Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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Travis Custom Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Projects Supplied by Peterman Lumber

Peterman Lumber

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

A Remodeling Trifecta: Beauty, Comfort and Efficiency

Byggmeister Inc

Photo by Mike Casey Cramped, uncomfortable, and out of date: when the owners of this home approached us about renovating their kitchen and adjoining sunroom, these were high on their list of complaints. OPENING UP THE KITCHEN Our plan kept the kitchen in the same location but took down the walls between both the dining room and the sunroom to create an expansive multi-purpose space with spectacular views to conservation land along the back of the property. We removed the powder room and in its place created a window-lined hallway to the living room—opening up direct access between these two previously disconnected spaces. We then built a new half bath between these two rooms, with a door along the back hallway. The result is a more private powder room that is easier to access than before. Significantly improved cabinetry provides ample storage for both human and canine needs. An island countertop is functional and pleasant, enabling the owners to prep for and clean up from dinner all while enjoying the view of the woods behind their house. CREATING COMFORT We also completely rebuilt the sunroom, thickening the framing to allow for extra insulation and raising the roof to accommodate a higher ceiling and tall windows that let in as much natural light as the skylights they replaced, but much less of the solar gain that had made the room so intolerable in the summer. We improved visual connections between spaces and admitted more natural light by converting the framing of the main stairway from full to half walls. We also insulated the attic and replaced an aging, inefficient central air conditioning system with ductless minisplit heat pumps, which can also be used as supplemental heat. All in all, this was our kind of project: we made the home more attractive, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient—all over the course of a single, well-integrated project.

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.

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.

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.

Cambridge Renovation - Avon Hill

Foley Fiore Architecture

Sam Gray Photography
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances and matchstick tile splashback.

Amoroso Design

hood, island
Contemporary separate kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Oceanfront Newport Retreat

Bassman Blaine Home

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, with island, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, grey floor and light hardwood floors.

Maywood

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Peter Rymwid Photgraphy Beautifully classic two toned kitchen using rift cut white oak cabinetry on the perimeter with a moss green painted island combine to create a warm inviting kitchen for family and friends. A large doubled sided fireplace keeps the home fires burning. Natural slate tile on the back splash and a copper farm sink add textural details. This warm and inviting kitchen pays homage to the craftsmanship of american made cabinets. Each detail works together to paint a vivid picture of the room known as the "heart of the home". Every view gives the eye something to enjoy from the beautiful stone tile splash to the rubbed bronze hardware.

Sunset Drive

Designs By Danica

Michael Brock, Brock Imaging
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Park Slope Townhouse Renovation

Studio Geiger Architecture

Allyson Lubow
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Coastal Kitchen

Beach Kitchens, LLC

Brookhaven Cabinetry Door Style & Finish: Edgemont Recessed, Nordic White.
Large transitional kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary / Modern

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

Neff Cabinetry in European laminate high gloss lacquer and silk finish.
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

River Oaks Contemporary Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Concepts

Challenge: Redesign the kitchen area for the original owner who built this home in the early 1970’s. Our design challenge was to create a completely new space that was functional, beautiful and much more open. The original kitchen, storage and utility spaces were outdated and very chopped up with a mechanical closet placed in the middle of the space located directly in front of the only large window in the room. We relocated the mechanical closet and the utility room to the back of the space with a Butler’s Pantry separating the two. The original large window is now revealed with a new lowered eating bar and a second island centered on it, featuring a dramatic linear light fixture above. We enlarged the window over the main kitchen sink for more light and created a new window to the right of the sink with a view towards the pool. The main cooking area of the kitchen features a large island with elevated walnut seating bar and 36” gas cooktop. A full 36” Built-in Refrigerator is located in the Kitchen with an additional Sub-Zero Refrigerator and Freezer located in the Butler’s Pantry. Result: Client’s Dream Kitchen Realized. Designed by Micqui McGowen, CKD, RID. Photographed by Julie Soefer.

Palos Park Kitchen Renovation

KitchenLab Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Jacob-Grace

R.W. Jones Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Custom Cherry Kitchen

Custom Wood Products

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

RD Henry Kitchens

Colorado Cabinetry

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, metallic splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

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!