Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with green cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, an undermount sink, brown floor and quartz benchtops.

Arlington Home Remodel

Alison Giese Interiors

Custom island and plaster hood take center stage in this kitchen remodel. Full-wall wine, coffee and smoothie station on the right perimeter. Cabinets are white oak. Design by: Alison Giese Interiors

Farmhouse Modern in Shore Acres

Studio Dearborn

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia

The Passage

SV Design

Before Siemasko + Verbridge got their hands on this house, it was a convoluted maze of small rooms and skinny hallways. The renovation made sense of the layout, and took full advantage of the captivating ocean views. The result is a harmonious blend of contemporary style with classic and sophisticated elements. The “empty nest” home is transformed into a welcoming sanctuary for the extended family of kids and grandkids. Photo Credit: Josh Kuchinsky

Kitchen Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Viking Lane Kitchen Remodel

User

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blue and White Kitchen

J. Peterson Design, LLC

This hidden outlet is perfectly hidden.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

West Marin Organic Remodel

Craig O'Connell Architecture

The clients—a chef and a baker—desired a light-filled space with stylish function allowing them to cook, bake and entertain. Craig expanded the kitchen by removing a wall, vaulted the ceiling and enlarged the windows. Photo: Helynn Ospina

East Malvern Renovation

Hart Builders Pty Ltd

Suzi Appel Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Black, Brass and Bold

DDK Kitchen Design Group

It is bold in it's black and red beauty. This kitchen is stunning and is custom through and through. These cabinets are custom made from the door style to the paint colors and finish. Quartersawn oak painted black and red. Don't overlook the custom details of the open shelves, the lift up door on countertop cabinet and organization center, mirrored doors with mesh, mesh doors and that hood! The refrigerator is side by side sub zeros one freezer , one refrigerator. The pantries look as great as they function. PS This mom has four young kids at home! Fits a big family with all that beauty.

Kitchen with a pop of orange

Cory Connor Designs

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

1st Street Project

Bungalow 56

Samantha Goh
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, with island, brown floor, coloured appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Waterfront Residence in Darien

Thompson Raissis Architects

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, metal splashback, with island and brown floor.

Mesquite counter top

WR Woodworking

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This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Biltmore Forrest Kitchen Remodel

Hearth and Home: Interiors & Antiques

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Garibaldi Highlands

Blue Water Concepts

Modern custom kitchen with island, streamlined design, hardwood floors, recessed hood vent, open concept, farmhouse sink, champagne finish hardware, shaker panel island

The Style Counsel - Sarah's kitchen.

Ali Attenborough

We designed a modern classic scheme for Sarah's family that would be practical everyday but also offer a social mood for evening entertaining. We blended smart prussion blue cabinetry and walls for a smart and connected feel. To lift the scheme we included soft white, ivory, warm wood, rustic surfaces and distressed tile patterns. We incorporated their existing dining furniture into a sensible layout, but up-cycled the seat pads with free coffee sacks. Sarah's collection of vintage treasures were used to beautiful effect in a curated wall shelf display. A custom built and locally sourced island created the hub that they had always wanted.

Floral Cottage Kitchen

Clay Squared to Infinity

This image shows off our hand-carved and hand-painted Medieval Floral Tiles in the color combination Helsinki. This close up image shows off our hand-carved and hand-painted Medieval Floral Tiles in the color combination Helsinki. Here the there are 4x4" tiles in our Marshmallow as well as 4x4" Medievals in Helsinki and 2x2" Medievals with L-Cut Outs.

LATE 1800s VICTORIAN MAIN FLOOR REMODEL

KE Interior Solutions

Late 1800s Victorian Bungalow i Central Denver was updated creating an entirely different experience to a young couple who loved to cook and entertain. By opening up two load bearing wall, replacing and refinishing new wood floors with radiant heating, exposing brick and ultimately painting the brick.. the space transformed in a huge open yet warm entertaining haven. Bold color was at the heart of this palette and the homeowners personal essence.

Kitchen with Coloured Appliances and Brown 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!