Perhaps the most ornamental piece within the new kitchen, the industrial style kitchen faucet acts as functionally as it is aesthetic. With beautiful stainless steel coiled wiring and extendable black hose, its contrast and beautiful form act as a center piece for this overall minimalist and modern kitchen design.

Schwenksville Kitchen

AGDesigns - State of the Art Kitchens & Baths

Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

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.

Cambridge Condo Kitchen

INDECO Interior Design Company

The new owners of this beautiful condo wanted to transform the space to fit with their busy lifestyle. A wall was removed to open up the kitchen to the dining room, Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring was added to add drama to the space but to be low maintenance and durable. Light gray cabinets from Crystal Cabinetry was paired with Cambria quartz countertops and Jefferry Court glass tile. The homeowners requested a copper farm sink and lime green walls to personalize the space.

Kitchen Closeup

PJ and Company Staging and Interior Decorating

Steven Seymour
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Gray and White Cabinet Kitchen Remodel in Moline

Village Home Stores

Kitchen in Moline, IL Quad Cities with Fog Gray painted bases and White painted upper cabinetry from Koch Cabinets. Quartz counter surfaces in Hanstone Speechio White.

KITCHENS

Gary Rosard Architect

We opened up the wall between kitchen and dining area, replaced an exterior door with the full height windows, and moved the basement stair to give more space and better flow to this new kitchen.

Kitchen 6Y

BC 11 Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

West Bloomfield Kitchen Renovation on the lake

Budman Denton, L.L.C.

Photo of 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.

Contemporary White Kitchen with a Traditional Twist

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This kitchen was a collaboration between senior designer, Jeff Eakley, and Kenny Alpert of KA Designs. Although it features contemporary-styled high-gloss cabinetry and flat panel doors, the decorative lighting, tray ceiling, pocket door, furniture and other finishes give it a traditional twist. The cabinetry is Bilotta’s contemporary line, Artcraft – the perimeter features the Portofino door with its integrated handle in a high gloss white. The island by contrast is a warmer walnut veneer also in a high gloss finish. The appliances are Miele’s all white collection so they fit beautifully into the surrounding white cabinets. The limited hardware that was used on the appliances is in a polished chrome finish to match the plumbing fixtures, lighting above the island, and the base of the table for the banquette seating near the pocket door. The countertops are quartzite and the backsplash are a mosaic of marble and quartz tile. The island has seating for two, while the banquette in the corner seats four. The flooring is a dark hardwood. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

1945 Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Well Hewn Home

Photo of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Townhouse renovation

21 Renovations

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Schwenksville Kitchen

AGDesigns - State of the Art Kitchens & Baths

Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Renovated kitchen view from hallway

The Finishers Toronto Renovations Ltd

Gutted this kitchen to make way for NEW EVERYTHING: new stainless steel appliances, new backsplash, single undermount stainless steel sink, new stainless pullout faucet and soap dispenser, new quartz counter top in White Attica by Caesarstone. To the right is a new bar area in grey. The homeowners can now enjoy a fridge with filtered water and ice dispenser readily available! "A LIFECHANGER" they said!

Contemporary White Kitchen with a Traditional Twist

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Traditional Kitchen

User

Old, closed off kitchen is incorporated into the rest of the house by removing the wall that separated the kitchen and dining space and constructing a breakfast bar.

White LED Cabinet Underlighting

dRemodeling

Due the kitchens orientation to apartments large exterior lighting and north facing light, there was originally a limited amount of lighting distributed throughout the space, even during the day. Resolving this issue and taking it as a design opportunity, the designer and client went with an intimate LED underlighting that radiates light down into some of the spaces more complex geometries and corners.

KITCHENS

Gary Rosard Architect

Furniture grade cherry cabinetry provides a warm setting for this remodeled kitchen.
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen & Dining room Remodel

Builders General Supply Company

We took a small dark kitchen and made it light and bright with clean lines. The island countertop is walnut The cabinets are Fabuwood Hallmark Frost from their Value line. The crown molding was extended to include that walls of the room. Well done David Cajigas Construction, LLC.

Sunny & Bright

maison d'etre design-build inc.

Large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass tile splashback 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!