This is an example of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kitchens

Universal Marble & Granite, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary separate kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and light hardwood floors.

springton point kitchen great room marble foyer

Bella Casa Design and Build

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

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Kenny Carpets & Floors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Jupiter, FL Transitional Project

Planning and Building, Inc

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, matchstick tile splashback and brown floor.

Cherrybrook Kitchen

Dan Kitchens Australia

Nestled inside a beautiful modernist home that began its charismatic existence in the 70’s, you will find this Cherrybrook Kitchen. The kitchen design emanates warmth, elegance and beauty through the combination of textures, modern lines, luxury appliances and minimalist style. Wood grain and marble textures work together to add detail and character to the space. The paired back colour palette is highlighted by a dark wood grain but softened by the light shelving and flooring, offering depth and sophistication.

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West Coast Painting Inc. / West Coast Solutions

Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lunada Baytile

Southampton Gallery of Marble and Tile

Stock Photos by Lunada Baytile
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

A white kitchen featuring a ZLINE 455 Stainless Steel Wall Range Hood

ZLINE Kitchen and Bath

A white modern kitchen remodel featuring a ZLINE 455 Wall Mount Range Hood in stainless steel has a modern design and built-to-last quality. ZLINE's stainless steel wall range hood is perfect for a kitchen remodel or upgrade and looks great with white Corian countertops, white cabinets, and gray tile backsplash. Modern features including a 900 or 1200 CFM high performance 4-speed industry leading motor, duct and ductless venting, built-in lighting and dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters for easy clean-up, will provide all the power you need to quietly and efficiently ventilate your kitchen while cooking. The 455 wall mounted range hood is available in sizes 30", 36", 42" and 48".

Mikes Addition

C&J Custom Builders Inc.

Mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Kelton

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Preserve Parkway

Studio Shelter

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

McPherson Home

Kelly Canada Design + Build

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

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Pinellas Construction & Restoration LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, quartzite benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

Melrose Street, Newton MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Recessed panel runs the length of the counter to create a finished look and to hide the dog den from guests. Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, grey benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Livermore Showcase Your Place

The Plumbery

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Scottsdale Whole Home Remodel - Chuck and Robin

Republic West Remodeling

Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Mendham Kitchen

J.Thomas Kitchens

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and with island.

Kitchen with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Light 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!