Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Merchandise Lofts

Croma Design Inc.

Croma Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Tuscan on Grapevine

Craft Homes Northwest

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Dated 70's Kitchen Gets Contemporary Makeover

Corinthian Fine Homes

While working with this couple on their master bathroom, they asked us to renovate their kitchen which was still in the 70’s and needed a complete demo and upgrade utilizing new modern design and innovative technology and elements. We transformed an indoor grill area with curved design on top to a buffet/serving station with an angled top to mimic the angle of the ceiling. Skylights were incorporated for natural light and the red brick fireplace was changed to split face stacked travertine which continued over the buffet for a dramatic aesthetic. The dated island, cabinetry and appliances were replaced with bark-stained Hickory cabinets, a larger island and state of the art appliances. The sink and faucet were chosen from a source in Chicago and add a contemporary flare to the island. An additional buffet area was added for a tv, bookshelves and additional storage. The pendant light over the kitchen table took some time to find exactly what they were looking for, but we found a light that was minimalist and contemporary to ensure an unobstructed view of their beautiful backyard. The result is a stunning kitchen with improved function, storage, and the WOW they were going for.

Miinus Ecological Dark Wood Veneer and Dark Ceramic Kitchen Cabinets

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

Miinus ecological dark wood veneer kitchen cabinets under a dark ceramic worktop. The lower units to the left of the sink contain a recycling centre and the handle-less wall units above house a drying rack.

Maple Close, Epsom

GDL London

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop, an undermount sink and panelled appliances.

Texas Estate

Material

Design ideas for a large mediterranean kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

笹ケ根1308SA

TOGODESIGN

ヨーロッパの別荘のような住宅
Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Nagoya with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Hickory Valley Mediterranean Kitchen

Lowell Hays Construction

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beaded inset cabinets and brown benchtop.

Active Family House／SESSION PIECE

株式会社シーフォーデザインレーベル

Contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Ideal Corner Setting

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Galley Style Kitchen with natural stone walls, custom copper hood and quartz countertops Featuring a hidden pantry.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Cool tones inside of a Gloucester, MA home

Divine Design Center

Cool tones inside of a Gloucester, MA home A DOCA Kitchen on the Massachusettes Shore Line Designer: Jana Neudel Photography: Keitaro Yoshioka
Inspiration for a large eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Residence at Roaring Fork Ranch

DEMESNE

Country kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

2018 Rotary Dream Home

Stonebuilt Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Vail - Mountain Chic

Woodworks Millshop

Country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Craftsman Style Kitchen

Timeline Design + Build

Winner of 2018 NKBA Northern California Chapter Design Competition * Judges' Choice Kitchen * First Place Medium Kitchen * Best Before & After Kitchen

Live Edge Kitchen Island

Collector's Specialty Woods

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

The Bath and Kitchen Showplace

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Rose's Place

Alpine Lumber

Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Dated 70's Kitchen Gets Contemporary Makeover

Corinthian Fine Homes

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Brown 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!