Lisa Konz Photography
Mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with grey cabinets, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Reclaimed Timber & Elegant Brass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

We designed this cosy grey family kitchen with reclaimed timber and elegant brass finishes, to work better with our clients’ style of living. We created this new space by knocking down an internal wall, to greatly improve the flow between the two rooms. Our clients came to us with the vision of creating a better functioning kitchen with more storage for their growing family. We were challenged to design a more cost-effective space after the clients received some architectural plans which they thought were unnecessary. Storage and open space were at the forefront of this design. Previously, this space was two rooms, separated by a wall. We knocked through to open up the kitchen and create a more communal family living area. Additionally, we knocked through into the area under the stairs to make room for an integrated fridge freezer. The kitchen features reclaimed iroko timber throughout. The wood is reclaimed from old school lab benches, with the graffiti sanded away to reveal the beautiful grain underneath. It’s exciting when a kitchen has a story to tell. This unique timber unites the two zones, and is seen in the worktops, homework desk and shelving. Our clients had two growing children and wanted a space for them to sit and do their homework. As a result of the lack of space in the previous room, we designed a homework bench to fit between two bespoke units. Due to lockdown, the clients children had spent most of the year in the dining room completing their school work. They lacked space and had limited storage for the children’s belongings. By creating a homework bench, we gave the family back their dining area, and the units on either side are valuable storage space. Additionally, the clients are now able to help their children with their work whilst cooking at the same time. This is a hugely important benefit of this multi-functional space. The beautiful tiled splashback is the focal point of the kitchen. The combination of the teal and vibrant yellow into the muted colour palette brightens the room and ties together all of the brass accessories. Golden tones combined with the dark timber give the kitchen a cosy ambiance, creating a relaxing family space. The end result is a beautiful new family kitchen-diner. The transformation made by knocking through has been enormous, with the reclaimed timber and elegant brass elements the stars of the kitchen. We hope that it will provide the family with a warm and homely space for many years to come.

Fulton

HALLETT & Co.

This pre-civil war post and beam home built circa 1860 features restored woodwork, reclaimed antique fixtures, a 1920s style bathroom, and most notably, the largest preserved section of haint blue paint in Savannah, Georgia. Photography by Atlantic Archives

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Beachy Boheme Interiors

This modern farmhouse kitchen remodel in Leucadia features a combination of gray lower cabinets and white uppers with brass hardware and pendant lights. White oak floating shelves and leather counter stools add warmth and texture to the space. We used matte black fixtures to compliment the windows and tied them in with the wall sconces.

SmåHus Tiny House

Tiffany Israel

Galley kitchen with farmhouse kitchen sink, scalloped tile and induction cooktop
Small scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Historic Silas Fulton House

Ellsworth Design Build

The kitchen was the most dramatic change- we put in a beam to open up the wall between the kitchen and dining area. We also eliminated the cabinets on the far wall so we could re introduce a window that had been eliminated in a prior remodeling. The door in the corner of the kitchen goes to a small mudroom, laundry, and pantry area which leads to the back porch.

Menlo

Yellow Gate Design

An industrial/modern style kitchen, dining space extension built onto existing cottage.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and with island.

French inspired Reno

reDesign home | chicago

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Gardener's Retreat

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., Open kitchen plan features Wood-Mode Brookhaven II cabinetry from Geneva Cabinet Company created in a custom color with Quartzite countertops. Appliances include a Wolf range, Miele Oven, Steam Oven, Warming Drawer, and Sub Zero refrigerator. Artistic tile backsplash provided by Bella Tile and Stone in warm coral and soft white.

Wyomissing, PA Kitchen

Bluebell Kitchens

Designed by Peter Cardamone of Bluebell Kitchens, this rustically elegant kitchen boasts a myriad of textures and materials. The demure grey stained cabinetry is accentuated by the deep quartzite countertops, satin nickel hardware, walnut butcher block top and rustic wood beams. Peter Kubilus Photography

Mornington Shaker - Stone

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Mornington Shaker Colour: Stone Worktop: Duropal Ipanema White
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Carriage House Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, purple floor and black benchtop.

Weston, Ma Residence

Andra Birkerts Design

Michael Lee
Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Beachy Boheme Interiors

Mornington Shaker - Stone

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Mosquera Barnwood Kitchen

Nance Lee

"New" barnwood kitchen with 100 year old wood. With soffits gone, custom cabinets were built to the ceiling with open top display shelving.
Country l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Adobe Falls Kitchen Remodel

M Prevost Design

kitchen remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Heights Residence

Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design

Rett Peek
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Small country galley kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

French Inspired Kitchen

Saucy Design

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets 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!