Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Chapel Trail - Full Kitchen remodeling

A2Z Kitchen & Bath Gallery Corp.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Beach House

C&H Kitchen Designs Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

The Essex Road Kitchen, Upper Arlington

The Creative Kitchen Company

French doors open up to this gracious pantry complete with custom made stainless cabinets.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Springbank Project

Gilchrist Olsson Designs

Gilchrist Olsson Designs
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Farmhouse Modern in Shore Acres

Studio Dearborn

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia and Timothy Lenz

The Broadmoor - Fall 2013 Parade of Homes Model

Robert Thomas Homes

This home is built by Robert Thomas Homes located in Minnesota. Our showcase models are professionally staged. Please contact Ambiance at Home for information on furniture - 952.440.6757

St James White Painted Cabinets

Port City Cabinets

Kitchen Highlights: -White painted cabinets -Custom wood hood -Kitchen with barn door to pantry -Seeded glass doors
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Classic Meets Contemporary in this Custom Governors Club Home in Chapel Hill, NC

Bold Construction

Photo Credit: Beth Sweeting
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Phoenix Home Remodel

Generation Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Grandview Residence

CLT Design/Build Inc.

The Grandview residence is a contemporary farm house. The design intent was to create a farmhouse that looked as if it had evolved over time with the great room and garage being the original house with connecting breezeways to the garage, kids wing and master suite. By allowing the building to stretch out into the landscape, the home created many outdoor rooms and took advantage of 360 degree views of the Cascade Mountains, neighboring silos and farmland.

Sch2 Kitchen Town 'n Country

Schoeman Construction

Island size5’x3’
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Riverside Cliffs

Ence Homes

This is our current model for our community, Riverside Cliffs. This community is located along the tranquil Virgin River. This unique home gets better and better as you pass through the private front patio and into a gorgeous circular entry. The study conveniently located off the entry can also be used as a fourth bedroom. You will enjoy the bathroom accessible to both the study and another bedroom. A large walk-in closet is located inside the master bathroom. The great room, dining and kitchen area is perfect for family gathering. This home is beautiful inside and out. Jeremiah Barber

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

JL Designs & Interiors LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mosaic Tile back splash

Christine Suzuki, ASID, LEED AP

Mosaic tile creates a sense of smoke lifting up to the hood, seamless transition cooktop is created by recessing into 3 cm counter. Photo byRoger Turk

Our Custom Homes

Faye Crowe Architect LLC

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Belmont Hill Timeless Modern Home Redesign

Cindy Olstead Interiors

This project was a recently purchased home that we were commissioned to redesign this 1950's style Bungalow to modernize the design and open up the space. We began by opening the big wall between the living room and kitchen to create an open, seamless concept. We also went into part of the garage to further open up the kitchen, which was previously very small and narrow. In addition to opening up the kitchen, we replaced the laundry room to be off the kitchen for convenience of use. In the bathroom, we removed the bathtub to create a nice, big walk-in shower and provide more space to a previously smaller space. From the beginning, we managed entirety of the project inclusive of the architectural redesigns and construction management.

Backsplash Projects

Bay Stone Depot

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with granite benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Two Story Addition - NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes

Neighbors Home Remodeling

Buxton Photography The homeowners recently married and adopted three young sisters from South Georgia. They kept all three sisters together so they could grow up as a family. The need for more space was obvious. They desperately needed more room for the new family so they contracted with Neighbors Home to construct a two story addition, which included a huge updated kitchen, a sitting room with a see through fireplace, a playroom for the girls, another bedroom and a workshop for dad. We took out the back wall of the house, installed engineered beams and converted the old kitchen into the dining room. The project also included an amazing covered porch and grill deck. We replaced all of the windows on the house with Pella Windows and updated all of the siding to James Hardie siding.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Matchstick 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!