A beautiful new contemporary kitchen with plenty of room for family and greater storage, with space to add more storage in the laundry and computer nook in the future as the family grows.

Palm Island Plantation CYV

Signature Kitchens of Vero Beach

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Cottonwood Heights Remodel

Shearer Designs

storage cabinet and pull out pantry
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern-Industrial Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Clarissa Project

Andrew Heiser

Large industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Home - Ginter

Mauk Cabinets by Design

This kitchen uses Dura Supreme's Kendall door style in the rich Cherry Chestnut stain. The dark stained finish in contrast with the light tile backsplash and Viscount White Granite balance out wonderfully. Designer: Aaron Mauk

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

1930s semi detached

Fifi McGee | Renovation Courses & Interior Design

Neil W Shaw / Elements Studio
Design ideas for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Elmhurst Cottage

DESIGN LAB 444

Stephanie Russo Photography
Photo of a small country u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, grey floor, white splashback, subway tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Townhome style ADU over garage

Marnella Homes

503 Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Townhome style ADU over garage

Marnella Homes

503 Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hive Mini Kitchenette

Culshaw Kitchen Makers

We love it when our customers send us photos of their new Kitchenettes. Here's a stylish Culshaw Hive mini Kitchenette in position in this cool new extension. The retro yellow interior of the cabinet contrasts well with the cool grey walls and floor. We think it looks great! Thanks for the photos Victoria. For more info on our 'Kitchens in a cupboard' visit http://www.culshaw.co/kitchenettes.html

Single Story Custom Craftsman Style Home

Builders, LLC

This custom craftsman home located in Flemington, NJ was created for our client who wanted to find the perfect balance of accommodating the needs of their family, while being conscientious of not compromising on quality. The heart of the home was designed around an open living space and functional kitchen that would accommodate entertaining, as well as every day life. Our team worked closely with the client to choose a a home design and floor plan that was functional and of the highest quality. Craftsman-style kitchen lighting is about function, but its strong geometric lines also add visual flair. Shaker style cabinetry also provides this kitchen with functionality and simple lines without any detailed carvings or ornamentation.

Meridian at Carter's View Charlottesville

Southern Development Homes

Countertops are silver pearl granite, Mid Continent Copenhagen Maple cabinets in white with polished chrome Metro pulls. Backsplash is DalTile polished limestone in a brick pattern in Arctic Gray, flooring is 7-1/2 Inch Quick Step Envique Laminate in Maison Oak. GE Deluxe Stainless Steel Chimney Hood.

Reclaimed Oak Kitchen

Manitoulin Custom Kitchens

Photo credit: Mariana Lafrance
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Bright apartment with great views to the river - Central London

Dome Photography

Diana Cotovan
Industrial galley open plan kitchen in Essex with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, laminate floors, with island and beige floor.

Chic Transitional Grey Kitchen

NV Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and a peninsula.

Crafers Living Renovation

Plush Design Interiors

Three small rooms were demolished to enable a new kitchen and open plan living space to be designed. The kitchen has a drop-down ceiling to delineate the space. A window became french doors to the garden. The former kitchen was re-designed as a mudroom. The laundry had new cabinetry. New flooring throughout. A linen cupboard was opened to become a study nook with dramatic wallpaper. Custom ottoman were designed and upholstered for the drop-down dining and study nook. A family of five now has a fantastically functional open plan kitchen/living space, family study area, and a mudroom for wet weather gear and lots of storage.

Van Norden Lodge

Colossus Mfg.

Cabin kitchen with light wood cabinetry, blue and white geometric backsplash tile, open shelving, milk globe sconces, and peninsula island with bar stools. Leads into all day nook with geometric rug, modern wood dining table, an eclectic chandelier, and custom benches.

Modern-Industrial Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Laminate 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!