Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Seattle Craftsman Kitchen

Treefrog Design

I have been working as a kitchen and bath designer in the Pacific Northwest for 13 years. I love engaging with new clients, ascertaining their needs through various interviews and meetings and then collaborating as we build their finished concept together. The variety of design styles, room layouts and function changes so much between one person and the next that no two finished products are remotely the same. This fluidity allows for endless possibilities for exploration in my field. It keeps the job interesting and has always given me a particular sense of reward and accomplishment as we near completion. The greatest personal recompense in this chosen profession is being able to walk with a client through this process and come out the other side with that client feeling elated with the end result.

Houston Home Kitchen

Cabinets & Designs

This Houston home's kitchen is second to none with the large space for cooking, wooden cabinetry from Wood-Mode and abundant storage space for food and dishes. Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for both sides of the family would be a breeze in this kitchen! Now disregarding the fantastic storage that it provides, it also has wonderful design! The blue backsplash is a perfect contrast to the rustic cabinets, and let's not forget about the island with it's blue wood-work! This room was designed by Cabinets and Designs with cabinetry from Wood-Mode.

大人も子どもも元気にワクワク遊ぶ家

株式会社スタイル工房　　stylekoubou

住まいづくりの専門店　スタイル工房＿stylekoubou
Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall kitchen in Tokyo with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

ORINDA HOMESTEAD

James D. Rogers, Builder

Hand-painted Mexican tile forms a spectacular backdrop for the modern stove top; the hood above is designed in keeping with the home’s rustic yet elegant feeling. The simplicity of the earth toned quartz countertops are enlivened by a brightly hued backsplash with tile accents, while the cherry custom kitchen cabinets are shown with intricate beading trim in this beautiful kitchen with high vaulted ceiling.

Kitcehn Del Mar

DSO Designs

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Beachy Boho Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

This property is located in the beautiful California redwoods and yet just a few miles from the beach. We wanted to create a beachy feel for this kitchen, but also a natural woodsy vibe. Mixing materials did the trick. Walnut lower cabinets were balanced with pale blue/gray uppers. The glass and stone backsplash creates movement and fun. The counters are the show stopper in a quartzite with a "wave" design throughout in all of the colors with a bit of sparkle. We love the faux slate floor in varying sized tiles, which is very "sand and beach" friendly. We went with black stainless appliances and matte black cabinet hardware. The entry to the house is in this kitchen and opens to a closet. We replaced the old bifold doors with beautiful solid wood bypass barn doors. Inside one half became a cute coat closet and the other side storage. The old design had the cabinets not reaching the ceiling and the space chopped in half by a peninsula. We opened the room up and took the cabinets to the ceiling. Integrating floating shelves in two parts of the room and glass upper keeps the space from feeling closed in. The round table breaks up the rectangular shape of the room allowing more flow. The whicker chairs and drift wood table top add to the beachy vibe. The accessories bring it all together with shades of blues and cream. This kitchen now feels bigger, has excellent storage and function, and matches the style of the home and its owners. We like to call this style "Beachy Boho". Credits: Bruce Travers Construction Dynamic Design Cabinetry Devi Pride Photography

Modern Evanston Farmhouse

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Photo Credit: Jill Buckner Photography
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and ceramic splashback.

Old Town Alexandria Rowhouse

Home On Cameron

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Wynstone Remodel

Hardin Builders, Inc.

Our Client in North Barrington, IL wanted a full kitchen design build, which included expanding the kitchen into the adjacent sun room. The renovated space is absolutely beautiful and everything they dreamed it could be.

Decatur Craftsman

First Street Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with with island, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, a single-bowl sink and medium hardwood floors.

Beach Villa

Little Palm Design Group

Custom Kitchen, center island with Taj Mahal quartzite counter tops, glass backsplash. Art adds the color and punch.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Village Apartment NYC

moment design + productions, llc

Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in New York with limestone benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback and coloured appliances.

FAIRFIELD GLENCOE

bgoDesigns

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

Craftsman Kitchen

Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall separate kitchen in Minneapolis with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Short North Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel - Columbus, OH

Kitchen Kraft

This is an example of a midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Nakoma Kitchen Remodel

DC Interiors & Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

1950's rambler house receives a remodel that fits the original architecture of the home. Midcentury modern kitchen styled in original mid century kitchenware and accessories. This kitchen features a built-in kegerator and a Fireclay tile backsplash. Natural red oak flooring and natural cherry cabinetry create a warm and welcoming environment for a family of four.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Blue 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!