This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Shore Drive Apartment

Lightology

Photographer: Xin Zhao
Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Rustic Knotty Alder Farmhouse Kitchen with Gray Island

CabAve

The sink base is the same gray as the island to show contrast against the caramel color of the rest of the cabinetry. It's also pulled forward a bit to show the decorative column accents.

Chesapeake Bay Waterfront

TailorCraft Builders, Inc.

The traditional style follows into the kitchen where the high ceilings allow for maximum kitchen cabinet storage. The homeowners chose a beautiful stove to match the theme seen throughout the home.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, brown splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Saint Simons Island Cottage

Elizabeth M. Smith Interiors Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall separate kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Making the most of a Small Kitchen!

Vantage Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Lakewood Estates Private Retreat, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI. This private lakeside retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Large open kitchen with soapstone countertops and farmhouse sinks, Wolf range backed with pencil mosaic tile and open fireplace grill.

Diaz Kitchen

Inspyre Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Thomas residence

User

Credit: Westin Dinnes Photography
Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Lower Merion, PA Kitchen Remodel

Rudloff Custom Builders

Stunning Lower Merion, Pa kitchen remodel includes large island with limestone counters and farmhouse sink, hardwood floors, eating area with booth, white cabinets with beaded inset and glass front, double oven, pot filler, recessed and pendant lighting and much more! Photos by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Vero Beach Coastal Makeover

RCL Development

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and matchstick tile splashback.

Somerton Model

Impresa Modular

L shaped kitchen with white flat panel cabinets and dark hardwood floors
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Antique White Kitchen

Unique Design Cabinets

Antique white painted cabinetry with VanDyke Brown Glaze. Mocha finished island. Dovetailed drawers by Western Dovetail Inc. Soft close hardware. Kitchen Design by Diana Foley. Fabricated & finished by UDCC.

Bradford Renovation

Highland Builders LLC

Large black painted island with perimeter seating
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Home in the heart of The Woodlands

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Pure white cabinets create a crisp, refreshing vibe for this Kitchen. A airy, yet modern wired pendant hangs over the floating working island and deep tones of hardwood from the range hood and stained island pop against the crisp white. A geometric off white backsplash adds depth to the space!

Modern Cast stone Kitchen Hood in Los Angeles

Omega Stone Mantels

Inspiration for a large transitional kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Foothill Project

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

This is an example of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Palo Alto Contemporary

Tektive Design

Interior Design: Liza Riguerra Photography: Sean Dagen
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Dark Hardwood 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!