Inspiration for an expansive beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Bartonville

Countertops 101

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Royal River

Kitchen Cove Design Studio

Photography - www.kimsmithphoto.com Home Build by Russell P. Legare
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and coffered.

Ann Arbor Traditional Kitchen Redesign

Forward Design Build Remodel

Our clients came to us wanting to update their kitchen while keeping their traditional and timeless style. They desired to open up the kitchen to the dining room and to widen doorways to make the kitchen feel less closed off from the rest of the home. They wanted to create more functional storage and working space at the island. Other goals were to replace the sliding doors to the back deck, add mudroom storage and update lighting for a brighter, cleaner look. We created a kitchen and dining space that brings our homeowners joy to cook, dine and spend time together in. We installed a longer, more functional island with barstool seating in the kitchen. We added pantry cabinets with roll out shelves. We widened the doorways and opened up the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We added cabinetry with glass display doors in the kitchen and also the dining room. We updated the lighting and replaced sliding doors to the back deck. In the mudroom, we added closed storage and a built-in bench.

Rock Spring Road, Arlington

Joy Design + Build

Large open plan kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige benchtop and coffered.

Buena Vista Remodel

Sven Lavine Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Southern Hospitality

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

Family and friends can all gather together in this traditionally styled, elegant yet inviting kitchen in the heart of this southern home. Attention to detail in every direction. Ceiling mirrors the island, cabinetry boasts lit drawers and uppers alike, true glass mullioned doors, carved corners and posts, built ins, and more. This kitchen has it all!

Kitchen

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We can't get over this stunning kitchen's black cabinets, pendant lighting, and coffered ceilings.
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, with island, white benchtop, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Beach Park Drive Residence

design styles architecture

This custom built 2-story French Country style home is a beautiful retreat in the South Tampa area. The exterior of the home was designed to strike a subtle balance of stucco and stone, brought together by a neutral color palette with contrasting rust-colored garage doors and shutters. To further emphasize the European influence on the design, unique elements like the curved roof above the main entry and the castle tower that houses the octagonal shaped master walk-in shower jutting out from the main structure. Additionally, the entire exterior form of the home is lined with authentic gas-lit sconces. The rear of the home features a putting green, pool deck, outdoor kitchen with retractable screen, and rain chains to speak to the country aesthetic of the home. Inside, you are met with a two-story living room with full length retractable sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor kitchen and pool deck. A large salt aquarium built into the millwork panel system visually connects the media room and living room. The media room is highlighted by the large stone wall feature, and includes a full wet bar with a unique farmhouse style bar sink and custom rustic barn door in the French Country style. The country theme continues in the kitchen with another larger farmhouse sink, cabinet detailing, and concealed exhaust hood. This is complemented by painted coffered ceilings with multi-level detailed crown wood trim. The rustic subway tile backsplash is accented with subtle gray tile, turned at a 45 degree angle to create interest. Large candle-style fixtures connect the exterior sconces to the interior details. A concealed pantry is accessed through hidden panels that match the cabinetry. The home also features a large master suite with a raised plank wood ceiling feature, and additional spacious guest suites. Each bathroom in the home has its own character, while still communicating with the overall style of the home.

Lake Drive Tudor Kitchen Fireplace

Amy Carman Design

Can you fit a new fireplace into my kitchen renovation? Oh yes we can! It was our client’s dream and our solution was this uniquely patterned fireplace surround clad in gorgeous Moroccan zellige tile. We love a good design challenge!

Kitchen

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Gorgeous custom kitchen features a walk-in pantry, breakfast nook and large dining area. Custom cabinetry, granite countertops and custom copper range hood by Hoosier House Furnishings. Lighting from Kendall Lighting Center (Elkhart, IN). Soho Studio Baroque Ornate Blanco crackled finish ceramic tile on backsplash. Engineered character and quarter sawn white oak hardwood flooring with hand scraped edges and ends (stained medium brown). Gothic style cathedral arch on upper cabinets of main kitchen cabinets. Walk-in pantry with General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Interior Design by Nanci Wirt; Professional Photo by Marie Martin Kinney.

Custom Castle

FORNEY + architecture, LLC

Inspiration for a separate kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and coffered.

647 WD

Weaver Custom Homes

Photo of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and coffered.

Eaglemont

A Blind Pash Interiors

A Blind Pash worked with the client from concept design, drafting, and tendering this new build. From initial concepts through to completion, down to custom furnishings and window treatments

Lincoln Park Residence, Chicago Illinois

Howard Design Group, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

Larkspur Farmhouse

HEYDT DESIGNS

Photography by Golden Gate Creative
Mid-sized country open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and shaker cabinets.

Mediterranean Colonial Mansion

Marie Share Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen

Norman Design Group, Inc.

This is an example of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and timber.

Palos Park

Signature Innovations LLC

Opulent details elevate this suburban home into one that rivals the elegant French chateaus that inspired it. Floor: Variety of floor designs inspired by Villa La Cassinella on Lake Como, Italy. 6” wide-plank American Black Oak + Canadian Maple | 4” Canadian Maple Herringbone | custom parquet inlays | Prime Select | Victorian Collection hand scraped | pillowed edge | color Tolan | Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

Pasadena, MD Luxurious Large Kitchen Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This kitchen features Brighton Cabinetry with Hampton door style and Maple Cashmere color. The countertops are Calacatta Taj Q Quartz.
Photo of a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen with Medium Hardwood Floors and Coffered 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!