Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elegant Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchen Remodel highlights a spectacular mix of finishes bringing this transitional kitchen to life. A balance of wood and painted cabinetry for this Millennial Couple offers their family a kitchen that they can share with friends and family. The clients were certain what they wanted in their new kitchen, they choose Dacor appliances and specially wanted a refrigerator with furniture paneled doors. The only company that would create these refrigerator doors are a full eclipse style without a center bar was a custom cabinet company Ovation Cabinetry. The client had a clear vision about the finishes including the rich taupe painted cabinets which blend perfect with the glam backsplash.

NEW ENGLAND LAKE FARM HOUSE

Jonathan Kost, Architect

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Rosedale Residence - Kitchen

Yorkville Design Centre

All mill-work is designed, provided and installed by Yorkville Design Centre
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and limestone splashback.

Upscale Contemporary

Arjay Builders Inc.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Oak Ridge

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Balwyn North Whole House

The Kitchen Design Centre

Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and limestone benchtops.

White and Walnut in Westchester

Studio Dearborn

This spacious kitchen in Westchester County is flooded with light from huge windows on 3 sides of the kitchen plus two skylights in the vaulted ceiling. The dated kitchen was gutted and reconfigured to accommodate this large kitchen with crisp white cabinets and walls. Ship lap paneling on both walls and ceiling lends a casual-modern charm while stainless steel toe kicks, walnut accents and Pietra Cardosa limestone bring both cool and warm tones to this clean aesthetic. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry, built ins, walnut countertops and paneling by Studio Dearborn. Architect Frank Marsella. Interior design finishes by Tami Wassong Interior Design. Pietra cardosa limestone countertops and backsplash by Marble America. Appliances by Subzero; range hood insert by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore Super White. Hardware by Top Knobs. Photography Adam Macchia.

All Backsplash Materials Kitchen with Limestone 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!