Mid-Century modern style galley kitchen in Tuscaloosa, AL featuring frameless oak stained cabinetry, floating display shelves, and a breakfast seating area.

Beautiful Natural Kitchen with White Island- Hampton

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

What was a small enclosed kitchen is now a large, open kitchen with plenty of space and lots of natural light.
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Function & Efficiency - Scott's Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Studio One | San Francisco

This was an interesting project to work on, The original builder/ designer was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. The challenge with this project was to update the kitchen, while honoring the original designer's vision.

Transitional Kitchen

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

Transitional kitchen with beautiful wood cabinets with natural finish, dark brown and black accents, brick backsplash, double stoves, large fridge, gas stovetop, two sinks, and stunning views

Row House Kitchen

Maple Tree Cabinetmakers, LLC

Robert Lisak
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Hardwood Flooring

Carpet World of Martinsburg

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and brown floor.

A Transitional Waterfront Kitchen & Bath on Long Island’s North Shore

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

For this newly-built waterfront home on Long Island’s north shore, Bakes & Kropp designed a modern, transitional kitchen and complimentary bathroom spaces. Led by Senior Kitchen Designer Mary Dimichino, the design team drew inspiration from the peaceful water vista framed by the kitchen windows. The result is an open, airy space with clean lines and a soothing mixture of white and walnut finishes tempered by polished metal accents.

Silvertop

Jamie Bush & Co.

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, brown benchtop and wood.

Clinton Hill Townhouse Kitchen

Murdock Solon Architects

Landmarked Brooklyn Townhouse gut renovation kitchen design.
Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, medium wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Hobbs Custom

CRC Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red splashback and grey benchtop.

Range Rd

User

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Our Work

Faber Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Lochland Ridge Residence

The Designers

A television hides in the end cabinet, allowing guests to enjoy the game while the chef works from two islands, and fantastic range, emulating antique fireplace cooking.

Row House Kitchen

Maple Tree Cabinetmakers, LLC

Robert Lisak
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Quelques Réalisations

MCAGENCE

Industrial galley kitchen in Le Havre with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Wistow House

Mountford Williamson Architecture

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, with island and grey floor.

Bright and spacious kitchen

SOVA

This spacious and modern kitchen is designed using natural materials, giving it an organic and earthy feel. From the wooden cabinetry to the marble countertops, every element of the kitchen exudes elegance and sophistication while remaining functional and practical. Area: 66 sq.m.

Crystal Palace kitchen extension

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Caitlin Mogridge
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Brick 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!