This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Timeless Kitchen

Hammerdown Home Reno. & General Construction Inc.

There is nothing more timeless than a white transitional kitchen and this gleaming example is proof! Our clients started with a builder grade kitchen that was dark and dated for their taste. We installed new flooring throughout the main floor to reinforce the lighter colour palette they craved. The new cabinetry with double stacked uppers highlights their 9’ ceilings, and a grand island provides ample counter space. The previous layout included an unused “eat-in” area which we incorporated into the kitchen by extending the island and using the wall space to include a bar area and beautifully lit display cabinets. Brushed nickel hardware with touches of gold in the faucet and eye-catching lantern chandeliers bring warmth to the space. Our clients can’t wait to gather friends and family around the island in their new showstopping kitchen!

Macapa Drive

LOPEZ ARCHITECTS AIA

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Lisa & Leroy

Hot trend alert: bookmatched vertical grain cabinetry. A mouthful but oh so pretty to look at.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor, white benchtop and with island.

Acrylic Black Gloss Kitchen

Panelform

Acrylic Black Gloss Kitchen with push-to-open hardware Credit: Lumo Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sunny Galley Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Barry Westerman
Small transitional galley separate kitchen in Louisville with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Turquoise Beach

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Beautiful plantation style Hawaiian home. Photography: Augie Salbosa
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical separate kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, no island and grey floor.

Dark Oak Laminate: An Individual Kitchen

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Remodeling a home to include modern styling. Kitchen cabinets to a 10 foot + ceiling using a wood-grain high pressure laminate by Egger -- custom cabinets by Wood-Mode -- in Gladstone Oak. Doulbe island provide plenty of prep space while tall pantries with pocket doors allow small appliances and typical kitchen clutter to be hidden away from view. Two bathrooms and the laundry were included in the remodel -- these in a simple Shaker doorstyle with a dark finish on oak. Dramatic & beautiful! Photos by Dan Brannon

Kitchen Living Area

The House Ministry Limited

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Edwardian house

Inscope Management Services Ltd

Design, plan, supply and install new kitchen. Works included taking the the room back to a complete shell condition. The original Edwardian structural timbers were treated for woodworm, acoustic insulation installed within the ceiling void, wall to the garden lined with thermal insulation. Radiator and position changed. The original internal hinged door was converted to a sliding pocket door to save space and improve access. All the original boiler pipework was exposed and interfered with the work surfaces, this has all been reconfigured and concealed to allow unhindered, clean lines around the work top area, The room is long and narrow and the new wood plank flooring has been laid diagonally to visually widen the room. Walls are painted in a two tone yellow which contrasts with the grey cabinetry, white worksurfaces and woodwork. The Strada handleless cabinets are finished in matte dust grey and finished with a white quartz work surface and upstand New celing, display and undercabinet and plinth lighting complete this bright, very functional and revived room.

Chantilly Virginia Kitchen

Murphy's Design

Transitional eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Marnell

H&H Revived

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Budget Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Riverbend Building LLC

Unique, antiqued, white subway tiles with quartz countertops. Dark-stained, oak cabinetry and light gray vinyl plank flooring.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Classic Kitchen Remodel in Newport Beach, CA

Miller & Sons Construction Group

Photo of a modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tranquility on Redington Shores

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

Two tone grey and white shaker cabinet door set the tone for this beach condo kitchen.
Large beach style galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ryland Heights KY

David Bauer Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

White Lake Kitchen Remodel

Bob Stern Building Company

Opened up the kitchen and dining room to create one large open kitchen and dining space with a large boat shaped island. Vinyl plank Lifeproof flooring was used due to the house being on a slab and on the lake. The cabinets are a white shaker from Holiday Kitchens. The tops are granite. A custom cable rail system was installed for the stairway and open loft area on the 2nd floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and white cabinets.

Mandarin Remodel

The Flooring Store of Jacksonville

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Large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and Grey Floor 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!