Coastal Luxe style kitchen in our Cremorne project features cabinetry in Dulux Blue Rapsody and Snowy Mountains Quarter, and timber veneer in Planked Oak.

Swope Kitchen Renovation

The Aldrich Group, LLC

Hidden kitchen ladder Jeff Herr Photography
Photo of a large country separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Bay Area Custom Cabinetry: wine bar sideboard in family room connects to galley kitchen. This custom cabinetry built-in has two wind refrigerators installed side-by-side, one having a hinged door on the right side and the other on the left. The countertop is made of seafoam green granite and the backsplash is natural slate. These custom cabinets were made in our own award-winning artisanal cabinet studio. This Bay Area Custom home is featured in this video: http://www.billfryconstruction.com/videos/custom-cabinets/index.html

Minimalist Glass Gable Extension - Twickenham

Plus Rooms

A gable roof extension with a modern twist as the contemporary gable follows the existing contours of the traditional roofs above. The clean lines, concealed gutters, frameless glass and smooth rendered finish complement the existing building whilst at the same time providing a contemporary feel. Internally the vaulted ceiling provides a great sense of height and space to this impressive room.

Annandale Lake Home

Vercon Inc.

Northway Construction
Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

45th Symphony Designer's Showhouse Kitchen

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

Matt Kocourek Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Oceanfront Cottage

Whitten Architects

photography by Trent Bell
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, green splashback, shaker cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Design

Casamia Build & Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Mettawa Illinois French Country Kitchen with Art Tile Backsplash

Orren Pickell Building Group

Chef's kitchen with white perimeter recessed panel cabinetry. In contrast, the island and refrigerator cabinets are a dark lager color. All cabinetry is by Brookhaven. Kitchen back splash is 3x6 Manhattan Field tile in #1227 Peacock with 4.25x4.25 bullnose in the same color. Niche is 4.25" square Cordoba Plain Fancy fIeld tile in #1227 Peacock with fluid crackle finish and 3.12 square Turkistan Floral Fancy Field tile with 2.25x6 medium chair rail border. Design by Janet McCann. Photo by Mike Kaskel.

Surry Hills Kitchen Island Seating

Made to Matter

In 2019, Interior designer Alexandra Brown approached Matter to design and make cabinetry for this penthouse apartment. The brief was to create a rich and opulent space, featuring a favoured smoked oak veneer. We looked to the Art Deco inspired features of the building and referenced its curved corners and newly installed aged brass detailing in our design. We combined the smoked oak veneer with cambia ash cladding in the kitchen and bar areas to complement the green and brown quartzite stone surfaces chosen by Alex perfectly. We then designed custom brass handles, shelving and a large-framed mirror as a centrepiece for the bar, all crafted impeccably by our friends at JN Custom Metal. Functionality and sustainability were the focus of our design, with hard-wearing charcoal Abet Laminati drawers and door fronts in the kitchen with custom J pull handles, Grass Nova ProScala drawers and Osmo oiled veneer that can be easily reconditioned over time. Photography by Pablo Veiga

Modern Black Kitchen with Wood Island and Large Cement Chandelier

Rivington Marx Interiors

Bold, modern, timeless. This gorgeous kitchen design includes custom matte black cabinetry with flat panels, brass accents and oversized cabinet pulls. The rich, deep emerald green subway tile backsplash and rustic wood island topped with a sleek white countertop bridges traditional and modern design styles. A large cement dome pendant makes a bold statement over the island, echoing the balance of industrial and organic elements. Black and white patterned floor tiles introduce a layer of vintage charm, while the modern round white kitchen table and gray dining chairs solidify this room as eclectic luxury design perfection.

EC Residence - Spicewood

Blue Horse Building & Design

alterstudio architecture llp / Lighthouse Solar / JFH
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, multiple islands, ceramic floors and black floor.

Painted Cabinets

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lafayette Kitchen and Baths

MKB Design & Management

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, a peninsula, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary home remodel with ADA accommodations

John Webb Construction and Design

Complete home remodel with updated front exterior, kitchen, and master bathroom
This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brown cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor, white benchtop and a peninsula.

Thymeless Kitchen

JRP Design & Remodel

This timeless kitchen is the perfect example of how rich color sets the mood. Inspired by Sherwin-Williams’ Dried Thyme, the green cabinetry brings a warm and contemporary look. The kitchen’s original layout is what attracted the owners to this home so with a few changes, the space now better fits the owners’ needs. Straightening out a wall by the large bay window provided space to move the dishwasher, and gave room to build a tall cabinet with organized pullout drawers next to the stove for easy access and storage. This also created room to build a hidden appliance garage and flipping the location of the island sink provided more accessibility to the stove. The bow front stove hood provides visual relief for the linear nature of the cabinets. Green ceramic tiles surround the porcelain herringbone tile in the contrasting niche dedicated to spices and oils, and the adjacent pot filler provides convenience. The island was increased in size to provide for more storage and metal domed pendants provide lighting for both prepping and eating. Double-wall ovens have side handles for easy opening and convenience and provide easy access in a busy kitchen area. Separating the dining room from the kitchen with the addition of a butler door, created space to easily connect and move between the two rooms while minimizing noise. Photographer: Andrew Orozco

Curved glass backsplash

Artichoke

With fabulous views out to sea from the mouth of the River Dart, this bespoke kitchen posed some exciting challenges for our team: the new build house had to have all its materials delivered by barge because of difficult access from above. With its proximity to the sea and our clients’ passion for sailing, the island was inspired by a yacht’s galley. The solid teak worktop includes a wooden preparation sink and the glass splashback was custom made to follow the curve of the wall. Primary materials: Painted furniture finished with sprayed PU pigmented lacquer. Full height glass splashbacks, quarter sawn olive ash veneers with bespoke recessed stainless steel handle plates. Crema Botticino quartz and solid teak worktops. Bespoke teak preparation sink.

English charm and no fear of color

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Westwood Home

Silent Rivers Design+Build

Open concept kitchen
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Country Farmhouse

B Elevated Kitchen Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen with Green 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!