This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Expert Kitchen Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Darien Frazier Peters Kitchen Remodel

Titus Built, LLC

Photo of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and panelled appliances.

Proline ProV W Series Stainless Steel Wall Range Hood

ProHoods

The Proline ProV wall mounted range hood is incredibly versatile. With the purchase of a ProVW range hood, you have three blower options: 1200 CFM local blower, 1300 CFM inline blower, and 1700 CFM local blower. You can't go wrong with any of these blower options! If you want a model that is a little quieter, go with the inline blower. This blower will be inside your ductwork rather than inside the range hood. In terms of power, the ProVW is unmatched. 1200+ CFM will accommodate any cooking style. Turn your hood on and before you know it, all of the grease, smoke, and dirt in your kitchen air will be outside your home. The ProVW is complete with bright LED lights and dishwasher-safe baffle filters to save you time cleaning in the kitchen. For more specs, check out the product pages below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Pro%20V%20wall

Danville Transitional Remodel

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

Photo of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sandy Springs Dreamy White Kitchen

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Pull-out cutting board
Large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a triple-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation in South Tampa Bayshore

DCI Home Improvements

Full kitchen renovation in South Tampa including new cabinetry by Desginer's Choice Cabinetry, quartz countertops, gold fixtures, accent lighting, and flooring.

Classic With a New Angle

Studio Dearborn

This expansive Victorian had tremendous historic charm but hadn’t seen a kitchen renovation since the 1950s. The homeowners wanted to take advantage of their views of the backyard and raised the roof and pushed the kitchen into the back of the house, where expansive windows could allow southern light into the kitchen all day. A warm historic gray/beige was chosen for the cabinetry, which was contrasted with character oak cabinetry on the appliance wall and bar in a modern chevron detail. Kitchen Design: Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Architect: Ned Stoll, Interior finishes Tami Wassong Interiors

Soft Contemporary in Amarra

Meredith Owen Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Client Calgary Soho

Elle Peters Design

Photo by Jamie Anholt
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Blue and Gold Interior Renovation

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Western Springs Transitional

Plain & Posh

This large space did not function well for this family of 6. The cabinetry they had did not go to the ceiling and offered very poor storage options. The island that existed was tiny in comparrison to the space. By taking the cabinets to the ceiling, enlarging the island and adding large pantry's we were able to achieve the storage needed. Then the fun began, all of the decorative details that make this space so stunning. Beautiful tile for the backsplash and a custom metal hood. Lighting and hardware to complement the hood. Then, the vintage runner and natural wood elements to make the space feel more homey.

Modern Organic Kitchen

Inspired Spaces, Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, marble splashback and vaulted.

The Moody Farmhouse

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Dark Farmhouse marble subway tile backsplash quartz countertops
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Not Your Average Island Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

Our kitchen and bath designer, Claire, worked with the clients to design an amazing new kitchen (dubbed Not Your Average Island). The clients’ biggest headache was that the kitchen didn’t function for their family. They were limited with their current seating arrangement, their countertops were filled with appliances, proper storage solutions were lacking and the space was just not working well for them. With the banquette for the children to comfortably do their afternoon homework, additional island seating and enhanced function throughout, our designer Claire completely transformed this space. Her expertise created a one-of-a-kind (definitely not your average) island that was designed specifically for this wonderful family and allowed her to find a home for every piece and part (and more!) the homeowners use every day and the clients love their new kitchen! Photography: Scott Amundson Photography

Premier Downtown Condo

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

80 John Street Residence

Ronnette Riley Architect

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Keeping The View At Bay

Morrison Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, marble benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Roslyn Restoration

Jenny Roush Newman, Designer

Design ideas for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles Kitchen with Marble Splashback 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!