Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Vaulted Apartment

Coughlin Architecture

Credits: KLD NY
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Carlsbad, CA

Nena Aziz Interiors

Nader Essa Photography
Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Cottage in Shawmont Valley, Philadelphia

Purdy O'Gwynn Architects

Celeste Hardester
Small transitional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances and cork floors.

Kitchen remoeling Wheatherstone

YB Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Contractor's Own House: Butler's House

On The Level Remodeling Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

agencement d'une cuisine d'angle design moderne finition laque blanc mat

LA CUISINE DANS LE BAIN SK CONCEPT PARIS

Projet cuisine d'angle, gain de place. Finition laque blanc mat et plans de travail en Quartz Glacier white. une cuisine agencé dans un petit espace d'un 2 pieces parisien, avec un vaste espace de travail avec des plans de travail en Quartz blanc.

#Coastal Waters

Angie Keyes CKBD

I love a client that has my taste in décor. Making this client a dream to work with. First things started with the kitchen layout which was horrendous, then gradually we worked our way though to baths rooms. After that the flooring and paint colors gave this coastal wonder the shine it deserves.

Shoreclub Residence

Tammara Stroud Design

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

PALM BEACH SOUTH OCEANFRONT CONDO

Premium Kitchens

CUSTOM SOFFIT AND RECESSED CEILING HIGH GLOSS LACQUER RAISED WATERFALLED BAR TO HIDE DOWNDRAFT GLASS TILE WITH INSET MIRROR TRIM BACKSPLASH x
Mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Belleair Waterfront Condo Renovation

Lindross Remodeling

Photo of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Upper West Side Apartment

Stephen Moser Architect

The all anigre wood kitchen connects the two halves of the apartment. Decorative glass pocket doors provide privacy for the master study. Michael Moran OTTO

Crescent Road Kitchen

Trace Ventures

Photography by Chip Pankey
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Lanikai Blue

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Augie Salbosa
Design ideas for a tropical kitchen pantry in Hawaii with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Gold River Kitchen

Kitchen Mart

Designer: Maura Eastwood
Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and panelled appliances.

NYC Loft

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This traditional, clean, and trendy New York City kitchen, designed by Bilotta’s Tabitha Tepe, is situated in a loft in lower Manhattan. The kitchen, with touches of both silver and gold, features Bilotta Collection Cabinetry in a frameless full overlay door with step profile. The perimeter is painted in a soft gray color with glass fronts on the wall cabinets and the island is walnut with a stain. The high ceilings, tall windows, and open design make it a bright and airy space, not stuffy as some NYC apartments can be. The ceiling is painted white but still has the raw element of the exposed pipes. Touches of gold are scattered throughout the space including the hardware by Hafele and inside the pendant shades hanging above the island by Linden Rose & Co. The stainless steel hood and range, by Miele are surrounded by Artistic Tile’s Jazz Glass mosaic backsplash in gray and white. The Miele dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator are paneled to keep the clean feel. Countertops are Imperial Danby marble by Romstone. And last but not least the entire wall running parallel to the island, is in white brick. Instead of covering it up the client decided to keep it in place and mount shelves where they added some earthy accessories like plants and olive wood cutting boards to complete this loft kitchen. Designer: Bilotta designer Tabitha Tepe; Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Island Storage

KraftMaster Renovations

Hidden island storage is great for pots and pans, no space goes to waste in this kitchen. Designer - Kim Platt @ Kitchen Intuitions Photos by Chris Veith

Contemporary Light

CG&S Design-Build

Design by Mark Lind | Photography by Thomas McConnell | This space features Santos Mahagony flooring, Alder cabinetry, River White granite, Oceanside Casa California Series Fleet Blue tile at the backsplash, Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator, and Arc Zephyr vent hood.

Modern Kitchen Makeover in Lansdale

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

The blue paint and glass-tile backsplash contrasts with the neutral, modern tones of the cabinets and flooring.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

KraftMaid: Pebble Grey and Dove White Kitchen

KraftMaid

Crisp Dove White transforms a island from a piece that's merely functional to a room defining statement against the backdrop of Pebble Grey cabinets.
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Panelled Appliances 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!