Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

DESIGNER 3 BED RESIDENCE IN FOREST LODGE

Pilcher Residential

Pilcher Residential
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with black splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Anders Zornsgatan 21A

Bjurfors Göteborg

Scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Gothenburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Maria Prästgårdsgata 39

Hortlund & Co

Förmedlas via Nestor fastighetsmäkleri samt foto av Philip McCann
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with light wood cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, a peninsula, grey floor, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Renovations

Alair Homes Prince George

Transitional u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchens

Carpet Specialist

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and brown floor.

Canmore 5th Street

Bow Valley Kitchens

Contemporary kitchen in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Updating the 1950's

Analog Design Studio

Tyler Barnard
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Rustic Kitchen

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Jackson with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and mosaic tile splashback.

Rustic Kitchen

This is an example of a country kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and mosaic tile splashback.

Small cottage kitchen

In Detail Interiors

Traditional u-shaped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Kitchen by In Detail Interiors -Cheryl Kees-Clendenon, designer

In Detail Interiors

This English Tudor architectural home combines classic styling, fixtures and fittings with modern convenience. The kitchen is quite large yet the client did not want it to feel that way. In order to keep some of the coziness she desired, we opted to put in a Wolf two hob electrical unit in the island where the cook spends most of her time. This allows her to do “quick cooking” in the mornings while keeping conversation going with her two young sons and maintains a galley layout within the larger footprint of the space. This hob also does double duty when entertaining, acting as a hot plate for service and an extra burner for prepping foods by the caterer. The Pro refrigerator was chosen to “lighten up” the heavier feel of the English Tudor design with some contemporary pizzazz. This unexpected bit of modernism along with a sleek Blanco faucet adds just the right touch of Wow! The second island is considered the entertaining island as it helps direct the traffic flow in and around the kitchen area as well as adds some visual definition of the kitchen and breakfast area. Again,keeping it cozy and functional in a large space. This island is home to a subzero integrated wine refrigerator and bar sink. We included casual seating for the two boys at the main island and additional bar seating at the entertainment island. This use of dual islands keeps the kitchen from feeling too large. The brick alcove encloses a 48 in wolf dual fuel range with antique walnut shelves on each side. The alcove is a focal point of the design however it blends in with the surrounding cabinetry to appear as it has been there for decades.

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback 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!