Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

CasaBianca Townhomes Project

RENOVA Homes & Renovations

Kitchen island faces the dining and family room. The use of the chandelier breaks up the space by creating it's own style above the matching dining table set.

Dark Green Shaker Kitchen

Tom Howley

This dark green Shaker kitchen occupies an impressive and tastefully styled open plan space perfect for connected family living. With brave architectural design and an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional furniture, the entire room has been considered from the ground up

Modern Black and White Kitchen in Fairfax, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Pinecrest Home Remodel Japandi Style

Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)

Modern style kitchen with built-in cabinetry and quartz double island.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Woodsome Road

West & Reid Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fun and Functional Transitional Kitchen

French Cabinetry

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Manor Makeover: Kitchen Coffee Bar

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a large galley open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Congeveca USA LLC.

Photo of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Killarney Project

Avid Interior Design Inc.

This open concept floor plan uses thoughtful and intentional design with simple and clean aesthetics. The overall neutral palette of the home is accentuated by the warm wood tones, natural greenery accents and pops of black throughout. The carefully curated selections of soft hues and all new modern furniture evokes a feeling of calm and comfort.

Blackheath Black Kitchen

piqu

This unusually shaped kitchen in Blackheath has been completely refurbished. Clever design has been used to maximise functionality in the space available by including a waterfall island with a reduced side to mirror the shape of the room, tall units that reach right up to the ceiling and reduced depth cupboards on one of the walls. The beautifully sleek German black cabinets have been complimented with striking Dekton Trillium stone from Cosentino.

Furniture Maker's Kitchen

H. Miller Bros

The brief for this unique kitchen was for it to be ‘a huge piece of furniture’. Well….. challenge accepted. To achieve this goal, we knew that we needed to approach the design from the details outwards, so we started with the cabinet doors. As the kitchen was to be over three levels rather than the traditional two, and because we wanted to articulate the idea of ‘furniture’ rather than ‘kitchen cabinets’, we designed three complimentary cabinet doors, each with their own personalities. Door pulls and pan hooks were made from beautiful hexagonal brass rods, and drawers were lined for cutlery, utensils and cookware. A slim shelf above the splashback provided a place for kitchen essentials like salt and oil. The mid-level of the kitchen was kept clean and uncluttered by means of our signature F+B ‘School House’ off-white lacquer, so that the wood didn’t feel overpowering. But the main event is the truss shelf that spans the open side of the kitchen like a portal frame. This beautifully detailed piece of Japanese-inspired design gives space for the client’s collection of Asian ceramics, and for our bespoke Japanese shoji paper lanterns, which light the space. A unique kitchen, handmade like only a furniture maker could.

Trail View Renovation

Granger Remodel & Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

CasaBianca Townhomes - Unit B

RENOVA Homes & Renovations

This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cucina

PRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli

Cucina angolare con Snack e sgabelli, cappa a vista in acciaio Falmec, frigo e forno da incasso in colonna, piano per cucina/penisola/tavolo in laminam, luci led nel controsoffitto e sotto ai pensili per una cucina elegante e performante e molto funzionale

Villa Auguste

AnneLiWest|Berlin

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Berlin with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hampstead modernist house

Samantha Watkins McRae

Design ideas for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Belleair Beach Modern Kitchen

Van Selow Design Build L.L.C.

Beautiful contemporary kitchen with fantastic cabinetry, appliances and countertops. Designed for functionality and beauty both! A place for everything and everything in it's place with these fantastic pull out shelves!

Hand carved kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

Taking a French inspired approach towards the design, the incorporation of hand carved details throughout the space was a major focus. Stained in a light patina tone, these details are highlighted even more by the entry of natural light. Underscoring the true craftsmanship of our artisans in each piece and element of the kitchen space. From the superior crown to the lower molding details, the quality and attention to detail is second to none. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #kitchendesigner #mansionkitchen #luxurykitchens #classickitchen #traditionalkitchen #frenchkitchen #kitchenhood #kitchenisland #elegantkitchen #dreamkitchen #woodworker #woodcarving #kitchendecoration #luxuryhome #kitchensofinstagram #diningroom #pantry #ovencabinet #kitchencabinets #cofferedceilings #newjerseykitchens #nyckitchens #carpentry #opulentkitchens #victoriankitchen #newjerseyarchitect #nyarchitect #millionairekitchen #homeinteriorsdesigner

Hand carved kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

Kitchen with Engineered Quartz Splashback and Beige Floor 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!