Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rice Lake 5

Lampert Lumber

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Harvey Cedars, NJ Kitchen

Under Construction Builders LLC

Graphicus 14 Productions, LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hatboro Kitchen

Mergen Company

Pullout storage where it is most wanted
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey splashback and grey floor.

Seaside Cottage

Lenton Company, Inc.

San Diego living is the inspiration for this coastal-style kitchen and bathrooms. It features RTA white shaker cabinets, brushed nickel finishes, arabesque shape tiles that resemble ocean blue -hues, an under-mount granite composite sink, and soft blue paint throughout the house.

Radiant Concord Home

3W design, inc.

Northpeak Design Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Style

Treefrog Design

Photography by: Amy Birrer This lovely beach cabin was completely remodeled to add more space and make it a bit more functional. Many vintage pieces were reused in keeping with the vintage of the space. We carved out new space in this beach cabin kitchen, bathroom and laundry area that was nonexistent in the previous layout. The original drainboard sink and gas range were incorporated into the new design as well as the reused door on the small reach-in pantry. The white tile countertop is trimmed in nautical rope detail and the backsplash incorporates subtle elements from the sea framed in beach glass colors. The client even chose light fixtures reminiscent of bulkhead lamps. The bathroom doubles as a laundry area and is painted in blue and white with the same cream painted cabinets and countetop tile as the kitchen. We used a slightly different backsplash and glass pattern here and classic plumbing fixtures.

New Project

Kenny Carpets & Floors

Traditional kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and vinyl floors.

Scotland St. Project

LemonTree & Co. Interiors

Click Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, green floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen With a Walk-In Pantry

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Perimeter Cabinetry: Homecrest, Maple Alpine White in the Dover door style. Island Cabinetry: Homecrest, Maple Cadet Blue in the Dover door style. Range Hood: Homecrest, Maple Alpine White in the Dover door style. Countertop: Cambria quartz in Ironsbridge.

Center City One - Creating an Accessible Home

Ellen Farber Strategic Design

The kitchen was originally planned to mimic the location of appliances in her current kitchen to minimize re-learning of appliance locations. The only change was adding a trash cabinet between the fridge and the sink. A french door fridge allows someone in a wheelchair to easily access frozen and cold foods, while the water and ice dispenser on the outside of the door make it easy to stay hydrated rather than using the sink each time. She can roll up to the kitchen sink due to the recessed cabinetry under the sink or stand at counter height to put away dishes from the dishwasher. The dishwasher is ADA and very simple to use , and is raised off the floor so whether she is sitting or standing it's easier to reach. The gas cooktop has controls at the front making it easy to reach from the wheelchair and the exhaust fan above also has a control at the front. All cabinet door handles are D-shape, which makes them easy to grasp and there is plenty of electric outlets for charging phones, computers and small appliances. The kitchen island is table height at 30" so meal prep can be easily done in a wheelchair while guests and can be seated in a chair or wheelchair around the island. The dining chairs can also be turned around to add extra seating in the living room area. Pendant lights above the kitchen island light up the space, while recessed lighting in the kitchen and living room provide overall room lighting. There is also under cabinet lighting which makes the room glow at night! Wainscoting made of commercial grade material is strategically placed on sharp corners and exposed walls to reduce and minimize damage from the wheel chair, while creating a finished and complete look! We selected a free standing microwave to sit below the island, which is easy to use and is the same style as in her previous apartment. The island is 48" from the appliance wall, leaving ample space to open doors and maneuver around in the wheelchair and has easy access to the laundry area as well. We eliminated the pocket doors that had been in front of the laundry area for easy access, and since it was exposed, dressed it up with coordinating tile to the kitchen with additional cabinets above. There is a coordinating quartz counter on top of the washer and dryer for folding laundry or storing additional supplies.

Eclectic Aqua Kitchen in Laguna Hills

Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd.

This eclectic kitchen design in Laguna Hills is the perfect combination of location, layout, and style. The kitchen, design by Bruce Colucci, maximizes the use of natural light and open space. This was accomplished by removing a load bearing wall and installing new Milgard windows and sliding glass doors. The resulting high ceiling and exposed beam is a show stopping feature, and the mosaic glass tile backsplash extends from countertop to ceiling along the angled wall, drawing your eye to the kitchen and showcasing the vaulted ceiling. The kitchen island offers a dividing line between the food preparation zones and the entertaining zone in this great room style space. The island includes a Kohler sink and an induction cooktop with Best’s Cattura downdraft ventilation. The white Wood Mode-Brookhaven cabinets are beautifully offset by the Aqua Shade island cabinetry, all topped by a Cambria quartz countertop. This kitchen design is packed with amazing features and appliances, including a Bosch induction cooktop, oven and dishwasher, along with a large LG French door refrigerator, Task Lighting angled power strips, and Lutron Caseta lighting controls. Photos by Jeri Koegel

Classic White Kitchen

BreMarie Designs LLC

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hatboro Kitchen

Mergen Company

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey splashback and grey floor.

Small Ann Arbor Square Kitchen

larryjonasa2

Small square kitchen that's used as main entrance to house. Complete remodel of a 1941 ranch.
Small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Adorable Green Lake ADU

Model Remodel

Cindy Apple Photography
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Beach Waves

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

Lovely light, bright and modern kitchen with textured melamine cabinets, light quartz top and dark glass subway tile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Corian Kitchen Island with mid-century style bar tools

No.54 Interiors

Custom made mid-century style kitchen with Oak Veneer, Birch Ply and Green Formica. Blush Aga and Corian Worksurfaces in Whitecap.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Remodel | Lansdale, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

Kitchen featuring white shaker cabinets, blue glass tile, stainless steel appliances, waterproof luxury vinyl tile flooring, and quartz countertops.
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback and Vinyl 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!