Willet Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sconset Cottage

Ackcnc, Inc.

Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, panelled appliances, brown floor, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Heritage Renovation + Addition

Trendsetter Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and with island.

Florida Cottage Renovation

Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Haas Signature Kitchen

Trinity Kitchen, Bath, and Lighting

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Period Inspired Kitchen Remodel: Wayne, PA

HomeTech Renovations, Inc.

This kitchen is reflective of the period style of our clients' home and accentuates their entertaining lifestyle. White, beaded inset, shaker style cabinetry provides the space with traditional elements. The central island houses a fireclay, apron front sink, and satin nickel faucet, soap pump, and vacuum disposal switch. The island is constructed of Pennsylvania cherry and features integral wainscot paneling and hand-turned legs. The narrow space that was originally the butler's pantry is now a spacious bar area that features white, shaker style cabinetry with antique restoration glass inserts and blue painted interiors, a Rohl faucet, and a Linkasink copper sink. The range area is a major feature of the kitchen due to its mantle style hood, handcrafted tile backsplash set in a herringbone pattern, and decorative tile feature over the cooking surface. The honed Belgium bluestone countertops contrast against the lighter elements in the kitchen, and the reclaimed, white and red oak flooring provides warmth to the space. Commercial grade appliances were installed, including a Wolf Professional Series range, a Meile steam oven, and a Meile refrigerator with fully integrated, wood panels. A cottage style window located next to the range allows access to the exterior herb garden, and the removal of a laundry and storage closet created space for a casual dining area.

Classic Traditional Kitchen Redesign

Nailed It Builders

Revitalize your home with Nailed It Builders' Classic Traditional Kitchen Redesign. Our skilled craftsmen blend timeless design elements with modern functionality, creating a kitchen that exudes elegance and sophistication."

Bowman Project - Kitchen Remodeling in Houston, TX

USA Cabinet Store - The Woodlands

Bowman Project - Kitchen Remodeling in Houston, TX Designer: Ted Showroom: Houston Cabinet Line: Ultracraft Door Style: Boston Arch Maple Project Cost: $75,000 - $100,000 Countertop: Taj Mahal Granite Backsplash: 3*6 AR98 Roman Skyline Faucet: Kohler Sink: 60/40 Stainless 18GA Knobs: JA Lafayette Cabinet Pull and Knob http://usacabinetstore.com/

Swope Kitchen Renovation

The Aldrich Group, LLC

Hidden ladder storage; see next photo Jeff Herr Photography
Photo of 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.

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.

Hudson Kitchen in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

The project is located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The client’s a young family and the husband is a very passionate cook. The kitchen was a gut renovation. The all white kitchen mixes modern and traditional elements with an oversized island, storage all the way around, a buffet, open shelving, a butler’s pantry and appliances that steal the show. Butler's Pantry Details include: -This space is multifunction and is used as an office, a coffee bar and for a liquor bar when entertaining -Dark artichoke green cabinetry custom by Dresner Design private label line with De Angelis -Upper cabinets are burnished brass mesh and antique mirror with brass antiquing -Hardware from Katonah with a antiqued brass finish -A second subzero refrigerated drawer is located in the butler’s pantry along with a second Miele dishwasher, a warming drawer by Dacor, and a Microdrawer by Wolf -Lighting in the desk is on motion sensor and by Hafale -Backsplash, polished Calcutta Gold marble mosaic from Artistic Tile -Zinc top reclaimed and fabricated by Avenue Metal -Custom interior drawers are solid oak with Wenge stain -Trimless cans were used throughout -Kallista Sink is a hammered nickel -Faucet by Kallista

Kitchen with island bench overlooking rear yard

YBC One

Photo of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with with island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Naples Contemporary Project

The Decorators Unlimited

This contemporary home in Naples, FL incorporates beautiful natural textures and stones. The palette creates a warm and inviting space to relax and recline!

Broomfield 1st floor remodel and loft addition/ remodel

Boulder Builders

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Country House in Berkshire

Lucy Crockett Design

Lacy-Hulbert Interiors Ltd Michael Crockett Photography
Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Berkshire with with island, limestone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets and an undermount sink.

Kitchen

Capital Design Cabinetry

Large arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Flinders Flair

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

A contemporary holiday home located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula featuring rammed earth walls, timber lined ceilings and flagstone floors. This home incorporates strong, natural elements and the joinery throughout features custom, stained oak timber cabinetry and natural limestone benchtops. With a nod to the mid century modern era and a balance of natural, warm elements this home displays a uniquely Australian design style. This home is a cocoon like sanctuary for rejuvenation and relaxation with all the modern conveniences one could wish for thoughtfully integrated.

Latest Project

GAINES GENERAL CONTRACTING

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

MAGNOLIA HOME - KITCHEN ISLAND - JO'S WHITE

Star Furniture

Everyone loves to hang out in the kitchen, and the Kitchen Island from the Magnolia Home collection will add a nostalgic focal point to gather round. Inspired by a vintage kitchen worktable, it has a worn-in character with its distressed Jo's White paint finish. Also available in a Bench wood finish. - Sheet metal top in aged zinc finish. - Wide tapering legs. - Towel bars on both ends. - Open bottom shelf. - Drawers for kitchen tool storage. - Metal bar hardware in black finish. The beautiful Magnolia Home line was designed exclusively by Joanna Gaines to convey her fresh, unique design style that embodies her lifestyle of home and family. Each piece falls onto a specific genre: Boho, Farmhouse, French Inspired, Industrial, Primitive or Traditional. Painted finishes and wood stains are offered that replicate the look of age-worn vintage patinas. This piece is part of her Farmhouse genre, which is welcoming, comfortable and timelessly fresh. It features charming details such as scalloped trim, farmhouse-style turnings and age-worn finishes. Farmhouse is a nostalgic look into the way things used to be; how people worked with their hands, came home, ate well, and rested. It's a story of times past, how things used to be made, how they used to look. This style is the simplicity and timelessness of the past.

The Oaks

Katz Builders, Inc.

Fourwalls Photography.com, Lynne Sargent, President & CEO of Lynne Sargent Design Solution, LLC
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Limestone Benchtops and Zinc 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!