Design ideas for an industrial galley open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, an integrated sink, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Springfield Project

MAB Designs

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Newark with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Silver Mist Transitional Kitchen Renovation

Cypress Design Co.

Small transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Perkins Kitchen Remodel

Dream Home Builders and Remodelers

Oversized Cabinet leg. I pushed for this size leg. Client thought a smaller leg would be best. She was very happy with the larger leg once installed.

Southampton NY Modern Italian Kitchen

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

A newly built home is outfitted with a luxury designed Italian Kitchen with high gloss gray tall cabinets and a brown tone veneer island. The veneer island top is placed on the stone top for an eclectic look and feel. The butler's pantry is directly behind the kitchen. The space is open to the dining and living areas as well as the outdoors.

Kitchen in Newfoundland

North Jersey Remodelers LLC.

Beautiful Shaker cabinets w/ granite tops.
Mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Walnut kitchen island cabinets custom angle panel fronts - full overlay

Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLC

Photo of a large modern u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wimberley Southwestern Retreat

Jennifer Garner Interiors

Southwestern Kitchen in blue and white featuring hand painted ceramic tile, chimney style plaster vent hood, granite and wood countertops Photography: Michael Hunter Photography

Bachelor Pad Turned Home

Unique Dwelling

Sarah Stute
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ojai Modern Garage Conversion into Guesthouse/ ADUkitchen remodel, kitchen desig

Sol Haus Design

The studio has an open plan layout with natural light filtering the space with skylights and french doors to the outside. The kitchen is open to the living area and has plenty of storage.

2019 NARI CotY Award-Winning Kitchens

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Adams Company, Austin, Texas, 2019 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Kitchen $30,000 to $60,000
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Light and airy kitchen upgrade and garage conversion

Stephen Graver

The initial meeting with client was to discuss redesigning and making a new kitchen, as part of this we discussed how the rest of the house worked in relations to the kitchen. There was a door leading from the kitchen into a garage area being used as a store room rather than a garage, this had access stairs leading to a bedroom and study area. Our client was open to idea of incorporating this space into the scheme. We prepared various layout drawings together with preliminary prices from this our client decided to engage Stephen Graver Ltd to carry out the whole project. During the design process we managed to incorporate a modest utility room without impacting the overall kitchen design. The inclusion of the garage area into the kitchen living space has made this an incredible transformation, including alterations to the bedroom above.

Crazy for Color Kitchen Remodel

Judith Wright Design

J&M Remodel- Judith Wright Design
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, glass tile splashback, multi-coloured benchtop, with island and brown floor.

Bayside

Designs by D

Photo of a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Renovation - Kitchen, Powder, Laundry & Scullery - City Beach

Moda Interiors

The previous kitchen was completely demolished and the space was reconfigured with the kitchen sink in the same position.Integrated fridge/freezer is kept next to the oven and steam oven bank. A huge amount of storage was incorporated into the design. The owner had a piece of wood that we used as the benchtop that cantilevers from the island bench. The existing chairs were recovered and given a new lease of life.

Ojai Modern Garage Conversion into Guesthouse/ ADU

Sol Haus Design

The studio has an open plan layout with natural light filtering the space with skylights and french doors to the outside. The kitchen is open to the living area and has plenty of storage. The open shelving is a playful arrangement of boxes on the wall. It also disguises the A/C unit!

Beach Street Condo

BeeTree Homes

Photo of a small arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

East Molesey, Surrey

SieMatic by Project Kitchens

SieMatic high gloss lacquer kitchen cabinetry with Gaggenau appliances, Corian work surfaces and feature metalic glass cladding. Photography by Chris Snook

Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym

London Flat Renovations

We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.

2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX

White Construction Company

Open concept, modern farmhouse with a chef's kitchen and room to entertain.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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!