This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

White Beachy Kitchen

BaumHouse Design

This is an example of a beach style kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, marble benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

Casa Lago Custom Home

Alair Homes Clemson

Modern functionality meets rustic charm in this expansive custom home. Featuring a spacious open-concept great room with dark hardwood floors, stone fireplace, and wood finishes throughout.

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.

Cape House

Carl C. Oldenburg AIA

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Torch Modern Chic

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Quality Cabinets Kitchens

Discount Cabinet Warehouse

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, marble floors, with island and white floor.

Heather Moe

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Southern California remodel of a track home into a contemporary kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodel with White Shaker Style Cabinets and Granite

Granite and Cabinet Depot

Kitchen remodel in San Dimas California. White Shaker cabinets with silver accents and a white farmhouse sink. Under cabinet Lighting for both upper and lower cabinets!

Kitchen Remodeling

Guinness Construction Services Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchens

Turner Troxell Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Casa al lago

Spazio Progetto

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

C & D

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and dark hardwood floors.

Additional Work

K. M. Skelly, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Photo Gallery

Restoration Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen Renovation - St. Laurent, Qc

SCD - Design & Construction

Kitchen renovation and design by SCD Design & Construction. L shaped kitchens are a great way to maximize the space of your kitchen. This means more space to put gorgeous dark wood cabinets, and more counter space! Remember, islands also count as counter space, so always try to fit one in! Take your lifestyle to new heights with SCD Design & Construction.

Beach House Kitchen

Dyer's Cabinet Shop

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Warmth

North Iowa Kitchens

Showplace Chesapeake Cherry Pecan Walnut Blanco Precis Sink Cambria Canterbury Countertops Delta Stainless Faucet Ceramic Tileworks Stone Medley L.C. Photography

Sch2 Kitchen Town 'n Country

Schoeman Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen Facelift

Malm Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Kitchen with Matchstick Tile 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!