Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Banquette

Kitchen & Bath Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with white cabinets, wood benchtops, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Worthington, OH Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

NJW Construction

What this Mid-century modern home originally lacked in kitchen appeal it made up for in overall style and unique architectural home appeal. That appeal which reflects back to the turn of the century modernism movement was the driving force for this sleek yet simplistic kitchen design and remodel. Stainless steel aplliances, cabinetry hardware, counter tops and sink/faucet fixtures; removed wall and added peninsula with casual seating; custom cabinetry - horizontal oriented grain with quarter sawn red oak veneer - flat slab - full overlay doors; full height kitchen cabinets; glass tile - installed countertop to ceiling; floating wood shelving; Karli Moore Photography

Van Ness by Storie

Storie Collective

Boho meets Portuguese design in a stunning transformation of this Van Ness tudor in the upper northwest neighborhood of Washington, DC. Our team’s primary objectives were to fill space with natural light, period architectural details, and cohesive selections throughout the main level and primary suite. At the entry, new archways are created to maximize light and flow throughout the main level while ensuring the space feels intimate. A new kitchen layout along with a peninsula grounds the chef’s kitchen while securing its part in the everyday living space. Well-appointed dining and living rooms infuse dimension and texture into the home, and a pop of personality in the powder room round out the main level. Strong raw wood elements, rich tones, hand-formed elements, and contemporary nods make an appearance throughout the newly renovated main level and primary suite of the home.

Midcentury Modern Renovation

Rogers Krajnak Architects

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Columbus with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Expanded Kitchen Layout

The Cleary Company

Marshall Evan Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Квартира в ЖК "Северный парк" 70м2

ANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич

фото: Ольга Мелекесцева
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and black appliances.

King Street Condo - Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Classic + Transitional + Retro Kitchen

Paradigm Interiors

This award-winning classic + transitional + retro kitchen remodel was part of multi-room home remodeling and interior design project. The clients wanted to include some mid-century modern elements, but didn't want the room to feel like a capsule space. We used classic slab door style kitchen cabinets in a cherry finish and a muted aqua color palette in the finishes and custom elements. Another goal was to create a space that would easily convert from small family meals to large holiday gatherings. To accommodate this request, we added a custom booth on the back of the peninsula, a large bar/buffet, a vintage teak table with butterfly leaves, and extra seating bench. To top it off, we added the glamorous gold leaf oversized pendant, which steals the show without being out of proportion to the space.

Custom Kitchen, Bathrooms and In Law Unit in Berkeley

Project Guru

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Seneca Gardens kitchen

Designer Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Dalmatia Kitchen Remodel

Inchoate Architecture, LLC

Designed by Inchoate Architecture, LLC - Photos by Anthony De Santis
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and white floor.

U shaped kitchen

LWK London Kitchens

Gloss cream U-shaped kitchen with peninsula
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and flat-panel cabinets.

Japandi-Inspired Kitchen

Fox Interiors

Inspired by their years in Japan and California and their Scandinavian heritage, we updated this 1938 home with a earthy palette and clean lines. Rift-cut white oak cabinetry, white quartz counters and a soft green tile backsplash are balanced with details that reference the home's history. Classic light fixtures soften the modern elements. We created a new arched opening to the living room and removed the trim around other doorways to enlarge them and mimic original arched openings. Removing an entry closet and breakfast nook opened up the overall footprint and allowed for a functional work zone that includes great counter space on either side of the range, when they had none before. The new pantry wall incorporates storage for the microwave, coat storage, and a bench for shoe removal.

Clintonville Kitchen, half bath, and porch

J.S. Brown & Co.

A tiny kitchen and large unused dining room were combined to create a welcoming, eat in kitchen with the addition of a powder room, and space left for the doggies.

Lakefront Kitchen Remodel - Wall Sconce

Cynthia B. Wilson Interior Design

Victoria McHugh Photography Lakeside Custom Cabinetry,LLC Chris Hummel Construction Vogler Metalwork & Design A huge amount of functional storage space was designed into an otherwise small kitchen through the use of purpose built, custom cabinetry. The homeowner knew exactly how she wanted to organize her kitchen tools. A knife drawer was specially made to fit her collection of knives. The open shelving on the range side serves as easy access to her cookware as well as a garbage pullout. We were able to relocate and center the range and copper range hood made by Vogler Metalworks by removing a center island and replacing it with a honed black granite countertop peninsula. The subway tile backsplash on the sink wall is taken up to the soffit with the exception of dark bull nose used to frame the wall sconce made by Vaughn. The kitchen also serves as an informal entryway from the lake and exterior brick patio so the homeowners were desperate to have a way to keep shoes from being scattered on the floor. We took an awkward corner and fitted it with custom built cabinetry that housed not only the family's shoes but kitty litter, dog leashes, car keys, sun hats, and lotions.

From Mumbai to Manhattan

Thomas Puckett Designs

Art filled home on Upper West Side of New York City mixes vintage mid-century finds with modern pieces.
Photo of a transitional kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Galley with a View

Orion Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Craftsman Bungalow Kitchen

FMSProjects, Inc.

Storage above for special less-used bowls and cookware. Open shelving/counter for microwave and expresso area.
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Traditional Kitchens

Beckony Kitchens & Baths

An all-white kitchen allows the client's colorful decorative plate collection to pop! Taupe tile brings out the warmer tones in the granite countertops, while beadboard accents throughout add a cottage feel to the cozy kitchen. (Photography by Phillip Nilsson)

Kitchen with Green Splashback and a Peninsula 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!