Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Transitional

New Hope Cabinets & Kitchens by Charles Weiler

This spacious, coastal style kitchen has an abundance of natural light which illuminates the natural tones & textures of the slate flooring, marble countertops, stone hearth, and wooden elements within this space. This kitchen is equipped with a Wolf range, microwave and warming drawers, and two built-in Sub-Zero refrigerators. With breath taking views throughout the kitchen and living area, it becomes the perfect oasis.

Craftsman Kitchen

Introspecs

View of farm sink and window, with dishwasher and upper cabinetry to the right. Basement access to the left through glass panel door. Photos by Boone Rodriguez

East Village Kitchen

Michelle Miles Design, LLC

www.casspix.com
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

North Bend Kitchen

Genay Bell Interior Design

Jesse L Young Photography
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Harris Kitchen

JOHN EADON

The Harris Kitchen uses our slatted cabinet design which draws on contemporary shaker and vernacular country but with a modern rustic feel. This design lends itself beautifully to both freestanding or fitted furniture and can be used to make a wide range of freestanding pieces such as larders, dressers and islands. This Kitchen is made from English Character Oak and custom finished with a translucent sage coloured Hard Wax Oil which we mixed in house, and has the effect of a subtle wash of colour without detracting from the character, tonal variations and warmth of the wood. This is a brilliant hardwearing, natural and breathable finish which is water and stain resistant, food safe and easy to maintain. The slatted cabinet design was originally inspired by old vernacular freestanding kitchen furniture such as larders and meat safes with their simple construction and good airflow which helped store food and provisions in a healthy and safe way, vitally important before refrigeration. These attributes are still valuable today although rarely used in modern cabinetry, and the Slat Cabinet series does this with very narrow gaps between the slats in the doors and cabinet sides. Emily & Greg commissioned this kitchen for their beautiful old thatched cottage in Warwickshire. The kitchen it was replacing was out dated, didn't use the space well and was not fitted sympathetically to the space with its old uneven walls and low beamed ceilings. A carefully considered cupboard and drawer layout ensured we maximised their storage space, increasing it from before, whilst opening out the space and making it feel less cramped. The cabinets are made from Oak veneered birch and poplar core ply with solid oak frames, panels and doors. The main cabinet drawers are dovetailed and feature Pippy/Burr Oak fronts with Sycamore drawer boxes, whilst the two Larders have slatted Oak crate drawers for storage of vegetables and dry goods, along with spice racks shelving and automatic concealed led lights. The wall cabinets and shelves also have a continuous strip of dotless led lighting concealed under the front edge, providing soft light on the worktops.

Finsbury Park House

Cooke Fawcett Ltd

Landers Photos
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, no island and grey floor.

Teaneck, NJ Kitchen Maple Cabinets

SUBURBAN CABINETS

Maple kitchen cabinets, copper farmhouse sink
Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Uptown Minneapolis Addition

Abode Design Solutions

abode Design Solutions
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Craftsman Kitchen

Introspecs

View of expanded entry into Kitcen from Dining Room. Photos by Boone Rodriguez
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Modern Transformation

SJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASID

Although this looks like a bank of drawers it is in-face a single door cabinet so the clients can stash away countertop items when guests pop by! Photo Credit to SJIborra

Torrey Pearson Portfolio

Hammond Lumber Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Woodharbor Kitchen & Bath

Emily Kaldenberg
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Creating a Modern Residence with Clean Lines

GDC Construction

The bright, modernist feel of the exterior is also reflected in the home’s interior, particularly the kitchen.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Natural Radiance

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Dove grey kitchen with granite surfaces in Victorian townhouse

Stoneham Kitchens

One of the most innovative design features of the kitchen is the way that it makes use of the large chimney breast. Rather than work around this, the designer utilised the area to create an elegant and minimalist space for food preparation, with a Rangemaster Elise dual cooker in slate grey and hidden Westin Cache remote controlled extractor hood. The chimney area is finished with a stunning oversized mantle shelf, which is both a functional and an eye-catching design feature, elevating the Victorian grandeur style carried through the property.

Riverside Drive

White Tree Design

Small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island and grey floor.

North Smithfield Revamp

Mikayla Strong

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Old Foundry House, Suffolk

MODEL Projects Ltd

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, white appliances, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinets City Chicago

Inspiration for a large country separate kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Slate 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!