Photo of a large modern open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bespoke kitchen larder

No.54 Interiors

Newly created walk-in larder.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

The Charles House

Z+ Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern Hunting Lodge Cherokee Plantation

Lancaster Interior Design

Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, brick floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Квартира в Черемушках

Наталья Широкорад

Фотограф: Шангина Ольга Стиль: Яна Яхина и Полина Рожкова - Встроенная мебель @vereshchagin_a_v - Шторы @beresneva_nata - Паркет @pavel_4ee - Свет @svet24.ru - Мебель в детских @artosobinka и @24_7magazin - Ковры @amikovry - Кровать @isonberry - Декор @designboom.ru , @enere.it , @tkano.ru - Живопись @evgeniya___drozdova

ЖК Палацио

Ekaterina Svanberg

Кухня Дизайнер @svanberg.design Фотограф @kris_pleer
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Crittall and Brick

OpenHaus Kitchens (Sussex, Nr. Horsham)

Crittall And Brick This Interior with unfinished brick throughout is a rich foil for this In-frame kitchen. The cabinetry is organised around a splayed radius island with distinct work zones that flow around the kitchen and is finished with a bifold dresser designed as a bar area with wine cooler beneath. The furniture is hand painted in charcoal black and finished with bronze handles and Quartz worktop. Specification Hand made furniture from Openhaus | In-frame - shaker style Hand painted | Mylands | Sinner No238 Central Island with dining for 3 Dresser with bi-fold doors Neff appliance set Range Master Fridge from LG Quooker boiling water tap | Black 30mm white quartz

Hancock Park Modern Organic Renovation

SHAPESIDE

Contemporary kitchen, concrete floors with light wood cabinetry accents with bold black and white tile backsplash. Kitchen island features seating on two sides.

Contemporary Gourmet Kitchen

Refined Renovations & Refined Home

Contemporary gourmet kitchen with professional appliances. Large pantry wall and bar complete this space.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Diggers

Dennehy Builders Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Кухня

Мила Колпакова

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Brick House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Simple and Classy White Kitchen in Washington, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

This classic all white kitchen, located in the U Street neighborhood of Washington DC, is like a breath of fresh air. We kept the clean color palette interesting by integrating a variety of different textures and celebrating the use of stained wood to warm up the space. Two windows, which were previously bricked in, were replaced to flood the kitchen in natural light. The floating shelves flanking the range are made from reclaimed barnwood sourced in North Carolina. A Cedar and Moss pendant over the kitchen sink adds the finishing touch.

Hood River

Bigfoot Northwest

Mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Highgate House 1

Jones Associates Architects

Gareth Gardner
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

スウェーデンの家千葉県松戸市 / Swedish style house

石田ホーム株式会社

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mountain Home

StudioBecker

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and panelled appliances.

Living In Style

Hayes Building

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Квартира 54 м2 ул. 2я Фрунзенская в стиле лофт

Блохина Ксения

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island and recessed.

Their world

Зуева Анна

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey benchtop, multi-coloured splashback and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen with Glass Benchtops and Solid Surface Benchtops 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!