Entire basement finish-out project in new home
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

CLASSIC MODERN KITCHEN

Home Dot Designs

The only thing that stayed was the sink placement and the dining room location. Clarissa and her team took out the wall opposite the sink to allow for an open floorplan leading into the adjacent living room. She got rid of the breakfast nook and capitalized on the space to allow for more pantry area.

Toorak Residence

MR.MITCHELL

This is an example of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Interior 1709

Alyssa Collins Design

Large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Sustainable Wonder in Wilmette

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Overland Pass

Q Construction Solutions

Handcrafted tile back splash, Tray Ceiling with exposed faux wooden beams, shaker cabinets,
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Washing dishes with a view is so much better than staring at a wall. Not only does this large window give us a pretty view, but provides lots of natural light to come into the kitchen.

Harding Boulevard Two-Island Kitchen

Amy Carman Design

Walnut ceiling beams, handmade tile and vintage inspired light fixtures give our Harding Boulevard kitchen its authentic charm.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse Custom Build

Erica Peale Design

Custom modern farmhouse kitchen featuring floating shelves, quarter sawn oak cabinetry, dark gray island, and white quartz countertops.
Design ideas for a large country kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Boulder Kitchen Remodel

D2D Studio, Inc.

Boulder kitchen remodel for a family with differing tastes. He prefers craftsman, she prefers contemporary and mid century. They both love the result!

Contemporary Luxe Kitchen

Monarch & Maker

This kitchen seamlessly blends various design elements, creating a dynamic aesthetic through the interplay of light and dark contrasts, modern sleek cabinetry, and rustic touches like exposed wood beams and a stacked stone accent wall.

eichler in marinwood

building Lab, inc.

Eichler in Marinwood - The primary organizational element of the interior is the kitchen. Embedded within the simple post and beam structure, the kitchen was conceived as a programmatic block from which we would carve in order to contribute to both sense of function and organization. photo: scott hargis

Interior 1709

Alyssa Collins Design

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and exposed beam.

Charming French-Country Kitchen

Drury Design

THE SETUP Imagine how thrilled Diana was when she was approached about designing a kitchen for a client who is an avid traveler and Francophile. ‘French-country’ is a very specific category of traditional design that combines French provincial elegance with rustic comforts. The look draws on soothing hues, antique accents and a wonderful fusion of polished and relic’d finishes. Her client wanted to feel like she was in the south of France every time she walked into her kitchen. She wanted real honed marble counters, vintage finishes and authentic heavy stone walls like you’d find in a 400-year old château in Les Baux-de-Provence. Diana’s mission: capture the client’s vision, design it and utilize Drury Design’s sourcing and building expertise to bring it to life. Design Objectives: Create the feel of an authentic vintage French-country kitchen Include natural materials that would have been used in an old French château Add a second oven Omit an unused desk area in favor of a large, tall pantry armoire THE REMODEL Design Challenges: Finding real stone for the walls, and the craftsmen to install it Accommodate for the thickness of the stones Replicating château beam architecture Replicating authentic French-country finishes Find a spot for a new steam oven Design Solutions: Source and sort true stone. Utilize veteran craftsmen to apply to the walls using old-world techniques Furr out interior window casings to adjust for the thicker stone walls Source true reclaimed beams Utilize veteran craftsmen for authentic finishes and distressing for the island, tall pantry armoire and stucco hood Modify the butler’s pantry base cabinet to accommodate the new steam oven THE RENEWED SPACE Before we started work on her new French-country kitchen, the homeowner told us the kitchen that came with the house was “not my kitchen.” “I felt like a stranger,” she told us during the photoshoot. “It wasn’t my color, it wasn’t my texture. It wasn’t my style… I didn’t have my stamp on it.” And now? “I love the fact that my family can come in here, wrap their arms around it and feel comfortable,” she said. “It’s like a big hug.”

Modern Hickory Kitchen

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Open & airy kitchen exudes contemporary styling with warm, natural woods. Light, blond hickory cabinets make the room. Top of the line appliances & all the amenities, will bring joy to every chef. Decorative wine area, beverage fridge, ice maker & stemware display will lure you in for a drink. But don't miss the wrap-around cabinetry feature that surprises everyone.

Cornwall Holiday Home

Lomax & Chi

Stunning Pluck Kitchen in soft green with marble worktops and feature lighting.
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Germantown - Modern Kitchen Remodel

Callen Construction, Inc.

A modern kitchen remodel that incorporates that craftsmanship of the home. By flattening out the breakfast bar it opened up and brought the the two spaces together.

Lilac Cottage October 22

Elite Kitchens Manchester

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, with island, grey cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

San Juan Spanish Revival

Concept Design, Inc.

Wine refrigerators, Coffee bar, and storage in the kitchen
Inspiration for a large mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Grossman Home

megro123

Granite countertops, wood floor, flat front cabinets (SW Iron Ore), marble and brass hexagonal tile backsplash. Galley butler's pantry includes a wet bar.

Kitchen with 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!