Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Spanish White Mediterranean

Maraya Interior Design

Antique table in a tall white pantry with a rolling ladder and antique light fixture. A clean, contemporary white palette in this traditional Spanish Style home in Santa Barbara, California. Soft greys, beige, cream colored fabrics, hand knotted rugs and quiet light walls show off the beautiful thick arches between the living room and dining room. Stained wood beams, wrought iron lighting, and carved limestone fireplaces give a soft, comfortable feel for this summer home by the Pacific Ocean. White linen drapes with grass shades give warmth and texture to the great room. The kitchen features glass and white marble mosaic backsplash, white slabs of natural quartzite, and a built in banquet nook. The oak cabinets are lightened by a white wash over the stained wood, and medium brown wood plank flooring througout the home. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

Kitchen Remodel in Historic Victorian Home

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build

Traditional face framed cabinets with flush inset doors. A full tier of top cabinets adds much-needed storage to the space. Counters are polished Carrara marble. A variety of lighting brightens the space, using vintage fixtures from Rejuvenation. Long leaf pine bench at window sill matches the owners' table and adds to seating options. Construction by CG&S Design-Build Photography by Tommy Kile

Mediterranean Kitchen

This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beige splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Maine Kitchen

trentbellphotography

Trent Bell Photography: www.trentbell.com Architect: Theodore + Theodore Architects
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

We All Scream For Airstream

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors, orange floor and orange benchtop.

The Cardinal Kitchen

Home Options Made Easy

Design and Cabinetry by Home Options Made Easy in Barrie Countertops by Cambria Quartz Appliances by TA Appliances
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Beacon Hill Victorian

Gant Nychay Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, orange floor and white benchtop.

VIVIENDA MUNTANER

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an integrated sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, with island, brown benchtop, shaker cabinets, black appliances and green floor.

Bold Mediterranean Kitchen in Narberth

Airy Kitchens

Photos by Rebecca McAlpin
Small mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and orange floor.

Muskoka Cottage & Boathouse

Attainable Solutions Inc.

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, orange floor, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and no island.

Richmond Heights Kitchen by Karen Korn Interiors

User

Light filled kitchen by Karen Korn Interiors. Photography by Karen Palmer Photography. A gracious kitchen with beautiful hardware and details. A mix of cabinetry in walnut, blue, and white.

Philadelphia Custom Kitchen and Laundry

Airy Kitchens

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Warm Mid Century Ranch Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design + Photos: Leslie Murchie Cascino
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Quaint Modern Espresso Kitchen

PRO-Builders

Beautiful dark espresso WayPoint cabinets (maple). Reflective, opulence Daltile for the back-splash. Giallo granite with standard eased edge. Client stayed with in their budgeted costs and had a custom result.

Mid Century Remodel

Creative Spaces by KB

Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Classic Black & White Kitchen

Monarch Kitchen Design Studio

This kitchen had a boring builder grade kitchen. There was not too much we could do to change the layout, but we did want to open up the space so we opened up the wall between the dining room and kitchen. Then we extended the wall between the patio door and window to give it more space since we lost the other wall. The end result is open, bright and very updated AND the kitty loves it too!

Spanish Casita by the Sea | Baja California

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

This casita was completely renovated from floor to ceiling in preparation of Airbnb short term romantic getaways. The color palette of teal green, blue and white was brought to life with curated antiques that were stripped of their dark stain colors, collected fine linens, fine plaster wall finishes, authentic Turkish rugs, antique and custom light fixtures, original oil paintings and moorish chevron tile and Moroccan pattern choices.

Blue For You

Hankins & Associates, Inc. - Kitchens and Baths

This “Blue for You” kitchen is truly a cook’s kitchen with its 48” Wolf dual fuel range, steamer oven, ample 48” built-in refrigeration and drawer microwave. The 11-foot-high ceiling features a 12” lighted tray with crown molding. The 9’-6” high cabinetry, together with a 6” high crown finish neatly to the underside of the tray. The upper wall cabinets are 5-feet high x 13” deep, offering ample storage in this 324 square foot kitchen. The custom cabinetry painted the color of Benjamin Moore’s “Jamestown Blue” (HC-148) on the perimeter and “Hamilton Blue” (HC-191) on the island and Butler’s Pantry. The main sink is a cast iron Kohler farm sink, with a Kohler cast iron under mount prep sink in the (100” x 42”) island. While this kitchen features much storage with many cabinetry features, it’s complemented by the adjoining butler’s pantry that services the formal dining room. This room boasts 36 lineal feet of cabinetry with over 71 square feet of counter space. Not outdone by the kitchen, this pantry also features a farm sink, dishwasher, and under counter wine refrigeration.

Colorful Kitchen Update

Amber Golob Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Green Floor and Orange Floor 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!