Gourmet kitchen with a 6' x 14' island with a view to die for. Luxury appliances
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Pumpkin Hill Kitchen

3W design, inc.

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Rays of Light

Aspen Leaf Interiors

For this ski-in, ski-out mountainside property, the intent was to create an architectural masterpiece that was simple, sophisticated, timeless and unique all at the same time. The clients wanted to express their love for Japanese-American craftsmanship, so we incorporated some hints of that motif into the designs. This kitchen design was all about function. The warmth of the walnut cabinetry and flooring and the simplicity of the contemporary cabinet style and open shelving leave room for the gorgeous blue polished quartzite slab focal point used for the oversized island and backsplash. The perimeter countertops are contrasting black textured granite. The high cedar wood ceiling and exposed curved steel beams are dramatic and reveal a roofline nodding to a traditional pagoda design. Striking bronze hanging lights span the space. Vertically grain-matched large drawers provide plenty of storage and the compact pantry’s strategic design fits a coffee maker and Mila appliances.

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Галина Милошевич

This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, brown floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Сталинка в Челябинске.

Марина Кутепова

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, beige floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Rockport Cottage Conversion

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC

We moved the kitchen in this Rockport Cottage Conversion form a central to a corner location within the home. This provided ample light form windows and lovely views of the manicured yard.

Ocean View Residence

Paul Brant Williger Architect

Kitchen with Vaulted Truss and Bean Ceiling open to Dinning Room
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, blue benchtop, exposed beam and an undermount sink.

CUBRO - Blue kitchen

pfronts

Cocina diseña por el estudio PLUTARCO Frentes: gama MATE Acabado: Blu Fes (FENIX) Núcleo: MDF negro teñido en masa Tirador: modelo PLANTEA
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Tequesta: Coastal Transitional

PB Built

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop, quartzite benchtops and exposed beam.

Mid-century style Open Kitchen with Living Room idea

Yantram Animation Studio

This is unique concept of Kitchen & living room. This Kitchen have light blue cabinet ,sink ,food table & chairs , dummy plant, TV, small tv unit. wooden flooring , white wall ,brick design wall in the kitchen.This is space-saving idea of kitchen-living room with more amenities.

Maucabus Fantasy Granite Island

Cromwell Granite & Tile

Beautiful Maucabus Fantasy Granite Island and kitchen countertop. The blue, grey and off white hues match well with the farmhouse style decor of the home.

New Hope Kitchen

Glenna Stone Interior Design

This is an example of a large separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, multiple islands, grey floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Jewel Bay

Bigfork Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Сталинка в Челябинске.

Марина Кутепова

Mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, beige floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Tequesta: Coastal Transitional

PB Built

Large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop, quartzite benchtops and exposed beam.

CUBRO - Blue kitchen

pfronts

Cocina diseña por el estudio PLUTARCO Frentes: gama MATE Acabado: Blu Fes (FENIX) Núcleo: MDF negro teñido en masa Tirador: modelo PLANTEA
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Pumpkin Hill Kitchen

3W design, inc.

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen

Interior Enhancements

Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Ocean View Residence

Paul Brant Williger Architect

Kitchen with Vaulted Truss and Bean Ceiling open to Dinning Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

New Hope Kitchen

Glenna Stone Interior Design

Kitchen with Blue Benchtop and Exposed Beam 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!