Modern Home designed by Burdge and Associates Architects in Malibu, CA.
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Remodel

SKP Design

This family fell in love with a beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home that needed a few updates to fit their lifestyle. They needed more functional kitchen space for caterers and also for their own love of cooking. The kitchen island was redesigned to improve function and add extra oven space, a wine fridge and a prep sink. Block Builders replicated the original cabinetry style for the island and added Frank Lloyd Wright design elements to all of the cabinets. Custom Motawi tile and a stainless exhaust hood are featured above the Wolf range. Window banquette seating designed for the dinette makes the space more welcoming and comfortable. Hubbardton Forge lighting fixtures complete the new look. Photographer: Casey Spring

Mettawa Illinois French Country Kitchen with Art Tile Backsplash

Orren Pickell Building Group

Chef's kitchen with white perimeter recessed panel cabinetry. In contrast, the island and refrigerator cabinets are a dark lager color. All cabinetry is by Brookhaven. Kitchen back splash is 3x6 Manhattan Field tile in #1227 Peacock with 4.25x4.25 bullnose in the same color. Niche is 4.25" square Cordoba Plain Fancy fIeld tile in #1227 Peacock with fluid crackle finish and 3.12 square Turkistan Floral Fancy Field tile with 2.25x6 medium chair rail border. Design by Janet McCann. Photo by Mike Kaskel.

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

Mt Baker Kitchen

Pamela Allen Architecture

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, white splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, coffered, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, with island and black benchtop.

Harvard St Kitchen

SJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASID

Shaker style kitchen with colorful fun accents! Photos by SJIborra
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Gorgeous Upgraded Kitchen, Bathrooms, & Basement

Hayberg Restoration Network

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Moderne Design-Holzküche

BAUR WohnFaszination GmbH

www.foto-und-design.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Boho

Kimberley Kay Interiors

Added a new backsplash, hardware, paint and lighting and boom you can save yourself from repainted cabinets and replacing them.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

This Kitchen is a Work of Art

Just the Thing Decorating, Staging, and Windows

This retired couple loves collecting art on their worldwide travels and didn't want to settle for a predictable look for their new kitchen. We began with the black and gold honed granite they fell in love with, and added the glass tile mosaic back splash and custom mixed metal hood. The result is truly a work of art! Collaboration with Sterling Renovations Matt Ross-photos

New Home Construction Venice Beach Kitchen

Goldenline Construction Inc.

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and beige floor.

Glen Road 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Open Kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, custom wood hood featuring shiplap, stainless steel appliances, and fun pendant lighting.
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Creekside Serenity

Asher Custom Homes

Maureen Pasley
Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Mid Century Elegance with a Farmhouse Twist.

Merit Kitchens, MK Designs

Design by David Earl and Birgitte Pearce. Photos by Regan Wood.
This is an example of a transitional kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, with island, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Custom Wood Hood with Paneled Subzero Refrigerator

Denise Quade Design

A large kitchen with grey distressed cabinets and warm stained cabinets has so much texture and warmth. A custom wood hood was created on site and add to the rustic appeal. Glass pendants were used over the island. A prep sink was incorporated into the island. The windows all go down to the countertop to maximize the views out the large windows. Transom windows were incorporated on the range wall to let even more light flood in. The granite was run up behind the wolf range to continue the texture.

11 Falls Reserve

LuxeMark Company

Photos by Tad Davis
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Azurite Granite Kitchen

Pacific Crest Granite

This gorgeous Azurite Granite Kitchen Countertop & Island feature full height back splash and a full bull nose edge detail.
Inspiration for an eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Rustic Charm

Coyle Construction Company

stained island, white kitchen
Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, granite benchtops and stone tile splashback.

Williams & Sons Handmade Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, blue cabinets and beige splashback.

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Exklusive, schwarze Wohnküche mit Holzakzenten für die ganze Familie in Erlangen. Zu einer gelungenen Küchenplanung tragen nicht nur hochwertige Materialien, sondern auch eine durchdachte Linienführung bei den Fronten und ein Beleuchtungskonzept bei.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Copper Benchtops 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!