CURVES & TEXTURE - Custom designed & manufactured cabinetry in 'matte black' polyurethane - Large custom curved cabinetry - Feature vertical slates around the island - Curved timber grain floating shelf with recessed LED strip lighting - Large bifold appliance cabinet with timber grain internals - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Jet Black' benchtop - Feature textured matte black splashback tile - Lo & Co matte black hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Bright & Fresh First Floor

Unpatterned

Photo: Dustin Halleck
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, green floor and white benchtop.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brick floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances, red floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown benchtop and green floor.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Милютинский

Татьяна Красикова

Кухня
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, green floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Candy Land House

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Photo of a large eclectic eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, green floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

La nature s'invite dans la pièce à vivre

RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Lyon with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, green floor and grey benchtop.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Hunting Lodge Cherokee Plantation

Lancaster Interior Design

Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, brick floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and no island.

Küche im Dachgeschoss

Lignatus - Die Wohnmanufaktur

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dortmund with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, green floor and grey benchtop.

Frédéric

Charlotte Fequet

Rénovation d'un appartement de 60m2 sur l'île Saint-Louis à Paris. 2019 Photos Laura Jacques Design Charlotte Féquet
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, an undermount sink, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and white benchtop.

Matthieu

Atelier Aim

This is an example of an industrial single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island, green floor and brown benchtop.

Wynnewood Garden Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor and black benchtop.

Marylebone Mews House

dRAW Architecture

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble splashback, black appliances, green floor and white benchtop.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Think Construction

This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, red floor and brown benchtop.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Portfolio

Feeney+Bryant

@Feeney+Bryant
This is an example of an u-shaped kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

White kitchen with Unique Island

J. Peterson Design, LLC

This Coffee station was a request of the homeowner. We also made room for a basic microwave to be concealed behind the cabinet doors. Drawers below house the coffee supplies while the cup are stored up above.

Kitchen with Green Floor and Red 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!