Jonathan Edwards Media
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and blue cabinets.

Transitional Elegance

Kitchens by Eileen

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Castellina 1394

Arthur Rutenberg-Oakmont Custom Homes

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

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.

Kitchen Splash

Traditions in Tile

Southern Living Showhouse by: Castle Homes
Mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Nashville with white cabinets, panelled appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Indian Grove Kitchen

Palmerston Design Consultants

www.jeremykohm.com
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kenmore Kitchen Remodel

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Large Kitchen Bay Window

KraftMaster Renovations

Beautiful large bay window behind the sink that looks out into the backyard. It's such a nice look with the counter top extending all the way toward the window. Photos by Chris Veith.

Mountain Retreat

Exquisite Kitchen Design

Kitchen Design by Scott Grandis Architecture and Interior Design by Vertical Arts Photography by Peter Gibeon, Gibeon Photography
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Project with First Choice Construction

Ozark Mountain Granite and Tile

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Monson Kitchen & Living Spaces

Shea Studio Interiors, Inc

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Project Gallery

Toby Hartline Custom Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Noe Valley

Keightley Builders Inc

Traditional galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The "New Traditional" Home - Kitchen

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Interior Designer: Allard & Roberts Interior Design, Inc, Photographer: David Dietrich, Builder: Evergreen Custom Homes, Architect: Gary Price
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

White Kitchen w custom cabinetry

Benvenuti and Stein

Norman Sizemore - Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

All White Cottage Style Kitchen with Stacked Cabinetry

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Studio 10Seven
Photo of a small beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Delaplane

Warren Cabinets/Tolson Appliance Center

Photography courtesy of Andrea Jones
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchens

Robert Thomas Homes

The Chatham (Rambler) Parade of Homes showcase model located in Lakeville, MN (Spirit of Brandtjen Farm).
Photo of a transitional kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen with a Touch of Glamour

Normandy Remodeling

The end of this island features clean lines and plenty of storage. Additionally, there is a prep sink and plenty of seating.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Stone 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!