Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Whanganui full home interior

Du Bois Design Ltd

Design ideas for a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Carson

Daniela Fulford Photography

Inspiration for a modern l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

WH B

BRÜNING INTERIORS

Wir lieben die Harmonie von weiß geöltem Eicheparkett und dem Küchenausschnitt. Die mittelgrauen Fronten bieten einen angenehmen Kontrast.
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Wandsworth home refurbishment

Sonia b design

Kitchen design and supply Kitchen cabinets restoration Complete strip out Electrical rewiring and revisited electrical layout Bespoke seating and bespoke joinery

Muiron

Visbeen Architects

Photo of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Seacliff

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Short North Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel - Columbus, OH

Kitchen Kraft

Midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

Угловая встроенная кухня с белыми глянцевыми и каменными фасадами

IDM Eterno - фасадные плиты для интерьера и мебели

Эта элегантная угловая кухня станет идеальным дополнением любой квартиры в стиле лофт. Сочетание белых глянцевых и каменных фасадов создает стильный и современный вид. Благодаря своим небольшим и узким размерам, он идеально подходит для тех, у кого мало места. Темная гамма добавляет нотку изысканности современному стилю лофт, а отсутствие ручек создает цельный и чистый вид.

Kitchen Remodel

ME Design Group

Kitchen remodel featuring plaster custom range alcove with white oak island.
This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Queens Park Kitchen

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

A stunning kitchen with unusual details. Soft greens, greys and white define this kitchen space with curved and ribbed details. A ribbed kitchen island with a marble benchtop defines the space. A soft grey marble splash back adds softness and the doors feature curved, oval shaker details.

Warren Terrace Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, with island, green floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Seaside kitchen

H. Miller Bros

Our design process is set up to tease out what is unique about a project and a client so that we can create something peculiar to them. When we first went to see this client, we noticed that they used their fridge as a kind of notice board to put up pictures by the kids, reminders, lists, cards etc… with magnets onto the metal face of the old fridge. In their new kitchen they wanted integrated appliances and for things to be neat, but we felt these drawings and cards needed a place to be celebrated and we proposed a cork panel integrated into the cabinet fronts… the idea developed into a full band of cork, stained black to match the black front of the oven, to bind design together. It also acts as a bit of a sound absorber (important when you have 3yr old twins!) and sits over the splash back so that there is a lot of space to curate an evolving backdrop of things you might pin to it. In this design, we wanted to design the island as big table in the middle of the room. The thing about thinking of an island like a piece of furniture in this way is that it allows light and views through and around; it all helps the island feel more delicate and elegant… and the room less taken up by island. The frame is made from solid oak and we stained it black to balance the composition with the stained cork. The sink run is a set of floating drawers that project from the wall and the flooring continues under them - this is important because again, it makes the room feel more spacious. The full height cabinets are purposefully a calm, matt off white. We used Farrow and Ball ’School house white’… because its our favourite ‘white’ of course! All of the whitegoods are integrated into this full height run: oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and a gigantic pantry cupboard. A sweet detail is the hand turned cabinet door knobs - The clients are music lovers and the knobs are enlarged versions of the volume knob from a 1970s record player.

Lincoln Towers Combination

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry and quartzite countertops
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and grey benchtop.

White and Gray Compact Kitchen with LVT Flooring

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Waypoint 650F door style in Painted Linen Finish with Eternia 3cm Ancaster quartz countertops accented with Top Knobs Lydia pull in Flat Black finish. The tile on the backsplash is 3x6 Anatolia Marlow with Tide Glossy finish. Also installed is an Elkay Crosstown Stainless Steel single bowl sink with colander, cutting board, drying rack and drain and a Moen Align pullout faucet in Matte Black finish. The flooring is Adura Rigid Sausalito LVT 6x48 plant in Bay Breeze for the kitchen and entry step.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

A NEW DAY Studio - Dorset Road

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

Bespoke kitchen design - pill shaped fluted island with ink blue wall cabinetry. Zellige tiles clad the shelves and chimney breast, paired with patterned encaustic floor tiles.

Adirondack Style Custom Home

Howell Custom Building Group

The homeowners of this wanted to create an informal year-round residence for their active family that reflected their love of the outdoors and time spent in ski and camping lodges. The result is a luxurious, yet understated, comfortable kitchen/dining area that exudes a feeling of warmth and relaxation. The open floor plan offers views throughout the first floor, while large picture windows integrate the outdoors and fill the space with light. A door to the three-season room offers easy access to an outdoor kitchen and living area. The dark wood floors, cabinets with natural wood grain, leathered stone counters, and coffered ceilings offer the ambiance of a 19th century mountain lodge, yet this is combined with painted wainscoting and woodwork to brighten and modernize the space. A blue center island in the kitchen adds a fun splash of color, while a gas fireplace and lit upper cabinets adds a cozy feeling. A separate butler’s pantry contains additional refrigeration, storage, and a wine cooler. Challenges included integrating the perimeter cabinetry into the crown moldings and coffered ceilings, so the lines of millwork are aligned through multiple living spaces. In particular, there is a structural steel column on the corner of the raised island around which oak millwork was wrapped to match the living room columns. Another challenge was concealing second floor plumbing in the beams of the coffered ceiling.

Kitchen with Grey Benchtop and Turquoise Benchtop 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!