Request Cabinet Quote These beautiful cherry veneer cabinets are made by Brookhaven, and the countertops are made by Silestone. This kitchen won third place in their national design contest.

Rittenhouse Savoy

J&L Designs

Jared DiMartine
Expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Mediterranean Home, Cordillera Ranch

Boyer Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Brentwood Residence

Red Leaf Interiors, LLC

Reid Rolls Photography
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances and medium hardwood floors.

The Covey - A Complete Home Renovation

Maker Design Group

Integrity Media - Erich Medvelt
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warren Drive 2

Rossington Architecture

Open Homes Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, matchstick tile splashback and multi-coloured splashback.

Kitchen / Dining Room Designs

Lawrence-Mayer Interior Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Beaches kitchen

Judith Taylor Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Cape Coral Coastal Oasis Remodel

Evalutions by Aubuchon Design Group

Barry Milligan
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style kitchen in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Festival Tower

Monaco Interiors

This modern kitchen is a true masterpiece. Glazed modern flat panel cabinetry brightens the space. The old simplistic island was removed and replaced with a more functional one with double waterfall edge Caesarstone counters. The glass backsplash pulls in all the colours used throughout.

Contemporary Hideaway

Ezra Lee Design+Build

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and multiple islands.

Country Chef's Kitchen

Lane Homes & Remodeling Inc.

John Magor Photography
Large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Richmond with with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Waypoint Cabinets Products

Kitchens and Baths, LLC

Large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Cedar

Peak Ventures Fine Custom Homes

Our client planned to spend more time in this home and wanted to increase its livability. The project was complicated by the strata-specified deadline for exterior work, the logistics of working in an occupied strata complex, and the need to minimize the impact on surrounding neighbours. By reducing the deck space, removing the hot tub, and moving out the dining room wall, we were able to add important livable space inside. Our homeowners were thrilled to have a larger kitchen. The additional 500 square feet of living space integrated seamlessly into the existing architecture. This award-winning home features reclaimed fir flooring (from the Stanley Park storm), and wood-cased sliding doors in the dining room, that allow full access to the outdoor balcony with its exquisite views. Green building products and processes were used extensively throughout the renovation, which resulted in a modern, highly-efficient, and beautiful home.

Moses Residence

Michael Pullen Design, llc

Coffee bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen

360-Vip Photography

Dean Riedel of 360Vip Photography
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Range Hood and Backsplash

Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers

We designed this beautiful custom range hood to suit the style of the home. The cabinets are quarter sawn oak and the tile is Walker Zanger.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Mill Valley Kitchen Remodel

Sutton Suzuki Architects

Mark Schwartz
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, an undermount sink and beige splashback.

2016-2017 Parrett Mountain Vista

Northwest Dream Homes, LLC

Design Ward, Inc.
Photo of an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Redington Beach Residence

GRW Construction Corporation

Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Panelled Appliances 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!