Kitchen design - Navy base cabinets with timber cabinets above. Black met arch with polished Venetian plaster finish. Handmade tiles to splash back . Curved island bench with wicker counter stools. Hardwood floor.

Pink Kitchen

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

This colorful kitchen included custom Decor painted maple shaker doors in Bella Pink (SW6596). The remodel incorporated removal of load bearing walls, New steal beam wrapped with walnut veneer, Live edge style walnut open shelves. Hand made, green glazed terracotta tile. Red oak hardwood floors. Kitchen Aid appliances (including matching pink mixer). Ruvati apron fronted fireclay sink. MSI Statuary Classique Quartz surfaces. This kitchen brings a cheerful vibe to any gathering.

Mistletoe Drive

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

We were approached by a Karen, a renowned sculptor, and her husband Tim, a retired MD, to collaborate on a whole-home renovation and furnishings overhaul of their newly purchased and very dated “forever home” with sweeping mountain views in Tigard. Karen and I very quickly found that we shared a genuine love of color, and from day one, this project was artistic and thoughtful, playful, and spirited. We updated tired surfaces and reworked odd angles, designing functional yet beautiful spaces that will serve this family for years to come. Warm, inviting colors surround you in these rooms, and classic lines play with unique pattern and bold scale. Personal touches, including mini versions of Karen’s work, appear throughout, and pages from a vintage book of Audubon paintings that she’d treasured for “ages” absolutely shine displayed framed in the living room. Partnering with a proficient and dedicated general contractor (LHL Custom Homes & Remodeling) makes all the difference on a project like this. Our clients were patient and understanding, and despite the frustrating delays and extreme challenges of navigating the 2020/2021 pandemic, they couldn’t be happier with the results. Photography by Christopher Dibble

Paris Montorgueil

Anne Rista

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

Lawrenceville Rowhouse

QUARTER design studio

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Charles Thompson House

Johnson Consulting

New kitchen in a 1910 house
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Créer un cocon fonctionnel dans un studio - Projet Courbevoie

Mon Concept Habitation

Pour ce premier achat immobilier, notre cliente souhaitait optimiser sa petite surface en créant de nombreux rangements et en séparant bien chaque espace. Le coin nuit est donc isolé par une verrière et un store pour ne pas le cloisonner et réduire l’espace. On trouve des rangements ultra fonctionnels dans l’entrée/dressing, sous le lit mezzanine ainsi que dans la cuisine. Le bois sombre du parquet que l’on retrouve également par petites touches dans le reste de l’appartement permet d’ajouter du caractère à cette petite surface !

Retro Revival

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

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Craftsman Custom Kitchen

C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.

This kitchen in a 1911 Craftsman home has taken on a new life full of color and personality. Inspired by the client’s colorful taste and the homes of her family in The Philippines, we leaned into the wild for this design. The first thing the client told us is that she wanted terra cotta floors and green countertops. Beyond this direction, she wanted a place for the refrigerator in the kitchen since it was originally in the breakfast nook. She also wanted a place for waste receptacles, to be able to reach all the shelves in her cabinetry, and a special place to play Mahjong with friends and family. The home presented some challenges in that the stairs go directly over the space where we wanted to move the refrigerator. The client also wanted us to retain the built-ins in the dining room that are on the opposite side of the range wall, as well as the breakfast nook built ins. The solution to these problems were clear to us, and we quickly got to work. We lowered the cabinetry in the refrigerator area to accommodate the stairs above, as well as closing off the unnecessary door from the kitchen to the stairs leading to the second floor. We utilized a recycled body porcelain floor tile that looks like terra cotta to achieve the desired look, but it is much easier to upkeep than traditional terra cotta. In the breakfast nook we used bold jungle themed wallpaper to create a special place that feels connected, but still separate, from the kitchen for the client to play Mahjong in or enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we utilized stair pullouts by all the upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling to ensure that the client can reach every shelf.

Restructuration appartement 9ème

Nelson Architecture Interieure & Design

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, green floor and white benchtop.

Blackwood | Black

Hastings Design

‘Designed’ by Fabrikate www.fabrikate.com.au
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Kelly Cleveland Interiors

Gintas Zaranka
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Parkmead Drive

Studio Collab

Mid-century modern residential renovation for a Palm Springs vacation rental home. Kitchen interior design features a green zellige tile backsplash, modern white cabinets with brass hardware, open shelf storage and exposed ceiling rafters.

North Salem, NY Kitchen

RoSal Enterprises

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and red floor.

narrow shotgun house

Stuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects LLC

Jon Miller Hedrich Blessing
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and terra-cotta splashback.

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.

Pink Kitchen

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Contemporary Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Buena Vista Remodel

Sven Lavine Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen with Green Splashback and Terra-cotta Splashback 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!