This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, terrazzo benchtops, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Northcote House

Ochre Studio

Custom terrazzo benchtop, oak veneer cupboards with hand pull cutouts for opening, curved walls with timber battens.
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Scarborough Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, exposed beam, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Kitchens $100,001 to $150,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Magnolia Waco Properties, LLC dba Magnolia Homes, Waco, Texas, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $100,001 to $150,000
Small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Glen Abbey

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen

Amy Kartheiser Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Chicago with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and multi-coloured benchtop.

ASC Margaritaville

Amy Storm & Company

Inspiration for a large transitional open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Sunset Beach Luxury Condo

Orange Moon Interiors

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Colorful & Cozy in Chappaqua NY

Amazing Spaces

This project incorporated the main floor of the home. The existing kitchen was narrow and dated, and closed off from the rest of the common spaces. The client’s wish list included opening up the space to combine the dining room and kitchen, create a more functional entry foyer, and update the dark sunporch to be more inviting. The concept resulted in swapping the kitchen and dining area, creating a perfect flow from the entry through to the sunporch. The new kitchen features blue-gray cabinets with polished white countertops and a white island with a dramatic Cielo Quartzite countertop. The soffit above features stained shiplap, helping to create the boundary of the kitchen. Custom window treatments and rattan chairs make the space feel casual and sophisticated.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, pink cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Walnut New Construction

Fiorella Design, LLC

Design ideas for a large country eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

Perronet

am Alexandra Magne

This is an example of a contemporary separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Siteline Cabinetry Display with Three Galley Ideal Workstations - Showroom

Premium Wholesale Cabinets of Arizona

This is the beautiful Siteline Display in our showroom. I has three Galley Ideal Workstations, Cambria's Skara Brae countertops, Bosch appliances, an induction cooktop, and The Galley Accessory Kits.

Kelsey Rd

J.T. Design Eye

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

West Point Kitchen

Franco Design Group

This is an example of a small single-wall eat-in kitchen in St Louis with green cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and white splashback.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Coastal Mediterranean Redesign

JRP Design & Remodel

This home had a kitchen that wasn’t meeting the family’s needs, nor did it fit with the coastal Mediterranean theme throughout the rest of the house. The goals for this remodel were to create more storage space and add natural light. The biggest item on the wish list was a larger kitchen island that could fit a family of four. They also wished for the backyard to transform from an unsightly mess that the clients rarely used to a beautiful oasis with function and style. One design challenge was incorporating the client’s desire for a white kitchen with the warm tones of the travertine flooring. The rich walnut tone in the island cabinetry helped to tie in the tile flooring. This added contrast, warmth, and cohesiveness to the overall design and complemented the transitional coastal theme in the adjacent spaces. Rooms alight with sunshine, sheathed in soft, watery hues are indicative of coastal decorating. A few essential style elements will conjure the coastal look with its casual beach attitude and renewing seaside energy, even if the shoreline is only in your mind's eye. By adding two new windows, all-white cabinets, and light quartzite countertops, the kitchen is now open and bright. Brass accents on the hood, cabinet hardware and pendant lighting added warmth to the design. Blue accent rugs and chairs complete the vision, complementing the subtle grey ceramic backsplash and coastal blues in the living and dining rooms. Finally, the added sliding doors lead to the best part of the home: the dreamy outdoor oasis! Every day is a vacation in this Mediterranean-style backyard paradise. The outdoor living space emphasizes the natural beauty of the surrounding area while offering all of the advantages and comfort of indoor amenities. The swimming pool received a significant makeover that turned this backyard space into one that the whole family will enjoy. JRP changed out the stones and tiles, bringing a new life to it. The overall look of the backyard went from hazardous to harmonious. After finishing the pool, a custom gazebo was built for the perfect spot to relax day or night. It’s an entertainer’s dream to have a gorgeous pool and an outdoor kitchen. This kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances, a custom beverage fridge, and a wood-burning fireplace. Whether you want to entertain or relax with a good book, this coastal Mediterranean-style outdoor living remodel has you covered. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Traditional Kitchen Design SW17

Chantel Elshout Studio

Kitchen & Dining space renovation in SW17. A traditional kitchen painted in Little Greene Company - Sage Green and complemented with gorgeous Antique Bronze accents.

Boulder Kitchen Remodel

D2D Studio, Inc.

Boulder kitchen remodel for a family with differing tastes. He prefers craftsman, she prefers contemporary and mid century. They both love the result!

Chatham, NJ home

Foxcraft Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with White Splashback 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!