Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Main Level Renovation with Addition

Woodcraft Design Build Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary home remodel with ADA accommodations

John Webb Construction and Design

Complete home remodel with updated front exterior, kitchen, and master bathroom
This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brown cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor, white benchtop and a peninsula.

An Adventurous Home - Kitchen

Mitchell Channon Design

Copper counter stools in the kitchen complement the color scheme of the adjacent Great Room. Tony Soluri Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Whispering Circle Kitchen

Alair Homes Plano

This house built in the 1970s was feeling cut off and dated for these homeowners. They had a cramped kitchen and a dining space they weren't using. We tore down the walls and the old kitchen and went all new with this remodel. We installed light white cabinets and created much more counter space for cooking. All new appliances and even a bakers countertop set at the perfect height for rolling pie crusts make this kitchen truly custom and special. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

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IN.De Interior Architecture and Design

Yoder Photo, LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Artisan Tour Home 2016

Grace Hill Design

Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and marble benchtops.

Roselle Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

The new pantry is located where the old pantry was housed. The exisitng pantry contained standard wire shelves and bi-fold doors on a basic 18" deep closet. The homeowner wanted a place for deocorative storage, so without changing the footprint, we were able to create a more functional, more accessible and definitely more beautiful pantry! Alex Claney Photography, LauraDesignCo for photo staging

Classic with a Twist

Karisa V Design at The Source Room

Boulevard Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors and quartz benchtops.

Spring Lake Main Level Renovations

DES Home Renovations

Jose Alfano
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Style - Plymouth, MA

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

This whole house remodel included a kitchen & 3 baths for a young growing family. They were going for a transitional style with a coastal twist. The kitchen was designed using Fieldstone Cabinetry with a light-colored perimeter and a darker island for contrast. The traditional farmhouse style sink is contrasted with a contemporary single control faucet in polished chrome. Kyle J Caldwell Photography

Coastal White

Kepler Design

Designer: Jan Kepler; Cabinetry: Plato Woodwork; Counter top: White Pearl Quartzite from Pacific Shore Stones; Counter top fabrication: Pyramid Marble, Santa Barbara; Backsplash Tile: Walker Zanger from C.W. Quinn; Photographs by Elliott Johnson

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Moehl Millwork, Inc.

Moehl Millwork provided cabinetry made by Waypoint Living Spaces for this kitchen. The cabinets are stained auburn on maple. The door series is 420.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

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Diamond Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Perfect Contemporary Galley Kitchen NYC - Small Space Transformation

Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors

Besides space constraints, there were budget concerns to consider in this NYC apartment kitchen renovation. Design choices were made throughout the rest of the apartment remodel to come in under budget, and of course, on time! We included absolutely everything to make this a dream kitchen from top of the line appliances from Bertazzoni, Liebherr and Miele to signature space saving touches and custom storage solutions nestled in bespoke contemporary shaker cabinets - - like a sink tilt out, garbage roll outs, and spice cabinets - - which make this space feel and function like a much bigger kitchen. We also know that a small space doesn't need to be short on style! We decided this kitchen deserved a custom crown. This is my signature design to incorporate the plaster cove crowns throughout the apartment, only in the millwork version. This contemporary take on a prewar crown was just what was needed! Finally, we needed some pizzazz and added the Firenzecolor Swahili silver architectural coated wall which is front and center from the outside looking in to the kitchen. We achieved our goal: to create an elegant, eye catching center of attention in this tiny kitchen. This small kitchen is now a contemporary pièce de résistance in a timeless prewar building and it's wonderful to know that in the process of creating a modern, warm urban dream kitchen for this lovely client, we also changed her life! She’s absolutely thrilled... and so are we!! Photo by Mark Boswell

South West Florida Beachfront Condo

D.E. Interior Designs

This condo underwent an amazing transformation! The kitchen was moved from one side of the condo to the other so the homeowner could take advantage of the beautiful view. This beautiful hutch makes a wonderful serving counter and the tower on the left hides a supporting column. The beams in the ceiling are not only a great architectural detail but they allow for lighting that could not otherwise be added to the condos concrete ceiling. The lovely crown around the room also conceals solar shades and drapery rods.

Mooroolbark Kitchen

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured splashback.

White Waterfall Kitchen

Imperial Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

Designer: Larry Rych Originally a U-shaped kitchen, the peninsula was replaced with an island in the center of the room. The reconfiguring of the space enlarged the room greatly. Upper cabinets with textured glass doors adds a subtle linear break between the white cabinets and the white ceiling. Separated appliances allow for a cook and a assistant in the kitchen without intermingling work triangles. Stacked glass tile on the backsplash adds a vertical effect to a very horizontal room. Photo: Kaskel Photo

A bulthaup b3 kitchen in a Lakeside home

Hobsons Choice

The bulthaup b3 pocket door unit is home to all of the everyday kitchen elements that often clutter a worktop. The interior of the unit is finished in Walnut veneer bringing warm and visual interest to the space. The cabinet is flanked by Gaggenau cooling appliances. *Please note, hobsons|choice designed and created the kitchen. All of the other visible decor was sourced by our client. Darren Chung

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Glass Sheet 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!