Pale pink kitchen in Sussex Barn Conversion with engineered wood flooring from Chaunceys Timber Flooring
Inspiration for a mid-sized country kitchen in Other with with island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Biddle Ranch

Studio 2G Architects

The interior fixture choices--white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, neutral toned backsplashes and a cornflower blue island keep the home grounded while still maintaining a touch of modern elegance. The clients large family will be pleased with the amount of space in both the great room and the refrigerator.

Waters Edge Custom

NJR Studios

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall kitchen pantry in Sydney with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Projet rénovation complète et architecture d'intérieure appartement familial

Pétillance

L'ancienne cuisine était à l'autre bout de l'appartement et est devenue une chambre. La cuisine a trouvé sa place dans le séjour, pour cela nous avons déplacé un mur et gagné de l'espace dans un ancien dressing et un couloir inutile.

Bethesda Bungalow

WINN Design+Build

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

WOODLAND KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

The available space for the kitchen was long and narrow. An efficient galley layout with a large island provided improved function and flow in this two-cook kitchen.

Piedmont Park Kitchen

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Haris Kenjar
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

White and Beige Kitchen

Revived Interiors

Traditional and elegant kitchen with island sink and wine cabinet and custom-designed hood.
Photo of a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

Chase Court

The Cabinet Connection

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown 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.

Rénovation d'une cuisine en région Parisienne

ASDesign ( ASD )

Cuisine contemporaine en L de 9 m2
Small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Laurel// Zero Energy Ready Home

Younger Homes

Are you ready for a home that lives, works, and lasts better? Our Zero Energy Ready Homes are so energy efficient a renewable energy system can offset all or most of their annual energy consumption. We have designed these homes for you with our top-selling qualities of a custom home and more. Join us on our mission to make energy-efficient, safe, healthy, and sustainable, homes available to everyone. Builder: Younger Homes Architect: Danze and Davis Architects Designs: Rachel Farrington Photography: Cate Black Photo

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.

Lewisham Kitchen

piqu

A warm and very welcoming kitchen extension in Lewisham creating this lovely family and entertaining space with some beautiful bespoke features. The smooth shaker style lay on cabinet doors are painted in Farrow & Ball Green Smoke, and the double height kitchen island, finished in stunning Sensa Black Beauty stone with seating on one side, cleverly conceals the sink and tap along with a handy pantry unit and drinks cabinet.

Luxury Lake Cottage | Canandaigua, NY

Method Architecture Studio, PLLC

From the onset of this custom home design on Canandaigua Lake, our clients knew their desire to be integrated with the lake and its views from as many rooms as possible. Their taste in the classic interior finishes of clean and crisp whites compliment the views we framed throughout. What the photos don’t show is the process of planning this home from razing and rebuilding an existing structure to the extensive planning board meetings for the proposed design goals. This neighborhood has strict zoning laws that make designing a clients wishes and dreams a challenge. We worked intimately with the client and town zoning boards to gain necessary approvals for this custom lake home design. As a result we were able to achieve their desired goals for the design of this house and the development of this property.

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!

Kitchen Before & After: Sheraton Ex-Display - AFTER

Used Kitchen Exchange

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and black benchtop.

Квартира на Мичуринском

Ira Sagun

Трехкомнатная квартира на Мичуринском проспекте в Москве. Стиль - современная классика. На полу инженерная доска Coswic; мрамор, оставшийся от прежнего ремонта. На стенах краска. Двери, встроенная мебель московских фабрик.

High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington

UCE Fine Builders

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

Aberdeen Model Home by Duke Homes

Duke Homes, Inc.

So many custom features in this home's kitchen including an expansive center island with additional storage that can be accessed from both sides, glass faced lit upper cabinets, a walk-in pantry and over the stove faucet.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel 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!