This is an example of a transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Renovation d'un appartement

Ateliers YOMA

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, brown benchtop and beige splashback.

Urban Classic

LMOH Home

Dreaming of a farmhouse life in the middle of the city, this custom new build on private acreage was interior designed from the blueprint stages with intentional details, durability, high-fashion style and chic liveable luxe materials that support this busy family's active and minimalistic lifestyle. | Photography Joshua Caldwell

Kitchens

Marin Kitchen Works Inc.

Transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, brown benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

戸田の家

KASA ARCHITECTS

photo by:daisukee shima
Inspiration for an asian galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

SW2

Alta London Design & Project Management

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

Bradford & Kent Home Remodeling

The traditional French country kitchen is wonderful in incorporating such rustic, wonderful elements while still retaining a clean and organized feeling. The cabinet and shelf storage really help with the organization, adding layers to the room and really maximizing the space. The pendant lighting adds to the farmhouse appeal and is supplemented by the flush-mount ceiling lighting to brighten up the kitchen. The whites go really well with the stainless appliances to give the clean and edited feeling that this kitchen has and they contrast well with the tradition wooden farmhouse elements of the island top and the window trim.

Duvergier - Rénovation d'une cuisine ouverte

AVOLTIS Rénovation

Création d'une cuisine ouverte sur le salon pour améliorer l'espace de vie. Cuisine entièrement équipée, moderne et design. Crédence déco. Délimitation de l'espace au sol entre la partie cuisine et salon.

Legacy West High-Rise Condominium Transitional Furnishing

Nicole Arnold Interiors

An exhilarating shift from a suburban traditional family home to a modern, high-rise condominium. We were excited to start with a clean slate and designed this 3,500sf space, transitioning this client into their next chapter. The overall color palette embraces a calm and serene aesthetic, while the furnishings and appointments ensure inviting spaces throughout the unit. Special details were strategically infused such as contrast chair back fabric, accent wall coverings, designer light fixtures, unique sculptures and no shortage of custom details on the furnishings, uniquely tailored to the customer. This luxury, high-rise condo now feels like home.

Selected Works

MAYKA

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop and an undermount sink.

Our Work

Creative K&B LLC.

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Paris Pied-à-Terre Kitchen - Dining Room

Laure Nell Interiors

After searching for the perfect Paris apartment that could double as an atelier for five years, Laure Nell Interiors founder and principal Laetitia Laurent fell in love with this 415-square-foot pied-à-terre that packs a punch. Situated in the coveted Golden Triangle area in the 8th arrondissement—between avenue Montaigne, avenue des Champs-Elysées and avenue George V—the apartment was destined to be fashionable. The building’s Hausmannian architecture and a charming interior courtyard make way for modern interior architectural detailing that had been done during a previous renovation. Hardwood floors with deep black knotting, slatted wood paneling, and blue lacquer in the built-ins gave the apartment an interesting contemporary twist against the otherwise classic backdrop, including the original fireplace from the Hausmann era. Laure Nell Interiors played up this dichotomy with playfully curated furnishings and lighting found during Paris Design Week: a mid-century Tulip table in the dining room, a coffee table from the NV Gallery x J’aime tout chez toi capsule collection, and a fireside chair from Popus Editions, a Paris-London furniture line with a restrained French take on British-inspired hues. In the bedroom, black and white details nod to Coco Chanel and ochre-colored bedding keeps the aesthetic current. A pendant from Oi Soi Oi lends the room a minimalist Asian element reminiscent of Laurent’s time in Kyoto. Thanks to tall ceilings and the mezzanine loft space that had been added above the kitchen, the apartment exudes a feeling of grandeur despite its small footprint. Photos by Gilles Trillard

Appartement Charonne

Agathe Marimbert architecte

Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Verrière séparatrice entre la cuisine et la salle à manger

Verrière Vintage

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

A Modern Philadelphia Row Home

Jibe Design

Garrett Matthew
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

cuisine ouverte

CB Concept d'Intérieur

Très belle cuisine blanche spacieuse et lumineuse. Le sol a été entièrement refait. Grand îlot central avec cuisson intégrée hotte suspendu.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Frenchs Forest

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Stadtvilla - Bonn

Chantal Wolf Fotografie

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Bonn with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Salon Cuisine Entrée

Hedre

Kitchenette équipée et anoblit par l'usage de chêne et d'une crédence en verre laqué à la poudre de bronze. La table à déjeuner est montée sur pieds Tiptoe. Dès l'entrée, ce petit studio profite d'une penderie d'accueil, d'une banquette pour se chausser et d'une bibliothèque dans le salon. Victor Grandgeorge - Photosdinterieurs

Maine Cabin

Leslie Saul & Associates

Arts and crafts kitchen in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Light Hardwood Floors and Brown Benchtop 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!