Cabinets to ceiling, Rustic Hickory, 2 refrigerators
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rich dark stain on custom maple cabinets by Wood-Mode. Custom tall oven cabinet

Bay Area Kitchens

Refrigerator niche (partial view) and custom tall oven cabinet with a dark stain on maple, and a French door convection oven.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Stair Solution

Richard Landon Design

Designing a new staircase to connect all three levels freed up space for this kitchen. Before, my client had to squeeze through a narrow opening in the corner of the kitchen to access an equally narrow stair to the basement. In the process of evaluating the space we discovered there was no foundation under the kitchen walls! Noticing that the entry to their home was little used--everyone came right in to the kitchen--gave me the idea that we could connect the kitchen to the entry and convert it into a pantry! Hence, the white painted brick--that wall was formerly an exterior wall. William Feemster

Granite Kitchens

Triton Stone

Austin home on Lake Travis. Features a Persian Pearl granite countertops. Triton Stone Group of Austin
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Berwyn Pa Kitchen Renovation

EC Spiro Inc

Scott Frederick
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Addition and Kitchen Remodel in Arlington, VA

Moss Building & Design

This Arlington, VA Kitchen Bump-out displayed these MOSS customers' unique tastes with modern kitchen light fixtures, dark kitchen cabinets and a sleek white kitchen countertop. These homeowners opted for raised ceilings for an airy eat-in kitchen rather than expanding their master bedroom above.

Manoa Valley Remodel

H-1 Construction, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets.

ForeverMark Kitchen

Kitchens, Baths & Beyond

William Quarles
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

Yellow Cottage Kitchen

Robinson Interiors

A new addition to this tiny bungalow accomodates a new kitchen with a custom office area featuring yellow cabinetry. Light and bright, the kitchen features historic reproduction lighting by Rejuvenation. Interior design by Kristine Robinson of Robinson Interiors and photogrphy by Katrina Mojzesz

VERANO

KabCo Kitchens

Here's an example of a well used, oddly shaped corner. Every inch is accounted for with a stacked cabinets and wine cubby. Stainless steel fridge and built in microwave oven combo by Jenn-Air work well side by side. Photo Credit: Julie Lehite

Gothic Kitchen Remodel in Hyde Park

Neal's Design Remodel

Beautiful expansive kitchen remodel with custom cast stone range hood, porcelain floors, peninsula island, gothic style pendant lights, bar area, and cozy seating room at the far end. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

Light Birch Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Scott Fredrick
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Traditional White Painted Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Painted white kitchen cabinets in this Craftsman house feature a wine bar and counters made from natural white quartzite granite. Natural solid wood slab for the island counter. Mosaic marble backsplash with a painted wood range hood. Wood look tile floor.

Swing-out Spice Rack

R. B. Schwarz, Inc.

The custom cabinets include many modern conveniences, including soft close drawers and doors. R.B. Schwarz installed many pull-outs. This cabinet features a swing-out spice rack which the homeowner loves. Photo Credit: Jim Baron

Kensington Church Street Apartment Refurbishment

Samantha Watkins McRae

We worked on the interior design of this three bedroom apartment in Kensington Church Street for a young family. Inspired by the clients taste for luxury materials, soft hues and subtle shapes, a handsome smoked oak parquet chevron floor grounds an earthy colour palette. A refined shellac finish has been used in the cabinetry, with a secret cocktail cabinet incorporated into the sliding kitchen door.

Dreamy Kitchen - Diagonal drawer dividers

UNIQ Kitchen and Bath Designs

Diagonal utensil dividers creates great storage for those long and bulky kitchen tools, also perfect for storing bbq tools. Great way to maximize drawer storage.

Style and Drama

Royston Wilson Design

The waterfall ends on the benches allow the stone to shine. The textural element of the pendants adds to the feel of the kitchen Photo's Ben Wrigley
Photo of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

A Painted Kitchen On The South Downs

Dovetail Workers in Wood ltd

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Hampshire with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Cottage kitchen accented with red

J M Interiors

Inspiration for a large country eat-in kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, red cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Gleannloch - Spring, TX

Morning Star Builders LTD

Kolanowski Studio
Inspiration for a large mediterranean kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Porcelain 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!