Photographer - Billy Bolton
Photo of an eclectic u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, brick splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Sims Hilditch, New Forest Manor

Sims Hilditch

Traditional eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances and beige floor.

Fun updated kitchen

Leah Luczynski Interior Design

The purpose of the project was the make the 1970s Harvest Gold (that just wouldn't quit) feel like it was part of the space rather than an eyesore. This was achieved by using only paint. The budget for this project was very small--$1000 ($700 of which was earmarked for the flooring). The question was posed "how can we make this kitchen look better with only using paint?"

Botox Renovation™ for a 1990's Kitchen

Robin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped

Mary Powell Photography This is a Botox Renovations™ for Kitchens. We repainted all the cabinets, added a new chevron marble backsplash, new faucets, new hardware, new orange metal fretwork drum shade pendants, and created a dramatic faux painted copper and distressed blue hood as our focal point.

In-frame, Beaded, Shaker Kitchen painted Porcelain and Slate Blue.

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

In-frame, beaded, shaker Belgravia kitchen painted porcelain and slate blue. L-shape island with Vienna Quartz worktop and a curved peninsula. Featuring pendant lighting above the island. The use of moulded skirting plinth adds to the classical styling. The work surfaces are a 30mm white polished quartz. The door handles are a combination of chrome knobs and cup handles. The L-shaped kitchen island features curved peninsular, topped in a 40mm solid oak. Oak trays are integrated within the peninsula.

Les authentiques revisités

MAT INTER

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sandbanks

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Old-World French Estate-Inspired Home in Houston's Royden Oaks

Winfrey Design Build

U-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, coloured appliances, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Victorian

Zimmer Design LLC

Glamourous dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by custom deGournay wall mural.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, marble floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Pisgah Forest Luxury Log Home

Judd Builders

Inspiration for a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Brighton and bijou

OpenHaus Kitchens (Sussex, Nr. Horsham)

This Regency waterfront apartment is a dramatic foil for this project. The kitchen space is centrally located in the core of the building with a small window looking out onto a lightwell. Organising the workflow with the client during the design process really answered any questions - the clients less is more approach produced an interesting kitchen. The vintage oak doors were recycled from the previous kitchen to lend some balance to the modern handleless furniture. The reworking of this display unit with the addition of integrated lighting illuminates the space. Photography by Philip Adam Bacon

English Farmhouse Kitchen Unfitted British

Robinson Interiors

A British client requested an 'unfitted' look. Robinson Interiors was called in to help create a space that appeared built up over time, with vintage elements. For this kitchen reclaimed wood was used along with three distinctly different cabinet finishes (Stained Wood, Ivory, and Vintage Green), multiple hardware styles (Black, Bronze and Pewter) and two different backsplash tiles. We even used some freestanding furniture (A vintage French armoire) to give it that European cottage feel. A fantastic 'SubZero 48' Refrigerator, a British Racing Green Aga stove, the super cool Waterstone faucet with farmhouse sink all hep create a quirky, fun, and eclectic space! We also included a few distinctive architectural elements, like the Oculus Window Seat (part of a bump-out addition at one end of the space) and an awesome bronze compass inlaid into the newly installed hardwood floors. This bronze plaque marks a pivotal crosswalk central to the home's floor plan. Finally, the wonderful purple and green color scheme is super fun and definitely makes this kitchen feel like springtime all year round! Masterful use of Pantone's Color of the year, Ultra Violet, keeps this traditional cottage kitchen feeling fresh and updated.

Agrandir l’espace et préparer une future chambre d’enfant - Projet Commandeur

Mon Concept Habitation

Agrandir l’espace et préparer une future chambre d’enfant Nous avons exécuté le projet Commandeur pour des clients trentenaires. Il s’agissait de leur premier achat immobilier, un joli appartement dans le Nord de Paris. L’objet de cette rénovation partielle visait à réaménager la cuisine, repenser l’espace entre la salle de bain, la chambre et le salon. Nous avons ainsi pu, à travers l’implantation d’un mur entre la chambre et le salon, créer une future chambre d’enfant. Coup de coeur spécial pour la cuisine Ikea. Elle a été customisée par nos architectes via Superfront. Superfront propose des matériaux chics et luxueux, made in Suède; de quoi passer sa cuisine Ikea au niveau supérieur !

Ultra-Modern Kitchen and Dining

Karry Home Solutions

This sophisticated kitchen and dining space was created to provide our client with the ultra-modern space of their dreams. Sleek, glossy finishes were carried throughout, while simple, geometric lines accented the open space. Walls were modified and removed to create an open concept layout, while the old flooring was replaced with a modern hardwood. Major highlights of the kitchen are the marble tile backsplash, champagne bronze fixtures and hidden stove vent fan. Ask us for more details on specific materials.

Charming French Country Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Just off from the kitchen is this French Blue breakfast nook perfect for quick meals and daily routines. It is a lovely blend of elegant French Country charm in a more casual setting.

Bright and Airy Kitchen with wooden accent

United Signature

Full kitchen remodel opening to an open concept, contemporary style kitchen. Adding more lighting to lighten the room, relocated plumbing, focused on a more natural flow design, installed new flooring throughout, removed a brick chimney that separated the living room from the kitchen and patched up the roof. Lastly installed brand new drywall wall throughout.

Sandbanks

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige 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.

Backsplash Gone Plaid

Fireclay Tile

Design: Camille Henderson Davis // Photos: Jenna Peffley
Large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

English Farmhouse Kitchen Unfitted British

Robinson Interiors

Kitchen with Coloured Appliances and Beige 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!