A custom kitchen in Rustic Hickory with a Distressed Painted Alder Island. Rich wood tones pair nicely with the lovely view of the woods and creek out the kitchen windows. The island draws your attention without distracting from the overall beauty of the home and setting.

New Construction Home

Harmonious Interiors by Tiffini

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Classic Meets Modern Oak Kitchen. Baileytown USA Select

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Baileytown USA Select Wood Species: Oak Cabinet Finish: Driftwood Door style: Jamestown Countertops: VersaTop Quartz, Eased Edge, No Backsplash, Palazzo Color

Midwest Modern

Kitchens by Eileen

Photo of a kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and vaulted.

Lillian Dr.

Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Herne Hill Home

Imperfect Interiors

The kitchen of the Edwardian Herne Hill project in London was painted in Little Greene Slaked Lime which contrasted with the dark wood kitchen island, black glazing frames & dark worktop.

The Kingsway Transitional

Geometra Design Ltd.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century Kitchen Update

Derik Trissel

The kitchen cabinets were custom made by a local craftsman Grayfox Design Works from local sourced Walnut wood. The cabinet fronts are horizontal slab continuous grain. The island is approx. 15 ft long. It's Silestone Eternal Calcatta Gold with a waterfall end. The counter height stools are from Fyrn, the pulls are Forge Hardware and the lights were sourced on Amazon. Appliances are a variety of brands sourced from different vendors with an induction cooktop and Elkay Quartz undermount sink. The windows and doors are Marvin and the flooring is clear maple.

Kitchen

Expert Kitchen Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

O-asis

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
This is an example of a galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and black benchtop.

A 90’s Kitchen Gets a Sleek Transformation

Medford Remodeling

The first and most obvious change in the beautifully finished kitchen is the stunning new island. Removing the L-shaped bar around the perimeter of the kitchen along with the very small original island allowed ample space for this luxe showstopper. The new island provides plenty of workspace on it’s sleek, 4 ft x 9 ft Titanium Granite countertop, which also doubles as a seating area. Our clients are now able to host guests while preparing their meals without feeling removed from the conversation. This monster-sized beauty also houses additional hidden storage cabinets with adjustable shelving just behind the barstools and convenient storage drawers on the other side. You’ll also notice the elegant furniture-style Baroque posts that were installed on each end, creating a very custom, high-end look. Final photos by www.impressia.net

Utilzing Limited Apartment Space to Create a Gourmet Transitional Kitchen

Rochon New York

A newly renovated twenty-seven-unit apartment building in Astoria, New York partnered with Rochon New York. Despite limited space, the Rochon New York design team designed a transitional open and airy gourmet kitchen, which is perfect for cooking and entertaining. The countertops are white quartz. The backsplash is subway tiles. GE appliances were selected. The floor is hardwood. And the Rochon wood grain cabinets have a flat door with a handgrip for a modern look. Since Rochon is the manufacturer, there is never an additional charge for custom sizes or colors.

Mercado District

PureBuild Inc.

The eye-catching turquoise range hood and turquoise furnishing accents serve to unify the great room. White subway tile and herringbone tile are a clean-lined back splash choice. Interior Designer: Designs by Priya

Modern French Provincial

Kristin Hoaglund Design

This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.

Modern Home with Classic Elements

New West Building Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Breakwater

McClellan | Tellone

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Colleton River

Elite Kitchen & Bath Concepts, LLC

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, medium hardwood floors and dark wood cabinets.

Pleats

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Chamblee Mid Century Modern

Susie Mae Design

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Purple Cabinets 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!