Plain & Fancy cabinetry. The far cabinets can be seen from the dining room and were designed to match the client's dining room set. Not seen in this photo, the base cabinet was built on foot-high legs to not hide the boarder on the wood floor. The base cabinet in the foreground is only 12" deep. Beneath the drawer, the doors tilt out together to reveal double trash bins, side-by-side.

Sculpted to the Land

Flavin Architects

This house west of Boston was originally designed in 1958 by the great New England modernist, Henry Hoover. He built his own modern home in Lincoln in 1937, the year before the German émigré Walter Gropius built his own world famous house only a few miles away. By the time this 1958 house was built, Hoover had matured as an architect; sensitively adapting the house to the land and incorporating the clients wish to recreate the indoor-outdoor vibe of their previous home in Hawaii. The house is beautifully nestled into its site. The slope of the roof perfectly matches the natural slope of the land. The levels of the house delicately step down the hill avoiding the granite ledge below. The entry stairs also follow the natural grade to an entry hall that is on a mid level between the upper main public rooms and bedrooms below. The living spaces feature a south- facing shed roof that brings the sun deep in to the home. Collaborating closely with the homeowner and general contractor, we freshened up the house by adding radiant heat under the new purple/green natural cleft slate floor. The original interior and exterior Douglas fir walls were stripped and refinished. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Anchorage

Katharine Jessica Interior Design, LLC

Kimberly Muto
This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in New York with with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and black floor.

The Vigilis Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island and grey floor.

Kitchen Cupola

CS Thomas Construction

Cupola, slate floor, Wolf range, brick accent wall, farmhouse sink, large island, antique reclaimed heart pine cabinets, built-in Sub Zero fridge.
Photo of a l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Studio Transformation

DAS Studio

Small scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Bethesda, MD Contemporary Galley Kitchen

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Location: Bethesda, MD, USA We completely revamped the kitchen and breakfast areas and gave these spaces more natural light. They wanted a place that is both aesthetic and practical and we achieved this by having space for sitting in the breakfast space and the peninsulas on both sides of the kitchen, not to mention there is extra sitting space along the bay window with extra storage. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography

Connie

Tango Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartzite benchtops, a peninsula, an undermount sink, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and slate floors.

Painting - Fine finishes from exceptional craftsmen

Lossing Construction

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors and with island.

Little Reef House

Richard Cole Architecture

Simon Wood
This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Eastport Victorian Kitchen

Tina Colebrook Architect

The existing quirky floor plan of this 17 year old kitchen created 4 work areas and left no room for a proper laundry and utility room. We actually made this kitchen smaller to make it function better. We took the cramped u-shaped area that housed the stove and refrigerator and walled it off to create a new more generous laundry room with room for ironing & sewing. The now rectangular shaped kitchen was reoriented by installing new windows with higher sills we were able to line the exterior wall with cabinets and counter, giving the sink a nice view to the side yard. To create the Victorian look the owners desired in their 1920’s home, we used wall cabinets with inset doors and beaded panels, for economy the base cabinets are full overlay doors & drawers all in the same finish, Nordic White. The owner selected a gorgeous serene white river granite for the counters and we selected a taupe glass subway tile to pull the palette together. Another special feature of this kitchen is the custom pocket dog door. The owner’s had a salvaged door that we incorporated in a pocket in the peninsula to corale the dogs when the owner aren’t home. Tina Colebrook

Forest Green - Harvey Reno

MMI Design

These clients retained MMI to assist with a full renovation of the 1st floor following the Harvey Flood. With 4 feet of water in their home, we worked tirelessly to put the home back in working order. While Harvey served our city lemons, we took the opportunity to make lemonade. The kitchen was expanded to accommodate seating at the island and a butler's pantry. A lovely free-standing tub replaced the former Jacuzzi drop-in and the shower was enlarged to take advantage of the expansive master bathroom. Finally, the fireplace was extended to the two-story ceiling to accommodate the TV over the mantel. While we were able to salvage much of the existing slate flooring, the overall color scheme was updated to reflect current trends and a desire for a fresh look and feel. As with our other Harvey projects, our proudest moments were seeing the family move back in to their beautifully renovated home.

San Clemente

White Diamond Cabinets & Design

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kitchens

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC

Kitchen renovation on Boston's North Shore. Photo: Corey Nickerson
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, shaker cabinets and grey floor.

Atkinson Green

Northern Edge Studio

Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Toorak Gardens

Space Craft Joinery

Jonathan VDK
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Toorak Gardens

Space Craft Joinery

Kitchen - Best Transitional Kitchen design -

SCM Design Group

Pablo Arguello, Blythe Strait
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Lewisberry White Traditional Kitchen

Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry

Carl Socolow
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

North Bend Kitchen

Genay Bell Interior Design

Jesse L Young Photography
Design ideas for 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.

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!