Photo of a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

In Keeping With Tradition

Meadowlark Design+Build

A custom built-in breakfast nook was designed to provide the perfect spot for both morning coffee and morning bird-watching. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan 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.

Classic Easy-clean Single Wall Kitchen Design

United Signature Tacoma

Classic transitional kitchen design that radiates comfort and functionality in one space. This design shows the modern touches with the high-end furnishings. Its white pantries, as well as the white quartzite sink area and countertop, gleam with grey-colored walling and rustic wooden flooring.

Alnwick Matt Light Grey Oak

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Alnwick Colour: Light Grey Worktop: White Shimmer Quartz
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Leonhard Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Whole House Remodel - Almaden Valley

May Construction, Inc.

Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc. -We reconfigured the existing floor plan to help create more efficient usable space. The kitchen and dining room are now one big room that is open to the great room, and the golf course view was made more prominent. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc. -

Mercer Island Cottage-Award Winning

Potter Construction Inc

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Manly Vale Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Inverness Terrace . Bayswater . London W2

Workshop CJ Wood Architects

This space was re-created in the original part of the house - the 1980's suspended ceiling removed and original plaster work and cornices revealed. Contemrporary kitchen with marble surfaces. Storage wall conceals mechanical services.

Pasadena, MD Large White Quartz Kitchen Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Calacatta Taj quartz countertops.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Classic white painted kitchen North Brunswick, NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

Classic white painted kitchen North Brunswick, NJ Designed to incorporate the dark contrasting tone of the central island with the lighter color of the surrounding cabinetry. Utilizing incredibly unique woodwork details to tie the entire space together, highlighting every aspect of the interior. For more about this project visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . . #customkitchen #whitekitchen #customcabinets #whitecabinets #whiteandgold #woodwork #customwoodwork #newjerseydesigner #remodelation #kitchenrenovation #kitchenideas #handcarved #customhood #kitchenisland #whitekitchen #luxurykitchen #kitchensofinsta #dreamhome #beautifulkitchen #interiordesignideas #interiordesign #classicdesign #elegantkitchen #woodcabinets #kitcheninspiration #newjerseykitchen #njkitchens #kitchenmaker #njcabinets #traditionaldesign

Chelsea New York Co-op renovation

reBuild Workshop

Open kitchen with counter and peninsula with bar.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Pasadena, MD Luxurious Large Kitchen Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This kitchen features Brighton Cabinetry with Hampton door style and Maple Cashmere color. The countertops are Calacatta Taj Q Quartz.
This is an example of a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Modern Kitchen Transformation in Baytown Texas

Smart Remodeling LLC

" The project involved removing a section of the load-bearing wall to open up the kitchen and adding a stylish island for additional functionality. We installed new countertops and cabinets, offering a wide range of elegant materials. A dedicated pantry area was also included to optimize storage. The end result was a beautiful and efficient kitchen that exceeded the homeowner's expectations.

Cheshire kitchen 2023

Diane Berry Kitchens

This luxury dream kitchen was the vision of Diane Berry for her retired clients based in Cheshire. They wanted a kitchen that had lots of worktop and storage space, an island and space for a TV and a couple of chairs and two dining tables one large for entertaining and a small area for casual dining for two to six. The design has an extra tall extension to help bring in a feeling of light and space, allowing natural light to flood to the back of the room. Diane used some amazing materials, the dark oak cross grain doors, Dekton concrete worktops and Miele graphite grey ovens. Buster and Punch pendant lights add the finishing touches and some amazing pieces of modern art add the personality of the clients. Super large format floor tiles bring a simple calm base for the room and help with the work factor of the fully mitred Dekton island, the angled knee recess for the bar stools draws in the angled ceiling and roof lights above the bookcase, and in this area Acupanel vertical timber wall neatly opens to allow access to service neatly concealed behind. Diane Berry and her team worked closely with Prime construction ltd who carried out the construction works, lots of hard work by many tradesmen brought this dream kitchen to fruition.

Cedarvale meets New York

Geometra Design Ltd.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen Remodels

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Too bad the kitchen isn't finished yet in this picture because it is stunning! the book matched backsplash is the centerpiece of the entire great room. Can't wait to replace this picture with a completed version!

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan 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.

Lyders Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Coffered 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!