photos by Sequined Asphault Studio We loved working on this project and appreciate all the great questions about our work. We used Soapstone countertops and Steel on the Island. The cabinet are made out of French White Oak and the stain was custom from the manufacturer, Crown Point Cabinetry, in New Hampshire. We fell in love with the bar stools in this project but are a discontinued item from a restaurant supply company.

VA Highlands Renovation

Level Team Contracting

photo:Maya Fardoun
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops and grey splashback.

6 Via Aragon - San Antonio Parade of Homes

K. Miller Interiors

SilverLeaf Custom Homes' San Antonio 2012 Parade of Homes Entry. Interior Design by Interiors by KM. Photos Courtesy: Siggi Ragnar.
Inspiration for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Indian Grove Kitchen

Palmerston Design Consultants

www.jeremykohm.com
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with marble benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors and grey splashback.

Town & Country Remodel

Liberty Building Group

This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen with a Touch of Glamour

Normandy Remodeling

One of the crowning jewels of this kitchen is a mirrored refrigerator armoire. Overall, the mirrors reflect light and add extra sparkle into the space and custom lead caming gives an antique aesthetic.

Minneapolis Kitchen

Fiddlehead Design Group, LLC

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Walnut Grove

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

Kitchens

Traver Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse White and Black

Stalburg Design

Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and porcelain splashback.

Ashbury Heights Residence

Graphite

This project was completed by one of our professional while working at Gast Architects.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Luxury Residential Photography

Leona Mozes Photography

Leona Mozes Photography for Nina Azoulay Design
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and marble splashback.

Young Rd Residence

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and exposed beam.

St John's Wood Luxury Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Narragansett Bay Whole House Remodel

RIKB Design Build

By adding a small addition to the right side of the home we were able to enlarge the client's kitchen and dining room. Several interior walls were also relocated to accommodate a first floor guest suite.

Lake Austin Scenic

Ashby Collective

Photo of a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Austin with dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood floors and exposed beam.

Marmon Project 2019

Freestyle Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, brown cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Dallas | Avalon | Kitchen & Living

Kitchen Design Concepts

Avid cooks and entertainers purchased this 1925 Tudor home that had only been partially renovated in the 80's. Cooking is a very important part of this hobby chef's life and so we really had to make the best use of space and storage in this kitchen. Modernizing while achieving maximum functionality, and opening up to the family room were all on the "must" list, and a custom banquette and large island helps for parties and large entertaining gatherings. Cabinets are from Cabico, their Elmwood series in both white paint, and walnut in a natural stained finish. Stainless steel counters wrap the perimeter, while Caesarstone quartz is used on the island. The seated part of the island is walnut to match the cabinetry. The backsplash is a mosaic from Marble Systems. The shelving unit on the wall is custom built to utilize the small wall space and get additional open storage for everyday items. A 3 foot Galley sink is the main focus of the island, and acts as a workhorse prep and cooking space. This is aired with a faucet from Waterstone, with a matching at the prep sink on the exterior wall and a potfiller over the Dacor Range. Built-in Subzero Refrigerator and Freezer columns provide plenty of fresh food storage options. In the prep area along the exterior wall, a built in ice maker, microwave drawer, warming drawer, and additional/secondary dishwasher drawer helps the second cook during larger party prep.

Timeless Traditional White Kitchen

Noah & Lilly Kitchen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Dark Hardwood Floors 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!