Transitional White Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Encino Modern

Tracy A. Stone Architect

This kitchen remodel involved the demolition of several intervening rooms to create a large kitchen/family room that now connects directly to the backyard and the pool area. The new raised roof and clerestory help to bring light into the heart of the house and provides views to the surrounding treetops. The kitchen cabinets are by Italian manufacturer Scavolini. The floor is slate, the countertops are granite, and the ceiling is bamboo. Design Team: Tracy Stone, Donatella Cusma', Sherry Cefali Engineer: Dave Cefali Photo by: Lawrence Anderson

Sunny Green and Yellow Kitchen

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, quartz benchtops, orange floor and green benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design Focus

Custom designed wenge wood cabinetry, a mosaic glass backsplash with a second glass style above the cabinetry, both underlit and uplit to enhance the appearance, made the most of this small kitchen. Green Typhoon granite provided a beautiful and unique counter work surface . Photography: Jim Doyle

Golden Lightning Granite Kitchen

Pacific Crest Granite

Golden Lightning Granite Kitchen. This project models polished golden lightning granite counter tops, under mount sinks, and island all fabricated with a mitered flat edge detail.

The Relatives Are Coming, the Relatives Are Coming...

McCabe By Design LLC

The kitchen island is multi-purposed with seating for socializing, storage, and a microwave oven shelf. An integrated panelized refrigerator gives this kitchen a tailored look.

Hale Aina By The Sea

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Photography: Augie Salbosa Kitchen remodel Sub-Zero / Wolf appliances Butcher countertop Studio Becker Cabinetry Cork flooring Ice Stone countertop Glass backsplash

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly Kitchen 6

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

kitchendesigns.com Designed by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, green splashback, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, with island and green benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel in Vienna, VA

GBC Kitchen and Bath

Modern Kitchen Remodel in Vienna, VA.
Large modern galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen

The RoseBelle Remodeling Company

The original kitchen was dark, boring and very "builder grade"- While the layout was not changed very much the way this kitchen functions did. With removing the wall it made this kitchen feel much larger and less closed in. It is light and airy and our client loves her new kitchen.

Bright Avenue Kitchen

Boxco Studio

Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and green benchtop.

Seaside Retreat

Oak Hill Architects

Ocean inspiration is evident in the Seaside Retreats kitchen. The custom cabinets are painted a stormy blue and the back splash is a node to the ocean waves.

Contemporary kitchen for the city living.

KB Design +

A city condo needed an uplift, all finishes started to feel outdated, the kitchen's layout did not work for a dynamic couple who love to entertain and play Bridge with their friends on the regular basis. We developed a plan how to provide a luxurious experience and necessary changes in the limited space. The condo has some physical limitations as well, such as the load bearing walls could not be changed, the duct work had to stay in place, and the floor finishes had to satisfy strict sound restrictions.

Tiny House Rescued

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Matt Adema Media
This is an example of a small arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

W. Kitchen - Bright up the space

Solange Boice / Design is Everywhere

This is an example of a modern kitchen pantry in Miami with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and green benchtop.

Garden View Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

This adorable couple has spent a lifetime making other peoples homes around San Diego feel special through their inspired and delightful placement of natural plants for interior, creating each space in which they live, work, and play. They have also made their home an oasis where anyone visiting feels comfortable and yet excited by all the beautiful flowers and planting everywhere around their home. We were honored to be selected to help Andrea and Winston bring the heart of their home to life. When you have waited for years to have the kitchen of your dreams you want everything you could have possibility thought about. One thing the client wanted was when she walked into the front door of your home was to feel like she was not looking into her kitchen. We achieved that by creating a breakfast bar section with a distressed grayish green cabinetry.

Miller Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Transitional White Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, with island and green benchtop.

Hale Aina By The Sea

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Photography: Augie Salbosa Kitchen remodel Sub-Zero / Wolf appliances Butcher countertop Studio Becker Cabinetry Cork flooring Ice Stone countertop Glass backsplash

Incredible Kitchen Extension With Custom Bar

Opun

In contrast to the splash back, the beautiful simplicity of the eating station and seating area is directly inspired by the naturalistic wooden feel of Scandinavian kitchen design. This creates an interesting contrast between the separate zones of the kitchen and clearly denotes a different use for each part of the space.

Kitchens

Teague Hunziker Photography

Teague Hunziker
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and green benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Green 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!