Photography by Haris Kenjar
Inspiration for 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.

Loung Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional Formal Kitchen with Amazing Hood
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Swisher Classic Family Home

Wiles Design Group

This beautiful, light-filled home radiates timeless elegance with a neutral palette and subtle blue accents. Thoughtful interior layouts optimize flow and visibility, prioritizing guest comfort for entertaining. The kitchen seamlessly integrates with the open-concept living area, featuring a thoughtful layout that accommodates dining, entertaining, and abundant functional features. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/swisher-iowa-new-construction-home-design

European Country Flair

Everything Home

With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner. The kitchen has generous countertops that provide ample workspace, complemented by rustic wood floors that radiate warmth. Creamy walls and cabinets evoke a serene ambience, reminiscent of the tranquil landscapes of the European countryside. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Kitchen Cooking Wall

Living Radius Architecture & Interior Design Inc.

Gas Cook Top
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Mountain Top in Idaho

Edgewood

This homes open layout allows guests to linger in the kitchen, relax in the great room, or sit down at the dining table while feeling like everyone is together. This kitchen being an entertainer's dream, with a full refrigeration wall, including two refrigerators, a wine refrigerator, and freezer.

Island-Style Expansion

Dangler Design

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Eiche Oldschool

WAGNER Werkstatt | Raumgestaltung

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.

Project Corten

CCASA Architects

Open kitchen and informal dining room. Exposed steel beam and exposed brickwork. Plywood finishes around which compliment with all materials. generous light room.

Historic Manhattan Townhouse

nC2 architecture llc

Full renovation of a historic limestone townhouse in upper Manhattan. The biggest challenge with this project was modernizing the building and adapting it to the clients' needs while preserving its spectacular, intact architectural detailing and historical woodwork. New electrical wiring and plumbing lines were carefully threaded into the walls and ceilings and new HVAC equipment was incorporated throughout the building in a completely unobtrusive manner. New millwork shelving units were designed and constructed to appear as though they were part of the original design of the house. Existing historical woodwork throughout the house was lightly refurbished and all bathrooms and the kitchen were gut renovated.

Approved Used Kitchen, Pippy Oak Shaker

Used Kitchen Exchange

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Greenville

User

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel 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.

Hyde Park Traditional Kitchen

Page Lumber, Millwork, & Building Supplies

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vaughn Res.

Foxwood Inc

Rustic oak face-frame cabinets with a raised panel door style and granite countertops.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Greenville

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchens

Decibel Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in London with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Ergonomic Chef's Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

Failing appliances, poor quality cabinetry, poor lighting and less than ergonomic storage is what precipitated the remodel of this kitchen for a petite chef. The appliances were selected based on the features that would provide maximum accessibility, safety and ergonomics, with a focus on health and wellness. This includes an induction cooktop, electric grill/griddle, side hinged wall oven, side hinged steam oven, warming drawer and counter depth refrigeration. The cabinetry layout with internal convenience hardware (mixer lift, pull-out knife block, pull-out cutting board storage, tray dividers, roll-outs, tandem trash and recycling, and pull-out base pantry) along with a dropped counter on the end of the island with an electrical power strip ensures that the chef can cook and bake with ease with a minimum of bending or need of a step stool, especially when the kids and grandchildren are helping in the kitchen. The new coffee station, tall pantries and relocated island sink allow non-cooks to be in the kitchen without being underfoot. Extending the open shelf soffits provides additional illuminated space to showcase the chef’s extensive collection of M.A. Hadley pottery as well as much needed targeted down lighting over the perimeter countertops. Under cabinet lights provide much needed task lighting. The remodeled kitchen checks a lot of boxes for the chef. There is no doubt who will be hosting family holiday gatherings!

lighting remodel

DBS Electric

Complete kitchen remodel. This kitchen was a great project to participate in. The owner initially had no design. I just wish I had a before picture.

Kitchen with 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!