This kitchen received a refinishing in BM Swiss Coffee (perimeter) and Behr Lunar Surface (island). Doors and drawer fronts were changed out to a shaker with a flat center panel. New glass tile backsplash and stainless steel chimney hood. Calacatta Classique Quartz flanks the countertops as well as the water fall off of the peninsula. Check out the before picture to see how transformed this kitchen is and with the existing cabinets! All planning, modifications, and executions by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork.

Cozy and cottage in Cary

Roberta Frank Designs Inc.

Beautifully crafted White glazed cabinets. Astoria Granite countertops with Glass Tile with mosaic insert over stove top. Black Stainless appliances paired with African Mahogany floors. Lastly, we repainted and reupholstered the Chairs and Barstools.

Kempsville Cabinets- Cherry Custom Kitchen

Kempsville Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and red floor.

Mayo Renovation

Stoeck Interiors

Another view of the kitchen showing the newly added recessed lighting and pendants. We filled in the open space in the wall to the family room to locate the microwave oven above the stove top.

Contemporary Cottage on Dupont

Destiny Homes

Photographer: Chuck Korpi
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Millcreek Residence

Upland Development, Inc.

Scot Zimmerman
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula, red floor and black benchtop.

Lake Bluff

Dimon Designs, LLC

Omayah Atassi Photography Dimon Designs Mundelein, IL 60060
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Penn Contractors Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Gallery House

Neil Dusheiko Architects

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

A Book by it's Cover

BZ Architects

Townhouse kitchen renovation opens kitchen up to remainder of first floor.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor, black benchtop and a peninsula.

Kitchen Remodel

EHS Construction

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Annapolis Water Front Retreat

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This project was an especially fun one for me and was the first of many with these amazing clients. The original space did not make sense with the homes style and definitely not with the homeowners personalities. So the goal was to brighten it up, make it into an entertaining kitchen as the main kitchen is in another of the house and make it feel like it was always supposed to be there. The space was slightly expanded giving a little more working space and allowing some room for the gorgeous Walnut bar top by Grothouse Lumber, which if you look closely resembles a shark,t he homeowner is an avid diver so this was fate. We continued with water tones in the wavy glass subway tile backsplash and fusion granite countertops, kept the custom WoodMode cabinet white with a slight distressing for some character and grounded the space a little with some darker elements found in the floating shelving and slate farmhouse sink. We also remodeled a pantry in the same style cabinetry and created a whole different feel by switching up the backsplash to a deeper blue. Being just off the main kitchen and close to outdoor entertaining it also needed to be functional and beautiful, wine storage and an ice maker were added to make entertaining a dream. Along with tons of storage to keep everything in its place. The before and afters are amazing and the new spaces fit perfectly within the home and with the homeowners.

Entertainment Bar / Kitchen - Remodel

DeMarais Home Staging + Design

Expansion of kitchen to include entertainment bar behind closed doors (laundry appliances removed to garage). Finished project included thick wood shelf, extension of quartz countertop, built-in wine cooler, additional cabinetry, pendent drop lighting, wallpaper with more room to entertain.

Highlands Kitchen - After

Blue Leaf Design Build - Dahlia Interiors

Highlands Kitchen After
Small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, porcelain floors and red floor.

Kempsville Cabinets-Traditional Cherry Kitchen

Kempsville Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Holistic Home Renovation

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Holistic Home Renovation -Series 5: "The Kitchen" (See 2-24 Post for full description) Hard to believe when looking at this inviting yet spacious kitchen, that it's predecessor was small, dark and awkward. We ripped out walls, bumped-out 4', added windows and totally reconfigured the layout. Two sinks, 2 dishwashers, chef-ready Wolf range, one-of-a-kind Vent-a-hood custom hood with brass accents, Subzero fridge, elegant furniture-grade cabinetry, Statuary Classique Quartz countertops, Grothouse wood bar and island tops, Dynasty Omega custom cabinetry with soothing Blue Lagoon accent paint are just some of the great features.

Lake Bluff

Dimon Designs, LLC

Omayah Atassi Photography Installation of 20th century amenities to include a larger single bowl sink with a sliding colander, touch faucet, instant hot water dispenser and an air switch for the garbage disposal. This makes the sink the most electronically savvy center to the kitchen. Dimon Designs Mundelein, IL 60060

A Book by it's Cover

BZ Architects

Townhouse kitchen renovation opens kitchen up to remainder of first floor.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, red floor and black benchtop.

Cozy and cottage in Cary

Roberta Frank Designs Inc.

Open kitchen

MHS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Red Floor 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!