Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen in Potomac

JEFFCO Development

Design ideas for a transitional eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and glass tile splashback.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Major Homes Ltd.

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hyde Park Renovation

User

Photography by: Jamie Padgett
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Washington Park

Lane Williams Architects

Glass cabinets and a glass backsplash work together to brighten a kitchen space. From the street, this house once again appears essentially as it did when first design by Paul Hayden Kirk in 1955. Later modifications to the house were stripped away in this 2010 renovation, restoring the original spare, airy aesthetic. The west wing of the house was expanded, and the internal plan reorganized to provide for a more spacious kitchen and separate media room on the main floor, plus a new master suite above. photo by Ben Benschneider

Saratoga new home construction

Posh Builder

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Puddingstone Residence- Kitchen

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Windows: Pella's Architect Series Bar Stools: Lawson-Fenning | Elysian Barstool TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: F.H. Perry Builder Cabinetry: Jewett Farms Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Rock Springs

Leslie Cotter Interiors

Tim Furlong
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Kitchen

Visual Jill Inc.

Open Homes Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, an undermount sink and grey splashback.

Transitional Kitchen Newton Square Remodel - Geneva

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and glass tile splashback.

Denali - Kitchen

SketchPad House Plans

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor, beige benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Magnificent Transition Kitchen

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Large transitional kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback and shaker cabinets.

Oak Kitchen Makeover

Designs by BSB

The clients believed the peninsula footprint was required due to the unique entry points from the hallway leading to the dining room and the foyer. The new island increases storage, counters and a more pleasant flow of traffic from all directions. The biggest challenge was trying to make the structural beam that ran perpendicular to the space work in a new design; it was off center and difficult to balance the cabinetry and functional spaces to work with it. In the end it was decided to increase the budget and invest in moving the header in the ceiling to achieve the best design, esthetically and funcationlly. Specific storage designed to meet the clients requests include: - pocket doors at counter tops for everyday appliances - deep drawers for pots, pans and Tupperware - island includes designated zone for baking supplies - tall and shallow pantry/food storage for easy access near island - pull out spice near cooking - tray dividers for assorted baking pans/sheets, cutting boards and numerous other serving trays - cutlery and knife inserts and built in trash/recycle bins to keep things organized and convenient to use, out of sight - custom design hutch to hold various, yet special dishes and silverware Elements of design chosen to meet the clients wishes include: - painted cabinetry to lighten up the room that lacks windows and give relief/contrast to the expansive wood floors - monochromatic colors throughout give peaceful yet elegant atmosphere o stained island provides interest and warmth with wood, but still unique in having a different stain than the wood floors – this is repeated in the tile mosaic backsplash behind the rangetop - punch of fun color used on hutch for a unique, furniture feel - carefully chosen detailed embellishments like the tile mosaic, valance toe boards, furniture base board around island, and island pendants are traditional details to not only the architecture of the home, but also the client’s furniture and décor. - Paneled refrigerator minimizes the large appliance, help keeping an elegant feel Superior cooking equipment includes a combi-steam oven, convection wall ovens paired with a built-in refrigerator with interior air filtration to better preserve fresh foods. Photography by Gregg Willett

Квартира на профсоюзной

PUUSTELLI MOSCOW

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, multi-coloured splashback, beige benchtop and brown floor.

Queens Road House

Geoffrey Holton and Associates - GHA

© Photography by M. Kibbey
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, glass tile splashback, with island and brown floor.

Los Altos Hills Fresh Classic

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

David Heide Design Studio

This condo's open living area incorporates the themes of water, earth, and sky, all in sight through expansive windows overlooking an urban riverfront. The setting inspired the design of the rooms, a juxtaposition of natural and industrial shapes and materials. Photos: Susan Gilmore

Artistry Sarasota - Chagall Model

Masterpiece Design Group

This kitchen is a study in transitional style – and carries a punch – even with only 2 main finishes: Weathered Slate Cabinets, and Cambria “Berwyn” Countertops. Oversized island fixtures create a wow-factor, and the island waterfall edge makes an on-trend statement.

The Summer House

JS Interiors LLC

Trent Bell
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island and dark hardwood floors.

Two Tone Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen with Glass Tile Splashback 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!