Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Natural lighting showcasing hardwood flooring, pendant lighting fixtures, shaker style cabinets, and concrete countertop texture. Photographer: Rob Karosis

Kitchen Remodels

Warne Construction & Remodeling

Design ideas for a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Amalfi Edition Tiny Home

MINT Tiny House Company

James Alfred Photography
Small beach style l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and shiplap splashback.

Coconut House

Heather Hamel Design

All white kitchen. Th shiplap backsplash adds a bit of texture, and the brick chimney was just begging to be re-done! This was originally hidden in a bathroom wall and needed to be completely refaced but it makes this kitchen!

キッチン

株式会社インターリビング

Modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, shiplap splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Modern Cabin in the Mountains

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Classic Contrast

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Half inch overlay painted cabinets with a flat panel door with chamfer inner edge. Custom range hood painted to match. In cabinet and under cabinet lighting. Four lite mullions in upper glass cabinets.

Meryl Davis's Los Angeles Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with white splashback, shiplap splashback, dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and marble benchtops.

Beautiful White Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Turn Key Remodel

Traditional white kitchen remodel. Lifted mini countertop. Drop in sink. Built in stove and oven.
Large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wilmette Kitchen Pantry

Benvenuti and Stein

Custom built white kitchen pantry has white cabinetry with walnut stained countertop. Norman Sizemore-photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Cabin in the Mountains

Wyrick Residential Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Bracken

Charla Ray Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized country open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and black benchtop.

River Club Luxury

Blythe Building Company

Modern farmhouse kitchen with shiplap backsplash, blue pendant lights, a butcher block insert on the quartzite kitchen island, plantation shutters, and a custom range hood.

Classy Farmhouse

Atlantic Designs

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Black Pearl Suede

Peak Stone Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

T. Residence

Olinova Design

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Beautiful White Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Turn Key Remodel

Traditional white kitchen remodel. Lifted mini countertop. Drop in sink. Built in stove and oven.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

郡山の家 House in Koriyama

YYAA 山本嘉寛建築設計事務所

キッチンからは階段吹抜越しに既存のステンドグラスが見える。(撮影：永井妙佳)
Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Classy Farmhouse

Atlantic Designs

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Shiplap 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!