Photo of a modern single-wall open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Customized Storage in Nashville

Guthrie Kitchen and Bath Plus LLC

This Nashville kitchen design is a stylish space packed with customized storage accessories that maximize the value of the kitchen layout. Kabinart Arts and Crafts style cabinetry in an Alabaster finish give this kitchen remodel a classic appeal, accented by Stanton satin bronze finish hardware from Hardware Resources. The cabinetry includes customized storage throughout, including a built-in double waste basket, roll out trays in base cabinets and the pantry, and deep drawers perfect for pots and pans. The Miseno single bowl stainless undermount sink includes a basin rack and pairs with a Miseno Gemma pullout multiflow sprayer faucet. The classic kitchen style carries through in the Colonial White countertop. An eye-catching backsplash beautifully offsets the white design, with Emser Fleur Viole mosaic tile. FirmFit luxury vinyl tile flooring in Marmara provides an easy to maintain but stylish finish to this design.

Cottage home Oasis

MAC Renovations LTD.

Small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Forever Home

Susan Clouse Interior Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blue Cabinet Kitchen With Glam Marble and Mirror Tile (Osco, IL)

Village Home Stores

Kitchen remodel in a rural Illinois farmhouse including “Super White” brushed natural stone counters and a custom “Summer Blue” painted kitchen from our DuraSupreme line. Adura Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring and Glazzio’s “Sleepy Afternoon” mosaic tile also featured.

South Dakota Custom Lodge Style Home #205

Nordaas American Homes

Julie Sahr Photography - Bricelyn, MN
This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

VS Kitchen Renovation

Adonis Kitchen & Bath

Full get kitchen remodel with wall removal
This is an example of a large modern kitchen in Cleveland with grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

Mardo

Rados Construction Ltd.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

White and blue kitchen with banquette

Dan Lenner, CMKBD @ Morris Black Designs

Renovated kitchen with shaker style cabinetry, white paint on perimeter, blue on island, with snack bar seating for 5, and banquette with drawer storage.

Open view of kitchen

DLR Construction LLC

open view of finished kitchen showingh the new vynil flooring
This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Custom Bar and Built-in

Woodsman Kitchens and Floors

This coastal style retreat was built recently and we had the pleasure of supplying the original cabinetry, countertops and flooring. A few months later the owner enlisted our designer Allie Reed to add this fabulous custom wine bar right off the kitchen in the matching cabinets. In the living room they added custom a built-in from our Shiloh All Wood Cabinetry line in an Arctic white beaded inset door with a matching wood top and seeded glass in base cabinets.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

AGDesigns - State of the Art Kitchens & Baths

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Cabinets w/ Bar Height Peninsula

Winbourne Building and Design

This spacious modern kitchen features Forevermark Cabinetry with shaker style and ice white finish. The two tier Valentino Quartz peninsula was designed to improve functionally in the kitchen and enhance the entertainment experience with guests. The floors are a seasoned wood finish luxury vinyl tile. Photography courtesy of @Realtogs_NY

Copper Mist Kitchen

Miramar Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Galley Kitchen Alfresco feel

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

Most people would relate to the typical floor plan of a 1980's Brick Veneer home. Disconnected living spaces with closed off rooms, the original layout comprised of a u shaped kitchen with an archway leading to the adjoining dining area that hooked around to a living room behind the kitchen wall. The client had put a lot of thought into their requirements for the renovation, knowing building works would be involved. After seeing Ultimate Kitchens and Bathrooms projects feature in various magazines, they approached us confidently, knowing we would be able to manage this scale of work alongside their new dream kitchen. Our designer, Beata Brzozowska worked closely with the client to gauge their ideals. The space was transformed with the archway wall between the being replaced by a beam to open up the run of the space to allow for a galley style kitchen. An idealistic walk in pantry was then cleverly incorporated to the design, where all storage needs could be concealed behind sliding doors. This gave scope for the bench top to be clutter free leading out to an alfresco space via bi-fold bay windows which acted as a servery. An island bench at the living end side creates a great area for children to sit engaged in their homework or for another servery area to the interior zone. A lot of research had been undertaken by this client before contacting us at Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms. Photography: Marcel Voestermans

Modern Custom Ranch - 8/8/2017

Cypress Homes, Inc.

A closer look at the kitchen backsplash.
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Lomax

MH Remodeling LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and orange floor.

Kitchen with a Touch of Tuscany

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

When you first entered this home, the first thing you saw was this oversized pantry, which made the entry way feel closed off, and the kitchen small. In order to create a more open space, Brittany removed the pantry to add a peninsula island with a wine fridge, trash pullout, and additional cabinetry storage below. The pass through looking into the living room was opened up and allowed for an increased ceiling height. This instantly transformed the entire home and now gives a view of the kitchen and living room from the entryway.

Compact Transitional Kitchen - Bowie, MD

Solstice Kitchen and Bath

This compact transitional kitchen design maximizes the available space by locating the sink with a Delta "Trinsic" pull-out sprayer faucet and the dishwasher in a peninsula facing the kitchen table. The HomeCrest Hershing style cabinetry in maple wood with a Willow painted finish gives the room a sophisticated look, complemented by a Twilight Mist mosaic tile backsplash in a linear style with stone, glass, and stainless tiles and TopKnobs brushed nickel hardware. The cabinetry includes stylish features like crown molding and a corner glass front display cabinet with in cabinet lighting, and the kitchen design also includes KitchenAid appliances. COREtec luxury vinyl tile flooring in Blackstone Oak installed throughout the entry, hall, kitchen, and dining room adds warmth to the design.

Sylvania Kitchen

Steve K. Designs

Steven Kampfer
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and Vinyl 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!