A stunning period property in the heart of London, the homeowners of this beautiful town house have created a stunning, boutique hotel vibe throughout, and Burlanes were commissioned to design and create a kitchen with charisma and rustic charm. Handpainted in Farrow & Ball 'Studio Green', the Burlanes Hoyden cabinetry is handmade to fit the dimensions of the room exactly, complemented perfectly with Silestone worktops in 'Iconic White'.

Pirie Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

A beautiful modern kitchen with a cream custom range hood and upper cabinets, and custom hazelnut-stained lower cabients. The cabinetry is complimented with black hardware throughout and a cream Soho quartz countertop and backsplash.

Wakefield

Avan Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white floor.

Shaker style kitchen with large island

Culshaw Kitchen Makers

This handmade shaker style kitchen is handpainted in Plummet and Cornforth White. Featuring beautiful Beltrami BQS Siberia Worktop with New York edge detail on island. This kitchen features an overmantel and AGA as well as a built under Siemans convection oven for a combination of practicality and style. The kitchen features built in washing machine, dryer and dishwasher as well as clever storage including pull out larder units and spice and oil drawers. The cabinet nearest to the sink also features bi - fold pocket doors to house kettle, toaster and microwave combo oven. This kitchen perfectly compliments the country style of this handsome period property. Photo: Ian Hampson - www.icadworx.co.uk

Modern Manhattan Beach

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kensington Kitchen designed and made by Tim Wood

Tim Wood Limited

This elegant, classic painted kitchen was designed and made by Tim Wood to act as the hub of this busy family house in Kensington, London. The kitchen has many elements adding to its traditional charm, such as Shaker-style peg rails, an integrated larder unit, wall inset spice racks and a limestone floor. A richly toned iroko worktop adds warmth to the scheme, whilst honed Nero Impala granite upstands feature decorative edging and cabinet doors take on a classic style painted in Farrow & Ball's pale powder green. A decorative plasterer was even hired to install cornicing above the wall units to give the cabinetry an original feel. But despite its homely qualities, the kitchen is packed with top-spec appliances behind the cabinetry doors. There are two large fridge freezers featuring icemakers and motorised shelves that move up and down for improved access, in addition to a wine fridge with individually controlled zones for red and white wines. These are teamed with two super-quiet dishwashers that boast 30-minute quick washes, a 1000W microwave with grill, and a steam oven with various moisture settings. The steam oven provides a restaurant quality of food, as you can adjust moisture and temperature levels to achieve magnificent flavours whilst retaining most of the nutrients, including minerals and vitamins. The La Cornue oven, which is hand-made in Paris, is in brushed nickel, stainless steel and shiny black. It is one of the most amazing ovens you can buy and is used by many top Michelin rated chefs. It has domed cavity ovens for better baking results and makes a really impressive focal point too. Completing the line-up of modern technologies are a bespoke remote controlled extractor designed by Tim Wood with an external motor to minimise noise, a boiling and chilled water dispensing tap and industrial grade waste disposers on both sinks. Designed, hand built and photographed by Tim Wood

Behrens

Heller Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands and white floor.

Luxury Ski Getaway

JJ Interiors

This traditional style kitchen is not shy on modern features. The iridescent glazed tile backsplash is a dramatic backdrop for an efficient induction cooktop. The raised island countertop discretely hides the preparation space at the sink.

Fließende Übergänge von der Küche zum Wohnbereich

Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH

Die offene Räumlichkeit wurde mit der modernen Ballerina-Küche zu einem innovativen Wohnbereich, in dem das Essen stilvoll zelebriert werden kann. Von der Zubereitung an wird der Nutzer durch klare Linien begleitet, die sich in den fließenden Übergängen zum Esszimmer widerspiegeln und mit der Einbindung der großen Fenster in die Raumgestaltung ein elegantes Ambiente kreiert.

Pirie Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This modern kitchen offers a cream custom range hood and upper cabinetry, and custom hazelnut-stained lower cabinetry. The cabinetry offers a Blind corner cabinet pull-out for easy access to hard-to-reach areas and optimal organization, perfect for pots and pans.

Grand Designs

Poggenpohl St Albans

As Seen on Grand Designs Contemporary bespoke kitchen for family home with Japanese influences
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white floor.

Isle of Wight Golden Oak Kitchen designed and Made by Tim Wood

Tim Wood Limited

This modern oak book matched kitchen was designed and made for a modern new build house on the Isle of Wight. In a stunning location with a fabulous garden. The kitchen was designed to complement and work in harmony with the dining area, as well as the main living area of the house. An extremely sociable and modern kitchen, living and dining room area. Designed and made by Tim Wood

Loft Living

Town Oak Construction

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, white floor, an undermount sink, metallic splashback, metal splashback and limestone floors.

Spacious Shaker In Letchworth

Planet Furniture

A light, bright open plan kitchen with ample space to dine, cook and store everything that needs to be tucked away. As always, our bespoke kitchens are designed and built to suit lifestyle and family needs and this one is no exception. Plenty of island seating and really importantly, lots of room to move around it. Large cabinets and deep drawers for convenient storage plus accessible shelving for cook books and a wine fridge perfectly positioned for the cook! Look closely and you’ll see that the larder is shallow in depth. This was deliberately (and cleverly!) designed to accommodate a large beam behind the back of the cabinet, yet still allows this run of cabinets to look balanced. We’re loving the distinctive brass handles by Armac Martin against the Hardwicke White paint colour on the cabinetry - along with the Hand Silvered Antiqued mirror splashback there’s plenty of up-to-the-minute design details which ensure this classic shaker is contemporary yes classic in equal measure.

Rittenhouse Square Brownstone Renovation

Wyant Architecture

New french doors connect the kitchen an adjacent garden. Kitchen: Joanne Hudson Photography: Jeff Totaro
Photo of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands and white floor.

Radlett Kitchen

The Wood Works

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Waterfield House

Settimio Design Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Oxfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

A London Town House Kitchen By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Transitional Home in Preston Hollow

Bella Custom Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and white floor.

Shaker style kitchen with large island

Culshaw Kitchen Makers

Kitchen with Limestone Floors and White Floor 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!