This Texas Treasure began as a simple kitchen remodel, then expanded to include the entire home! What was a tired, dark, cramped space has now become an open, light, bright space fit for a serious cook! She yearned for natural and organic elements that harken to the outdoors. Stone, antique, rough, hand-hewn beams fit the bill perfectly!

Colorful and Elegant Cypress Home Remodel

Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group

Kolanowski Studio
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Remodeling

Building Solutions DC &R

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Cambridge Renovation

S+H Construction

Visible housing for kitchenware and a trendy apron sink in S+H's renovation of a Cambridge kitchen. Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, green splashback and subway tile splashback.

Kitchen / Powder Room Remodel 2014

buzzman55

Tempered art glass doors lead to step in pantry for all food storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with no island, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and medium hardwood floors.

From Ow to Wow

User

Design and Photo by Theresa M Sterbis All selections made and sourced by homeowner.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Vermont Hilltop Home

HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS

Photographer: Greg Hubbard
Photo of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Burlington with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in High Point Estates Madison, WI

Sweeney Design Remodel

To create a strong focal point for the room, the fireplace was designed with a new steel facade and treated with a product that will allow it to acquire a warm patina with age.

Recycled Bottleglass Kitchen Backsplash

Susan Jablon

Gorgeous ocean style bottleglass has an organic, rough texture like you pulled it out of the sea! White square tiles used with subtle aqua green accents match this mosaic to the kitchen perfectly.

Avalon Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Tom Crane Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Swope Kitchen Renovation

The Aldrich Group, LLC

Closed coffee garage... see open coffee garage next Jeff Herr Photography
Design ideas for a large country separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Gaisford Flat

Martins Camisuli Architects

It was a real pleasure to work with these clients to create a fusion of East Coast USA and Morocco in this North London Flat. A modest architectural intervention of rebuilding the rear extension on lower ground and creating a first floor bathroom over the same footprint. The project combines modern-eclectic interior design with twenty century vintage classics. The colour scheme of pinks, greens and coppers create a vibrant palette that sits comfortably within this period property.

Forest Hills Mid-Century Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Photo 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, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

C A M I N O A L T O

Evensen Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and white cabinets.

Caputuring Craftsman

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Embracing an authentic Craftsman-styled kitchen was one of the primary objectives for these New Jersey clients. They envisioned bending traditional hand-craftsmanship and modern amenities into a chef inspired kitchen. The woodwork in adjacent rooms help to facilitate a vision for this space to create a free-flowing open concept for family and friends to enjoy. This kitchen takes inspiration from nature and its color palette is dominated by neutral and earth tones. Traditionally characterized with strong deep colors, the simplistic cherry cabinetry allows for straight, clean lines throughout the space. A green subway tile backsplash and granite countertops help to tie in additional earth tones and allow for the natural wood to be prominently displayed. The rugged character of the perimeter is seamlessly tied into the center island. Featuring chef inspired appliances, the island incorporates a cherry butchers block to provide additional prep space and seating for family and friends. The free-standing stainless-steel hood helps to transform this Craftsman-style kitchen into a 21st century treasure.

Two-Toned Kitchen | Frenchtown, NJ

Blue Water Construction, LLC

Large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Anigre on Ottawa Rd

Cherry Creek, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and green benchtop.

Karen's Modern Kitchens

Hancock Lumber Kitchen Design Showroom

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with with island, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink and brown floor.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Core Home Solutions, Inc.

Mid-century modern kitchen design featuring: - Kraftmaid Vantage cabinets (Barnet Golden Lager) with quartersawn maple slab fronts and tab cabinet pulls - Island Stone Wave glass backsplash tile - White quartz countertops - Thermador range and dishwasher - Cedar & Moss mid-century brass light fixtures - Concealed undercabinet plug mold receptacles - Undercabinet LED lighting - Faux-wood porcelain tile for island paneling

Kitchen with Green Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors 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!