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.

Grey Painted Balham Kitchen, with one side in Cherry

Tim Wood Limited

Tim Wood Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Reigate, Surrey

LIFE SIZE Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, solid surface benchtops, limestone floors and no island.

Wohnküche mit Galerie

GRIMM ARCHITEKTEN BDA

Das Esszimmer ist in direkter Verbindung zur Küche. Die Galerie schafft die Verbindung in den Wohnbereich im Obergeschoss und lässt die gesamte Höhe des Gebäudes spürbar werden.

Mahogany Gourmet Kitchen with White Glazed Center Island

Pridecraft Inc.

Mahogany Gourmet Kitchen with White Glazed Center Island. Photos by Donna Lind Photography.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Nanpanton Kitchen

Floors of Stone

The Relic Grey Limestone brings a wonderful warmth to this kitchen, complementing the mushroom coloured cabinets, stainless steel appliances, as well as the wooden worktop.

Isle of Wight Holiday Home

Imperfect Interiors

We added tongue and groove cladding to the ceiling, a built in window seat, chik blinds and wall lights to the kitchen diner extension of the Isle of Wight project

Contemporary Bath Home

Garry Meakins Studio

Photo of an expansive transitional open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Richmond Road

Architecture WK

Architecture WK
Photo of a country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

SUMMERTOWN COTTAGE | BESPOKE KITCHEN

ClosaBespoke

This bespoke, traditional country style kitchen is set in a listed building in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. The room features original exposed oak beams which were beautifully restored and inspired the oak cabinet interiors and circular breakfast bar. The solid wood cabinetry has been hand painted in an off white, complimenting the natural limestone flooring. Styling by Hana Snow Photography by Adam Carter

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.

Chiswick house

VORBILD Architecture

The new back extension houses a large family kitchen with shaker style cabinets in various shades. Copper pendant lights as well as other copper elements have been used throughout the space. A breakfast bar area has been created in the kitchen island and industrial style stools have been used. Photography by Chris Snook

Gilbert - Full Interior Remodel

Elton R Construction

The counter top is Carrara marble The stone on the wall is white gold craft orchard limestone from Creative Mines. The prep sink is a under-mount trough sink in stainless by Kohler The prep sink faucet is a Hirise bar faucet by Kohler in brushed stainless. The pot filler next to the range is a Hirise deck mount by Kohler in brushed stainless. The cabinet hardware are all Bowman knobs and pulls by Rejuvenation. The floor tile is Pebble Beach and Halila in a Versailles pattern by Carmel Stone Imports. The kitchen sink is a Austin single bowl farmer sink in smooth copper with an antique finish by Barclay. The cabinets are walnut flat-panel done by palmer woodworks. The kitchen faucet is a Chesterfield bridge faucet with a side spray in english bronze. The smaller faucet next to the kitchen sink is a Chesterfield hot water dispenser in english bronze by Newport Brass All the faucets were supplied by Dahl Plumbing (a great company) https://dahlplumbing.com/

Wandsworth Common Westside

Granit Architects + Interiors

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley
Design ideas for a transitional eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white cabinets.

Royal Oaks Large Outdoor Kitchen

Melissa Sharp, Designer at Kitchen & Bath Concepts

Royal Oaks Large Outdoor Kitchen, with Alfresco appliances, Danver/Brown Jordan outdoor cabinetry, Dekton couentertops, natural stone floors and backsplash, Vent A Hood ventilation, custom outdoor furniture form Leaisure Collections.

A classic shaker kitchen with a contemporary twist

Edmondson Interiors

A contemporary take on a classic shaker design, for the perfect combination of old and new. An oak topped central island to blend with the oak framed property. Alton Omar

Contemporary Bath Home

Garry Meakins Studio

Design ideas for an expansive transitional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, limestone floors, with island, white splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wandsworth Wandle Road Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Framed Shaker crockery larder painted in Little Greene 'French Grey'. Photo by Rowland Roques-O'Neil.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and black benchtop.

Noir Desir Naturali Collection

Ollin Stone

The distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.

Contemporary Oak Frame Extension

Emma Heaver Architect

Part of the kitchen forms a complete wall with the integrated pair of ovens by Miele. The worktop then returns into the side wall. The kitchen is framed by the oak frame structure.2 Moooi lights frame the extract which automatically drops down when the hob is switched on!

Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops 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!