This beautiful Craftsman style kitchen feature Brighton Inset Cherry raise panel door style. With bookend pantries it just makes for a spacious cooking area. Also a larger island it is perfect workspace for a second cook, as well as a eating area for the the family. Soapstone tops in the cooking area and granite on the island with stone back splash just makes this a show kitchen for any home.

Parade of Homes 2018 Garden Home

Roland Builder, Inc.

Alan Wycheck Photography The kitchen features painted cabinetry, grand 8" island, granite countertops and GE Cafe Slate appliances.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hyde Park Home

Ryan Cabinetry Inc.

Photos by Jeremy Dupuie
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Modern Design-Build Leslieville

Ace of Space

This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rancho Cucamonga

Maven Home Interiors

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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BRYAN CLARK HOMES

Photo of a large l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Cuire Kitchen

Nar Design Group

In this kitchen, we wanted to tie in the classic black and white palette to the homes character. To do so, the home's original molding details were recreated throughout crown molding and doorways. We incorporated brushed brass and matte black hardware, as well as sand-in-place oak flooring. Our client wanted to continue her tradition of giving her grandchildren weekly gourmet cooking and baking lessons. A paneled refrigerator was designed into the back nook of the kitchen, opening up treasured countertop space for cooking, prepping, and gourmet baked-good preparation. The lowered countertop area create an ideal baking station. To make use of the countertop space, we installed a large 3' galley workstation with dry dock. An elegant gloss black and brass range ties into the classic charm of this 1910's bungalow. The adjacent dining nook is the perfect place for morning coffee and a fresh baked croissant.

Bergen County Contemporary

Palisades Kitchens LLC

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Cypress Point

The Cabinet Gallery

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Wine Barrel Flooring: A Kitchen Aged to Perfection

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

John Welsh
Small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Cozy and Sleek Kitchen, Oakland

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel Photography
Photo of a transitional galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Whole Home Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This kitchen features glass subway tile, green granite, and peach cabinets on the island with off-white cabinets in the rest of the kitchen. The overall result is a very warm, friendly feeling.

Seattle Custom Home 1

Shuler Architecture

Completed in 2019, this is a home we completed for client who initially engaged us to remodeled their 100 year old classic craftsman bungalow on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. During our initial conversation, it became readily apparent that their program was much larger than a remodel could accomplish and the conversation quickly turned toward the design of a new structure that could accommodate a growing family, a live-in Nanny, a variety of entertainment options and an enclosed garage – all squeezed onto a compact urban corner lot. Project entitlement took almost a year as the house size dictated that we take advantage of several exceptions in Seattle’s complex zoning code. After several meetings with city planning officials, we finally prevailed in our arguments and ultimately designed a 4 story, 3800 sf house on a 2700 sf lot. The finished product is light and airy with a large, open plan and exposed beams on the main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 fireplaces, 4 climate zones, a huge basement with a home theatre, guest suite, climbing gym, and an underground tavern/wine cellar/man cave. The kitchen has a large island, a walk-in pantry, a small breakfast area and access to a large deck. All of this program is capped by a rooftop deck with expansive views of Seattle’s urban landscape and Lake Union. Unfortunately for our clients, a job relocation to Southern California forced a sale of their dream home a little more than a year after they settled in after a year project. The good news is that in Seattle’s tight housing market, in less than a week they received several full price offers with escalator clauses which allowed them to turn a nice profit on the deal.

Alta Vista Collection | Cambria Oak | Bartonville, Texas

Hallmark Floors

Cambria Oak Hardwood – The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring Collection is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

Old World Goes Modern - Scotts Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Sage View Drive

Massey Design Group

This renovated kitchen was designed for a family of three, with an eat in kitchen, dedicated beverage center and cooking space. Including a white marble farmhouse sink, a Kitchen Aid range oven, and Whirlpool fridge.

Kitchen 231

Waldorf Cabinets

Light gray base cabinets white shaker wall cabinets
Small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Bald Mountain Residence

The Cabinet Gallery

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Western Scene

JP Malone

Photo of an expansive l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

SLC Victorian

Maven Home Interiors

Victorian Remodel in Salt Lake City. Professional Appliances. Custom Cabinetry, Made to order hand painted backsplash with quartzite counter tops.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Medium Hardwood Floors and Multi-Coloured Floor 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!