Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Butler kitchen

MHS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC

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.

Transitional Kitchen

Penn Contractors Inc

Design ideas 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.

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.

Residential Grey Kitchen

Groupe Classique

Photo of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Condo Kitchen in the Hills

Resto-Modern Homes LLC

Redesign and renovation of galley kitchen and first floor hardwood flooring. The space was opened up from its cramped setup, including relocating an advanced water filtration system.

Mayo Renovation

Stoeck Interiors

Wonderful gray smoke glass subway tiles for the backsplash along with under mount lighting.
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and red floor.

The Mother of all Kitchens!....

Eric S. Perry Design & Build, Inc.

Bright, open, Elegant.... This Kitchen is truly as nice as it gets!... 10 foot ceilings make this huge open space feel even bigger!...
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Prairie-Craftsman Elegance

HMA Architecture Inc.

Photo of a l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Penn Contractors Inc

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.

Dupont Circle Condo Kitchen Update

Joe Gelletich at NV Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Kitchen Remodel With a Touch of Glam

Kitchen Mart

Design ideas for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Belleair Winter Escape

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

We created a seven foot pass thru to open up the kitchen to the rest of the condo. White recessed panel cabinets by Eudora, gray granite, white glass subway tile and their existing black appliances create a very classic feel to their kitchen.

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.

Kempsville Cabinets- Cherry Custom Kitchen

Kempsville Cabinets

Design ideas for 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.

Kempsville Cabinets- Cherry Custom Kitchen

Kempsville Cabinets

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.

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.

Cozy and cottage in Cary

Roberta Frank Designs Inc.

Cozy and cottage in Cary

Roberta Frank Designs Inc.

Kitchen Remodel

EHS Construction

Design ideas for 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.

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!