Photo of a midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Bluff Overlook

AOME Architects

The kitchen provides an on-axis counterpoint to the fireplace in the great room. // Image : Benjamin Benschneider Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam, wood, solid surface benchtops and granite splashback.

Tuxedo Park

Virtual Studio Innovations

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Blushing Bungalow | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Spacious Remodel on Lake Whatcom

North Haven Remodeling

We remodeled this spacious kitchen to make it more functional by adding accessories inside every one of the Showplace cabinets. The clients wanted to make a statement with the Atlas granite that they selected so we incorporated in not only for the countertops in the kitchen and butler's kitchen but also for the backsplash and nook table top.

Remodel @ Saddle Gulch

Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.

Maple kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops and backsplash all the way to the ceiling, and the Eurofase Lighting pendants make this a modern transitional style home Photos by Robbie Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO

Back40House

WERK | Building Modern

Kitchen entry features a multi-colored experience - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: HAUS

Eiche Oldschool

WAGNER Werkstatt | Raumgestaltung

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

The Ohana Model ATU - Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This Ohana model ATU tiny home is contemporary and sleek, cladded in cedar and metal. The slanted roof and clean straight lines keep this 8x28' tiny home on wheels looking sharp in any location, even enveloped in jungle. Cedar wood siding and metal are the perfect protectant to the elements, which is great because this Ohana model in rainy Pune, Hawaii and also right on the ocean. A natural mix of wood tones with dark greens and metals keep the theme grounded with an earthiness. Theres a sliding glass door and also another glass entry door across from it, opening up the center of this otherwise long and narrow runway. The living space is fully equipped with entertainment and comfortable seating with plenty of storage built into the seating. The window nook/ bump-out is also wall-mounted ladder access to the second loft. The stairs up to the main sleeping loft double as a bookshelf and seamlessly integrate into the very custom kitchen cabinets that house appliances, pull-out pantry, closet space, and drawers (including toe-kick drawers). A granite countertop slab extends thicker than usual down the front edge and also up the wall and seamlessly cases the windowsill. The bathroom is clean and polished but not without color! A floating vanity and a floating toilet keep the floor feeling open and created a very easy space to clean! The shower had a glass partition with one side left open- a walk-in shower in a tiny home. The floor is tiled in slate and there are engineered hardwood flooring throughout.

Reforma interior - Casa AS

Gallego Arquitectura

Mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Approved Used Kitchen & Gothic Dresser, Underwood In-frame Shaker

Used Kitchen Exchange

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Desert Winds Residence

Streamline Interiors, LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Tuxedo Park

Virtual Studio Innovations

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

B Residence-Kitchen/Laundry Remodel

Cascade Lumber Company

Beautiful kitchen remodel with an oversized island that seats 6 people!
Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

My Modern Home - No.11

My Modern Home

Kitchen Bright, open and modern. Your luxury show kitchen is ideal to cook in, and even better to look at. Open to the central courtyard on one side, and the barbeque patio on the other, this space is the definition of bright, fluid and connected. Supported by an adjacent butler pantry, your can rest assured that you have an abundance of storage, and that your clutter can be kept out of sight – if you choose. - Like what you see? Visit www.mymodernhome.com for more detail, or to see yourself in one of our architect-designed home plans.

Beautiful Horse Farm in Central Oregon

The Hidden Touch

Open luxury kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Kitchens Plus MT LLC

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

1980 Brantley Circle Update

Molly's Marketplace, a home renovation's paradise

We completely updated this home from the outside to the inside. Every room was touched because the owner wanted to make it very sell-able. Our job was to lighten, brighten and do as many updates as we could on a shoe string budget. We started with the outside and we cleared the lakefront so that the lakefront view was open to the house. We also trimmed the large trees in the front and really opened the house up, before we painted the home and freshen up the landscaping. Inside we painted the house in a white duck color and updated the existing wood trim to a modern white color. We also installed shiplap on the TV wall and white washed the existing Fireplace brick. We installed lighting over the kitchen soffit as well as updated the can lighting. We then updated all 3 bathrooms. We finished it off with custom barn doors in the newly created office as well as the master bedroom. We completed the look with custom furniture!

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.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Granite 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!