Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Riverbend Remodel

Maven Home Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Holladay Residence

Clayton Vance Architecture

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop, marble benchtops, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and cement tiles.

Hearthwood Kitchen

User

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Bohemian Classic - Apartment Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

The old kitchen and pantry spaces were combined to create this spacious work area for the owner who is a renowned chef. Robert Vente Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey benchtop, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Appartement de 80 m2, Paris 6

Marion Alberge

Au pied du métro Saint-Placide, ce spacieux appartement haussmannien abrite un jeune couple qui aime les belles choses. J’ai choisi de garder les moulures et les principaux murs blancs, pour mettre des touches de bleu et de vert sapin, qui apporte de la profondeur à certains endroits de l’appartement. La cuisine ouverte sur le salon, en marbre de Carrare blanc, accueille un ilot qui permet de travailler, cuisiner tout en profitant de la lumière naturelle. Des touches de laiton viennent souligner quelques détails, et des meubles vintage apporter un côté stylisé, comme le buffet recyclé en meuble vasque dans la salle de bains au total look New-York rétro.

1925 Assisi Residence

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, recessed-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Tombolo

Riccardo Caracciolo design&services

Small country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and beige benchtop.

ColeDesign Studio -MODERN KITCHEN MAKEOVER

ColeDesign Studio

Virginia Macdonald
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands and multi-coloured floor.

Case Design and Remodeling of San Jose

Next Stage Design + Build

This retro kitchen offers the clean lines and look of white on white but then allows for the pop of color on the floor and on the opposite end the lit upper cabinets where you can add another pop of color.

Kitchen and butler's pantry

R. B. Schwarz, Inc.

New butler’s pantry we created after removing the stove and the closet in the old kitchen. // This room makes a big design statement, from the hex tile, Alba Vera marble counters, custom cabinets and pendant light fixtures. // The pendant lights are from Circa Lighting, and match the brass of the drawer and door pulls. // The 3x12 subway tile runs from countertop to the ceiling. // One side of the butler’s pantry features a dish pantry with custom glass-front cabinets and drawer storage. // The other side features the main sink, dishwasher and custom cabinets. This butler’s pantry keeps dirty dishes out of sight from the guests and entertaining area. // Designer refers to it as the jewel of the kitchen

APARTAMENTO EN EL CENTRO

Ebano Arquitectura de Interiores

Ébano arquitectura de interiores reforma este antiguo apartamento en el centro de Alcoy, de fuerte personalidad. El diseño respeta la estética clásica original recuperando muchos elementos existentes y modernizándolos. En los espacios comunes utilizamos la madera, colores claros y elementos en negro e inoxidable. Esta neutralidad contrasta con la decoración de los baños y dormitorios, mucho más atrevidos, que sin duda no pasan desapercibidos.

Piso Salamanca

Paula Rosales (estudio more-co)

Cocina con isla Fotógrafo: Javier Ortega
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, black appliances, with island, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Two - Toned Traditional in Brooklyn, NY!

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Designed by Bilotta’s Tom Vecchio with Samantha Drew Interiors, this traditional two-toned kitchen features Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry in a warm mix of Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White paint and cherry with a stain. The expansive space is perfect for a large family that hosts a great deal of guests. The 15’ wide sink wall features a 36” wide farm house sink situated in front of a large window, offering plenty of light, and is flanked by a double pull-out trash and “knock-to-open” Miele dishwasher. At the opposite end of the room a banquette sits in front of another sunny window and comfortably seats eight people. In between the sink wall and banquette sits a 9’ long island which seats another four people and houses both a second dishwasher and a hidden charging station for phones and computers. The countertops on both the island and perimeter are polished Biano Rhino Marble and the backsplash is a handmade subway tile from Southampton Masonry. The flooring, also from Southampton Masonry, is a Silver Travertine – coupled with all of the other finishes the room gives off a serene, coastal feeling. The hardware, in a polished chrome finish, is from Cliffside; the sink and faucet from Rohl. The dining table, seating and decorative lighting is all from Samantha Drew Interiors in East Setauket, NY. The appliances, most of which are fully integrated with custom wood panels (including the 72” worth of refrigeration!), are by Viking, except for the custom metal hood. The window treatments, which are operated electronically for easy opening and closing, are also by Samantha Drew Interiors using Romo Fabrics. Bilotta Designer:Tom Vecchio with Samantha Drew Interiors Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter

Cupboards Kitchen Bath Discounters

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rénovation d'une maison classée à Nogent-sur-Marne

Atelier Devergne

Rénovation complète d'une cuisine avec ouverture sur le salon et séparation par un ilot central. Sol mi parquet mi carreaux de ciment. Coin repas dans bow-window. Cuisine noire et blanche avec plan de travail et crédence en marbre Réalisation Atelier Devergne Photo Maryline Krynicki

Mid-Century Row-home

Lisa & Leroy

Because of the 2 windows and a door, we couldn’t put cabinets there without it looking weird. The homeowners needed storage but didn’t want to lose light, so we came up with this open shelving plan. Also, adding historic elements like the antique gold lights over the windows and the subway tile paid just the right homage to the home.

Santa Barbara Riviera Custom Home

Newhaven Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor, marble benchtops and cement tile splashback.

Casa per Amici

officina29ARCHITETTI

João Morgado, Fotografia de arquitectura
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, a double-bowl sink and white appliances.

Kitchen with Marble Benchtops and Multi-Coloured 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!