Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone floors and an undermount sink.

Organic Mill Valley

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Mid Century Modern Inspired Kitchen

CENTRO by drôrs Kitchen and Home

Mid Century Modern Inspired Kitchen with walnut veneer and graphite lacquered cabinetry with integrated dining table.
Mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Larchmont Transitional Style Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Our new clients lived in a charming Spanish-style house in the historic Larchmont area of Los Angeles. Their kitchen, which was obviously added later, was devoid of style and desperately needed a makeover. While they wanted the latest in appliances they did want their new kitchen to go with the style of their house. The en trend choices of patterned floor tile and blue cabinets were the catalysts for pulling the whole look together.

Kitchens

B. David Levine Design

Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in Los Angeles with a triple-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Swope Kitchen Renovation

The Aldrich Group, LLC

Closed coffee garage... see open coffee garage next Jeff Herr Photography
Design ideas for a large country separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Retro Kitchen

Pamela Sandall Design

This vintage kitchen was part of staged project... New owners may want to gut, but the current owners LOVED the vintage quality so we left this in it's "Native" state. It's vintage range fit the style of the cottage. We added some updated plumbing in polished chrome for a little bit of sparkle. Tom Clary, Clarified Photography

Kitchen

Papallo Kitchens

Inspiration for an expansive modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen

Papallo Kitchens

This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Portmarnock Project

JEArchitecture

Kitchen Dining Island
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

The Bold but Cosy Bachelor Pad

Kathy Kunz Interiors

Detail: the ceramic countertop in concrete-effect features a lovely (and highly durable!) satin finish.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, red splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Pivot Kitchen Counter and Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

When Dani Nagel bought her home in Los Angeles, the fashion turned interior designer went wild putting her colorful style on every square inch of the home, including this kitchen's counters and backsplash tiled in Handpainted Pivot in a custom colorway. DESIGN Dani Nagel PHOTOS Dani Nagel TILE SHOWN HANDPAINTED in Pivot custom glaze 2x8 Tumbleweed

Stylish family home, Oakville ON

avenue design inc

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

modern home in burlingame

building Lab, inc.

Plenty of counter spaces and large island for the pastry chef in the house. Backsplash and countertops are made with printed oversize ceramic slabs from Italy (manufactured by Epic). Modern shaker style cabinets are painted a very pale green. Kitchen faucet is by Kohler (Moderne Brass).

San Jose Full Home Rebuild

Lemon Remodeling & Services

With this full home rebuild we opted for a modern design, opening up the interior, increasing the square footage. We expanded the kitchen, adding an island and custom cabinetry. We split one bathroom into two and installed floating vanities. Italian porcelain tiles and countertops all around gives this house a pristine polished look. We redid all the electrical work, and rebuilt the garage as a yoga studio. We totally redesigned and re-fenced the backyard, installing an outdoor kitchen creating the perfect environment for hosting.

Clareville home

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Black & Wood Lyon 6

Les cuisines d'Arno

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Coastal Floors Georgia

Porcelain Tile backsplash and countertops with Flat Panel Cabinetry. Single-bowl kitchen sink.
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, tile benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Panda / Absolute Black Select

Italcer USA

Panda presents an elegant contrast of white and black shades and a unique design that gives real character to any space or decor. The glossy finish gives depth to the color and beauty to the details of this gorgeous product. Absolute Black Select enhances the technological virtuosity of this imposing porcelain slab, enhancing the architectural versatility, once again at the complete disposal of the design inspiration.

Grace of light

Bellas Artes

Mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Valencia with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Limestone Benchtops and Tile Benchtops 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!