Tropical Light Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Grace and Elegance

Rockwood Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Melhorn

Absolute Hardwood Flooring Inc

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and terra-cotta splashback.

Kitchen Island

Heirloom Wood Studio

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Breckenridge Discovery Hilltop Custom Home

Apex Mountain Homes

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and red benchtop.

Vinyeard Kitchen

Interiors by Blackwood

The existing space was over compartmentalized and was never going to function properly as a place to cook and entertain friends. The new design involved removing an extra entry point & created all the zones necessary for fine entertaining while overlooking the vineyard.

Vintage Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

Inspiration for a small country eat-in kitchen in Munich with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

A Cottage in the Woods

Betsie Bay Furniture

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, louvered cabinets, ceramic splashback and bamboo floors.

Contemporary Kitchen

Archaeo Architects

The clients wanted a “solid, old-world feel”, like an old Mexican hacienda, small yet energy-efficient. They wanted a house that was warm and comfortable, with monastic simplicity; the sense of a house as a haven, a retreat. The project’s design origins come from a combination of the traditional Mexican hacienda and the regional Northern New Mexican style. Room proportions, sizes and volume were determined by assessing traditional homes of this character. This was combined with a more contemporary geometric clarity of rooms and their interrelationship. The overall intent was to achieve what Mario Botta called “A newness of the old and an archaeology of the new…a sense both of historic continuity and of present day innovation”.

Rustic Kitchen

Garzamade

Farmhouse style kitchen with custom distressed cabinets. Also featuring brick back splash, reclaimed tin ceiling, custom iron vent hood, and Wolf and Sub Zero appliances.

Dunes Custom Home

J. Thompson Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchens

Antiquity

Stephen Byrne, Inik Designs LLC
Inspiration for an expansive traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands and white floor.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

Love this kitchen! Open and airy, plenty of storage and working room, eat-in dining and easy access to formal dining. Smart, beautiful and functional.

Casa Bianca

tuthill architecture

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Miami with louvered cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

SAB Homes for 2018 Fall Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Island Country Cottage

Tom Kuniholm Architects, AIA

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Pinecrest Residence

Guimar Urbina Interiors, Corp.

Large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Palen Avenue Renovation

OakWood Designers & Builders

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, cork floors and a peninsula.

Natural Stone

Design Tiles

Blue French Marble Tile http://www.designtiles.com.au/product-category/natural-stone/

Yale Loop

Zach Cole Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

All Islands Kitchen with Louvered Cabinets 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!