kitchen, mobile island, maple cabinets, flush cabinets, linoleum floor, ceiling fan, barn wood trim, led light, Quartz tile backsplash
This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Westmount Pink Fridge Condo

Wow Great Place

With such a small footprint for a kitchen (8 feet x 8 feet) we had to maximize the storage, so we added a toekick drawer and a stepstool in the toekick!

Douglas Ave Kitchen 2019

Kalamazoo Custom Kitchens & Baths

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Capitol Hill Kitchen Remodel

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

Vivid Interiors This darling 1905 Capitol Hill home has a lot of charm. To complete its look, the kitchen, dining room and adjacent powder room have been modernized. A new kitchen design and expanded powder room increase the homeowner’s storage space and functionality. To open the space and integrate its style with the rest of the home, the new design included a reconfigured kitchen layout with an opened doorway into the dining room. The kitchen shines with Honey Maple cabinetry and Cambria quartz countertops, along with a gas cooktop, built-in double oven, and mosaic tile backsplash, all set to the backdrop of under-cabinet lighting and Marmoleum flooring. To integrate the original architecture into the kitchen and dining areas, arched doorways were built at either entrance, and new wood windows installed. For the new lighting plan and black-stainless appliances, an upgrade to the electrical panel was required. The updated lighting, neutral paint colors, and open floor plan, has increased the natural daylight in the kitchen and dining rooms. To expand the adjacent powder room and add more cabinet and counter space in the kitchen, the existing seating area was sacrificed and the wall was reframed. The bathroom now has a shallow cabinet featuring an under mount full size sink with off-set faucet mount to maximize space. We faced very few project challenges during this remodel. Luckily our client and her neighbors were very helpful with the constrained parking on Capitol Hill. The craftsman and carpenters on our team, rose to the challenge of building the new archways, as the completed look appears to be original architecture. The project was completed on schedule and within 5% of the proposed budget. A retired librarian, our client was home during most of the project, but was delightful to work with. The adjacent powder room features cloud-white stained cabinetry, Cambria quartz countertops, and a glass tile backsplash, plus new plumbing fixtures, a ventilation fan, and Marmoleum flooring. The home is now a complete package and an amazing space!

CENTRAL SAN DIEGO

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Open concept kitchen with white shaker cabinets. Marble herringbone backsplash. Lots of room for your friends and family. Island Countertops Cambria Berwyn.

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design Designed by #JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Maria Way

Angela Rasmussen

Angela Rasmussen
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Interiors

Construction, Etc.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, linoleum floors, no island and beige floor.

Crumpit Woods Oasis

RDC Fine Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Bench to ceiling tiled splash back

Spin Design

The combination of the wood and the white with the black accents provides a timeless, warm look. The splash back tiles have been selected to add texture and interest, while remaining a subtle backdrop. To ensure that the size of the kitchen complimented the rest of the house we actually removed a bathroom. We kept the Powder Room and updated Fixtures & Fittings. The galley style kitchen feels large and comfortable. Its openness and lightness make it a wonderful space to be in.

Fox Island Remodel

Brett Marlo Design Build

We bumped out the kitchen and put in a wall of windows to the expansive view. We designed a wall to both create an entry nook, and house the refrigerator and upper cabinets. A drywall enclosure was designed to give the range balance and become the focal point of the kitchen. The island was custom-wrapped in stainless steel and a cantilevered oval high eating bar was installed to again take advantage of views. We specified layers of fun lighting.

Kitchen - Interior Design and Remodeling

DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Kitchen - Interior

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Copenhagen with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, a peninsula, an integrated sink, wood benchtops and linoleum floors.

Del Vista

Forato Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Kitchen Pass Through

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

Using white cabinets and wall paint makes this kitchen look larger than it is for a nice crisp look.
This is an example of a small galley separate kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, blue floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Happy Lil Retro Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Mosaic backsplash pattern designed by client. Isn't it awesome?! Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island and wood benchtops.

Kopper Mountain

Northstar Systembuilt

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design Designed by #JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Island with cooktop and bookshelves

Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.

Former Sunroom became the new "Sun Kitchen" featuring bamboo cabinetry, soapstone countertop and waterfall edge, glass mosaic tile backsplash Photo: Michael R. Timmer

Vento

B Pila Design Studio

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with mosaic tile splashback, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, linoleum floors, multiple islands and white floor.

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Linoleum 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!