Photo of a large transitional kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Bethesda, MD Craftsman-Style 2-Story Addition

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography
Large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, beaded inset cabinets and no island.

Hallmark Floors Organic Solid Noni Hardwood Flooring

Adams Family Floors

The floor is Hallmark Floors Noni from the Organic Solid Collection. To see the rest of the colors in this collection click here: http://hallmarkfloors.com/hallmark-hardwoods/organic-hardwood-collection/ Fusing modern production techniques with those of antiquity, Hallmark Floors replicates authentic, real reclaimed wood floors with random widths and lengths. The Organic Solid collection is all about blending natural, vintage materials into contemporary living.

Sunset Road

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Bruce & Laura's Rustic Kitchen

Dream Kitchens

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Beach Street Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Suzanne Scott
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Circa del Sur

Listing Views

©Listing views/Nick Jones 2017
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and brown floor.

Coronado New Home Construction

Construction Wonders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Gossling

Gossling Woodworking

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cedar Rapids with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, with island, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Holladay Cherry Kitchen

Davis Mill and Cabinet

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, with island and medium wood cabinets.

First Floor Remodel, Cortlandt Manor, NY

Nurzia Construction Corporation

Photo of a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and granite benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen remodel with subtle industrial styling, clean lines, texture and simple elegance Custom Cabinetry by Castleman Carpentry
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Open Living Space

Masters Properties, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Timberframe Lake Escape

Old Hampshire Designs Inc

Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. John W. Hession, Photographer
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and beige floor.

Waynesboro Soapstone Installation

European Stone Concepts

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Open shelving white kitchen

Kristin Smith Interiors

Parker Smith Photography
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

U-Shaped Kitchen with Peninsula and Subway Tile

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, shaker cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen

Hammonds Furniture

For all the elements of a contemporary kitchen design, choose Croft. Handcrafted in Leicestershire, this luxury style with its panelled cabinets and elegant chrome knobs exudes class and sophistication. Our smart combination of 13 painted finishes allows you to play with colour for a look that’s unique to your home. Choose from a calming palette of ivory or pebble grey. Or for a dark, distinctive look create a focal point with charcoal.

NAHB The New American Home 2017 - Contemporary Kitchen

National Association of Home Builders

The kitchen is open to the family room and has a wall of glass facing the outside. It features a wonderful Robin Wade live-edge-eat island. The state-of-the-art appliances are from Sub-Zero and Wolf. A hidden door disguises a full walk-in pantry. Kitchens supplied the modern gloss and glass cabinets. An elevator provides easy access to the roof terrace. The wine coolers and wine storage room separates and flows into the dining area. Photography: Jeff Davis Photography

Traditional Cream Kitchen

Built by Daniel

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Soapstone 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!