Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, with island, brown floor, vaulted, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

A Home Decorator's Dream Come True

Tegethoff Homes

Anne Matheis
Design ideas for an expansive traditional open plan kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchens

Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.

Our custom homes are built on the Space Coast in Brevard County, FL in the growing communities of Melbourne, FL and Viera, FL. As a custom builder in Brevard County we build custom homes in the communities of Wyndham at Duran, Charolais Estates, Casabella, Fairway Lakes and on your own lot.

Oakley Home Builders

This kitchen features Venetian Gold Granite Counter tops, White Linen glazed custom cabinetry on the parameter and Gunstock stain on the island, the vent hood and around the stove. The Flooring is American Walnut in varying sizes. There is a natural stacked stone on as the backsplash under the hood with a travertine subway tile acting as the backsplash under the cabinetry. Two tones of wall paint were used in the kitchen. Oyster bar is found as well as Morning Fog.

Boho Bungalow Kitchen

Arcata Cabinet & Design Company

Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Two-Toned Warm Kitchen Remodel

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Projects

Distinctive Interior Designs

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Elk Country Estate_French Country_Kitchen

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Inspiration for a large l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

CAMPANILLA

Principle Design & Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel - South San Jose, CA

CAGE Design Build

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel featuring DeWils cabinetry in Maple with Just White finish and Kennewick door style, sleek concrete quartz countertop, jet black quartz countertop, hickory ember hardwood flooring, recessed ceiling detail | Photo: CAGE Design Build

Balmoral Greens Kitchen Renovation

WINN Design+Build

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Hicks Street Townhouse, Brooklyn Heights, NYC

Kevin Dakan Architect

Francis Dzikowski
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with white cabinets, beige splashback, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Newport Beach

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This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Germantown - Modern Kitchen Remodel

Callen Construction, Inc.

A modern kitchen remodel that incorporates that craftsmanship of the home. By flattening out the breakfast bar it opened up and brought the the two spaces together.

Gardener's Delight

Jarrett Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Construction Home

Harmonious Interiors by Tiffini

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

French Country Kitchen

Inspiration for a l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

French Country Chateau Custom Home

Fautt Homes

Design ideas for an expansive l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, beige benchtop, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and raised-panel cabinets.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

Redcastle Builders Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Classic Kitchen

Joanne Balaban Designs

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige Splashback and Dark Hardwood Floors 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!