Robert Madrid Photography
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Londonderry Kitchen Renovation

Apple Wood Construction, Inc.

Kate & Keith Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

The Retreat

Grenz Homes, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Open Space Kitchen

SweisKloss

The design criteria for this home was to create an open floor plan while still defining the various uses within the space. Through the play of finishes and architectural decisions, the kitchen, living room, and dining room flow well from space to space.

Maison de village

margherita olivero

La cuisine, coeur de la vie de chaque maison réalisée par l'ébéniste Laurent Passe avec ses matériaux ancien et upcyclés.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and black cabinets.

Victorian Townhouse, London

Artichoke

Designed by Artichoke in partnership with Studio Indigo, this grand townhouse kitchen was designed for a busy family.
Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Queen Square

Bath Kitchen Company

Photo of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and grey floor.

Mountain Craftsman One and a half story

Richardson General Contractors

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Richmond with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Cuisine "Matières"

LPASSE DESIGN

Cuisine par Laurent Passe Crédit photo Virginie Ovessian
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Other with distressed cabinets, a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Copper La Cornue Oven

Artichoke

This bespoke professional cook's kitchen features a custom copper and stainless steel La Cornue range cooker and extraction canopy, built to match the client's copper pans. Italian Black Basalt stone shelving lines the walls resting on Acero stone brackets, a detail repeated on bench seats in front of the windows between glazed crockery cabinets. The table was made in solid English oak with turned legs. The project’s special details include inset LED strip lighting rebated into the underside of the stone shelves, wired invisibly through the stone brackets. Primary materials: Hand painted Sapele; Italian Black Basalt; Acero limestone; English oak; Lefroy Brooks white brick tiles; antique brass, nickel and pewter ironmongery.

Classic English Kitchen, Derby

Russell Hutton | Makers of Fine

Photo of a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, limestone floors, with island, white appliances and grey cabinets.

North Upland Interior/Exterior Renovation

Rob Clark Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Hacienda Retreat- Rancho Santa Fe Kitchen

Design Studio West

Design Studio West and Brady Architectural Photography
Expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, limestone floors, granite benchtops, multiple islands and limestone splashback.

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Atwood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, limestone floors and with island.

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

Beach House - Mother-in-Law Suite Kitchen

Sybil Jane Barrido, FASID, CID - SJVD DESIGN

Beach House - Mother-in-Law Suite kitchen refurbishment Photo by Henry Cabala
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen

Moda Interiors

Island Benchtop: D'Amelio Stone Dark Serbiggante Gloss 80mm. Feature Trim: Briggs Veneer Innato Virginia Walnut; White Benchtop: Quantum Quartz White Swirl 40mm. White Cabinetry: Bonlex IHCO White Gloss. Floor Tiles: Milano Stone Limestone Mistral. Miele Appliances. Kitchen Stools by Merlino Furniture. Copper Tray by Makstar Wholesale. Photography: DMax Photography

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.

Linda Flora Dr.

Kami Rezai

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen extension, Wiltshire

Edward Tucker : Chartered Architect

Kitchen extension, Wiltshire Luke McHardy Kitchens, Pheonix Extensions
Design ideas for a large country eat-in kitchen in Wiltshire with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and a peninsula.

All Backsplash Materials Kitchen with 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!