Now that's an interesting porcelain tile, isn't it? Works well with both warm and cool color schemes. And it almost has a concrete like texture to it which lends itself to transitional, contemporary, industrial, and rustic decors.

Wildwood Unit 77 - Kitchen, Dining and Loft

West Coast Homes

Diane Padys Photography
Photo of a small arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Grey Galley Shaker Kitchen - Sacramento

J & C Custom Cabinets Inc.

J & C Custom Cabinets provided the custom cabinets for this kitchen remodel done by Square Peg Remodeling. J&C332
Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Modern Galley Kitchen Design

Normandy Remodeling

These white high gloss full overlay cabinets provide a minimalist look to this modern galley kitchen. The black paneled refrigerator adds dramatic contrast and compliments the adjacent sink hardware. For more on Normandy Designer Chris Ebert, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/christopher-ebert/

Pacific View

MJ Lanphier

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Sophisticated Furnishings & Kitchen Design in Hyde Park

Habitar Design

Our designer, Hannah Tindall, worked with the homeowners to create a contemporary kitchen, living room, master & guest bathrooms and gorgeous hallway that truly highlights their beautiful and extensive art collection. The entire home was outfitted with sleek, walnut hardwood flooring, with a custom Frank Lloyd Wright inspired entryway stairwell. The living room's standout pieces are two gorgeous velvet teal sofas and the black stone fireplace. The kitchen has dark wood cabinetry with frosted glass and a glass mosaic tile backsplash. The master bathrooms uses the same dark cabinetry, double vanity, and a custom tile backsplash in the walk-in shower. The first floor guest bathroom keeps things eclectic with bright purple walls and colorful modern artwork.

San Mateo Contemporary Condo

SENGA interior design

Space planning in this kitchen space was essential. We focused on using smaller appliances like the 30" double oven with rang, an 18" dishwasher, and a narrow fridge to allow for more counter space.

Arcadia Ave

Hello Kitchen

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brendonshire Residence

Jones Design Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Crosswinds

Kitchens by Eileen

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island and white benchtop.

Chef's Kitchen

WatchCity Kitchens LLC

Cooking essentials are all within reach for the serious chefs in this home! Faced with a cramped eat-in kitchen our job was to both maximize and open up the space. By relocating the refrigerator and surrounding it with pantry cabinets, we were able to create more counter space and allow space for two chefs. Warm stained-wood open corner shelving was installed to display the chefs’ favorite items and keep them right at an arm's reach. The breakfast table is now positioned at the window, giving diners a view of the beautiful backyard. The finishes (Executive Cabinetry - Putnam door style in Alabaster paint; Belgian Blue Satin quartz counters by Alleanza) blend seamlessly with the rest of the home.

Gray Compact Kitchen | Kimball Starr

Kimball Starr Interior Design

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and blue splashback.

Kitchen Remodel - Cabinets

Glassting Impressions, LLC

During a complete kitchen remodel, the client elected to replace the cabinet doors with stained glass. Glassting Impressions created eight matching cabinet door inserts, a complementary transom over the window and the stove back splash. The design was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's "Brown Bookstore" window design.

Walnut Kitchen

Texas Crown & Millwork, INC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Armstrong - Vivero

Nationwide Carpets & Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Contemporary Seaside Kitchen

Florida Designer Cabinetry

Miralis cabinets in white milk shake acrylic with a custom color high gloss lacquer Countertops Pompeii quartz white lightning with Blanco diamond metallic grey sink and Blanco satin nickel faucet and soap dispenser. Ann Sacks backsplash tile Sub-zero refrigerator Wolf ovens and hood vent Bosch dishwasher

Miracle Mile Trasitional Kitchen

Overland Remodeling & Builders

White shaker kitchen with quartz countertop, glass tile backsplash, Undercabinet lighting and LED recess lights.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Zandlo

Kitchens Made Simple

Small transitional galley separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Modern for everyone

The Cabinet Store + Culina Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Lake Como Reno

ELL INTERIORS

eLLinteriors
Small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and no Island 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!