Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Rickmansworth/12

Edgar Joseph Furniture

Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and black benchtop.

Matson-Ehrman

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

The homeowners, who were expecting their first child, were interested in expanding their current 2 bedroom/2 bathroom house for their growing family. They also wanted to retain the character of their 1940 era inside-the-beltline home. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker worked with the clients on several design options to meet their list of requirements. The final plan includes adding 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a new dining room, and sunroom. The existing kitchen and dining rooms were remodeled to create a new central kitchen with a large walk-in pantry with sink. The custom aqua color of the kitchen cabinets recalls period turquoise kitchens. The exterior of the home was updated with paint and a new standing-seam metal roof to complete the remodel. Wood Wise provided all design. Kathy Walker designed the cabinet plan and assisted homeowners with all showroom selections. Stuart Jones Photography

903 Dell

Copper Creek Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Nocatee Glass Backsplash

Eberling Design

This contemporary beach style kitchen has a white glass subway tile as a backsplash.
Photo of a beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Beavertail

Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers

Kitchen Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized country kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Douglas Modern

Duca Granite

Remodel in Douglas, Michigan featuring a stunning kitchen with leathered steel granite countertops. A highlight of this kitchen is the heated quartz countertop detailed with leathered steel granite accents.

North Shore

Panache of Amarillo

Custom painted island. Davy Knapp Photography
Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops and with island.

River Oaks Custom Home, Houston, Texas

Mirador Builders

Teak Crown Molding repurposed as a decorative vent hood element. Concrete Tile, Custom Designed
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Arts & Crafts Detached House in Belsize Park, North-West London, NW3

TAG ARCHITECTS

Architect designed bespoke kitchen and furniture.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Diamond Distinction

BCD Studios

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, with island and black benchtop.

Craftsman Influenced Lakefront Home

Peregrine Design Build

Building project by Peregrine Design Build. Architectural Design by Ernie Ruskie. Photographs by Susan Teare.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Our Work

Remodnation

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Nocatee Glass Backsplash

Eberling Design

This contemporary beach style kitchen has a white glass subway tile as a backsplash.
Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Condo Kitchen Full Remodel

Carolinas Coastal Construction

Beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops and multiple islands.

ENMORE - Kitchen/Dining

AS & KB Constructions P/L

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Airy and Refined

Massimo Interior Design

Massimo Interior Design team, Scott Paterek and Tammie Weaver, create a French Regency home that's both relaxed and refined with a light, airy color palette and river views. Featured on the cover of At Home in Arkansas magazine, January/February 2014. Photography by Nancy Nolan

Plymouth Kitchen and Bath

Neighborhood Building & Remodeling Co.

Kitchen update with custom cabinetry, granite tops, wood floors, tile backsplash. Bathroom update with custom vanity, custom tile work.
This is an example of a kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Matson-Ehrman

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

Stuart Jones Photography
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Turquoise Cabinets and Granite 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!