Beautiful kitchen remodel in a 1950's mis century modern home in Yellow Springs Ohio The Teal accent tile really sets off the bright orange range hood and stove. Photo Credit, Kelly Settle Kelly Ann Photography

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Build in spice and oil corner cabinet with custom Prairie Style stained glass to match inset Prairie style tiles.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

A serious cooks kitchen

MkyDesign

Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Arlington Home Remodel

Alison Giese Interiors

Custom island and plaster hood take center stage in this kitchen remodel. Design by: Alison Giese Interiors
Inspiration for a large transitional separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

FFWD Arquitectes_Loft MdP

DBCphoto

David Benito Cortázar
Inspiration for an industrial open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and dark wood cabinets.

An Italian Villa, Carmel, California

John Malick & Associates

The calacatta marble island counter and cooking hood banded in brass use the materials of an Italian trattoria to create a durable and enduring working kitchen. Photography by Russell Abraham

Retro Remodel

Montenegro Homes & Development LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and green benchtop.

Asheville Rustic Ranch and Farmhouse Style Homes

Towery Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Rustic Mountain Homes

Fedewa Custom Works

This was a rustic walnut kitchen we built for Jessen Construction. The Island is painted a custom blue grey color that the homeowner chose. The island top is walnut. The range is by Lacanche. The photograph is by Tim Murphy Photography.

Leesburg Contemporary Kitchen

Synergy Design & Construction

The kitchen includes all the necessities for entertaining: a large refrigerator and pantry on one side, and "beverage area" on the other, complete with glass display cabinetry, retractable-door shelving for liquor, and a mini ice maker and fridge.

Phoenix Rising

W.L. Construction Inc.

Erik Lubbock
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, coloured appliances and brown floor.

Midwest Stone Display Kitchen | Waypoint Cabinetry

Midwest Stone Source & Design Studio

Cabinets: Waypoint Cabinetry | Maple Espresso & Painted Stone Countertops: Caeserstone Countertops - Alpine Mist and Leathered Lennon Granite Backsplash: Topcu Wooden White Marble Plumbing: Blanco and Shocke Stove and Hood: Blue Star

Firefly

Unique Homestays

Photo of a mid-sized country open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Admiral Tudor Kitchen

Distinctive Kitchens

For the Admiral Tudor kitchen, we wanted a rich, textured feel with exquisite detail and carefully considered construction. The end result is one of the most unique, gorgeous and functional kitchens we've ever designed. Photos by Wynne Earle Photography

Tiny Chalet

STEINER Art & Design

Günter Standl
Design ideas for a small country single-wall kitchen in Frankfurt with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Midwest Stone Display Kitchen | Waypoint Cabinetry

Midwest Stone Source & Design Studio

Mai

The Cousins

Rustic meets luxe in the home of a fashionista and hunter couple. Wood paneled cabinets, hardwood flooring, and wood paneled walls play the more masculine counterpart to white snakeskin counters and backsplash. A chandelier made from deer antlers pops off the dark backdrop of a focal wall made with shou sugi ban technique. Aqua, retro kitchen appliances give a pop of color in this rustic space, while a live edge bar made from California redwood slabs tops off a glass partition between the dining room and living room, seamlessly blending the connected yet distinct spaces.

Removing the Wall Opens the Kitchen to the Living Room

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

By removing a wall, the kitchen was opened up to both the dining room and living room. A structural column for the building was in the middle of the space; by covering it in wood paneling, the column became a distinctive architecture feature helping to define the space. To add lighting to a concrete ceiling, a false ceiling clad in wood was designed to allow for LED can lights; the cove was curved to match the shape of the building. Hardware restored from Broyhill Brasilia furniture was used as cabinet pulls, and the unit’s original Lightolier ceiling light fixtures were rewired and replated.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

A serious cooks kitchen

MkyDesign

This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Coloured Appliances 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!