Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Kitchen Design

David Bayo Architect

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, pink cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Chicago Modern Penthouse

STUDIO Villanueva Architecture, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, mosaic tile splashback, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Atlon - Park D Model

Masterpiece Design Group

The green onyx island (with waterfall edge) is the star of this eclectic, modern-meets-cottage kitchen.
Inspiration for a tropical galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Greenwich Estate

Mark P Finlay Interiors

The bright and open kitchen at this Greenwich Estate incorporates warmth with natural materials like wood floors, stools and island and green granite countertops. Photo Credit Warren Jagger, Architect: Mark P. Finlay Architects

Kitchen Bar

Angela Reynolds Designs

This is an example of an expansive tropical eat-in kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, exposed beam, a farmhouse sink and green benchtop.

Logan Townhouse

DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge

The clients wanted a comfortable home fun for entertaining, pet-friendly, and easy to maintain — soothing, yet exciting. Bold colors and fun accents bring this home to life! Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/logan-townhouse

Sinker CypressEnd Grin Butcher Block Island

NOLA BOARDS

This incredible butcher block island is made from sinker cypress end grain and features a stunning bookmatched grain design. Its hard to believe this is a naturally occurring pattern! Our woodworkers take extreme care selecting and placing each piece of wood to ensure that your counter is one of a kind and beautiful. Photo by Jason Kruppe

Kitchens

Teague Hunziker Photography

Teague Hunziker
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops and green benchtop.

Custom Glass Counter, L-shaped Kitchen with Floating Island and Raised Bar

J.C. MOAG, INC.

This unique, new construction, Kitchen mixes color and texture. Blocks of cast glass were fabricated and back painted white to builder's specification. The custom, art-glass counters display a bubbled texture, reflecting natural daylight. This L-shaped kitchen design includes a floating island with an raised bar. Wood flooring matched with flat panel painted cabinets and stainless steel fixtures lends itself to a transitional or eclectic style. Fabrication by J.C Moag Glass, located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and servicing Ketuckiana and the Ohio valley area. JC Moag Co. and their installation team, Hot Rush Glass, make and will install kitchen and bathroom countertops and bars to a builder or client's specifications. photo credits: jcmoag

Classical Beauty

HOBBS INC

Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA Warren Jagger Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances and green benchtop.

Trotter Run

Kitchens by Design Firm

cabico
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

Rustic Kitchen

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

California Dreaming Kitchen & Dining

Linette Dai Design

Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Rainforest Green Quartzite Countertop

Design by the Jonathans

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor, green benchtop, dark hardwood floors and mosaic tile splashback.

Woodland Road Kitchen & Powder Room

Gerald Lee Morosco Architects, PC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and coffered.

Ultimate Bungalow

Tyner Construction Co Inc

David Dietrich
Arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Downtown Condo Oasis

Barbara Dalton Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, dark hardwood floors and green benchtop.

Breakfast Nook

Angela Reynolds Designs

Expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Floors and Green 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!