This custom kitchen is L-shaped to expand the spatial quality of the space behind the full height plain sliced millwork that houses pantry cabinets and the refrigerator and freezer. The custom concrete, steel, and wood island serves as a complementary counterpoint to the kitchen. Winquist Photography, Matt Winquist

Tuscan Villa

Maison et Jardin LLC

Reba Graham
Expansive mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and no island.

Working Ranch in the Flint Hills

Cornerstone Interiors LLC

Gourmet kitchen has the elements of the surrounding nature of the historic Flint Hills: A hand-forged chandelier with rawhide shades, a farmhouse sink, a hammered range hood personalized with the client's ranch brand, chiseled-edge concrete countertops, ledger stone backsplash and alderwood cabinets.

Broadway Condo

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

Despite the fact that you can see all the necessary kitchen furniture and household appliances here, the kitchen looks spacious thanks to the correct arrangement of the furniture and several types of lighting. In the center of the kitchen, there is a large beautiful rug that draws the eye in acting as an effective accent here. A number of abstract paintings by contemporary artists make the ambience of the kitchen kind of mysterious. Make your kitchen as fully functional, comfortable, stylish, and attractive together with our top interior designers.

Condo Kitchen Remodel

Liz Clausen Design

Liz Clausen
Small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Sangha Project

Harbour City Kitchens

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Pearl

Josh Wynne Construction

The Pearl is a Contemporary styled Florida Tropical home. The Pearl was designed and built by Josh Wynne Construction. The design was a reflection of the unusually shaped lot which is quite pie shaped. This green home is expected to achieve the LEED Platinum rating and is certified Energy Star, FGBC Platinum and FPL BuildSmart. Photos by Ryan Gamma

Chermside Street Kitchen

Greener Kitchens

White and black Laminated Plywood, an oak shelf, concrete Bench and marble tile splash back. Photo by Elizabeth Santillan
Mid-sized industrial galley kitchen in Brisbane with an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Telgenhoff Residence

CLT Design/Build Inc.

The Telgenhoff Residence uses a complex blend of material, texture and color to create a architectural design that reflects the Northwest Lifestyle. This project was completely designed and constructed by Craig L. Telgenhoff.

House 3 - Del Mar

Cheng Design

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Front Exterior, Del Mar House Airstream trailers and Quonset huts inspired the design for this house docked against a gentle slope near San Diego. Cheng Design pits hard-edged industrial materials — concrete block, galvanized siding, steel columns, stainless steel cable and welded I-beams — against softer residential elements, such as stained-wood siding and a grid of exposed wood framing that supports the roof. Photography: Matthew Millman

LOFT PARIS BELLEVILLE

Anabel Messens Architecte

plan de travail beton
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Arriscraft Fresco Silverado Stone Home with Citadel® Manitoulin Mist - Quebec

General Shale

Beautiful kitchen design featuring Arriscraft Fresco Silverado Stone Home with Citadel® Manitoulin Mist CIT36 (custom blend) backsplash and side walls using gray motar.

Kitchens

emily lauderback stewart design and renovation

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens | CustomCreteWerks

CustomCreteWerks, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

LOFT PARIS BELLEVILLE

Anabel Messens Architecte

plan de travail beton
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Mediterranean Style Kitchen Expansion

Killeen Studio Architects

This is an example of a small mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Blackburn 7 Star Renovation

Ecocraft

Charlie Kinross Photography * --------------------------------------------- Joinery By Select Custom Joinery * --------------------------------------------------- Custom kitchen with sustainable materials and finishes including; reclaimed hardwood shelving, plywood and bamboo cabinets with natural oil finishes.

Eichler Home

Lewis Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brown floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink and light hardwood floors.

605 Newport

The Vintage Wood Floor Company

www.blacksailmedia.com
This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Granite Bay Kitchen and Two Bath Design & Remodel

Casci DesignWorks Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and Stone Tile Splashback 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!