Preserve at Bent Pine - Kauai Model Kitchen

These Sherwin Williams Iron Ore painted cabinets and Progress Lighting graphite dome pendants paired with Cambria's Skara Brae slab are the PERFECT mix in this contrasting kitchen ?

The House That Patience Built

McCabe By Design LLC

This open plan kitchen provides ample space for family members and guests to participate in meal preparation and celebrations. The dishwasher, warming drawer and refrigerator are some what incognito with their matching cabinet panel exteriors. The kitchen appliances collection is rounded out with a speed cook oven, convection wall oven, induction cooktop, downdraft ventilation and a under counter wine and beverage fridge. Contrasting cabinet and countertop finishes and the non-traditional glass tile backsplash add to the soothing, textural finishes in this kitchen.

OCEAN FRONT CONDO KITCHEN

Decorum Home Design

Modified shaker kitchen with paneled appliances, quartz counter top, and matte black hardware and plumbing fixtures gives this 2000 sf oceanfront condo a bright, airy feel. Wood look porcelain tile in a sandy, driftwood color and clear glass backsplash picking up the ocean tones give this 10th floor condo it's own beachy atmosphere.

Mt. Mansfield Ski Home

Newschool Builders LLC

This beautiful custom home located in Stowe, will serve as a primary residence for our wonderful clients and there family for years to come. With expansive views of Mt. Mansfield and Stowe Mountain Resort, this is the quintessential year round ski home. We worked closely with Bensonwood, who provided us with the beautiful timber frame elements as well as the high performance shell package. Durable Western Red Cedar on the exterior will provide long lasting beauty and weather resistance. Custom interior builtins, Masonry, Cabinets, Mill Work, Doors, Wine Cellar, Bunk Beds and Stairs help to celebrate our talented in house craftsmanship. Landscaping and hardscape Patios, Walkways and Terrace’s, along with the fire pit and gardens will insure this magnificent property is enjoyed year round.

Birchwood Lodge

Philip Patrick Interiors

A beautiful Shaker kitchen painted in Shaded White and Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball. The kitchen is enhanced by the dramatic vaulted ceiling allowing light to penetrate the space.

Beach House

Sarah Schmidt

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Columbus Ranch Home - Full Home Remodel - Kitchen & Great Room

Winkelman Design

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Columbus with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Skycrest 2

Asher Homes Inc.

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Warm Post-Modern

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Expansive beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Renewal

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

The open floor plan flows from the airy kitchen into the glassed in breakfast room. a A custom bonnet hood is flanked by wall cabinets in perfect symmetry.

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!

Slide in range and a chimney style hood

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

Featuring a slide in range and a chimney style hood in chrome
Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Marine Drive Residence

CLT Design/Build Inc.

Kitchen
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Whole Home Remodel- Almaden Valley

May Construction, Inc.

May Construction’s Design team drew up plans for a completely new layout, a fully remodeled kitchen which is now open and flows directly into the family room, making cooking, dining, and entertaining easy with a space that is full of style and amenities to fit this modern family's needs. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction

Wellesley Residence 2

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael. J Lee Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Contemporary kitchen for the city living.

KB Design +

A city condo needed an uplift, all finishes started to feel outdated, the kitchen's layout did not work for a dynamic couple who love to entertain and play Bridge with their friends on the regular basis. We developed a plan how to provide a luxurious experience and necessary changes in the limited space. The condo has some physical limitations as well, such as the load bearing walls could not be changed, the duct work had to stay in place, and the floor finishes had to satisfy strict sound restrictions.

Townhouse for a Well-Travelled Executive

JTID Inc.

Drawing inspiration from Japanese architecture, we combined painted maple cabinet door frames with inset panels clad with a rice paper-based covering. The countertops were fabricated from a Southwestern golden granite. The green apothecary jar came from Japan.

Kitchen / Home Renovation

Westshore Homes and Renovation

Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, with island, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, porcelain floors, grey floor and vaulted.

Cozy Kitchen

brwarchitects

One of our clients' goals from the start was a "cozy kitchen" within a modern space. The kitchen is warmed exposed beam and wood stained beadboard ceiling. The floor is 6" white oak. Our clients looked for an antique island but found none that could support the custom marble top. Ultimately this was a commissioned custom piece. The kitchen also features double ovens, floating open shelving, and three types of lighting features: recessed, track lighting, and drop pendants.

Contemporary Home in Southern California

Ryan Rosene Photography

Contemporary Home in Southern California
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Glass 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!