Kitchen with French doors and stacked laundry with hidden door in open position. Photo by Sunny Grewal
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cozy Nashville Kitchen Before and After

Spring Hill Design and Woodcraft

Small transitional galley separate kitchen in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dutch colonial

reDesign home | chicago

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hidden Gem

Esslinger Design Company

Cabinet paint color: Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Mayfair Neighborhood Tudor Kitchen Update

Gather and Spruce Design Remodel

Updated Tudor kitchen in Denver's Mayfair neighborhood boasts brushed brass fixtures, dark cabinets, original wood flooring, walnut butcher block, and quartz countertops.

Kitchens

M.O.Daby Design

Silhouette Portland, OR type: remodel status: built -credits- design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Hayes Brothers Construction cabinets & casework: Red Bear Woodworks structural engineer: Darla Wall - Willamette Building Solutions photography: Kenton Waltz & Erin Riddle - KLIK Concepts

Guideline Builders

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporáneo Cocina

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey benchtop, a double-bowl sink and brown floor.

Fabuwood Galaxy Frost Crown Molding to Ceiling with Silestone Charcoal Suede

Alba Kitchen and Bath - Hasbrouck Heights

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Загородный дом

Aleksey Danilkin

Алексей Данилкин
Photo of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and a peninsula.

Luna Pearl Granite Kitchen Countertops

Gomez Granite Countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and an undermount sink.

Tennessee Tudor Kitchen

Standard Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Sleek Professional Kitchen with a Modern Flare

Artisan Kitchens and Baths

This recent remodel was a full gut down to the stubs and sub floors. The biggest challenge in the space was creating a single room from 2 separate areas. The original galley kitchen and a 1980’s add-on breakfast room. The breakfast room was cold and had old mechanicals emphasizing the need for a continuous space. The existing kitchen area was small, cramped and did not fit the lifestyle of the homeowners. The homeowners wanted a hidden pantry for large and seasonal items as well as for food storage. I planned for a portion of the garage to be transformed to a full size, walk-in, hidden pantry that catered to the needs of the family. Three of the most important design features include the hidden pantry, “other room” storage such as the mudroom seat and window bench, as well as the eat-in counter. Other notable design elements include glass cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, a message center and built-in under the counter appliances. The coffee system is plumbed allowing for immediate hot coffee and specialty drinks at the touch of a button. Dimensions: 27’X12’ Cabinetry: KEMPER Flooring: MAPLE HARDWOOD with Radiant floor heat. Countertops/Vanity Tops: Quartzite/MARBLE (Donna Sandra) Sinks: BLANCO Faucets: DELTA with Touch2o-technology. Dishwasher: MIELE Cooktop/Range: WOLF Lighting: FEISS Refrigerator: SUB-ZERO Oven: WOLF Plumbing Supplies: DELTA POT FILLER Hardware: ATLAS

Martinsville, NJ Kitchen

Filipe Custom Woodwork

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Coffee and wine bar

Lisa Robazza Design

A new breakfast and wine bar was created where the old fridge had been. Keeping a side wall allowed for a large magnet board to organize this family's activities, conveniently located, yet out of sight from visitors.

Vintage Arts & Crafts

Sweetbriar Cabinetry & Design, Inc

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Small arts and crafts single-wall separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Brown Jackson House

Flavin Architects

Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.

Custom Kitchen with Heavy Timber accents

Barna Log Homes Of PA

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Stuartholme

Tim Stewart Architects

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet.
Large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and turquoise benchtop.

Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Peninsula 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!