Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Cleveland with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Island Focused Modern Kitchen in Naperville, IL

Adam Hartig

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

French Country Kitchen

Sexton Development

This is an example of a large u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops and glass tile splashback.

Kitchen Renovations

Revision LLC

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, glass tile splashback and brown floor.

White Kitchen with Reclaimed Wood Accents and Dash of Blue

Normandy Remodeling

This white painted kitchen features a splash of color in the blue backsplash tile and reclaimed wood beams that add more character and a focal point to the entire kitchen.

Beach Haven Coastal Cottage

Michael Pagnotta Architects pc

A quaint breakfast nook for the kids makes the perfect addition to any family beach home! This custom coastal kitchen embraces its light tones with glass tile back splash and no shortage of natural light! Bright quartz counter tops contrast the warm deep tones of the wood floor and natural wood chairs! Photography by John Martinelli

Hyde Park -- 8426

J.Madden Homes L.L.C.

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lawton Street

Bethesda Builders Ltd.

Photo by Allen Russ, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Fairway Kansas Kitchen Remodel

Tyler Allen Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

MalkaGate Project

Casa Perfecta Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

Flora Kitchen

Robert Koch Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kempsville Cabinets- Cherry Custom Kitchen

Kempsville Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and red floor.

Cozy Attleboro Remodel

Mikayla Strong

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Coastal Living

Total Design Group, LLC

Having appliances near the sink with ample counter top space between them for cooking is a must.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Masters Properties, Inc.

Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a triple-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

"Best Of" Kitchen Remodel Projects

Nicely Done Kitchens

Chipper Hatter
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, shaker cabinets and brown floor.

Heritage On The Garden

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a large transitional open plan kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Butcher Residence-Woodland Hills

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops and brown floor.

A Fresh & Contemporary Brickell Apartment – Miami, FL. south Florida Interior De

IDAS Architecture & Design

Completed in 2014, this Contemporary apartment underwent a major transformation. Located in the heart of Brickell, Miami, the Studio IDAS team created a calm and serene home for the young couple, emphasizing a cool and white color palette with incorporated pops of color through fabrics and accessories. In the kitchen, we added full upper cabinets fully to the ceiling to optimize storage space for our clients. This was a very important request from the clients as the kitchen is a smaller space and they wanted to be sure to use every inch. White cabinets accented with chrome hardware instantly open up the space and the stainless steel appliances give it an updated and modern look. We chose a small, mint colored subway tile to break up the all-white cabinetry. Glass tiles are a less expensive and easy-to-clean option when looking to add a modern back splash. This project included a complete re-design of the Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Guest Bedroom, Kitchen, Dining Room and Powder Room.

Brattle Street

Yankee Craftsman

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with white cabinets, blue splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with Glass Tile 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!