Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, a peninsula, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and grey benchtop.

Pretty victorian

Love Wood Kitchens

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, black appliances, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, window splashback, a peninsula and white floor.

Wolfe Industrial

Campbell Wake Interior Design & Styling

Industrial Style interiors Photo Credit Richard Poulton Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and with island.

by Kitchen & Bath, Etc.

Kitchen and Bath Etc.

The window "backsplash", two islands (one with an attached kidney-shaped countertop), textured glass doors, and zebra striped cushions on the stools qualify this kitchen for an "eclectic" designation.

Crédence fenêtre

Cuisine-Hec

Eric Hanriot - Une fenêtre pour crédence
Photo of a large modern u-shaped kitchen in Montpellier with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Clifton Hill

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Photo: Mark Fergus
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and window splashback.

Extension dans les Mont d’Or

EcoConfiance Rénovation

Nous avons démoli l’ancienne véranda pour construire cette extension lumineuse, dans laquelle nous avons installé la cuisine et un espace salle à manger. Plusieurs corps de métier sont intervenus dans cette rénovation. Le maçon s’est occupé de décaisser les sols et de construire les nouveaux murs de l’extension, les plâtriers et peintres ont réalisé les préparations, la peinture et l’isolation, le carreleur a posé de grands carreaux au sol, le plombier et l’électricien ont raccordé l’ensemble de la nouvelle pièce, le serrurier et le menuisier ont créé les verrières, les velux, ainsi que les portes, le menuisier s’est occupé de l’aménagement et de la création des rangements, de l’îlot central ainsi que de la desserte. Enfin le charpentier et le couvreur ont créé entièrement la toiture. Cette maison familiale gagne ainsi une grande pièce de vie ensoleillée, chaleureuse, fonctionnelle et résolument tournée vers la nature. Photos de Pierre Coussié

remodeling in Provon LA kitchen

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Joana Morrison
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Twin Eagles - 1

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Gorgeous custom rental cabins built for the Sandpiper Resort in Harrison Mills, BC. Some key features include timber frame, quality Woodtone siding, and interior design finishes to create a luxury cabin experience. Photo by Brooklyn D Photography

Mt Washington Kitchen & Powder Room

Harbor Kitchen Design

Single Family home in the Mt Washington neighborhood of Baltimore. From dated, dark and closed to open, bright and beautiful. A structural steel I beam was installed over square steel columns on an 18" thick fieldstone foundation wall to bring this kitchen into the 21st century. Kudos to Home Tailor Baltimore, the general contractor on this project! Photos by Mark Moyer Photography.

Fairview Forest - Fairview/Asheville, NC

Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and black splashback.

Paradiso

Angelica Hoffmann Arquitetura e Interiores

Após 8 anos no apartamento, morando conforme o padrão entregue pela construtora, os proprietários resolveram fazer um projeto que refletisse a identidade deles. Desafio aceito! Foram 3 meses de projeto, 2 meses de orçamentos/planejamento e 4 meses de obra. Aproveitamos os móveis existentes, criamos outros necessários, aproveitamos o piso de madeira. Instalamos ar condicionado em todos os dormitórios e sala e forro de gesso somente nos ambientes necessários. Na sala invertemos o layout criando 3 ambientes. A sala de jantar ficou mais próxima à cozinha e recebeu a peça mais importante do projeto, solicitada pela cliente, um lustre de cristal. Um estar junto do cantinho do bar. E o home theater mais próximo à entrada dos quartos e próximo à varanda, onde ficou um cantinho para relaxar e ler, com uma rede e um painel verde com rega automatizada. Na cozinha de móveis da Elgin Cuisine, trocamos o piso e revestimos as paredes de fórmica. Na suíte do casal, colocamos forro de gesso com sanca e repaginamos as paredes com papel de parede branco, deixando o espaço clean e chique. Para o quarto do Mateus de 9 anos, utilizamos uma decoração que facilmente pudesse mudar na chegada da sua adolescência. Fã de Corinthians e de uma personalidade forte, solicitou que uma frase de uma música inspiradora fosse escrita na parede. O artista plástico Ronaldo Cazuza fez a arte a mão-livre. Os brinquedos ainda ficaram, mas as cores mais sóbrias da parede, mesa lateral, tapete e cortina deixam espaço para futura mutação menino-garoto. A cadeira amarela deixa o espaço mais descontraído. Todos os banheiros foram 100% repaginados, cada um com revestimentos que mais refletiam a personalidade de cada morador, já que cada um tem o seu privativo. No lavabo aproveitamos o piso e bancada de mármores e trocamos a cuba, metais e papel de parede. Projeto: Angélica Hoffmann Foto: Karina Zemliski

Western Elegance

Hahka Kitchens

This Montana inspired kitchen was designed to reflect the homeowners' love of the great outdoors. Earthy wood tones and majestic granite complement the western decor of their home. Cherry cabinets have a western style door and rugged oil rubbed bronze handles. Two structural changes were made. First, a tray ceiling was created to increase the height of the kitchen. Next, the kitchen was opened up completely to the family room by removing a doorway and partial wall. The end of the peninsula curves around to invite everyone into the family room. The apothecary drawers (left of the dishwasher) add a rustic western charm. But the highlight of this kitchen is the custom built large pantry. A granite work surface within the pantry complete with electrical outlets allows the homeowner to use small appliances right where they located and stored. Upper shelves allow the homeowners to easily see their large and small pantry items along with generously sized spice racks on each door. Plenty of drawers and a second food pantry provide the needed storage for this active family.

Craftsman Indoor/Outdoor Kitchen

JW Construction

This is an example of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchens

RBR Total Home Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

WASHINGTON WAY

Interior Particulier

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Tapuae Country Estate

Vogue Kitchens

This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

DUNCAN PROJECT

GJ Morgan Kitchens

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, a peninsula and white floor.

Alexandria, Virginia - Farmhouse - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Alexandria, Virginia Farmhouse Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

For a family that loves to cook

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Photo of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Window 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!