Jen Wunderlich
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

PORCELANOSA Group

All Porcelanosa Kitchens are customizable for your style and budget and come with soft closing doors and draws. Find a Porcelanosa Showroom near you today: http://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/home/locations.aspx

French Half-Timber Cabin

J Wilson Fuqua & Associates Architects

The kitchen is set back behind a pair of barn style, hanging/sliding doors which can close off the space when not in use.
This is an example of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Featured Projects by Gegg design

GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY

Keith Gegg
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Alta Vista Collection | Malibu | Vienna, Virginia

Hallmark Floors

A return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

Eastchester NY Kitchen

Gotham Kitchen & Bath

Eastchester NY Kitchen design and remodel featuring Starmark Cabinetry Farmington Shaker in painted white maple for the parameter and painted peppercorn maple for the island. What we love about this design is the addition of bar area and cubbies to make the space more functional. Countertops here are MSI Statuary Classique.

WALLACE DRIVE KITCHEN

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Glam Kitchen with Contemporary Elements - Delray Beach, FL

Kitchen Art

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Del Ray Sears Bungalow

WINN Design+Build

Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Beach Haven Coastal Cottage

Michael Pagnotta Architects pc

This custom coastal kitchen embraces its light tones with glass tile back splash and no shortage of natural light! Bright quartz counter tops contrast the warm deep tones of the wood floor and natural wood chairs! Photography by John Martinelli

Mid-Century kitchen update in Pasadena, CA

MDB Design Group

The island cabinets are the same style in a medium gray. The countertops are a white with blue veining quartz. Seating for three provides a casual dining area at the central island. A charging station is included in an island drawer. JRY & Co.

Transitional Suburban Chicago Kitchen

Interior Design Partnership

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Island

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Expansive modern u-shaped kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Port Royal

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designer: Sherri DuPont Photographer: Lori Hamilton
This is an example of a large tropical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Home Is Where The Kitchen Is

Renovisions

The kitchen is where you spend most of your time, shouldn’t it be the most inviting room in the house? That was the logic behind this South Shore of Boston Renovision. The owners entertained frequently but struggled with lack of organized storage space and poor flow for traffic in and out of their kitchen. Renovisions totally reorganized the way the kitchen worked. The wall between the family room and kitchen was re-built to accommodate bar stools and added countertop space. Considerations were given to the design layout for a separate beverage/wine refrigeration station, while making sure additional prep space was adequate. A better flow in the kitchen was created, eliminating the annoyance of the typical ‘bottle-neck’. Fine shaker cabinetry in a white painted finish with contrasting dark blue-grey island cabinets which boast large, deep drawers set the stage. A full gamut of appliances was provided including a 36” induction cooktop, convection microwave, double wall ovens, full size refrigerator and a bar refrigerator. The matching paneled dishwasher ensured an integrated look. The custom wood hood along with the unique shaped arabesque glass tile design frames a stunning focal point when entering this kitchen. Glass mullion doors flanking the hood with clear seeded glass created an upscale look and coordinated with the seeded glass shades of the island pendants. Renovisions custom fit red oak wood flooring to match the existing floor and then re-finished with a grey stain and 3 coats of poly to add durability while also providing a beautiful new look throughout the house. Good lighting is key especially when spending so much time in a space. LED under-cabinet lights, recessed ceiling lights and three separate pendant fixtures which all operate on dimmer switches created options for mood lighting, work lighting and everything in between. New double-hung windows with 6/1 grid configurations were added in just the right places – adding more essential natural light. In addition to the kitchen ‘Renovision’, two corner cabinets in a white painted finish were installed in the dining room to not only accommodate the clients fine china and glassware, but also to provide a more custom built-in look to the space with the interior of the cabinets matching the wall. Overall, our client could not have been happier with the completed project. Family, friends and guests were impressed with the design and fit and finish of every detail provided by Renovisions.

Kitchen Remodel in Wilton

Doski Building & Remodeling

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Historically Classy

Kitchen Ideas, LLC

This bright & beautiful traditional kitchen features open shelves wrapping around an Ann Sacks Nottingham Collection tile backsplash covered wall and farmhouse sink surrounded by a brushed granite counter top. The cabinets are UltraCraft Crystal Lake Maple with a Melted Brie painted finish.

2016 White Kitchen Project

Louisville Cabinets & Countertops, LLC

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Core Home Solutions, Inc.

Mid-century modern kitchen design featuring: - Kraftmaid Vantage cabinets (Barnet Golden Lager) with quartersawn maple slab fronts and tab cabinet pulls - Island Stone Wave glass backsplash tile - White quartz countertops - Thermador range and dishwasher - Cedar & Moss mid-century brass light fixtures - Concealed undercabinet plug mold receptacles - Undercabinet LED lighting - Faux-wood porcelain tile for island paneling

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors 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!