David Duncan Livingston
Photo of a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, stone slab splashback, marble benchtops, with island, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Minnesota Lake Home

Big Wood Timber Frames, Inc.

Country u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Tiffany Drive Remodel

Jarrett Design

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Vacationland Destination - Port Clyde Pool House

Taylor-Made Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Farmhouse

CarsonSpeer Builders

This butler's pantry creates a unique and usable space for entertaining. The majority of the countertops in the home are Cambria quartz that imitate marble but are easier to maintain. Inspiro 8

Davis Home

Benning Design Construction

Modern kitchen design by Benning Design Construction. Photos by Matt Rosendahl at Premier Visuals.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style kitchen in Sacramento with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

1920's NYC deli style meets light industrial Kitchen

Simone van der Plas Encompass Ideas

A new kitchen inspired by NYC delicatessen with a light industrial influence. Photo by Paul McCredie
This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wellington with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Bright University Park Kitchen

MHM LIVING

Our client came as a referral. They had seen a kitchen project we had completed where we opened up the kitchen to the living room. They were inspired to do the same in their kitchen. While they initially came to us looking to simply remove a wall to open up the space, in conversation it was clear we could help them really make the space function better for their family and entertaining. Ultimately they wanted to have an open bright space that was family friendly, great for entertaining and satisfied their love of cooking. By far, the greatest challenge we faced with this project was removing the load bearing wall that started the conversation to begin with. This wall was supporting 2 stories and housed the majority of electricity and plumbing for the kitchen and bathrooms above. Some of the key features are: An island enlarged to the maximum size that the beautiful Calacatta Retro slab allowed. The island houses a Galley 5-foot prep station sink with two faucets, dishwasher, two beverage coolers, drawer microwave, trash disposal, and a charging station for all of the family’s digital devices, are all conveniently located in the island. A vibrant tile from Porcelanosa is installed as the backsplash. The butler pantry was transformed into a coffee and wine bar. Installed Mocket pop-up outlets on the island that close flush to the island when not in use, but are easily accessible. Sonos speakers discreetly concealed in the ceiling for music throughout the space. The kitchen with dark colors and heavy gothic like style trim is gone, and a light, bright, kitchen with clean lines and an abundance of features has taken its place. The client is beyond delighted with the transformation of their kitchen and now combined living room space.

Raised River Cottage

Saussy Burbank

Breakfast Nook
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and marble benchtops.

La Jolla Custom Wood-Mode Kitchen Remodel

Inplace Studio

Based on the gourmet style kitchen that the client wanted, we opted to use Wood Mode in Nordic white with the interior of the glass cabinets being natural walnut. The island cabinets are also Wood Mode in Vintage Deep Sky, a beautiful paint and glaze finish. The island color pairs perfectly with the Spekva wood top called Safari Brasilica. We opted for the Riverwashed finish on the island to add some texture. Brady Architectural Photography

Hallmark Floors Heirloom Autumn Stone hardwood flooring

CAPjr Flooring & Design

Hallmark Floors Heirloom Autumn Stone hardwood flooring. Hallmark Floors, engineered hardwood floors, color Autumn Stone. To see the rest of the colors in the collection visit HallmarkFloors.com or contact us to order your new floors today! Hallmark Floors Heirloom Autumn Stone hardwood floor HEIRLOOM COLLECTION URL http://hallmarkfloors.com/hallmark-hardwoods/heirloom-hardwood-floors/ Simply classic Heirloom Hardwood Floors features true North American Species from the Appalachian region, prized for its superior quality and smooth tight “graining” characteristics. The plank faces are hand crafted and factory finished in a warm array of natural and rich colors. Reminiscent of the historic hardwoods of Europe, the Heirloom collection features truly hand scraped floors that have the look of subtly aged timbers, the look and pedigree of the finest estates and manors of yesteryear. The long length of this material combined with a 4 mm., sawn cut, solid, wear surface, the thickest on the market enhances the feeling of old world elegance, the feeling of an Heirloom. Using solid North American hardwoods with the finest plywood available gives Heirloom the same wear layer as solid timbers, but with more stability than solid timbers for a floor that will last a lifetime. The durable protection of UV cured, aluminum oxide coatings combined with warm array of natural and richly stained colors give the look of a beautifully crafted and styled, handmade floor. Simply Better…Discover Why.

Hallmark Floors | Heirloom Autumn Stone Engineered Hardwood Flooring

LAACK FLOORING INNOVATIONS INC

Hallmark Floors, engineered hardwood floors, color Autumn Stone. To see the rest of the colors in the collection visit HallmarkFloors.com or contact us to order your new floors today! Hallmark Floors Heirloom Autumn Stone hardwood floor. HEIRLOOM COLLECTION URL http://hallmarkfloors.com/hallmark-hardwoods/heirloom-hardwood-floors/ LAACK FLOORING INNOVATION URL http://laackflooring.com/ Simply Fashionable Moderno Hardwood Collection starts with dramatic color visuals equal to contemporary high end furniture. Our evolutionary Glaze Tek Poly Finish employs Hand touched color glazing for depth, movement and natural artistic visuals. Moderno features fashionably longer 6′ – 7’ board lengths, with 6” widths. Glaze Tek is up to 3 times more wear resistant than standard poly finishes. In addition to incredibly durable finish, Moderno engineered floors has a 4mm multi-generational wear layer (twice as thick as our competitors). Moderno hardwood collection is the perfect balance of artistry and craftsmanship. URL

Atherton Estate

Eileen Gordon Design

An imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.

Monticello Drive

V Fine Homes

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, subway tile splashback, green cabinets, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Bellevue Somerset Remodel

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

Drew Rice, Red Pants Studio
Transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

River View Remodel

Wendy Glaister Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, with island, grey benchtop, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Beach Cottages Renovation

Asher Slaunwhite + Partners

Builder: Buck Custom Homes Interiors: Alison McGowan Photography: John Dimaio Photography
Design ideas for a small beach style eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Old Naples Courtyard

A. Vernon Allen Builder

Venjhamin Reyes
Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Hardwood Flooring

Robinson's Flooring

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Floors 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!