This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Hillsborough Walnut and Painted

EXPERT WOODWORKING

Combination of Walnut and Painted cabinetry. Flush inset style, butt hinges, thick counters. Bernard Andre photography.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, light hardwood floors, medium wood cabinets and green benchtop.

Plymouth Meeting Kitchen and Dining Room

Harth Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and green benchtop.

Historic Takoma Park additon

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and green benchtop.

Sausalito Mid Century Modern

AlterECO, Inc.

Refresh of a modern eco-friendly kitchen that is perfectly-fitted to a mid-century modern home in Sausalito, California.
Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Peninsula with Custom Hood

Eclectic Designs LLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and green benchtop.

Hanover Farmhouse Kitchen

Denyne Designs

This stunning and spacious kitchen is replete with unique hand-crafted features such as built-ins, a one-of-a-kind beverage station and custom moldings. The Shaker cabinetry with inset doors and beadboard accents provides an authentic farmhouse look and feel, while the gray, yellow and terracotta color scheme adds contrast and an element of colorful flair. The Butterfly Green granite countertops are offset by butcher block countertops, tying in with the other wood elements within the space. Stainless-steel lighting and appliances, a farmhouse sink, and pot filler are modern conveniences perfect for cooking and entertaining.

Crescent Hill- Kitchen

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Nina Farmer Interiors Builder: Wellen Construction Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design Photographer: Eric Piasecki Photography

Beautiful Kitchens

Lisa Carlisle Architect

Inspiration for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Seminary Avenue

Paskevich & Associates

A new custom kitchen in Lincoln Park
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

South Haven Remodel

AB2 Architecture

A second floor kitchen with painted cabinets and mahogany accents is located beneath the rebuilt third floor. Joists were left exposed to give added height to an otherwise low ceiling.

Historic Takoma Park Kitchen

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and green benchtop.

Plymouth Meeting Kitchen and Dining Room

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and green benchtop.

Cheshire Farmhouse

Gail Marsden Interior Design

This is an example of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Two Time Award Winning Kitchen

Normandy Remodeling

Featuring white painted cabinetry for the perimteter of the space and dark stained island for a contrast, the green backsplash tiles and subtle green countertops add personality to the space. Learn more about the Normandy Remodeling Designer, Vince Weber, who created this kitchen and room addition: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/vince-weber/ To learn more about this award-winning Normandy Remodeling Kitchen, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/blog/2-time-award-winning-kitchen-in-wilmette

Beaver Lane

KM Designs, Inc

Matthew Niemann Photography www.matthewniemann.com
Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Fountain Hills Kitchen Remodel GS

Luxury Remodels Company

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Country Farmhouse

B Elevated Kitchen Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and Green 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!