Streamline Interiors, LLC - The refrigerator was framed in with custom cabinetry to give a more finished and higher-end look. New granite and mosaic tile backsplash were selected to incorporate grey in the design.

Mile End

TK Design | Interior Design

This character villa required a modern kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Concrete floor tiles teamed up with chunky timber and textured whites to provide a memorable, industrial style.

Upper Gwynedd Traditional Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

ECLECTIC / MODERN KITCHEN

American Home Improvement Inc.

from an old traditional to a modern eclectic style kitchen
Mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation totale d'une maison de ville

Studio 3i

Une cuisine fonctionnelle et spacieuse dans l'esprit campagne chic. Toute la hauteur sous plafond a été exploitée pour un maximum de rangement. Le plan de travail en bois a été choisi pour son côté chaleureux. La crédence en zellige blanc et beige apporte la touche chic à cette ambiance fraîche et agréable

Chevy Chase, Maryland - Traditional - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Chevy Chase, Maryland Traditional Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

The Contemporary Hoyden Gallery Kitchen in Essex

burlanes interiors

The homeowners of this beautiful family home in the Essex countryside visited Burlanes Chelmsford early last year, and worked with our Chelmsford design team to create their dream family kitchen extension. They had recently purchased the property, and had an entire home refurbishment planned. 18 months later, the refurbishment works are complete, and the property is stunning. The Brief With a busy work schedule and two small children, the homeowners wanted to create an open-plan kitchen diner that would work well for family meal times, socialising and entertaining guests. The rear extension to the home created much more space, and with the addition of the multiple sky-lights installed, it allowed us to design a galley style kitchen that was flooded with natural light.

Green with Envy

Susan Jablon

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and beige floor.

Canterbury by Cambria - Ontario Kitchen

Progressive Countertop Systems

Cantenbury by Cambria has a beautiful mix of wood, leather and stone. Which means it works well with the darker brown wood textures
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Kenji Apartment Renovation

Purewal Contractors, Inc

With a Old, Oudated Apartment, Purewal Contractors Inc was able to provide a complete gut renovation service for the homeowner Our Team Completed New Plumbing, New Modern Bathroom, and New Kitchen with Custom White Shaker Style Cabinets and Even New Hardwood Floors

SileStone

Lumberland North Inc

With this Toronto weather, we will pretend to start spring off right with a bright and beautiful kitchen, complete with a beautiful backsplash featuring #Silestone Niebla.

Canterbury by Cambria - Ontario Kitchen

Progressive Countertop Systems

This bronzed kitchen faucet and dark double sink accents this stone perfectly. Bronzed door handles used on cabinetry to match.
Mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Bathrooms and kitchen

Creative Construction, Dallas TX

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and with island.

Rénovation d'appartement - Levallois Perret (92)

Yann Coulouarn Architecte

Sergio Grazia Photographe
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

My Work

D.W. Planker, Inc

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and brown floor.

New Kitchen

JD Kitchens

The relocation of this kitchen allowed for a true chief's kitchen and an oversized island for serving.
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Dwell House

User

This is an example of a large midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Richmond Fan District 4 Unit Apartment Makeover

Piperbear Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Custom Home #3

CKA Construction Group

Expansive modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and multiple islands.

Efficiency Kitchen & Bar

Peggy Odita-Hodel Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Cement Tiles 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!