Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and window splashback.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional kitchen pantry in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Moraga Retro Chefs Dream Kitchen and Home Remodel

Canyon Design Build

Treve Johnson
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Kitchen Pantry

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Kitchen Storage Pantry in Bay Area European Style Cabinetry made in our artisanal cabinet shop with a wonderful Hafele Gourmet Pantry for kitchen storage.

Blended Balance

French Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Lift Up Cabinets for easy access to hard to reach places

Hawkesbury Kitchens

U Shaped timber ravine kitchen with black stone and stainless steel appliances. Polished tile splashback adds a nice contrast to the bold finishes of the cabinetry and stone

Renovation of a 60's bungalow

Yvonne Svensson Architectural Services

Expansive U shaped kitchen with timber veneer overheads, caesarstone bench tops, 2 pak gloss white cupboards, european appliacnes, louvre windows, bi fold doors, timber flooring

Elizabeth Street, Allendale

Key Piece

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop, vaulted and quartzite benchtops.

Under Construction | Modern Mid Century Townhouse

Centric Spaces

PROPOSED KITCHEN DESIGN: The modern approach to the new kitchen design subtly integrates mid-century inspired details. Finishes such as walnut veneer, reeded glass, grey smoked mirror, timber framed elements, smoky grey glass wall lights and Serge Mouille feature wall lighting have been incorporated. Subsequently, the design is a modern take on mid-century. EXISTING CONSTRAINTS: The existing concrete slab above Ground Level meant looking at alternative options for ambient and task lighting. Taking inspiration from mid century design, the open shelf above the island bench was the perfect opportunity to create a feature which not only frames the kitchen, but provides a location for task lighting as well as a space to display indoor planting and décor. FUNCTIONALITY: The kitchen layout was designed to be more user-friendly with all of the awkward corner cabinets removed and better storage solutions incorporated. The new layout was designed with functionality in mind for entertaining - the original high section of the island bench removed which previously created a visual barrier between the dining area and kitchen. Depth was added to the island bench to allow for additional storage, accessible from the dining room side. The kitchen sink was moved closer to the window which frees up space on the island bench where the client can now be preparing in the kitchen while chatting to guests as they mingle in the dining area. A breakfast bar was also added to the courtyard window with direct access to the kitchen.

Blended Balance

French Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Polish Finished Tile Splashback

Hawkesbury Kitchens

U Shaped timber ravine kitchen with black stone and stainless steel appliances. Polished tile splashback adds a nice contrast to the bold finishes of the cabinetry and stone

Under Construction | Modern Mid Century Townhouse

Centric Spaces

KITCHEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The modern approach to the new kitchen design subtly integrates mid-century inspired details. Finishes such as walnut veneer, reeded glass, grey smoked mirror, timber framed elements, smoky grey glass wall lights and Serge Mouille feature wall lighting have been incorporated. Subsequently, the design is a modern take on mid-century. FUNCTIONALITY: The kitchen layout was designed to be more user-friendly with all of the awkward corner cabinets removed and better storage solutions incorporated . The new layout was designed with functionality in mind for entertaining - the original high section of the island bench removed which previously created a visual barrier between the dining area and kitchen. Depth was added to the island bench to allow for additional storage, accessible from the dining room side. The kitchen sink was moved closer to the window which frees up space on the island bench where the client can now be preparing in the kitchen while chatting to guests as they mingle in the dining area. A breakfast bar was also added to the courtyard window with direct access to the kitchen.

Elizabeth Street, Allendale

Key Piece

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop, vaulted and quartzite benchtops.

New Kitchen Design as part of Apartment Renovation

Brilliant Design Concepts

The kitchen redesign was part of the Apartment Renovation. To create the perfect balance of space for the new design the wall was extended to house the oven stack, pantry, the refrigerator and overhead storage. With AVENTOS HL, fronts lift up parallel to the cabinet. It is perfect for wall units with cabinets positioned above them.

Contemporain Cuisine

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Toulouse with medium wood cabinets and no island.

Blackheath Residence

Rocco Revolution

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Moraga Retro Chefs Dream Kitchen and Home Remodel

Canyon Design Build

Treve Johnson
Photo of a midcentury single-wall kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, orange splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and wood benchtops.

Bold and Robust Black Stone Benchtop

Hawkesbury Kitchens

U Shaped timber ravine kitchen with black stone and stainless steel appliances. Polished tile splashback adds a nice contrast to the bold finishes of the cabinetry and stone

Renovation of a 60's bungalow

Yvonne Svensson Architectural Services

Expansive U shaped kitchen with timber veneer overheads, caesarstone bench tops, 2 pak gloss white cupboards, european appliacnes, louvre windows, bi fold doors, timber flooring

Blended Balance

French Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Pull Out Pantry Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets 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!