Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

White Farmhouse Kitchen

Lowes of Arlington Heights, IL

Diamond Wallace Maple White Paint
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen Installations

Wet Dog Tile Co.

A beautiful custom mosaic kitchen backsplash mural set deep in a kitchen niche. Created with stone, glass, and ceramic pieces. Perfect for any type of kitchen whether it be in a townhouse or vacation home. Flip flops, starfish, shells, and more throughout! Our client paired this look with Rustic Barn board open shelving, a Thermador Commercial range, biancone 4x12 marble as well as satin nickel hardware.

Best Foot Forward

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

This waterfront custom home in Delta was designed to give a bright open feel and take advantage of the beautiful water views. A light, bright almost beachy feel was brought into the space by use of bright whites, with hints of natural greys and neutrals. Pops of colour were used on furniture pieces. Complete with chef’s kitchen and large patio doors out to the stamped concrete back patio, this home was built for entertaining. Large gatherings can easily flow out onto the patio which includes a hot tub, gas fire pit and low maintenance artificial turf. The master ensuite boasts a large walk in shower, spacious dark wood double vanity and the bedroom with an oversized window, has a fantastic view of the ocean. A home that feels makes you feel like you are on vacation- everyday! Photos- Paul Grdina

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Island Retreat

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Bermuda Inspired Kitchen

Sciame Homes

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Mudroom

Thompson Construction

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Likely Project

Boxwood Avenue

In a collaborative renovation effort, a dated ranch-style home underwent a transformative refresh that thoughtfully preserved its architectural heritage, featuring retained wood paneling, restorative paint choices, repurposed furniture, sentimental items, and personalized touches, all enhancing the family-friendly space.

Rawlings

LMHDesign

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

A 1990’s Kitchen Gets a Modern Refresh

Medford Remodeling

A Café brand refrigerator matches the high-end style of the dishwasher and oven. Shaker-style upper cabinets with glass-front display cabinets above provide plenty of storage space with a great aesthetic. Final photos by www.impressia.net

Light and Bright Kitchen Makeover

Selectblinds

Rachel from Shades Of Blue Interiors totally transformed her kitchen. Her new kitchen is bright, cheerful, and absolutely beautiful. She took the oak cabinets and refreshed them with white paint. To accent the lovely maple butcher block counters, Rachel decided on the Shoreline Woven Wood Shades in the color Sterculia. Click here to read about this stunning makeover: http://www.shadesofblueinteriors.com/new-cordless-bamboo-shades/

A penny-round backsplash and bridge faucet maintain the feel of the 100yo home.

Katie Kalata Rusch

Breayna Cotter
Photo of a country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white appliances.

Plandome Kitchen

Karen Arpino Interiors

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, with island, an undermount sink, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Stained Cherry Kitchen, Tray Dividers

West Ridge Cabinetry, Inc.

Jeanne Hansen Photography
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cedar Rapids with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Studette de 13m2 20ème arrondissement

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

This is an example of a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, red floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Dana Thompson Photography

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Caswell County Retreat

Ellen Cassilly Architect

Christopher Ciccone
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white appliances.

Kirkland Kitchen Remodel

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

Vivid Interiors
Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and White Appliances 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!