Mid-sized contemporary kitchen pantry in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, slate floors, no island and grey floor.

Dunmore Lake House

Nancy Leary Design

Vermont made Hickory Cabinets, Danby Vermont Marble counters and slate floors. Photo by Caleb Kenna
Mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, slate floors and green floor.

ORG Home

Inspired Closets of Charleston

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Suburban Estate

LKM Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback and slate floors.

Kitchen Renovation

Jennifer Cavorsi Design

Jessica Delaney Photography
Small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Manhattan, NY Residence

Artistic Tile

Photo of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Kitchen - Haddonfield , NJ

Cipriani Remodeling Solutions

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble benchtops and slate floors.

Farmhouse Kitchen

User

NSD remodeled dated kitchen to create a beautiful, vintage inspired, farmhouse kitchen with classic European touches.
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Kitchen + Dining + Staircase

Rethink Design Studio

Designer, Joel Snayd. Beach house on Tybee Island in Savannah, GA. This two-story beach house was designed from the ground up by Rethink Design Studio -- architecture + interior design. The first floor living space is wide open allowing for large family gatherings. Old recycled beams were brought into the space to create interest and create natural divisions between the living, dining and kitchen. The crisp white butt joint paneling was offset using the cool gray slate tile below foot. The stairs and cabinets were painted a soft gray, roughly two shades lighter than the floor, and then topped off with a Carerra honed marble. Apple red stools, quirky art, and fun colored bowls add a bit of whimsy and fun. Wall Color: SW extra white 7006 Stair Run Color: BM Sterling 1591 Floor: 6x12 Squall Slate (local tile supplier)

Kitchens

Keith's Appliances

Photo of a large modern galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

House with a Red Wall

Kohn Shnier architects

This single family home sits on a tight, sloped site. Within a modest budget, the goal was to provide direct access to grade at both the front and back of the house. The solution is a multi-split-level home with unconventional relationships between floor levels. Between the entrance level and the lower level of the family room, the kitchen and dining room are located on an interstitial level. Within the stair space “floats” a small bathroom. The generous stair is celebrated with a back-painted red glass wall which treats users to changing refractive ambient light throughout the house. Black brick, grey-tinted glass and mirrors contribute to the reasonably compact massing of the home. A cantilevered upper volume shades south facing windows and the home’s limited material palette meant a more efficient construction process. Cautious landscaping retains water run-off on the sloping site and home offices reduce the client’s use of their vehicle. The house achieves its vision within a modest footprint and with a design restraint that will ensure it becomes a long-lasting asset in the community. Photo by Tom Arban

Peterson

Gabor + Allen, inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, marble benchtops, window splashback and slate floors.

Eastport Victorian Kitchen

Tina Colebrook Architect

The existing quirky floor plan of this 17 year old kitchen created 4 work areas and left no room for a proper laundry and utility room. We actually made this kitchen smaller to make it function better. We took the cramped u-shaped area that housed the stove and refrigerator and walled it off to create a new more generous laundry room with room for ironing & sewing. The now rectangular shaped kitchen was reoriented by installing new windows with higher sills we were able to line the exterior wall with cabinets and counter, giving the sink a nice view to the side yard. To create the Victorian look the owners desired in their 1920’s home, we used wall cabinets with inset doors and beaded panels, for economy the base cabinets are full overlay doors & drawers all in the same finish, Nordic White. The owner selected a gorgeous serene white river granite for the counters and we selected a taupe glass subway tile to pull the palette together. Another special feature of this kitchen is the custom pocket dog door. The owner’s had a salvaged door that we incorporated in a pocket in the peninsula to corale the dogs when the owner aren’t home. Tina Colebrook

Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais

Atelier Germain

Une cuisine fonctionnelle et épurée. Le + déco : les 3 miroirs Atelier Germain au dessus du bar pour agrandir l’espace.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Blue, White, Orange Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

McCarthy Kitchen

High Pointe Kitchen

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

White Shaker Kitchen

Chiddingfold Kitchens and Interiors

Photographed by Carica Media / Barney Hindle
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

White Marble Farmhouse

Granite Transformations

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, slate floors and with island.

HAVERTOWN OCEAN INSPIRED KITCHEN RENO

Michelle Gage | Interior Designer

photos: Kyle Born
This is an example of a large eclectic separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Suburban Estate

LKM Design

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island and dark wood cabinets.

Kitchen with Marble Benchtops and Slate 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!