Design ideas for a large asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Cotswold cottage

Jo Shore Ltd

Rachael Smith
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Oxfordshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, white benchtop and beige floor.

The Leicestershire Kitchen in the Woods by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Glazed oak cabinet with LED lights painted in Farrow & Ball Chappell Green maximise the space by making the most of the high ceilings. The unified colour also creates a more spacious feeling. Pine table with chapel chair hint at the origins of the house as an old chapel with the limestone flooring adding to the rustic feel.

Newhall - Country Kitchen

Oliver's Kitchens

Graham Gannon
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Impressing design of Kitchen-living room

Yantram Animation Studio

Interior Kitchen-Living room with Beautiful Balcony View above the sink that provide natural light. Living room with black sofa, lamp, freestand table & TV. The darkly stained chairs add contrast to the Contemporary kitchen-living room, and breakfast table in kitchen with typically designed drawers, best interior, wall painting,grey furniture, pendent, window strip curtains looks nice.

Jamaica Plain Residence

The Lovely Locale

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, white appliances, limestone floors, beige floor, beige splashback, no island and white benchtop.

Interiors

Guido Erbring || Architekturfotografie

Guido Erbring
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cologne with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, white splashback and no island.

Classically Cozy Kitchen

Kristina Ciccu Interior Design

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Colourful Bohemian Family Home in South London

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

In the kitchen, wall cabinets were replaced with open shelving and the custom in-frame, shaker style cabinets painted a striking cornflower blue to pick up hue in the handcrafted Delft tiles. Appliances were integrated and underfloor heating installed beneath the Belgian blue limestone creating a thoroughly modern and practical space with the charm of a traditional country kitchen.

Kitchen

Residential Pools

Small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island and white floor.

Kitchen remodel

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Jason Sanders
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and limestone floors.

White Kitchen with Eternia Davidson Quartz and Arctic White Tile Backsplash

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Waypoint Living Spaces 660D raised center panel door style, finished in painted linen with Top Knobs Bergen Brushed Satin Nickel knob and Crest Brushed Satin Nickel pull. The countertop is Eternia Davidson Quartz with double roundover edge. 3”x 6” Arctic White Semi Gloss Subway Tile was installed on the backsplash. One Kichler Granby semi-flush ceiling fixture and three Kichler Granby mini pendant lighting and Blanco Diamond in Metallic Gray single bowl sink was installed. On the floor is Crossville Retro Active Snow Bind 12” x 24” Cross Sheen.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Custom made pull out drawers created using oak crates. Oak cabinets painted with Farrow & Ball Down Pipe provide a rustic contrast. Oak worktops and shelving along with slate tiles provide storage and hooks for the cups.

The Leicestershire Kitchen in the Woods by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Kök

Alexander White

Birger Jarlsgatan 104 B Foto: Henrik Nero Styling: Stylingbolaget
Design ideas for a large industrial single-wall kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, limestone floors and no island.

Hampstead Collection

Stonehouse Kitchens

A very cosy and traditional style of shaker kitchen, which has the decorative style and detail that make it feel familiar and classically traditional. However, Hampstead is still a style which sits comfortably in a modern kitchen dining property extension, or adjoining orangery as shown here. Arranged in a traditional galley kitchen layout, with an impressive Wolf range cooker and overmantle, this kitchen is an attractive and productive space, with the stylish charm of a rural country kitchen. The peninsula at the end, which protrudes into the dining space is an impressive feature. A set of integrated chopping boards for Meat, Fish and Bread, set in a circular unit, featuring end grain cut walnut and oak inlaid. A statement piece of handmade quality within easy reach of the dining area.

Extended 15th Century Farmhouse in Surrey

Mark Hazeldine Photography

Mark Hazeldine
This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and no island.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Private Residence - Waterside - Gulfport MS

Trevor Childs - Interior Design

Photos Niel Ladner Appliances & Kitchen Design By Trevor Childs / Sunbelt Lighting - Appliance & Design Center
Photo of an expansive mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Kitchen with Limestone Floors and no Island 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!