Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Elizabeth Street, Allendale

Key Piece

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop, vaulted and quartzite benchtops.

A Straightforward yet Attention-Grabbing Renovation.

Demand&Deliver Ltd

This kitchen serves a dual purpose, seamlessly combining a dining area where you can engage in paperwork or other tasks at the concrete table. The overall aesthetic exudes a distinct apartment vibe.

Faircrest Heights, Los Angeles CA - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

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!

Hunting cabin renovation

Kitchen & Bath Gallery of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

After renovations done to the hunting cabin, showing the modern cabinets and hardware in cherry wood and slab doors, updated appliances and backsplash. Beautiful cork floors and custom display cabinets.

Home Update in Walnut Creek

Windows & Beyond

Slider Window Replacement in Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, green benchtop and recessed.

Au Naturale Ranch

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

For the kitchen, we chose a quartzite countertop and backsplash for its durability and stunning blue-green colors and movement. This stone paired perfectly with the sleek, dark stained rift-cut oak modern cabinets and bronze, edge-mount hardware. The white oak hardwood flooring and vaulted ceiling with skylights keeps the space light and bright. This side of the kitchen is a breakfast area, and spacious countertop for hosting.

Cucina

Corrado Anselmi Architetto

Progettazione di nuova cucina su disegno, spostata in una zona differente dell'abitazione per consentire la creazione della terza camera da letto e del terzo bagno

Hospital Residence

Elbi Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, white floor, green benchtop and recessed.

Long-distance collaboration pays off

New Zealand Certified Builders Association

The height of the ceilings transforms this tiny footprint into a space that feels big,
Photo of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

Penthouse im historischen Dachgeschoss

SHIRVANI & OESTERLE

Dieses Projekt widmet sich dem Dachgeschossausbau eines historischen Gebäudes mit einer tiefgreifenden baukonstruktiven Grundsanierung. Hierbei wurden zwei Wohnungen zu einer großzügigen Einheit zusammengeführt, wobei besonderes Augenmerk auf die Optimierung der Erschließung gelegt wurde, um ein nahtloses und harmonisches Wohngefühl zu schaffen. Der Grundriss wurde mit einer offenen Raumgestaltung konzipiert, die von weiten Sichtbezügen geprägt ist. Dabei wird die natürliche Helligkeit gekonnt eingefangen, um eine atmosphärische Weite zu erzeugen. Die Gestaltung folgt einer minimalistischen Ästhetik mit klaren Linien und einer ehrlichen Betonung funktionaler Details. Die Farbpalette im Inneren des Gebäudes ist ruhig und zurückhaltend gehalten. Sanfte Nuancen von Weiß schaffen eine subtile Atmosphäre, während gezielte Akzente aus Messing und geölter Eiche eine warme und organische Note hinzufügen. Diese Materialien fügen sich nahtlos in das Gesamtkonzept ein und betonen die sorgfältig ausgewählten Details. Besonderes Augenmerk wurde auf die Gestaltung des Kinderzimmers gelegt, die durch einen Treppenschrank mit einer integrierten Lerngalerie verbunden ist. Dieses durchdachte Element erweckt mit seiner hochwertigen Ausführung und schlichten Eleganz eine inspirierende Atmosphäre. Es schafft nicht nur einen praktischen Stauraum, sondern bietet gleichzeitig eine organisierte und ästhetisch ansprechende Umgebung für die junge Bewohnerin. Als Herzstück der Wohnung erstrahlt die offene Wohnküche, die durch eine Arbeitsplatte aus glasiertem Lavastein gekonnt in Szene gesetzt wird. Dieser Bereich fungiert als lebendiger Mittelpunkt des Wohnraums und lädt zu geselligen Zusammenkünften ein. Insgesamt verkörpert die Gestaltung der Wohnung einen zeitlosen Stil. Die geschickte Verbindung funktionaler Elemente mit einer ruhigen Formensprache schafft ein Wohnkonzept, das eine harmonische und moderne Erfahrung bietet.

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Every remodel comes with its new challenges and solutions. Our client built this home over 40 years ago and every inch of the home has some sentimental value. They had outgrown the original kitchen. It was too small, lacked counter space and storage, and desperately needed an updated look. The homeowners wanted to open up and enlarge the kitchen and let the light in to create a brighter and bigger space. Consider it done! We put in an expansive 14 ft. multifunctional island with a dining nook. We added on a large, walk-in pantry space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. All appliances are new, built-in, and some cladded to match the custom glazed cabinetry. We even installed an automated attic door in the new Utility Room that operates with a remote. New windows were installed in the addition to let the natural light in and provide views to their gorgeous property.

Lanikai Hillside Modern

Jule Lucero, Interior & Architectural Designer

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

PSM Kitchen

Capital Builders, LLC

Create a wider flat spot on a vaulted ceiling to move new vented hood away from skylight flashing, centering over island counter for symmetry. Add LED wafer lighting, replace undercabinet lighting, change granite tile counters to soapstone, install 36" cooktop by modifying island upper drawers, repair downdraft holes, install new oven, add full height backsplash (laundry counters and backsplash to match).

Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Satin & Slate

Quartzite counter-tops in two different colors, green and tan/beige. Cabinets are a mix of flat panel and shaker style. Flooring is a walnut hardwood. Design of the space is a transitional/modern style.

Kitchen Remodels

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Elegant traditional kitchen for the most demanding chef! Side by side 36" built in refrigerators, custom stainless hood, custom glass & marble mosaic backsplash and beyond!

San Luis Kitchen Displays

San Luis Kitchen Co.

The unplanned growth of a true Tuscan farmhouse kitchen is mirrored here by combining different style cabinetry and counters and by using the dining table as an integral workspace. Corian counters at the sink are matched with a hand-pounded copper bar and a butcherblock island. The differing heights of the counters also add interest and ease of use -- you can stand at the high island to chop veggies and then rest your back by assembling hors d'oeurvres sitting down at the table. Note also the rough ceiling beams with grape-stake latticework, strongly colored & textured walls and arched niches, Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Brookhaven's Andover

Dettaglio cucina

Corrado Anselmi Architetto

Dettaglio top cucina con piano cottura integrato
Large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Faircrest Heights, Los Angeles CA - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with 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!