This view of the kitchen workspace shows the contrast of the oak and stainless steel on the island versus white cabinets with black tops along the wall, unified by the modern slab style fronts, linear stainless steel pulls, and red accents. The deep brown cork floor tiles complement the walnut and provide a durable, resilient surface for cooking.

Ferguson Kitchen

Boyd Restoration Remodeling

Phil Hotle
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Greenbrae Craftsman Style

Patti Ogden Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Colorful Asian-Inspired Kitchen Remodel on Flora Ave. - Induction Cooktop

Imagine Remodeling

This Asian-inspired design really pops in this kitchen. Between colorful pops, unique granite patterns, and tiled backsplash, the whole kitchen feels impressive!

Our Work

F.A. Wildnauer Woodwork, Inc

The challenge for this project was to build a completely new kitchen in a newly added-on area of this home. The old kitchen was on the other side to the house and had poor lighting, making entertaining difficult due to to both size and location in the home. We designed the layout of this kitchen and chose wood finishes that would complement and enhance the natural lighting. We also wanted to showcase the high-quality curly ash wood, and it natural grain. The result of our work was a brilliant and comfortable kitchen that stands up to daily use and offers more storage, more counter space, and room to entertain and cook with family.

Pleasant Ridge, MI Kitchen/Sunroom Addition

Dan Davis Design

A kitchen and sunroom addition turned a very small and outdated kitchen into a sunny and open place for cooking and entertaining. A rustic wood island is a great contrast to the contemporary cabinets and metallic glass backsplash. Copper accents bring in warmth and Mid Century Modern furniture co-mingles with a rustic rocking chair.

Greenbrae Craftsman Style

Patti Ogden Design

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Classic Style Kitchen Remodel with a Twist

Kitchen Mart

Design ideas for a large eclectic open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Classic Style Kitchen Remodel with a Twist

Kitchen Mart

Photo of a large eclectic open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

North London Extension

pedder & scampton architects

Extensions and remodelling of a north London house transformed this family home. A new dormer extension for home working and at ground floor a small kitchen extension which transformed the back of the house, replacing a cramped kitchen dining room with poor connections to the garden to create a large open space for entertaining, cooking, and family life with daylight and views in all directions; to the living rooms, new mini courtyard and garden.

Classic Style Kitchen Remodel with a Twist

Kitchen Mart

Large eclectic open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Classic Style Kitchen Remodel with a Twist

Kitchen Mart

Inspiration for a large eclectic open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dainty Dream

French Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

North London Extension

pedder & scampton architects

Dainty Dream

French Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Classic Wallingford Craftsman

Leah Davidson at Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Photo of an arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Bangert Residence

Anthonie Alexander LLC

Vibrant remodeled kitchen using sustainable materials such as cork flooring, bamboo cabinetry, and concrete benchtop.
Large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Classic Style Kitchen Remodel with a Twist

Kitchen Mart

Kitchen with Cork Floors and Black Benchtop 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!