This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

10th Street

GEORGE Interior Design

Photos by Manolo Langis
Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige benchtop.

Whale Rock Addition

Ellen McKenna Design

Photographed by Kyle Caldwell
Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Traditional Renovation

Morgante Wilson Architects

Morgante Wilson Architects kept the metal beams exposed and painted them a charcoal color. The perimeter counter tops are concrete to add an additional nod to the industrial feel. Storage is added underneath the island. Shelving was placed in front of the windows and hidden behind glass doors. Werner Straube Photography

Klimpt Inspired kitchen

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

Contemporary artist Gustav Klimpt’s “The Kiss” was the inspiration for this 1950’s ranch remodel. The existing living room, dining, kitchen and family room were independent rooms completely separate from each other. Our goal was to create an open grand-room design to accommodate the needs of a couple who love to entertain on a large scale and whose parties revolve around theater and the latest in gourmet cuisine. The kitchen was moved to the end wall so that it became the “stage” for all of the client’s entertaining and daily life’s “productions”. The custom tile mosaic, both at the fireplace and kitchen, inspired by Klimpt, took first place as the focal point. Because of this, we chose the Best by Broan K4236SS for its minimal design, power to vent the 30” Wolf Cooktop and that it offered a seamless flue for the 10’6” high ceiling. The client enjoys the convenient controls and halogen lighting system that the hood offers and cleaning the professional baffle filter system is a breeze since they fit right in the Bosch dishwasher. Finishes & Products:  Beech Slab-Style cabinets with Espresso stained alder accents.  Custom slate and tile mosaic backsplash  Kitchenaid Refrigerator  Dacor wall oven and convection/microwave  Wolf 30” cooktop top  Bamboo Flooring  Custom radius copper eating bar

A Ranch Re-dressing Hanover NH

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Burlington with mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets and green splashback.

Virginia Wine Country

Kim Kendall Interiors

Mary Parker Architectural Photography
Large traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multi-coloured splashback, with island and brown floor.

Presidio Heights Curated Contemporary

Regan Baker Design Inc.

Well-traveled. Relaxed. Timeless. Our well-traveled clients were soon-to-be empty nesters when they approached us for help reimagining their Presidio Heights home. The expansive Spanish-Revival residence originally constructed in 1908 had been substantially renovated 8 year prior, but needed some adaptations to better suit the needs of a family with three college-bound teens. We evolved the space to be a bright, relaxed reflection of the family’s time together, revising the function and layout of the ground-floor rooms and filling them with casual, comfortable furnishings and artifacts collected abroad. One of the key changes we made to the space plan was to eliminate the formal dining room and transform an area off the kitchen into a casual gathering spot for our clients and their children. The expandable table and coffee/wine bar means the room can handle large dinner parties and small study sessions with similar ease. The family room was relocated from a lower level to be more central part of the main floor, encouraging more quality family time, and freeing up space for a spacious home gym. In the living room, lounge-worthy upholstery grounds the space, encouraging a relaxed and effortless West Coast vibe. Exposed wood beams recall the original Spanish-influence, but feel updated and fresh in a light wood stain. Throughout the entry and main floor, found artifacts punctate the softer textures — ceramics from New Mexico, religious sculpture from Asia and a quirky wall-mounted phone that belonged to our client’s grandmother.

An Earthy Coastal Design In Florida

Beasley & Henley Interior Design

The home includes a great room, island kitchen, dining room, library, four bedrooms, four full baths and two half-baths, and an outdoor living area with an outdoor kitchen with conversation areas. The earthy coastal design features monochromatic, tonal color elements in the backgrounds, with unique layered colors provided by the artwork and furniture fabrics. Bleached hardwood flooring creates a variety of patterns in the main living areas and cork flooring in the library brings warmth to the home. Wood beam details in both the master bedroom and great room embellish this home with the perfect amount of architectural detailing. An eclectic mixture of decorative lighting fixtures compliment the rooms in the most attractive way. The overall ambiance is one of light Florida living with an air of casual, barefoot elegance.

Warwick Place

Ridgewood Construction

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Kitchen and butler's pantry with 18th century re-purposed pantry doors from a Spanish monastery. Butler's pantry includes coffee prep and small sink with wall mount faucet. Refrigerator drawers in the background kitchen hold fresh fruit. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Interpretation of a 19th Century Farm House

Knight Associates

Photo by Brian Vanden Brink A very contemporary interpretation of the connected New England farm house.
Contemporary kitchen in Boston with mosaic tile splashback, brown splashback, white cabinets, glass-front cabinets, an undermount sink and stainless steel appliances.

Eloise

Walker Home Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Downtown Nashville 19th Floor Condo

Franks Home Maintenance and General Contracting

http://www.sherioneal.com Designer, Jessica Wilkerson, jnwilkerson@me.com

Kitchen Nook

Design Focus

This small penthouse apartment was given a wonderful nook space by creating a half moon glass bar height table perched above the cooktop island, supported with standoffs and a custom 'cigarette' base of wenge veneer. Custom swivel barstools with nickel footrests top off the fabulous spot, with swarovski crystal pendants creating both light and a bit of glamour above. Photo: JIm Doyle

French Country House

HOBBS INC

Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA Warren Jagger Photography
Photo of a l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Spanish White Mediterfanean

Maraya Interior Design

Spanish style upholstered banquete seating in kitchen. A clean, contemporary white palette in this traditional Spanish Style home in Santa Barbara, California. Soft greys, beige, cream colored fabrics, hand knotted rugs and quiet light walls show off the beautiful thick arches between the living room and dining room. Stained wood beams, wrought iron lighting, and carved limestone fireplaces give a soft, comfortable feel for this summer home by the Pacific Ocean. White linen drapes with grass shades give warmth and texture to the great room. The kitchen features glass and white marble mosaic backsplash, white slabs of natural quartzite, and a built in banquet nook. The oak cabinets are lightened by a white wash over the stained wood, and medium brown wood plank flooring througout the home. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

Balboa Island 1

Sinclair Associates Architects

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with mosaic tile splashback, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Custom Luxury Kitchens

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This beautiful kitchen was designed and built by Fratantoni Luxury Estates. No detail was overlooked. Check out our Facebook Fan Page at www.Facebook.com/FratantoniLuxuryEstates

Condo in the Trademark charlotte- total remodel

Design in the city

KEN TURCO
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Mosaic Tile Splashback 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!