This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must! we moved the doorway to accommodate a layout change and the kitchen is now not only more beautiful but much more functional.

Black Forest

Inavogue Kitchens & Cabinets

This kitchen features stunning white shaker profiled cabinet doors, black forest natural granite benchtop and a beautiful timber chopping block on the island bench. Showcasing many extra features such as wicker basket drawers, corbels, plate racks and stunning glass overheads.

Beverly Hills Kitchen, Nook, Mud Room, Laundry Room & Garage Addition

MainStreet Design Build

On April 22, 2013, MainStreet Design Build began a 6-month construction project that ended November 1, 2013 with a beautiful 655 square foot addition off the rear of this client's home. The addition included this gorgeous custom kitchen, a large mudroom with a locker for everyone in the house, a brand new laundry room and 3rd car garage. As part of the renovation, a 2nd floor closet was also converted into a full bathroom, attached to a child’s bedroom; the formal living room and dining room were opened up to one another with custom columns that coordinated with existing columns in the family room and kitchen; and the front entry stairwell received a complete re-design. KateBenjamin Photography

Gerald Remodel

Premium Interiors - Custom Cabinets & More

Photo of a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

Lowell Contemporary Kitchen 1

Denyne Designs

Sharp lines and stainless steel fixtures along with the absence of a middle island create an open space with a contemporary, industrial feel. Pops of red in a glass tile backdrop and cabinetry add a modern personality to this very large kitchen.

Finished Projects Gallery

Absolute Tile & Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, no island and black floor.

E Ave Remodel

Nicolls Design Build

Samantha Goh
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and black floor.

West Bloomfield Kitchen Renovation on the lake

Budman Denton, L.L.C.

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Land Park, CA Contemporary/Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Kristen Elizabeth Design

Mosaic tiles seen here, are blue/white/black and play off the colors used throughout the kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Striking and Sophisticated

OZ Interiors by Jorge Cantu

Expansive eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and black floor.

Black & Wood Lyon 6

Les cuisines d'Arno

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Andrea

Karin Ross Designs

The designer reorganized the kitchen’s perimeter by closing off a door to the dining room, which now functions as Andrea’s office. She also removed the wall and cabinets separating the kitchen from the living room, significantly changing the feel of the space. A large, black-base island features a seamless white quartz top and waterfall edges, a visual contrast to the black counters and white cabinets along the perimeter. Gold hardware and fixtures pop against the background, with a few copper accents mixed in. Andrea knew she’d go this direction when she walked through Wilson Lighting and saw the pendants that reminded her of Christmas. Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/spaces/article234150547.html

Medina House

User

Karen Palmer - Photography Design: Marcia Moore Design
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Abril Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Remove support wall between living room and kitchen to crate new open floor plan
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey splashback, black floor and white benchtop.

Light & Airy Kitchen

Lugbill Designs

Light pours into this bright and airy kitchen through the large original window located over the sink. This custom floor to ceiling appliance cabinet was designed-to-house, and conceals all small appliances. The pocket doors open and fold into the unit so it is both beautiful and functional. PC: Andrew Bruah

Maple Hill - Kitchen

Access Design + Build, LLC

Custom Cabinetry allows us to maximize the challenging angles that this MidCentury Modern 1960's home. Located to the side of the main kitchen our island dining area and wet bar complete the functionality of this space. We keep the ties of the glass mosaic backsplash from Oceanside. The HanStone Quartz matte countertop now brings out the contrast veins of the Macaubas Quartzite stone island top. Plenty of seating for the whole family or any function you want to hold. Photo Credit - Ehlen Photography, Mark Ehlen

Musterhäuser Innenräume

Studio b8

© Copyright by Wolfgang Lenhardt
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and black floor.

Treasure Island Residence

ZaZood

Brandi Image Photography
This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Contemporary Hilltop Home

Angled Engineering LLC

Photo of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Grogans Point- Award winning kitchen 2015 Sub-Zero/Wolf KDC regional winner

Poggenpohl Houston

Jill Broussard
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, an undermount sink, porcelain floors and black floor.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Black Floor 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!