Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Wiley Park

Alamay Constructions Pty Ltd

Part of a massive open planned area which includes Dinning, Lounge,Kitchen and butlers pantry. Polished concrete through out with exposed steel and Timber beams.

Flinders , Sailors Whisk

Mermaid Bay Interiors

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.

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 and Timothy Lenz

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

The Modern Spanish kitchen offers a space for a young family to enjoy. Equipped with a modern island, white cabinets, a white plaster hood, beige Spanish tile floors and clean details.

ISLES KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

By relocating the sink and dishwasher to the island the new kitchen layout allows the owners to engage with guests seated at the island and the banquette while maintaining a view to the outdoor terrace.

RedHouse

Misiaszek Turpin pllc

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

Kitchen

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.

A Showstopper! Luxury Home Addition, Kitchen Remodel and More

Bluestem Remodeling

Center island with rich, blue Greenfield cabinetry and wood countertop.
Photo of a traditional open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances and brown floor.

18th Century Manor House with Traditional Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Charlie O'Beirne An ammonia stained storage shelf with a rustic iron pole attached for convenient utensil hanging. A minimal wall air vent here flows directly outside to ventilate the kitchen, designed to avoid a larger extractor dominating the compact space. A Burgundy modern Everhot electric range cooker provides a colour boost as well as controllable kitchen heat and cooking throughout the year. The Island with tongue and groove panels is painted in Paper & Paints Pure Grey. The rest of the cabinetry is painted in Paper and Paint Egyptian Grey.

LAKEWOOD / Dallas

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Terri Glanger Photography
Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in Dallas with stainless steel benchtops, subway tile splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and orange floor.

Warren - Traditional Infill

Visbeen Architects

Building a new home in an old neighborhood can present many challenges for an architect. The Warren is a beautiful example of an exterior, which blends with the surrounding structures, while the floor plan takes advantage of the available space. A traditional façade, combining brick, shakes, and wood trim enables the design to fit well in any early 20th century borough. Copper accents and antique-inspired lanterns solidify the home’s vintage appeal. Despite the exterior throwback, the interior of the home offers the latest in amenities and layout. Spacious dining, kitchen and hearth areas open to a comfortable back patio on the main level, while the upstairs offers a luxurious master suite and three guests bedrooms.

Kitchen at 6015 Lansing by Pike Properties - Charlotte Custom Home Builder

Pike Properties

In this kitchen, you'll find a beautiful classic white kitchen with a monochromatic color palette for the cabinets and appliances. The pristine white cabinets and appliances create a clean and timeless look, while the monochromatic scheme adds a touch of elegance. We also incorporated folding windows above the sink allowing a pass-through from the indoor kitchen to the outdoor kitchen.

California Cottage

Colossus Mfg.

Kitchenette with custom blue cabinetry, open shelving, cream subway tile, and natural wood table for two.
This is an example of a small single-wall eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Candy Land House

Alison Kandler Interior Design

This is an example of a large eclectic eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, green floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"

Ната Волкова

Small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and coffered.

Grand Street Kitchen

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed.

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Erashevich studio_Ерашевич Алёна

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen with a double-bowl sink, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

King Street

Kelly Ferm Inc.

Tuscan Style kitchen designed around a grand red range.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Warm Eclectic Kitchen

Wendy Glaister Interiors

A pause in the craziness of life led our homeowner to consider a change in her kitchen. She wanted a place to display collections and heirlooms, provide ample storage for pantry items and gadgets, and give her a view to her breathtaking backyard. We expanded the footprint, pushing the house line back six feet, installed a picture window with a spectacular copper range and hood centered beneath, and planned her collections display areas for maximum effect.

Kitchen with 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!