Inspiration for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Port Moody Residence

Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.

Silent Sama Architectural Photography
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and grey floor.

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen

Simon Taylor Furniture

This project is a contemporary shaker kitchen with open plan diner and media area for a professional couple in Fulham, London. We were instructed with all of the room preparation including lighting, electrics, plumbing, decoration, furniture, worktops and appliances. This kitchen has basalt work surfaces with a satin glass French grey splashback with integrated Miele Pureline appliances. All of these elements came together to produce a stunning contemporary shaker kitchen individually designed to suit our clients needs.

Morningside Makeover

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Hamann's Custom Carpentry, Inc. Interior Design: Martha Dayton Design Photography: Spacecrafting
Traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, limestone floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Villa Vicin' 'O Mare

Allen Construction

Whole house remodel of a classic Mid-Century style beach bungalow into a modern beach villa. Architect: Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho

Kitchen Renovation

Bailey&Co (Interior Design) Ltd

This was a Country style shaker kitchen fitted into an old Georgian house which featured flagstone flooring, stone walls and a bakers oven. With 3 entryways into the kitchen there was limited floor and wall space due to the ceiling being 2 m high. We used the available space to the best of its capability and managed to get a decent amount of work space without making the kitchen feel busy. A solid wood work top was installed to keep the country feel of the property but light coloured cabinetry was installed and the walls were painted a warm welcoming but light colour. The original features such as the bakers oven, the mantlepiece and stone floors were refreshed but otherwise left to keep the character of the room.

Parade of Homes 2012

Wolfe Rizor Interiors

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and limestone floors.

Built In Hutch

Osburn Cabinets & Design

Hutch built in with wine cubes, stem glass holders, and wine refrgerator
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a triple-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Houseboat -- a Seattle Floating Home Renovation

MLB Design Group

The renovation involved adding a sleeping loft above the existing structure (which actually floats on huge logs). Because it's not an "official bedroom," this staircase by The Iron Shop is allowable. I "waterfalled" the countertops to wrap cabinet sides for a more interesting look. The existing rounded door to storage/laundry was refinished/refitted. Heated blue stone tile floors keep this kitchen cozy. Beams across the ceiling support the upper structure as does wood post in foreground. There are two sinks in this tiny galley kitchen. Kohler's "trough sink" sits below window in this view, creating a highly functional prep area adjacent to range top.

Pine Chase Spring Valley

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

A colossal rectangular island defines this kitchen as the main gathering place for families and friends. 2" thick mitered edge granite countertops around the perimeter of the kitchen are interspersed with a gray contrasting island. Inspiration for a traditional L-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston Metro with a farmhouse sink, binset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, herringbone backsplash, charging stations and stainless steel appliances. — Houzz

Kitchen

Carpet Barn-Carpet One Floor & Home

Grouted Engineer Stone, gives a much warm feel and is also scratch resistant. Made with a vinyl and limestone blend, keeps it cozy. This tile can be grouted or not grouted by customers choice. Visit the Carpet Barn showroom to see all the available styles and colors.

Wilshire Corridor

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The kitchen remodel centered on new white Shaker style cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, and gray glass subway tile. Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances fulfill the clients wishlist for state of the art kitchen upgrades. The breakfast area houses a small desk as well as a table and 4 chairs.

Turramurra Kitchen

Dan Kitchens Australia

Unashamedly and distinctly green would be the first impression of this shaker style kitchen. This kitchen reflects the owners desire for something unique whilst still being luxurious. Well appointed with a honed calacatta marble island benchtop, stainless steel benchtop with welded in sink, premium Sub-Zero refrigerator and a large Wolf Upright Oven.

Kitchen

Jane Ellison

The villa kitchen provides the perfect setting. The large window over the sink looks out to a deck dining area. Stainless steel countertops are easy to care for. Warm and cool are combined by setting off the stainless steel faced cabinetry with a deep red wall, wood accents and red sisal rug. Open shelves for often-used dishware allow for convenience as well as a sense of rhythm and repetition, one of Jane's favorite motifs. The result is a kitchen that imbues the food -- and the kitchen conversation -- with lively energy.

Painted Shaker, Oswestry

Kenton Jones

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Los Angeles Remodel and ADU

Venn Studio, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 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.

Transitional Oceanfront

Unique Stone Imports

The backsplash and countertops in the kitchen consist of Blue Jeans Granite slabs. The flooring is a continuation of the main flooring, Halila Gold Brushed Limestone. The columns are Halila Gold as well, in a splitface finish set horizontally.

Ocean Marsh Road - Kitchen

ONYX DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

Photography: Dana Hoff Architecture and Interiors: Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design; Scott Anderson, Principal Architect/ Mark Moehring, Project Architect/ Adam Wilson, Associate Architect and Project Manager/ Ryan Smith, Associate Architect/ Michelle Suddeth, Director of Interiors/Emily Cox, Director of Interior Architecture/Anna Bett Moore, Designer & Procurement Expeditor/Gina Iacovelli, Design Assistant Cabinetry Designer: Jill Frey Pendants: Arteriors Barstools: Hickory Chair Floors: French Limestone Backsplash: Soapstone Custom Hood: Stainless steel with brass accents

Gourmet Kitchen with Oversized Island

Holmes Builders

Expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Cobalt Blue

Harwood Kitchens

Egg shaped raided bar section. The rest is a maple raised bar top. Notice the LED tape lighting routed into the underside of the raised wood bar top.

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Limestone 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!