Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Grand View Beach Remodel

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beach condo could not have a more beautiful location on the Pacific Ocean. This community has been here since the 60's. The condo was dated and showing signs of the salt water breezes. A rework of the main floor kitchen and dining opened up the space and created a light and airy feel. Pillars that were not supporting and a beam that was for visual purposes only were removed. This allowed us to connect the two rooms and create one large space. All of the conveniences of new cabinetry were added. The additional cabinets in the dining area have doubled the storage. The family room level received a face lift with new shiplap siding and doors to access hidden storage. The whole main floor has new luxury vinyl siding that adds to the beachy feel.

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, porcelain splashback and vaulted.

Innis Arden Modern Farmhouse

H2D Architecture + Design

This light and airy kitchen has a coastal feel with natural wood accents. The large bifolding glass door out to the patio connects the space to the natural surroundings. The dining chandelier helps define the dining space.

Northwest Contemporary Whole House Update in Rock Creek

Neil Kelly Company

Warm grey in combination with natural wood is a signature of Pacific Northwest contemporary style. This open kitchen remodel features stained oak flat-panel cabinets, quartz counter tops, glazed ceramic tile backsplash, and an integrated copper serving table.

Custom Modern Kitchen in Coto De Caza

Jeffrey V. Riggs, Architect

Expansive modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Porch Talk House

Richard Bubnowski Design LLC

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Mission Viejo - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Wildglen Dr. Kitchen and Bar Remodel

Rachael Elise Design

Design ideas for an expansive u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

The showstopper kitchen is punctuated by the blue skies and green rolling hills of this Omaha home's exterior landscape. The crisp black and white kitchen features a vaulted ceiling with wood ceiling beams, large modern black windows, wood look tile floors, Wolf Subzero appliances, a large kitchen island with seating for six, an expansive dining area with floor to ceiling windows, black and gold island pendants, quartz countertops and a marble tile backsplash. A scullery located behind the kitchen features ample pantry storage, a prep sink, a built-in coffee bar and stunning black and white marble floor tile.

Mt. Mansfield Ski Home

Newschool Builders LLC

This beautiful custom home located in Stowe, will serve as a primary residence for our wonderful clients and there family for years to come. With expansive views of Mt. Mansfield and Stowe Mountain Resort, this is the quintessential year round ski home. We worked closely with Bensonwood, who provided us with the beautiful timber frame elements as well as the high performance shell package. Durable Western Red Cedar on the exterior will provide long lasting beauty and weather resistance. Custom interior builtins, Masonry, Cabinets, Mill Work, Doors, Wine Cellar, Bunk Beds and Stairs help to celebrate our talented in house craftsmanship. Landscaping and hardscape Patios, Walkways and Terrace’s, along with the fire pit and gardens will insure this magnificent property is enjoyed year round.

Longwoods Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Expansive transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

NW Portland Historic Condo Remodel- Bath Hall Built-In

Kraft Custom Construction

This condo remodel consisted of redoing the kitchen layout and design to maximize the small space, while adding built-in storage throughout the home for added functionality. The kitchen was inspired by art-deco design elements mixed with classic style. The white painted custom cabinetry against the darker granite and butcher block split top counters creates a multi-layer visual interest in this refreshed kitchen. The history of the condo was honored with elements like the parquet flooring, arched doorways, and picture crown molding. Specially curated apartment sized appliances were added to economize the space while still matching our clients style. In other areas of the home, unused small closets and shelving were replaced with custom built-ins that added need storage but also beautiful design elements, matching the rest of the remodel. The final result was a new space that modernized the home and added functionality for our clients, while respecting the previous historic design of the original condo.

Kareela 3217

Kevin Casey Design

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Coastal Shaker Style, Eleebana

Vista Kitchens Newcastle

Photo of a large beach style open plan kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors and vaulted.

CHANTILLY - A modern classic

HanStone Quartz by HYUNDAI L&C USA, LLC

CHANTILLY - BG873 Like fine lace, Chantilly is a modern classic with feathery charcoal veins set against a crisp white background. PATTERN: MOVEMENT VEINEDFINISH: POLISHEDCOLLECTION: BOUTIQUESLAB SIZE: JUMBO (65" X 130")

Chapel Hill Home Renovation

Colorful Concepts Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Narragansett Renovation

Balanced Interiors

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and vaulted.

Calder Street House

Charles Maccora Design

Photo of a mid-sized tropical galley eat-in kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Forestville - New Kitchen

Forest Joinery

Brand new kitchen for a new extension to an existing house Base cabinet Fenix Nero Ingo Upper and Tall Syncron Anniversary Oak
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Vaulted 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!