Oak-panelled restoration in 18th Century manor.

Marc Wilson
This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Wiltshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen / Family Room

KAS Interior Design

This space is a remodel / addition. The client wanted a great room that would combine a family room with casual dining area with kitchen. The floors are brazilian cherry, the cabinets are cherry, the counter is magma granite, the light fixtures are Minka Lavery,

Comfortable Contemporary Kitchen

Modern Kitchen Design

Large Kitchen open to great room with 3-sided archways to staircase to keep area light. Custom textured hood flows with wood tone of large 2-tiered island.

Dayton Lodge

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Incredible double island entertaining kitchen. Rustic douglas fir beams accident this open kitchen with a focal feature of a stone cooktop and steel backsplash.

Southlake

Prada Interiors, LLC

Prada Interiors, LLC Bar area view of stainless-steel refrigerator, wooden shelves and entry
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beacon Falls

White Oak Custom Builders

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and white splashback.

Pied-a-Flair

InsideWright

Brittany Ambridge
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Fairfield Avenue

P. Scinta Designs, LLC

This beautiful new kitchen features white cabinetry paired with a dark walnut island and warm toned hardwood flooring. Italian marble porcelain island counter top. Statement lighting by Visual Comfort along with pale pink iron counter stools.

Wonderful Winter Springs

Broome Property Enterprises

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Harleysville Kitchen & Cabinetry

Plowman Kitchen and Bath

Shallow cabinets on fridge side to maximize storage without losing floor space.
Large u-shaped eat-in kitchen with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Forsyth Luxe and Stylish Kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Baldwin Hills Estates

Tamara Marie Designs

Mid-Century vibes!! Brass finishes, quartz counter tops, porcelain floor tile. Warmed it up with wood tone cabinets. Had to add a place for the client's cookbooks! Great galley kitchen with plenty of storage and hidden options out of sight.

Wayzata - Traditional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Remodeler: Michels Homes Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors Cabinetry Design: Megan Dent, Studio M Kitchen and Bath Photography: Scott Amundson Photography

Built-in Coffee Bar

Benvenuti and Stein

Transitional style kitchen has a built-in coffee bar with a hinged door that slides open & close for easy access. Open shelves on the opposite wall are made of Carrera marble as well as the back splash and perimeter counter tops. These features contribute to the airy feel & unified, elegant design. The black and gold La Cornue range accompanied by the unique hood help bring a European atmosphere to this Evanston kitchen.

Bold and Monochromatic Kitchen in Houston

Cantoni Irvine

From the street, it’s an impeccably designed English manor. Once inside, the best of that same storied architecture seamlessly meshes with modernism. This blend of styles was exactly the vibe three-decades-running Houston homebuilder Chris Sims, founder and CEO of Sims Luxury Builders, wanted to convey with the $5.2 million show-home in Houston’s coveted Tanglewood neighborhood. “Our goal was to uniquely combine classic and Old World with clean and modern in both the architectural design as well as the interior finishes,” Chris says. Their aesthetic inspiration is clearly evident in the 8,000-square-foot showcase home’s luxurious gourmet kitchen. It is an exercise in grey and white—and texture. To achieve their vision, the Sims turned to Cantoni. “We had a wonderful experience working with Cantoni several years ago on a client’s home, and were pleased to repeat that success on this project,” Chris says. Cantoni designer Amy McFall, who was tasked with designing the kitchen, promptly took to the home’s beauty. Situated on a half-acre corner lot with majestic oak trees, it boasts simplistic and elegant interiors that allow the detailed architecture to shine. The kitchen opens directly to the family room, which holds a brick wall, beamed ceilings, and a light-and-bright stone fireplace. The generous space overlooks the outdoor pool. With such a large area to work with, “we needed to give the kitchen its own, intimate feel,” Amy says. To that end, Amy integrated dark grey, high-gloss lacquer cabinetry from our Atelier Collection. by Aster Cucine with dark grey oak cabinetry, mixing finishes throughout to add depth and texture. Edginess came by way of custom, heavily veined Calacatta Viola marble on both the countertops and backsplash. The Sims team, meanwhile, insured the layout lent itself to minimalism. “With the inclusion of the scullery and butler’s pantry in the design, we were able to minimize the storage needed in the kitchen itself,” Chris says. “This allowed for the clean, minimalist cabinetry, giving us the creative freedom to go darker with the cabinet color and really make a bold statement in the home.” It was exactly the look they wanted—textural and interesting. “The juxtaposition of ultra-modern kitchen cabinetry and steel windows set against the textures of the wood floors, interior brick, and trim detailing throughout the downstairs provided a fresh take on blending classic and modern,” Chris says. “We’re thrilled with the result—it is showstopping.” They were equally thrilled with the design process. “Amy was incredibly responsive, helpful and knowledgeable,” Chris says. “It was a pleasure working with her and the entire Cantoni team.” Check out the kitchen featured in Modern Luxury Interiors Texas’ annual “Ode to Texas Real Estate” here.

Traditional Dream Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Overland Park Beauty

Stylish Staging & Design

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Elegant Gourmet kitchen, with two islands painted white cabinets

Golden Eagle Log & Timber Homes

Elegant timber living The same attention to detail on the interior of the home continued to the outdoor living spaces.The Golden Eagle Log and Timber Homes team really understands how to blend architectural lines,shapes and textures for a truly remarable and one-of-a kind custom home.Golden Eagle has built over 5200 homes nationwide since 1966.

Charming Full Home Renovation in Historical Inman Park

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

We added a new breakfast room just off the kitchen with built-in seating to allow for entertaining between the two rooms.
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Home Remodel

D&G Construction

This track home was updated with beautiful features to offer the client a custom design. From knocked down walls, to a custom built-out fireplace, wood beams, framing, and a glamorous white kitchen with custom cabinetry. This home is now a modern custom space with a few rustic elements.

Kitchen with 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!