cast iron Kohler farm sink, with a Kohler cast iron under mount prep sink in the (100” x 42”) island. While this kitchen features much storage with many cabinetry features, it’s complemented by the adjoining butler’s pantry that services the formal dining room. This room boasts 36 lineal feet of cabinetry with over 71 square feet of counter space. Not outdone by the kitchen, this pantry also features a farm sink, dishwasher, and under counter wine refrigeration.

Kitchen with Ceramic Splashback 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!