The white kitchen with shaker joiner features curved edges to soften the space. The range hood cover features ship-lapped cladding to match the ceiling.

明大前の賃貸併用二世帯住宅

設計事務所アーキプレイス

photo by　大沢誠一
This is an example of a scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Not Your Average Island Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

A tight shot of this kitchen shows off some of the project details. The chrome edge banding on the hood and the brushed gold hardware blends so nicely with the brushed nickel hood, pot filler and stainless steel range. The cabinet drawer and doors have a nice inset panel adding a little flair to the ever popular shaker door style.

Merillat Masterpiece Adirondack Style

Curtis Lumber Queensbury

This Adirondack inspired kitchen designed by Curtis Lumber Company features cabinetry from Merillat Masterpiece with a Montesano Door Style in Hickory Kaffe. Photos property of Curtis Lumber Company.

Peninsula Ridge

ID Studio Interiors

Photo of a country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Weather House

Mihaly Slocombe

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Family Focused Vacation Home

Drury Design

The design team with Janie Petkus of Janie Petkus Interiors, Cyrus Rivetna of Rivetna Architects, and Gail Drury of Drury Design all worked together to design an inviting and luxurious destination for an entire family to gather all year round. Key design features addressed in this remodel included highlighting beautiful views of the Lake, brightening up the space, and modernizing the design to fit the needs of the family that loves to entertain The home is filled with lots of adults and kids regularly and the kitchen needed to function well for multi cooks as well large family gatherings. Therefore multi-work areas and large expanses of countertop space for buffets were a must. These design ideas paired with lots of seating at the island and the oversized table gave enough room for everyone. A multimetal hood with an antique patina was included to add an element of WOW to the space. A large multi-burner stove, two large sinks, two dishwashers, and three waste receptacles were strategically located in multiple locations so multiple family members could use the space simultaneously. An area off to the side in the family room that was designated as a desk area was multi-purposed to function as a buffet area for the large family dinners.

Everydayz a Holiday

Studio Dearborn

A renovation of a waterfront colonial that was prompted by a severe flood resulted in a completely reinvented home. The kitchen overlooks the water, and is designed to maximize light and views. Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped her client renovate their kitchen to capture the views and vibe they were after. An appliance wall takes care of the business in this kitchen, and a pantry door was designed to seamlessly integrate into the cabinetry. The range was placed between two windows that overlook the covered porch, and the homeowners collection of artisan pieces are displayed on shelving across the windows. The custom zinc hood gives the kitchen a feeling of age and patina. Thoughtful storage is everywhere in this kitchen, including charging drawers, pullouts for cookware, trays, utensils and condiments, and a customized dog feeding station! Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Загородный дом из клееного бруса

Николай Николаев/Дизайн студия Н-Куб

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

A blend of transitional design meets French Country architecture. The kitchen is a blend pops of teal along the double islands that pair with aged ceramic backsplash, hardwood and golden pendants. Mixes new with old-world design.

North Vancouver Laneway

Rebecca Foster- Interior Designer

This North Vancouver Laneway home highlights a thoughtful floorplan to utilize its small square footage along with materials that added character while highlighting the beautiful architectural elements that draw your attention up towards the ceiling. Build: Revel Built Construction Interior Design: Rebecca Foster Architecture: Architrix

Trolley House

Beinfield Architecture PC

Photo: Robert Benson Photography
Photo of an industrial u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Hills House

Laura Burton Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, wood, black cabinets and grey splashback.

Kirkland Residence

LEICHT SEATTLE

Kitchen and bath in a new modern sophisticated West of Market in Kirkland residence. Black Pine wood-laminate in kitchen, and Natural Oak in master vanity. Neolith countertops. Photography: @laraswimmer

Lake House

Yichen Ke Interior Design

Modern rustic kitchen design featuring a custom metal bar cabinet with open shelving.
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and wood.

MIRABEL RETREAT

Lissa Lee Hickman

Traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered, exposed beam and wood.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive industrial eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Haus Wildau

Müllers Büro

Eine Schiebetür sind eine platzsparende Variante, die hier hervorragend zum maritimen Einrichtungsstil passt.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

C.C. PROJECT

London & Bosh

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Wood 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!