Marc Sowers Bespoke Woodwork
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and limestone floors.

A Country Cottage Kitchen Design By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

If you are thinking of renovating or installing a kitchen then it pays to use a professional kitchen designer who will bring fresh ideas and suggest alternative choices that you may not have thought of and may save you money. We designed and installed a country kitchen in a Kent village of outstanding beauty. Our client wanted a warm country kitchen style in keeping with her beautiful cottage, mixed with sleek, modern worktops and appliances for a fresh update.

Four Seasons - Brickell - Private Residence

Opustone

Noriata limestone tile flooring Roma Imperiale quartz slabs backsplash Mother of Pearl quartzite countertop
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, quartzite benchtops, limestone floors and white floor.

Open To The View

Design First Interiors

This kitchen was only made possible by a combination of manipulating the architecture of the house and redefining the spaces. Some structural limitations gave rise to elegant solutions in the design of the demising walls and the ceiling over the kitchen. This ceiling design motif was repeated for the breakfast area and the dining room adjacent. The former porch was captured to the interior for an enhanced breakfast room. New defining walls established a language that was repeated in the cabinet layout. A walnut eating bar is shaped to match the walnut cabinets that surround the fridge. This bridge shape was again repeated in the shape of the countertop. Two-tone cabinets of black gloss lacquer and horizontal grain-matched walnut create a striking contrast to each other and are complimented by the limestone floor and stainless appliances. By intentionally leaving the cooktop wall empty of uppers that tough the ceiling, a simple solution of walnut backsplash panels adds to the width perception of the room. Photo Credit: Metropolis Studio

Bountiful Kitchen

Caitlin Wilson Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

A Tuscan Kitchen

Tim Moss

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White and London Clay compliment perfectly the natural Travertine stone floor
Photo of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Family Rm, Kitchen, Rec Rm & Screened Porch Addition

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

Chris Marshall
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with granite benchtops, brown splashback, limestone floors, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Gates Mills Kitchen

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

This wonderful home needed a bigger kitchen but the owner did not want to add on so we redefined the space to create a beatiful new kitchen with custom cherry cabinets and granite tops

Westhampton Updated Traditional Kitchen

Sea Green Designs

Michelle Scotto Trani
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Woodlands Contemporary

Windham Builders

The Woodlands, 2013 - New Construction
Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, limestone floors, with island, brown splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bag End

Oliver Grahame Photography

Oliver Grahame Photography - shot for Character Cottages.   This is a 3 bedroom cottage to rent in Stow-on-the-Wold that sleeps 6+2. For more info see - www.character-cottages.co.uk/all-properties/cotswolds-all/bag-end

M Magazine Home Tour

Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.

Builder: www.mooredesigns.com Photo: Edmunds Studios
Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Italian Style Custom Home

Ever-Green Homes, LLC

Exquisite kitchen inspired by Italian design ideas. The kitchen includes two islands, a two-sided fireplace that is shared with the formal dining room and a custom hood surround for the 48" Wolf range.

Ocala Horse Farm

Ansana Interior Design

Elegant walnut kitchen feature two islands and a built-in banquette. Custom wand lights are made in Brooklyn.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Open To The View

Design First Interiors

Projekt S2 | Offene Küche mit Ess- & Wohnbereich

SieMatic - moebelplus Deutschland GmbH & Co KG

Fotos: René Jungnickel
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Leipzig with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

TRADITIONAL KITCHEN

Old Castle Design

Expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Four Seasons - Brickell - Private Residence

Opustone

Roma Imperiale quartz slabs backsplash Mother of Pearl quartzite countertop
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, quartzite benchtops and limestone floors.

Jasmine 1 - Corona del Mar

D for Design

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Chefkonditorens private madværksted

JKE Design

The Blue Room
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Copenhagen with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, no island, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and limestone floors.

Kitchen with Brown Splashback and Limestone 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!