Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

The Ultimate Log Retreat

Fairview Log Homes

Dark wooden cabinets with stone and log walls framing in the space. Pendant lighting above the kitchen island with plenty of bar seating.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen

Sugatsune America, Inc.

Handles are made by Sugatsune
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and white benchtop.

Dark Cherry Elegence - Classic Kitchen

Huggy Bear's Cupboards

Close up of the detail work above the refrigerator. Not to mention the panels on the refrigerator.
This is an example of a large mediterranean open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Decatur Transitional Kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Exotic African Morumbi Granitr

Granite Division Inc.

Mel Lanier
Photo of a country kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances and with island.

Nostalgic Industrial Kitchen

Rimrock Cabinet Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Simplicia Tabacco

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

Despite it shows itself with simplicity and pure linearity, the peculiarities of Simplicia are multiple and all determinants, to reveal an immense creative character. A constructive modularity of remarkable compositional flexibility allows customizations of great aesthetic functional innovation, thanks to the strong contribution of a targeted range of colors: matte finish doors with ABS edging to match the color CONFETTO, SABBIA, CANAPA, LAVAGNA and wood finishes TABACCO, CENERE, OLMO, DAMA, CONCHIGLIA, LONDRA and NATURALE with pore synchronized. To theseare added also a complete set of attachments multi-purpose, together with electric appliances and hoods of high technology.

161 – Laguna Niguel - Transitional design-build two color kitchen remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Transitional design-build Aplus cabinets two color kitchen remodel Along with custom cabinets
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Interior & Exterior Traditional Family Home

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Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen done Right!...

Eric S. Perry Design & Build, Inc.

The Fridge and Freezer Towers are amazing!.. Beautiful and super efficient!...
Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Evans

Jacqueline Kleinberg Interiors

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

UTC Kitchen

Integrity Home Improvements, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Houston

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Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Girard

LS Lindstrom LLC

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

161 – Laguna Niguel - Transitional design-build two color kitchen remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Transitional design-build Aplus cabinets two color kitchen remodel Along with custom cabinets
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Sonoma Kitchen Remodel

Lifetime Remodeling, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Home in the Okanogan

Clinkston Architects

Kitchen with fir cabinets, granite countertop, and blackened-steel face on island. Photo: William Sarjeant
Design ideas for a large modern open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, cement tile splashback and with island.

Home in Corte Madera

Julie Williams Design

Ken Smith Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Perfect blend of form and function

Hometek Renovations & Extensions

Neutral floor and wall colours create the perfect canvas to showcase the dark kitchen cabinet and matching dining suite.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Cement Tile Splashback 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!