Vaulted ceilings are supported by angled windows which open up the home to light. In order to cut down on the number of installed "can" lights, pendant lights were strung across the kitchen from wall to wall to provide ambient lighting.

Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home

Alexander Gorlin Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Barrio de las Letras

pfronts

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

2020 Knowles Project

Audus Kitchens

Here’s a 2020 kitchen with real WOW-factor. The client from Radlett near St Albans, wanted a space that was bang on trend and perfect for entertaining loved ones, but also a multi-functional space that they could enjoy the kids growing up in. There’s so much seating space in this area now, there’s certainly room for everyone, and the abundance of Siemens ovens makes this a real hosting kitchen. Our favourite part of this kitchen? The concrete quartz worktop. The industrial trend is really making a statement this year, but this hard-wearing worktop will last for years to come!

Kitchens by Bay Area Home Design

Bay Area Home Design

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchenette

Mayflower Construction Group

This large home had a lot of empty space in the basement and the owners wanted a small-sized kitchen built into their spare room for added convenience and luxury. This brand new kitchenette provides everything a regular kitchen has - backsplash, stove, dishwasher, you name it. The full height counter matching backsplash creates a beautiful and seamless appeal that adds texture and in general brings the kitchen together. The light beige cabinets complement the color of the counter and backsplash and mix brilliantly. As for the apron sink and industrial faucet, they add efficiency and aesthetic to the design.

Kula Villas 1B

Mãkena Interiors

Custom Gourmet kitchen
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington

UCE Fine Builders

Design ideas for a large traditional kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop and coffered.

Traditional Custom Built-in Bar

D Higgins Construction

A perfect place for entertainment with great practical use. A small beverage fridge split between a wine cooler and a beverage fridge with a beautiful wine rack between the two upper glass cabinets.

Stunning dark and moody kitchen

Broswick Builders Ltd

A kitchen of contrasts. Superwhite granite is teamed with dark cabinetry as the focal point at the front and on splashback, then white cabinetry with Silestone Statuario stone at the rear.

12203 - Caledonia Leathered Granite Project

Kitchen Stone Design LLC

Caledonia Leathered granite, eased edge, stainless steel, undermount sink.
Design ideas for a small galley separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

TILLINGHAM | Bespoke Barn Conversion

Davonport Kitchen & Home

This bespoke barn conversion project was designed in Davonport Tillingham, shaker-style cabinetry. With the 4.5m-high ceiling, getting the proportions of the furniture right was crucial. We used 3D renders of the room to help us decide how much we needed to increase the height of each element. By maintaining the features such as the old timber door from the gable; as the new door into the snug – it added character and charm to the scheme.

Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home

Alexander Gorlin Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Rift Cut White Oak Kitchen

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Vertical grain, rift cut white oak with satin lacquer, granite countertops, paneled appliances, flat panel white lacquer upper cabinets, white oak floating shelves and under cabinet, recessed lighting, throughout.

Contemporary Penthouse

TriplePoint Design Build

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, recessed and vaulted.

Farmhouse Kitchen

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

This Farmhouse Kitchen has all you could ask for and more. With Custom Cabinets, Custom Hood. Large island with Island Seating, Custom Backsplash, Farmhouse Sink, Cookbook nook built-in you have everything you need.

Fulham Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

The kitchen diner of our Fulham Family Home was painted in Paint & Paper Library Capuchin which felt light & elegant, and we added contrast & texture with a granite worktop, pale green & inky blue Shaker kitchen & an oak herringbone parquet floor. A semi sheer curtain helped to prevent glare and added privacy, while the jute rug, upholstered dining chairs & bronze hardware added warmth.

Aurelia's Kitchen

Classic Kitchens Direct

A stunning example of an ornate Handmade Bespoke kitchen, with Quartz worktops, white hand painted cabinets
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

A Sense of Zen

Complete Kitchens

The minimal shaker profile cabinet doors and shadowline detailing under the stone bench even the waterfall ends introduce beautiful texture into this neutral grey kitchen. The luxurious Dolomite Granite stone bench and splashback add a touch of glamour and a sense of Zen to this stunning space.

Квартира шкатулка

Полякова Наталья "Бюро интерьерного дизайна"

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Yekaterinburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Kitchen with Granite Splashback and Grey Benchtop 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!