Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Private Residence - Portsmouth, NH

A T Franco & Associates

Large beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

TRAVER CONSTRUCTION INC.

Traver Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Historic South Seventh

Verboys Interiors

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, no island and brown floor.

Custom Design - Kitchen - New American Home 2015

Blue Heron

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen

RJK Construction Inc

This craftsman kitchen borrows natural elements from architect and design icon, Frank Lloyd Wright. A slate backsplash, soapstone counters, and wood cabinetry is a perfect throwback to midcentury design. What ties this kitchen to present day design are elements such as stainless steel appliances and smart and hidden storage. This kitchen takes advantage of every nook and cranny to provide extra storage for pantry items and cookware.

Opposites Attract

Design Studio West

Once the space planning was accepted, we worked on the visual character of the space. I chose to accentuate the yin and yang of design-where opposites attract and work in harmony with one another. The light Bamboo wood and the mocha colored Oak cabinets play nicely against one another

Traditional Kitchen

Traditional kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and green splashback.

My Houzz: Casual Boho Style in a Treehouse-Like Los Angeles Home

STRUKTR Studios Photography

Photo: Marni Epstein-Mervis © 2018 Houzz
Photo of an industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

White on White

Heart of the Home Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Our Work

Morss Architecture

Ben Schneider
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

A modern country kitchen

Johnny Grey Studios.

Our brief was to create a calm, modern country kitchen that avoided cliches - and to intrinsically link to the garden. A weekend escape for a busy family who come down to escape the city, to enjoy their art collection, garden and cook together. The design springs from my neuroscience research and is based on appealing to our hard wired needs, our fundamental instincts - sociability, easy movement, art, comfort, hearth, smells, readiness for visitors, view of outdoors and a place to eat. The key design innovation was the use of soft geometry, not so much in the planning but in the three dimensionality of the furniture which grows out of the floor in an organic way. The soft geometry is in the profile of the pieces, not in their footprint. The users can stroke the furniture, lie against it and feel its softness, all of which helps the visitors to kitchen linger and chat. The fireplace is located in the middle between the cooking zone and the garden. There is plenty of room to draw up a chair and just sit around. The fold-out doors let the landscape into the space in a generous way, especially on summer days when the weather makes the indoors and outdoors come together. The sight lines from the main cooking and preparation island offer views of the garden throughout the seasons, as well as people coming into the room and those seating at the table - so it becomes a command position or what we call the sweet spot. This often results in there being a family competition to do the cooking. The woods are Canadian Maple, Australian rosewood and Eucalyptus. All appliances are Gaggenau and Fisher and Paykel.

Fresh and Inviting Compact Kitchen By: CJ Lowenthal

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

The client was working with a very small space that couldn’t be expanded, but they wanted to create an island. The designer ended up creating a peninsula work space that gave them the feel of an island without invading as much of the limited space. Open shelves we also brought in to create a more welcoming atmosphere, while creating the illusion of more space. Finally, an earthy-green backsplash was added to add color and texture to the kitchen. “Fresh Compact Eat-in Kitchen remodel with an open concept and fun atmosphere. Design by Gillman’s” — Dura Supreme Cabinetry Treve Johnson Photography

Woonona Kitchen Project

Concepts By Gavin Hepper

Design - Concepts by Gavin Hepper
Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, white cabinets and orange floor.

The Relatives Are Coming, the Relatives Are Coming...

McCabe By Design LLC

The kitchen island is multi-purposed with seating for socializing, storage, and a microwave oven shelf. An integrated panelized refrigerator gives this kitchen a tailored look.

Colorful Condo

Red Pepper Design & Cabinetry

High function for an avid cook, storage, durability and enough beauty to be sitting in the living room. High gloss foil sets the deep blue island apart as in inviting place to hang out.

arboleda

square three architecture, inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, green splashback, light wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, multiple islands, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Capturing the View

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Open Kitchen with double islands

Purple Cherry Architects

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, green splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and green benchtop.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The open concept Great Room includes the Kitchen, Breakfast, Dining, and Living spaces. The dining room is visually and physically separated by built-in shelves and a coffered ceiling. Windows and french doors open from this space into the adjacent Sunroom. The wood cabinets and trim detail present throughout the rest of the home are highlighted here, brightened by the many windows, with views to the lush back yard. The large island features a pull-out marble prep table for baking, and the counter is home to the grocery pass-through to the Mudroom / Butler's Pantry.

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!