This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Photo of an expansive mediterranean kitchen in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, panelled appliances and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sun City Grand Kitchen Redesign - Transitional Interior Design Projects

Concierge Design & Project Management, LLC

This bright and open kitchen was designed with beautiful custom cabinetry to provide ample storage. The stone counter tops and back splashes are enhanced with custom mosaic tiles above the range top, and the custom stainless steel range hood provides a clean balance.

Warm Welcome Kitchen

Wendy Glaister Interiors

Our homeowner has an extensive collection of native american baskets and artwork...so we chose to use this matte glazed porcelain backsplash tile as a reference to her heirloom collection.

Neo Rustico

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Although the room must perform well for multiple cooks on occasion (with two dedicated prep/cooking areas and separate clean-up/china storage zone), the homeowner was adamant that the kitchen not become a cold commercial space. To preserve the mystique of time and "life well lived," the appliances simply needed to disappear (as much as possible) into the woodwork & walls. Rustic Cherry cabinets in a silky wax finish.

Mesa | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Kitchen

Hunt's Kitchen Design

Painted white, knotty alder distressed kitchen cabinets with a dark stained wood island for contrast. The counter tops are a group 5 granite to get a more unique pattern and the backsplash is a dark glass custom sheet. The floors are travertine that flows from indoor to the custom outdoor bar out back. The pantry door is a barn door that is stain matched to blend with the island. Beautiful "Traditional" kitchen design. Enjoy!

World Traveler Kitchen - Fresno, CA

Generation Homes & Commercial

Large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen

Coastal Carpet & Tile Carpet One

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, panelled appliances and multi-coloured benchtop.

Country With Victorian Flair Remodel

Home Yellowstone

this remodel has all the charm with so much function for a large family! ****Chipper Hatter***
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, travertine floors, multi-coloured floor, multiple islands, panelled appliances, beige splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Refined Rustic Kitchen

Fiorito Interior Design

The request from my client for this kitchen remodel was to imbue the room with a rustic farmhouse feeling, but without the usual tropes or kitsch. What resulted is a beautiful mix of refined and rural. To begin, we laid down a stunning silver travertine floor in a Versailles pattern and used the color palette to inform the rest of the space. The bleached silvery wood of the island and the cream cabinetry compliment the flooring. Of course the stainless steel appliances continue the palette, as do the porcelain backsplash tiles made to look like rusted or aged metal. The deep bowl farmhouse sink and faucet that looks like it is from a bygone era give the kitchen a sense of permanence and a connection to the past without veering into theme-park design. Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

Calistoga Vacation Home

Wit Interiors

The black paint on the kitchen island creates a contrast to the white walls and benefits from the warmth of the wooden countertop and wall shelving. The fan over the stove is recessed in a drywall or a clean modern look. Photo Credit: Meghan Caudill

Kitchens

MK Remodeling & Design

Our newest kitchen features SOLLiD Designer Series - Highland and Cheyenne cabinets in Canvas and Honey. The range hood is an MK Custom range hood painted and stained to match the cabinets. The kitchen features a WhitehausCollection sink and faucet, in-cabinet and undercabinet LED lighting, Casa Blanca granite countertops, Thermador Home Appliances built in coffee maker, Bosch steam oven and induction cooktop and Monogram built in refrigerator. Pulls are Jeffrey Alexander by Hardware Resources Tiffany style. Photography by: Shane Baker Studios

Kitchens by Fratantoni Interior Designers!

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Traditional white and dark kitchen with custom stone hood, marble backsplash, and marble floors.
Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hedwig Village Remodel

Houston Remodeling

Dewils Kitchen Cabinets
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Cabinetry

User

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hedwig Village Remodel

Houston Remodeling

Dewils Kitchen Cabinets
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Best Ceilings by Fratantoni Interior designers!

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Rustic and modern exposed ceiling beams and brick ceiling design.
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Anthem, Stonemark

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Modern Mediterranean Showplace

Brian Ross Luxury Real Estate Broker Associate

Architectural photography by ibi designs
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, a peninsula, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Spanish Charm

Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.

Large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Travertine Floors and Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!