Darby Kate Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Luce e Materia

Alb.a Studio

Vista della cucina attraverso un porta a doppio battente realizzata in ferro e vetro
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Milan with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, concrete benchtops and brown floor.

Hideaway

ArtisanCrete of Tyler

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Warm Blue Jamaica Plain Kitchen Renovation

Bailey Davol Studio Build

This gut renovation was a collaboration between the homeowners and Bailey•Davol•Studio•Build. Kitchen and pantry features included cabinets, tile backsplash, concrete counters, lighting, plumbing and flooring. Photos by Tamara Flanagan Photography

Craftsman meets Farmhouse

Airy Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Island Family Retreat

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HOME

CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.

Drawing on utility farm buildings, the design of this house is direct in it’s form and organization. Located in a dense St. Paul neighborhood on a narrow 39’ wide lot, the house draws equally from it’s turn of the century neighbors for scale and materiality. The 20’ wide shotgun structure allowed the house to be pushed to the east, opening up the west wall for large windows and the opportunity for an outdoor room. This changed what is normally “nowhere” space between houses into an active extension of the home used to BBQ, play catch, and afford pleasant transition from front to back. Life plays out in the home within three space, the living/dining, the kitchen/breakfast, and the porch/outdoor room. All three are used daily either actively or borrowed. Each is clearly defined and connected to the others through the careful placement or absence of walls or corners, and made more expansive by increased height, defined sightlines, and exposed structure Architect: Ben Awes AIA

Brighton - Rustic Modern Custom Home

Emery Design | Build

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Chelsea Kitchen

Day True

Gary Summers
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey splashback and a peninsula.

Eades Townhouse

Urbane Architects

Kilic
Photo of a small industrial galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Kitchen featuring white oak lower cabinetry, white painted upper cabinetry with blue accent cabinetry, including the island. Custom steel hood fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Custom wood beam light fixture fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Steel mesh cabinet panels, brass and bronze hardware, La Cornue French range, concrete island countertop and engineered quartz perimeter countertop. The 10' AG Millworks doors open out onto the California Room.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

Mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Concrete counter tops with gray base cabinets and green base cabinets for island. Floating shelves with shiplap backsplash. Photographer: Rob Karosis

Upstate Farmhouse

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

Modern Edge House - Sewickley, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Hudson Residence

Prime Projects

The oak paneled kitchen is modern and final with a grey concrete countertop. Black accents in the kitchen hardware, fact and cabinet trim details give the space a bold look. Counter stool upholstered in a cream beige leather add a sense of softness.

Cambridge Road

IQ Glass UK

A narrow galley kitchen with glass extension at the rear. The glass extension is created from slim aluminium sliding doors with a structural glass roof above. The glass extension provides lots of natural light into the terrace home which has no side windows. A further frameless glass rooflight further into the kitchen extension adds more light.

ULTIMO- Farmersville in Ivory Cream on Maple

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

A homey, farmhouse feel is definitely present in this shaker style kitchen. The cool Ivory Cream cabinets and the warm tones of the hardwood floor are brought together by the full-height backslash, creating a well-defined space with a down-to-earth coziness that anyone could love. It has no lack for storage and utility, with large pantry cabinets and a full height spice pullout next to the professional style range.

St Anns

Anderson Homes Pty Ltd

Large modern galley open plan kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a double-bowl sink, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Kitchen with concrete countertop island and pendant lighting.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops 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!