Inspiration for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Mid-Town Penthouse

Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.

Kurt Johnson
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Cocina abierta

Markham Stagers

Open concept kitchen. Cocina abierta Urban Home Staging. Fotografía profesional
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with white cabinets, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Contemporary AC109

Turtle Beach Construction & Remodeling

Brantley Photography
Mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and mosaic tile splashback.

Eclectic Kitchen Open Style

Divine Design Center

Inspiration for a large eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Mid Century Remodel

VFLA Architecture + Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Nordic Zen

STONE

Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, white splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Solana Beach Coastal Cottage Full Design and Home Remodel

Spaces Renewed

This beach cottage was completely remodeled from top to bottom, with special attention paid to high end finishes and craftsmanship. This home contains Wolf appliances in the kitchen and Rohl fixtures throughout the baths, glass tile in every-room and ship lap accents at the fireplaces and kitchen island. The European oak flooring is the perfect backdrop for the white cabinets.

Berlin Remodel

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Glenn Bashaw
Large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Addition by the Lake

Provanti Designs, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen

Mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, no island and light hardwood floors.

Davis Cottage Classic. Nar Fine Carpentry. Sacramento. El Dorado Hills

Nar Design Group

A mix of Classic & Cottage in this Sacramento kitchen- the distressed finish of the white cabinetry blends well with a White Painted Cabinet & a Cottage Brown finish for the island. Modern elements such as thick countertops, stainless appliances, frameless cabinetry & an A-symmetrical hood layout create an individualized space. Photo Credit: Nar Fine Carpentry, Inc.

Walnut Kitchen with Shaker Doors

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA

Black Walnut Kitchen Cabinets Full Overlay Shaker Doors Flat Slab Drawers Tall Ceilings, Full height cabinets with double doors, Wide XL Rectangular Sinks, Wolf 48" Cooktop with Two Door Cabinet Below Pantry Built-in on side of Refrigerator Cabinet Enclosed 48" Subzero Refrigerator Island is Two-Sided with storage on back. Hidden Panel Door Look on back of Island Hidden Wine Bottle Storage in cabinet right of Wall Oven in base cabinet with 2 drawers above. Custom Hand Crafted Stainless Steel Hood by Amore' Custom Hand Crafted Kitchen Cabinetry by (us). Custom Built-in Cabinets by the Fireplace also Black Walnut. Angela Taylor, Taylor Made Cabinets LLC, Leominster MA

Transitional Motorcoach Cottage

L Design Studio

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Rich tourmeline color makes this backsplash a dramatic design element

Tradewinds Tile & Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Cockle Bay Kitchen

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

The soft aqua mosaic splashback picks up on the home’s original 1950’s bones and references the water views beyond, contrasting with the pine plywood palette. Photographer: Todd Eyre Auckland, New Zealand.

KitchenAid® 23 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Architect® Serie

Kieffer's Appliances

KitchenAid® 23 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Architect® Series II Model# KSC23C8EYY
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Cabin Fever on Cross Lake

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

February and March 2011 Mpls/St. Paul Magazine featured Byron and Janet Richard's kitchen in their Cross Lake retreat designed by JoLynn Johnson. Honorable Mention in Crystal Cabinet Works Design Contest 2011 A vacation home built in 1992 on Cross Lake that was made for entertaining. The problems • Chipped floor tiles • Dated appliances • Inadequate counter space and storage • Poor lighting • Lacking of a wet bar, buffet and desk • Stark design and layout that didn't fit the size of the room Our goal was to create the log cabin feeling the homeowner wanted, not expanding the size of the kitchen, but utilizing the space better. In the redesign, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen and living room and added a third column to make it visually more appealing. We lowered the 16' vaulted ceiling by adding 3 beams allowing us to add recessed lighting. Repositioning some of the appliances and enlarge counter space made room for many cooks in the kitchen, and a place for guests to sit and have conversation with the homeowners while they prepare meals. Key design features and focal points of the kitchen • Keeping the tongue-and-groove pine paneling on the walls, having it sandblasted and stained to match the cabinetry, brings out the woods character. • Balancing the room size we staggered the height of cabinetry reaching to 9' high with an additional 6” crown molding. • A larger island gained storage and also allows for 5 bar stools. • A former closet became the desk. A buffet in the diningroom was added and a 13' wet bar became a room divider between the kitchen and living room. • We added several arched shapes: large arched-top window above the sink, arch valance over the wet bar and the shape of the island. • Wide pine wood floor with square nails • Texture in the 1x1” mosaic tile backsplash Balance of color is seen in the warm rustic cherry cabinets combined with accents of green stained cabinets, granite counter tops combined with cherry wood counter tops, pine wood floors, stone backs on the island and wet bar, 3-bronze metal doors and rust hardware.

Kitchen

Tara Seawright Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and with island.

Scandanavian Country Kitchen | Astro Design | Ottawa, Canada

Astro Design Centre

Design & Supply - Astro Design Centre, Ottawa Canada Photo credit: Doublespace Photography. Knowing we wanted to maximize the amount of light and keep the Scandinavian feel, lots of white and blonde woods were used. 6” wide wire-brushed white oak flooring was installed. Farrow & Ball No.2001 Strong White was used on all walls, ceiling and trim. The existing brick fireplace was painted in No.2001 as well to create subtle texture. All interior & exterior doors were then painted out in Farrow & Ball No.31 Railings for a deep inky blue black contrast. The kitchen cabinetry is a combination of natural quarter sawn white oak and matte lacquer maple all done in Astro’s House Brand cabinetry. Simple matte black square knobs complete with back-plate create a crisp graphic quality to warm bright kitchen. The counters are a combination of Caesarstone 1141 Pure White quartz created the low maintenance hardworking surface needed for a young family. Along the stove wall a subtle backsplash was installed. The marble mosaic from Montreal’s very own MUD Tile (sold exclusively via Astro), was used to create depth, elongated hexagon Rock Salt mosaic nods toward the Scandinavian arts and crafts movement. A simple drywall hood fan was used against the mosaic. The fan was painted out in Farrow & Ball’s No.269 Cabbage White to pull the pastel green out of the mosaic.

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Light Hardwood Floors 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!