Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen with Reclaimed Wood Accents and Dash of Blue

Normandy Remodeling

The layout of the new kitchen has added more space for movement around the kitchen and the added cabinetry was super beneficial for extra storage. With a larger island and sitting area, quick meals and family gatherings are possible.

Avenida De Sueno Kitchen

Teknik Design & Remodeling

Mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Northern MI Touch of Contemporary

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Inspiration for a country galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Malibu Beachfront Contemporary

JRP Design & Remodel

Our clients are seasoned home renovators. Their Malibu oceanside property was the second project JRP had undertaken for them. After years of renting and the age of the home, it was becoming prevalent the waterfront beach house, needed a facelift. Our clients expressed their desire for a clean and contemporary aesthetic with the need for more functionality. After a thorough design process, a new spatial plan was essential to meet the couple’s request. This included developing a larger master suite, a grander kitchen with seating at an island, natural light, and a warm, comfortable feel to blend with the coastal setting. Demolition revealed an unfortunate surprise on the second level of the home: Settlement and subpar construction had allowed the hillside to slide and cover structural framing members causing dangerous living conditions. Our design team was now faced with the challenge of creating a fix for the sagging hillside. After thorough evaluation of site conditions and careful planning, a new 10’ high retaining wall was contrived to be strategically placed into the hillside to prevent any future movements. With the wall design and build completed — additional square footage allowed for a new laundry room, a walk-in closet at the master suite. Once small and tucked away, the kitchen now boasts a golden warmth of natural maple cabinetry complimented by a striking center island complete with white quartz countertops and stunning waterfall edge details. The open floor plan encourages entertaining with an organic flow between the kitchen, dining, and living rooms. New skylights flood the space with natural light, creating a tranquil seaside ambiance. New custom maple flooring and ceiling paneling finish out the first floor. Downstairs, the ocean facing Master Suite is luminous with breathtaking views and an enviable bathroom oasis. The master bath is modern and serene, woodgrain tile flooring and stunning onyx mosaic tile channel the golden sandy Malibu beaches. The minimalist bathroom includes a generous walk-in closet, his & her sinks, a spacious steam shower, and a luxurious soaking tub. Defined by an airy and spacious floor plan, clean lines, natural light, and endless ocean views, this home is the perfect rendition of a contemporary coastal sanctuary. PROJECT DETAILS: • Style: Contemporary • Colors: White, Beige, Yellow Hues • Countertops: White Ceasarstone Quartz • Cabinets: Bellmont Natural finish maple; Shaker style • Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Polished Chrome • Lighting Fixtures: Pendent lighting in Master bedroom, all else recessed • Flooring: Hardwood - Natural Maple Tile – Ann Sacks, Porcelain in Yellow Birch • Tile/Backsplash: Glass mosaic in kitchen • Other Details: Bellevue Stand Alone Tub Photographer: Andrew, Open House VC

Colonial Blue Reface with Purple Accents

Kitchen Magic

This cabinet refacing project includes classic Shaker style doors in Colonial Blue. Counter-tops are white marble. The backsplash is a combination of purple, gray and white glass subway tiles. The mix of color and styles creates an eclectic design that is fresh and fun! www.kitchenmagic.com

Residential Work

D AND W SRQ, LLC

Beautiful white quartz countertops with white shaker cabinets. Stainless steel appliances with a rectangle undermount sink. Such a beautiful design. Glass tile backsplash, LED lighting and more. Project located in Bradenton FL

Kitchen Remodel

Refresh and Build

We made a one flow kitchen/Family room, where the parents can cook and watch their kids playing, Shaker style cabinets, quartz countertop, and quartzite island, two sinks facing each other and two dishwashers. perfect for big family reunion like thanksgiving.

A Stunning 90’s Kitchen Transformation

Medford Remodeling

On the opposite side of the island is a bar with stools for seating and storage cabinets below the counter. Final photos by www.Impressia.net
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sleek and Inviting Modern Luxury

Six Walls Interior Design

Weymarnphoto.com
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Compact Modern Kitchen with Entertaining Island

Adam Hartig

Small l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tampa Coastal Kitchen and Stairwell

S&W Kitchens

Coastal style kitchen remodel, opening the dining and kitchen to form a great room. THe stairwell was also renovated and a cozy window seat was added.

San Carlos Complete Home Renovation

Direct Home Remodeling, Inc.

This Project started with a full kitchen remodel. One complete demo and one massive Island install later, our clients now enjoy cooking for their friends and family year round.

Transitional Kitchen Newton Square Remodel - Geneva

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and glass tile splashback.

Shallow Depth Cabinet Storage

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

pureleephotography
Small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Winan's Lake, Brighton, MI Transitional Style Kitchen

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Storage solutions and organization were a must for this homeowner. Space for tupperware, pots and pans, all organized and easy to access. Dura Supreme Hudson in cashew was chosen to complement the bamboo flooring. KSI Designer Lloyd Endsley. Photography by Steve McCall

Art & The Kitchen

Built To Perfection Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hidden Away Farmhouse

Whicker Construction

Dale Hanke
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Custom Condo

Roberta Wilson

Custom Kitchen with amazing and whimsical finishes, man made counters, gas range and new cabinetry.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Brown 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!