Elegant and modern kitchen with custom cabinetry and hood in charcoal, with light gray island, stunning stone island and back splash.
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop, marble splashback, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

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.

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.

Navy and White Kitchen

Riki S. Design

Navy and White kitchen with gold accents
Mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel 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
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Wood Floors & More new

Carol's Interiors and Floors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen in the Woods

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

Our clients wanted to update their kitchen and create more storage space. They also needed a desk area in the kitchen and a display area for family keepsakes. With small children, they were not using the breakfast bar on the island, so we chose when redesigning the island to add storage instead of having the countertop overhang for seating. We extended the height of the cabinetry also. A desk area with 2 file drawers and mail sorting cubbies was created so the homeowners could have a place to organize their bills, charge their electronics, and pay bills. We also installed 2 plugs into the narrow bookcase to the right of the desk area with USB plugs for charging phones and tablets. Our clients chose a cherry craftsman cabinet style with simple cups and knobs in brushed stainless steel. For the countertops, Silestone Copper Mist was chosen. It is a gorgeous slate blue hue with copper flecks. To compliment this choice, I custom designed this slate backsplash using multiple colors of slate. This unique, natural stone, geometric backsplash complemented the countertops and the cabinetry style perfectly. We installed a pot filler over the cooktop and a pull-out spice cabinet to the right of the cooktop. To utilize counterspace, the microwave was installed into a wall cabinet to the right of the cooktop. We moved the sink and dishwasher into the island and placed a pull-out garbage and recycling drawer to the left of the sink. An appliance lift was also installed for a Kitchenaid mixer to be stored easily without ever having to lift it. To improve the lighting in the kitchen and great room which has a vaulted pine tongue and groove ceiling, we designed and installed hollow beams to run the electricity through from the kitchen to the fireplace. For the island we installed 3 pendants and 4 down lights to provide ample lighting at the island. All lighting was put onto dimmer switches. We installed new down lighting along the cooktop wall. For the great room, we installed track lighting and attached it to the sides of the beams and used directional lights to provide lighting for the great room and to light up the fireplace. The beautiful home in the woods, now has an updated, modern kitchen and fantastic lighting which our clients love.

Brighton Cherry Raised Panel Inset

Ed Sossich at Main Line Kitchen Design

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.

Nitchman Kitchen

TLC Design/Build LLC

JR Rhodenizer
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

GLENWOOD blue and white kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Cream Kitchen, Bathroom, and Laundry Room - Cambridge

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Whispering Heights Remodel

31E Designs

Minimal, white shaker cabinets brighten the room and help to solidify that mid-century modern feel my clients were seeking. However, my clients’ personality and that of the space shines through in the subway tiles’ pop of color. OK – maybe it’s a little more than a pop of color, but it takes this kitchen to the next level. The shiny, blue tile is an unexpected move that completely transforms this space. Material choice in this project had more of a significance because the kitchen’s shape and size didn’t change and was still rather confined. Because of this, the layout needed to be organized purposefully, leaving the real transformation up to the material.Material choice in this project had more of a significance because the kitchen’s shape and size didn’t change and was still rather confined. Because of this, the layout needed to be organized purposefully, leaving the real transformation up to the material.

Findlay Residence

Platte Architecture + Design

Chad Mellon
Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Ocean Front Cape Cod Kitchen

Lane Design + Build

Photo of an expansive beach style galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Small, Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen in Upstate NY

Inde Kitchen Remodelers

Showplace Wood Product Cabinets in Rustic Alder Peppercorn Gray Wash, and Paint Grade Soft Cream Vintage Finishes.
Photo of a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Dayton Lodge

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Incredible double island entertaining kitchen. Rustic douglas fir beams accident this open kitchen with a focal feature of a stone cooktop and steel backsplash.

Изумруд и латунь

Daria Nazarenko

Миниатюрная квартира-студия площадью 28 метров в Москве с гардеробной комнатой, просторной кухней-гостиной и душевой комнатой с естественным освещением.

Whispering Heights Remodel

31E Designs

Lake O'Brien 6

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sophisticated White and Gray Contemporary L-shaped Kitchen

Kimball Starr Interior Design

The L-shaped marble counter provides seating and worktop space, while the under counter cabinetry expands storage options. A gooseneck faucet and under-mount sink matches the stainless steel dishwasher in front of a pair of sash windows. Can you imagine yourself enjoying the washing up here, while you entertain friends and family?

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!