This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Island with seating

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Warm and Inviting Gray Cabinetry
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Inspiration for an expansive beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Renovated Brooklyn Brownstone

Brooklinteriors

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

French Country Kitchen

Eisenbrandt Companies

The most elegant, cozy, quaint, french country kitchen in the heart of Roland Park. Simple shaker-style white cabinets decorated with a mix of lacquer gold latches, knobs, and ring pulls. Custom french-cafe-inspired hood with an accent of calacattta marble 3x6 subway tile. A center piece of the white Nostalgie Series 36 Inch Freestanding Dual Fuel Range with Natural Gas and 5 Sealed Brass Burners to pull all the gold accents together. Small custom-built island wrapped with bead board and topped with a honed Calacatta Vagli marble with ogee edges. Black ocean honed granite throughout kitchen to bring it durability, function, and contrast!

Milano in Panna, New Construction in Seacrest Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1229 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Panna Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Stainless Steel Toe-Kick Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Trash Bay Pullout, LED Toe-Kick Lighting, Appliance Panels

Mykonos Beach House Remodel

Gina Drago Design

I always love when a client says “do what you think”. I had the best time designing this beach house for another adorable family. When I learned the homes history and the families Greek heritage, my brain entered Mykonos mode. They agreed and let me run with it. Both floors of the home went thru some major overhaul (pictures to come). Luckily I had a dream of a contractor and some magical tradespeople to work with. Not the quickest reno but I’ve learned in this business, nothing pretty comes easy or fast. Big thanks to: @ocgranite, @millmansappliances, @blindfactoryinc, @moegrimes, @joe57bc1, @firstclasshomeservices, @tilemarketofdelaware @mikes_carpet_connection, @generations_oc, @nwilson8503, @savannah_lawyer @dalecropper, @love.letters.oc @rickyjohnson6687

Black & White Kitchen with Accents of Gold

Amazing Spaces

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Trace Court Kitchen

Niemand Interiors LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

200 N Ocean Blvd #N6 | Delray Beach | Oceanside Condominium

Pascal Liguori & Son

Kitchen
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, a triple-bowl sink, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and grey cabinets.

Classic traditional West Plano Kitchen Update

Interiors by Kathy Rollins, LLC

This lovely west Plano kitchen was updated to better serve the lovely family who lives there by removing the existing island (with raised bar) and replaced with custom built option. Quartzite countertops, marble splash and travertine floors create a neutral foundation. Transitional bold lighting over the island offers lots of great task lighting and style.

Gerrard-Coxwell Whole Home

Carter Fox Design Build

Carter Fox Renovations was hired to do a complete renovation of this semi-detached home in the Gerrard-Coxwell neighbourhood of Toronto. The main floor was completely gutted and transformed - most of the interior walls and ceilings were removed, a large sliding door installed across the back, and a small powder room added. All the electrical and plumbing was updated and new herringbone hardwood installed throughout. Upstairs, the bathroom was expanded by taking space from the adjoining bedroom. We added a second floor laundry and new hardwood throughout. The walls and ceiling were plaster repaired and painted, avoiding the time, expense and excessive creation of landfill involved in a total demolition. The clients had a very clear picture of what they wanted, and the finished space is very liveable and beautifully showcases their style. Photo: Julie Carter

Bright & Airy Open--Concept Kitchen

Wiltrack Construction And Development Group LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

CASA PIETRALATA cucina

officineMAMA

vista cucina - ph by Emiliano Vincenti x
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Rome with beige cabinets, with island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Private Residence

Duet Design Group

Contemporary and Eclectic Kitchen with Wooden Ceiling and Moooi Lighting, Photo by David Lauer Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink and beige floor.

River Oaks Federal Colonial

Windham Builders

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
Transitional open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Living

Nyhus Design Group

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Presidio Heights Remodel

Ann Lowengart Interiors

Another oversized pendant sheds light over the modern dining table and chairs. With a diameter of thirty-six inches, it is a stunning statement piece. Above the stove, a calacatta marble backsplash is an elegant, providing added texture to the space.

Woodway Residence

Floisand Studio

photo credit: Benjamin Benschneider/The Seattle Times
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Long Farm

The Front Door / Dwayne Carruth

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, grey splashback and marble splashback.

Kitchen with Marble Splashback and Beige 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!