Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Cardiff by the Sea - Beach Kitchen remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

SIGNATURE DESIGNS KITCHEN BATH Medallion Cabinetry in Providence Door in White Icing the island in Islander Finish.
Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured splashback.

Traditional Kitchen

Mid-sized traditional kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, with island, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Seven Gables

Balzer & Tuck Architecture

An open floor plan between the Kitchen, Dining, and Living areas is thoughtfully divided by sliding barn doors, providing both visual and acoustic separation. The rear screened porch and grilling area located off the Kitchen become the focal point for outdoor entertaining and relaxing. Custom cabinetry and millwork throughout are a testament to the talents of the builder, with the project proving how design-build relationships between builder and architect can thrive given similar design mindsets and passions for the craft of homebuilding.

Andre Properties

Jay Andre Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bavaria Hills Terrace Residence

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback and brown floor.

Marietta Home

User

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mimosa

Hayes Signature Homes

Traditional kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and beaded inset cabinets.

Middle Park

The Kitchen Designer

Major renovation of an existing inner city house with beach views. Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and study area. Colour scheme for the house was based on the Statuario marble benches and splashback in the kitchen - white, charcoal and silver. Multi level home with living room looking over the kitchen towards the city on one side and beach in the other direction. Beautifully book-matched stone benchtop in the kitchen with matching splashback behind a stainless steel bench. David Simmonds Photography

Annapolis Kitchen

Tina Colebrook Architect

Interior Design by Smith & Thomasson Interiors. White painted built-ins and dark wood accents pull together this once disjointed kitchen, dining area and sitting room. As gourmet cooks and gracious hosts, the Owners primary goal for the residential remodel was to create an open space that would be perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. The first course of action in opening up the kitchen was to remove the floor to ceiling bookshelves that obscured the view to the living and dining areas. A furniture-style island and banquette now occupy the space and graciously create a central gathering area around a beautifully appointed pedestal dining table with a wood planked top. Clear views are experienced from all angles of the space now and are conducive to socialization between chef and guests. The range wall is highlighted by a custom copper range hood anchored on a full height backsplash of glass tile made from recycled glass bottles, a modern interpretation of the classic subway tile pattern. Flanking the hood are wood accented upper cabinets with seeded glass insets and painted base cabinets creating a symmetrical elevation. A wall of floor to ceiling timeless flat panel storage cabinets line the back wall of the kitchen, creating a backdrop for the distressed wood armoire style paneled refrigerator. The painted cabinetry extends past the entrance into the sitting area where the existing wood burning fireplace was updated with paneling to match the new cabinetry. Classic neutral furnishings with subtle patterns in the sitting area create the perfect place to read a book or converse with a friend. Immediately upon completion, the Owner’s began cooking and entertaining in their new space. Successful on all counts, the remodel has created a casual yet elegant Great Room in which to spend time with family and friends.

Paradise Concrete Design

Paradise Concrete Design Studio

DYI Network Kitchen Modern Kitchen Pheonix Home and Garden
Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Country French Kitchen

Joani Stewart Interiors

Fabulous workable kitchen with high ceilings, custom hewn beams, beautiful dining area with lots of light and tons of storage space.
Photo of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Custom Kitchen

Terra Designs Interiors

Expansive transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and glass tile splashback.

Eclectic & Colorful, Greensboro, NC

Jessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of Style

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with with island, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback and white benchtop.

Custom Silverware Flatware and Knife storage Drawer

Studio Dearborn

A 1920s colonial in a shorefront community in Westchester County had an expansive renovation with new kitchen by Studio Dearborn. Countertops White Macauba; interior design Lorraine Levinson. Photography, Timothy Lenz.

Cape Cod

Smith Brothers

White kitchen with stainless steel appliances and handcrafted kitchen island in the middle. The dark wood floors are a wonderful contrast to the white cabinets. This home is located in Del Mar, California and was built in 2008 by Smith Brothers. Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer: Doug Dolezal Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer Doug Dolezal

Kitchen detail of custom mosaic tile

Dayna Katlin Interiors

Photo by Grey Crawford
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake of the Isles Kitchen

M. Victoria Johnson Interiors

Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Pool House

William Leavy Architecture PLLC

This is an example of a beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, timber and vaulted.

LIFECORE in the Fall 2019 One Room Challenge: Erika Ward Design

LIFECORE Flooring Products

Erika Ward’s Western Cape Classic design for her new kitchen as part of the Fall 2019 One Room Challenge pulls in subtle ocean colors and elements, bold blue curtains and all white cabinets, combining both African and Asian décor elements. With LIFECORE Abella Moderna serving as the foundation, it adds warmth to the space. Plus the low VOC was especially important to Erika now that her 6-year-old is one-year post chemotherapy.

Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Splashback and Dark Hardwood Floors 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!