Industrial style kitchen with led feature lighting, recessed ceiling lights and pendant lights, granite island worktop, quartz side worktops, reclaimed scaffold board shelving and tower unit surrounds, exposed brick and flint walls, integrated ovens and microwave, home automation system

Barossa Extension

Precise Kitchens and Cabinets

Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Roseheath Reno

CAB Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Killarney Project

Avid Interior Design Inc.

This open concept floor plan uses thoughtful and intentional design with simple and clean aesthetics. The overall neutral palette of the home is accentuated by the warm wood tones, natural greenery accents and pops of black throughout. The carefully curated selections of soft hues and all new modern furniture evokes a feeling of calm and comfort.

Golf Club Residence

RE3Designs

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Woodlands 1st Floor Remodel, Hinsdale

Tate Enterprises

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

cooktop and base cabinetry

The Cabinet Shoppe

Cook-top base cabinet with false top drawer, furniture toe-valence trim
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Furniture Maker's Kitchen

H. Miller Bros

The brief for this unique kitchen was for it to be ‘a huge piece of furniture’. Well….. challenge accepted. To achieve this goal, we knew that we needed to approach the design from the details outwards, so we started with the cabinet doors. As the kitchen was to be over three levels rather than the traditional two, and because we wanted to articulate the idea of ‘furniture’ rather than ‘kitchen cabinets’, we designed three complimentary cabinet doors, each with their own personalities. Door pulls and pan hooks were made from beautiful hexagonal brass rods, and drawers were lined for cutlery, utensils and cookware. A slim shelf above the splashback provided a place for kitchen essentials like salt and oil. The mid-level of the kitchen was kept clean and uncluttered by means of our signature F+B ‘School House’ off-white lacquer, so that the wood didn’t feel overpowering. But the main event is the truss shelf that spans the open side of the kitchen like a portal frame. This beautifully detailed piece of Japanese-inspired design gives space for the client’s collection of Asian ceramics, and for our bespoke Japanese shoji paper lanterns, which light the space. A unique kitchen, handmade like only a furniture maker could.

Multiplicando el espacio con un toque industrial

Comodoos Interiores

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bridge House

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Triple Compartment Sink + Double Faucets set in engineered quartz tops + Leicht Cabinets - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Christopher Short, Indianapolis Architect, Marika Designs, Marika Klemm, Interior Designer - Tom Rigney, TR Builders

Ristrutturazione appartamento su due piani - angolo cottura

Daniele Agostinelli

Expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, grey benchtop and recessed.

Hand carved kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

Taking a French inspired approach towards the design, the incorporation of hand carved details throughout the space was a major focus. Stained in a light patina tone, these details are highlighted even more by the entry of natural light. Underscoring the true craftsmanship of our artisans in each piece and element of the kitchen space. From the superior crown to the lower molding details, the quality and attention to detail is second to none. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #kitchendesigner #mansionkitchen #luxurykitchens #classickitchen #traditionalkitchen #frenchkitchen #kitchenhood #kitchenisland #elegantkitchen #dreamkitchen #woodworker #woodcarving #kitchendecoration #luxuryhome #kitchensofinstagram #diningroom #pantry #ovencabinet #kitchencabinets #cofferedceilings #newjerseykitchens #nyckitchens #carpentry #opulentkitchens #victoriankitchen #newjerseyarchitect #nyarchitect #millionairekitchen #homeinteriorsdesigner

Terrazzo for Modern Times

Bobeche Interiors

Classic terrazzo taking on a new twist for a modern kitchen design. Modern clean line cabinetry gives this kitchen a minimal look for a small space, while a modern XL porcelain tile with large fragments of marble of different colours create a spectacular visual effect.

Kitchen Gatherings

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

https://genevacabinet.com - Lake Geneva, WI - kitchen and bath design with gatherings in mind. Large center island is highly functional with drawer microwave, dishwasher and farmhouse sink.

Karrinyup Home

Western Cabinets

Natural planked oak, paired with chalky white and concrete sheeting highlights our Jackson Home as a Scandinavian Interior. With each room focused on materials blending cohesively, the rooms holid unity in the home‘s interior. A curved centre peice in the Kitchen encourages the space to feel like a room with customised bespoke built in furniture rather than your every day kitchen. My clients main objective for the homes interior, forming a space where guests were able to interact with the host at times of entertaining. Unifying the kitchen, dining and living spaces will change the layout making the kitchen the focal point of entrace into the home.

Kitchen

Kylie Sargent

This is an example of an expansive contemporary kitchen pantry in Geelong with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

MLL | Balanced Contradictions

PLUS ULTRA studio

Foto: Federico Villa Studio
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Luxury Custom Design Kitchens by VelArt

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, with island and grey benchtop.

Сталинка, 84 м2

Ольга Потапкина | PÚRO buro

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Los Angeles Remodel and ADU

Venn Studio, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Engineered Quartz 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!