Shiloh Cabinetry, Inset Heritage door in Soft White Maple Kitchen Designer: Brent Weesies- TruKitchens Photographer: Jeff Tippett Builder: Insignia Homes

Rhapsody in Blue

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

Like the musical Rhapsody in Blue, by George Gershwin, this kitchen is a culmination of classical design with some jazzy effects. The shaker styled, recessed panel cabinetry is juxtaposed between traditional white and up tempo blue. 3D Glass tiled backsplash catches the light from every direction. The walnut wood top snack bar section of the island is like a puzzle piece to the booth seating area directly opposite. Custom made metal panels in the island give the whole space an upscale vibe. But there is even more to this kitchen than meets the eye. A hidden walk-in pantry and a coffee bar live harmoniously behind the blue cabinetry.

Sovereign Oaks #51

Brent Campbell, Architect

Country galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

New Build

Defined Interiors Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood

Stinson's Home Design Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine blanche et marron

Cuisine intérieur Design

Cuisine blanche et quartz marron, cuisine moderne et tendances 2022, cuisine haut-de-gamme, cuisine ouverte sur séjour, rénovation complète de l’espace

Traditional Warm Tone Kitchen Remodel

Reliable Home Improvement

Traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Waypoint Painted Cashmere Cabinets with Eternia Randwick Countertops ~ Medina, O

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen we installed Waypoint 610D standard overlay cabinetry in Painted Cashmere color with raised panel doors. The countertop is Eternia Randwick with a double roundover edge. The backsplash is Twilight Mist mixed stone, glass and stainless linear tile with antique white grout. A Blanco 1-3/4 undermount sink in Cinder, Moen Arbor Spot Resist Stainless single handle high arc pulldown kitchen faucet. LED under cabinet lighting.

清瀬の家

SCaD株式会社　一級建築士事務所

Photo of a large asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, plywood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Rhapsody in Blue

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

Modern Farmhouse

Hoogstraten Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

French Country Kitchen

Designs by BSB

The large translucent lighting pendants over the island give balance without interruption to the free flowing art of this design.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown benchtop.

Traditional Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Gallery House

Neil Dusheiko Architects

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Atlanta Smart Home

A Classical Studio

Open kitchen with lighted molding, granite counter tops, modern furniture and lighting design. Smart remote.
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Fair Oaks Ranch - Pimlico Ln

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

This homeowner wanted to increase the size of her kitchen and make it a family center during gatherings. The old dining room was brought into the kitchen, doubling the size and dining room moved to the old formal living area. Shaker Cabinets in a pale yellow were installed and the island was done with bead board highlighted to accent the exterior. A baking center on the right side was built lower to accommodate the owner who is an active bread maker. That counter was installed with Carrara Marble top. Glass subway tile was installed as the backsplash. The Island counter top is book matched walnut from Devos Woodworking in Dripping Springs Tx. It is an absolute show stopper when you enter the kitchen. Pendant lighting is a multipe light with the appearance of old insulators which the owner has collected over the years. Open Shelving, glass fronted cabinets and specialized drawers for trash, dishes and knives make this kitchen the owners wish list complete.

Stately & Stunning in Westford

BB&R Design-Build

Current open concept living set inside a stately colonial home in a Boston Suburb. Dark hardwood floors throughout the home, white shaker-recessed panel cabinets are both balanced out beautifully with deep brown quartz counter tops. Oil-rubbed bronze hardware and hand formed glass pendant lighting over the island culminate for classically stunning new kitchen space. Global Click Photography

Lopez Elsa Kitchen

Schoeman Construction

Complete new kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Tower Grove South Kitchen

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Johns Creek Swanky Kitchen

Infinite Home

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Brown Benchtop 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!