Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Rhode Island Getaway

The Kennebec Company

Quartersawn hard maple custom cabinets, in a Decorator's white paint, hand brushed. Hardware is polished nickel.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Pops with Personality

Normandy Remodeling

Mid-Century Modern Design has been making a comeback in recent years and for good reason. The emphasis on clean lines and natural materials brings a warmth and texture that’s unfussy and uncomplicated. This couple wanted to restore their Midcentury home to its original intention, embracing the characteristics that make this style so noteworthy.

Heart of the Home

Peregrine Design Build

A custom black walnut island, is the focal point in this remodel. Three rooms were combined into one with a bonus walk-in pantry.
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Reforma cocina Cassà de la Selva

el Replà

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Holiday Drive- in progress

Dichotomy Interiors

Eat in kitchen
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Mountain View Altadena Modern

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, vaulted, blue splashback and with island.

Full Shaker Kitchen Renovation

Hawkesbury Kitchens

Shaker kitchen renovation with matching bold blue cabinetry and complimentary white stone benchtop
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Classic and Contemporary

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen addition

Joni Spear Interior Design

The functionality of this spacious kitchen is a far cry from its humble beginnings as a lackluster 9 x 12 foot stretch. The exterior wall was blown out to allow for a 10 ft addition. The daring slab of Calacatta Vagli marble with intrepid British racing green veining was the inspiration for the expansion. Spanish Revival pendants reclaimed from a local restaurant, long forgotten, are a pinnacle feature over the island. Reclaimed wood drawers, juxtaposed with custom glass cupboards add gobs of storage. Cabinets are painted the same luxe green hue and the warmth of butcher block counters create a hard working bar area begging for character-worn use. The perimeter of the kitchen features soapstone counters and that nicely balance the whisper of mushroom-colored custom cabinets. Hand-made 4x4 zellige tiles, hung in a running bond pattern, pay sweet homage to the 1950’s era of the home. A large window flanked by antique brass sconces adds bonus natural light over the sink. Textural, centuries-old barn wood surrounding the range hood adds a cozy surprise element. Matte white appliances with brushed bronze and copper hardware tie in the mixed metals throughout the kitchen helping meld the overall dramatic design.

New Residence, Cupertino 2

The Proposed Plan

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Forever Farmhouse

GLDESIGN

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

VIVIENDA BALCONES

PERALTA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Giddy Up!

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

French Country Character

TruKitchens

This French country-inspired kitchen shows off a mixture of natural materials like marble and alder wood. The cabinetry from Grabill Cabinets was thoughtfully designed to look like furniture. The island, dining table, and bar work table allow for enjoying good food and company throughout the space. The large metal range hood from Raw Urth stands sentinel over the professional range, creating a contrasting focal point in the design. Cabinetry that stretches from floor to ceiling eliminates the look of floating upper cabinets while providing ample storage space. Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets, Countertops: Grothouse, Great Lakes Granite, Range Hood: Raw Urth, Builder: Ron Wassenaar, Interior Designer: Diane Hasso Studios, Photography: Ashley Avila Photography

Spicewood New Build

Stephanie Silber Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Austin with light wood cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Willow

Jessica Koltun Home

Experience the newest masterpiece by XPC Investment with California Contemporary design by Jessica Koltun Home in Forest Hollow. This gorgeous home on nearly a half acre lot with a pool has been superbly rebuilt with unparalleled style & custom craftsmanship offering a functional layout for entertaining & everyday living. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light and filled with design details including white oak engineered flooring, cement fireplace, custom wall and ceiling millwork, floating shelves, soft close cabinetry, marble countertops and much more. Amenities include a dedicated study, formal dining room, a kitchen with double islands, gas range, built in refrigerator, and butler wet bar. Retire to your Owner's suite featuring private access to your lush backyard, a generous shower & walk-in closet. Soak up the sun, or be the life of the party in your private, oversized backyard with pool perfect for entertaining. This home combines the very best of location and style!

Aranelli Ghost System

Aranelli Design

Ghostsystem is the innovative opening and closing mechanism of extra large cabinet doors in fenix that turn the kitchen space into a linear wall.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Light Hardwood Floors and Plywood 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!