Martin King
Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone splashback, limestone benchtops, limestone floors, beige floor and with island.

1210 Macdonald Ranch

Luxe-Design

Kitchen with Morning Room
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Parkwood Road Residence Kitchen

O’Hara Interiors

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Selections & Furnishings | Charles Cudd De Novo, Architecture | Troy Thies Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling

French Country Florida Style

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous French Country style kitchen featuring a rustic cherry hood with coordinating island. White inset cabinetry frames the dark cherry creating a timeless design.

Dream Loft

Ajoku Studios

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

STUDIO 30m2

DOMOKA

Une cuisine tout équipé avec de l'électroménager encastré et un îlot ouvert sur la salle à manger.
Small scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors and grey 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.

Seaside Farmhouse

Gabriel Holland Interior Design

Lara Jane Thorpe
Design ideas for a country eat-in kitchen in Kent with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, painted wood floors and no island.

Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project

Haven Design and Construction

In the kitchen, which was recently remodeled by the previous owners, we wanted to keep as many of the newer elements (that were just purchased) as possible. However, we did also want to incorporate some new MCM wood accents back into the space to tie it to the living room, dining room and breakfast areas. We added all new walnut cabinets on the refrigerator wall, which balances the new geometric wood accent wall in the breakfast area. We also incorporated new quartz countertops, new streamlined plumbing fixtures and new lighting fixtures to add modern MCM appeal. In addition, we added a geometric marble backsplash and diamond shaped cabinet hardware at the bar and on some of the kitchen drawers.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive country separate kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, blue cabinets, blue splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor and beige benchtop.

East Sheen Traditional Shaker Kitchen, Utility and Hallway

Higham Furniture

A traditional Shaker kitchen with a large central island and a wonderful breakfast area featuring a banquette seat. The island functions both as a prep area but also has space for bar stools, perfect for entertaining or for quick meals with the family. We also included a wooden towel rail to the side of the island, perfect for hanging tea towels. We love how the garden views unfold from every angle in the room, resulting in a kitchen filled with natural light.

Ruxton

Elizabeth Lawson Design

Photo of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Minerva Road

Metre Squared Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Yandina Sunrise

Atelier Chen Hung

The kitchen has a pale pink nougat-like terrazzo benchtop, paired with a blonde/pink Vic Ash timber joinery to make for an appetising space for cooking. Photography by James Hung

Milano Rockefeller, New Construction in Panama City Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1197 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Rockefeller Features: Tandem Metal Drawer Box (Standard), Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Stainless Steel Toe-Kick Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Touch Latch, Custom Appliance Panels, Floating Shelves, Tip-Ups

French Country Florida Style

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous French Country style kitchen featuring a rustic cherry hood with coordinating island. White inset cabinetry frames the dark cherry creating a timeless design.

Studio : coin cuisine

Marielle Tesson Agence 5070

Vue du coin cuisine. Situé dès l'arrivée de l'escalier, sa hauteur a été calculée au plus juste pour garantir une utilisation confortable, sans perte de place.

Oceanview Spanish Kitchen

MODEL DESIGN INC.

Updated kitchen features split face limestone backsplash, stone/plaster hood, arched doorways, and exposed wood beams.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Proline PLJW 109 Series Stainless Steel Wall/Under Cabinet Range Hood

ProHoods

The PLJW 109 wall mount range hood can also double as an under cabinet hood! That's not the only way this hood is versatile. It features a 4-speed blower, adapting to a wide variety of cooking styles. Just push the button to set the blower to the higher speed for more intense cooking, and vice versa for your less demanding food in the kitchen. Easy! This wall range hood includes two heat lamp sockets to warm your food before it's served. And if you don't need these, they also double as additional lighting. Once you're done cooking, you can easily remove the stainless steel baffle filters. Wash these by hand with soap and warm water or toss them in the dishwasher – they won't become damaged. For more specs and features, visit the product page below: https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=pljw%20109

Treetop

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

Kitchen with Painted Wood Floors 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!