Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Coomodore Drive

BJF Joinery

Inspiration for a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Whitmore Gardens

Claudia Urvois Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Vibrant Vantage Point

Cushman Design Group

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Avenue Hill

Allanah Vann

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Lonesomeville Pottery Studio & ADU

Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist

Small country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Stowe Retirement Getaway

Reap Construction

Photo of an expansive eclectic kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, orange cabinets, coloured appliances, with island and vaulted.

Kitchen Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Photo of a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, vaulted, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, coloured appliances, white benchtop, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Completed Homes 10

Ten Oaks Homes

This is an example of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Light Floors - Westgate Engineered Hardwood

Harper Floors

Westgate is a 5/8" x 8 5/8" European oak engineered hardwood, with classic oak graining and characteristic knots in contemporary and honey-yellow tones. This floor is constructed with a 4mm veneer thickness, UV cured oiled surface for wear protection, multi-layer core for ultimate stability and multi-grade installation capability, and an undeniable European Oak aesthetic.

Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Vaulted kitchen brick ceiling, double islands with marble countertops, a custom backsplash, and cream-colored cabinetry.
Inspiration for a large u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, marble benchtops, beige splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and vaulted.

mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel

Moss Yaw Design studio

a unique double gable vaulted ceiling design, as well clerestory windows and a window behind the cooktop add volume and light to the open dining room and kitchen

Remodeling a "Remuddle"

Home Glow Design

This 1790 farmhouse had received an addition to the historic ell in the 1970s, with a more recent renovation encompassing the kitchen and adding a small mudroom & laundry room in the ’90s. Unfortunately, as happens all too often, it had been done in a way that was architecturally inappropriate style of the home. We worked within the available footprint to create “layers of implied time,” reinstating stylistic integrity and un-muddling the mistakes of more recent renovations.

Lewiston ADU

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a small industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with open cabinets, wood benchtops, brown benchtop, an undermount sink, coloured appliances, grey floor, vaulted and a peninsula.

Coomodore Drive

BJF Joinery

Large galley kitchen pantry in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Lewiston ADU

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, no island, grey floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Køkken

Anne-Mette Fiil Boligindretning / FIIL & FIIL

Smukt snedker produceret køkken fra Kvänum. Den fine gråbrune farve passer fint til den grågrønne vægfarve fra Farrow & Ball. Greb i messing og bordplade i marmor. De åbne hylder giver en fin møblering i rummet som vender ud mod spisestuen.

Church Walk, Brentford

Refined Trades

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Vineland Ave

High Touch Remodeling

Custom Kitchen Design
Photo of a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen & Dining Space - View 8

ArchiNature Photography

Inspiration for a large country kitchen with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Coloured Appliances and Vaulted 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!