These vintage window sashes replaced the early 60's garden window that would never have been in a 1920's house! Farmhouse sink and Bridge faucet from Vintage Tub & Bath.

Colonial Road

Thyme & Place Design LLC

This small kitchen packs a powerful punch. By replacing an oversized sliding glass door with a 24" cantilever which created additional floor space. We tucked a large Reid Shaw farm sink with a wall mounted faucet into this recess. A 7' peninsula was added for storage, work counter and informal dining. A large oversized window floods the kitchen with light. The color of the Eucalyptus painted and glazed cabinets is reflected in both the Najerine stone counter tops and the glass mosaic backsplash tile from Oceanside Glass Tile, "Devotion" series. All dishware is stored in drawers and the large to the counter cabinet houses glassware, mugs and serving platters. Tray storage is located above the refrigerator. Bottles and large spices are located to the left of the range in a pull out cabinet. Pots and pans are located in large drawers to the left of the dishwasher. Pantry storage was created in a large closet to the left of the peninsula for oversized items as well as the microwave. Additional pantry storage for food is located to the right of the refrigerator in an alcove. Cooking ventilation is provided by a pull out hood so as not to distract from the lines of the kitchen.

Painted Cabinets

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Palmira

Carl and The Wolf

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

FOR SALE: Tanglewood Transitional Estate

Frankel Design Build

Photo of an expansive contemporary kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, medium wood cabinets and stone slab splashback.

Palo Alto Remodel

Harwood Construction

Design ideas for a transitional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Modern Spanish Revival

SDG Architects

Photo by John Merkl
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades CA.

Tim Reid GC

Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dark Blue Geometric Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Shaker kitchen cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Hague blue with antique brass knobs, pulls and catches. The worktop is Arabescato Corcia Marble. A wall of tall cabinets feature a double larder, double integrated oven and integrated fridge/freezer. A shaker double ceramic sink with polished nickel mixer tap and a Quooker boiling water tap sit in the perimeter run of cabinets with a Bert & May Majadas tile splash back topped off with a floating oak shelf. An induction hob sits on the island with three hanging pendant lights. Two moulded dark blue bar stools provide seating at the overhang worktop breakfast bar. The flooring is dark oak parquet. Photographer - Charlie O'Beirne

St. Paul - French Country Estate

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

This is an example of a kitchen in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Dianella residence

Turner Bespoke Design

Carla Atley black cupboards, black cabinets, concrete look bench, gray counter, waterfall countertop, marble spashblack, marble backsplash, timber look tiles, white island lighting, under cabinet lighting, light wood flat panel cabinet, black bar stools

Kitchen

Hill Swift Architect, pllc

Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

2017 Artisan Home

Highmark Builders

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Cottesloe Home

Western Cabinets

Joel Barbitta D-Max Photography
Photo of a large scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, tile benchtops, metallic splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Award Winning Kitchen Remodel

GMT Home Designs Inc.

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Kitchen and Bathroom renovation, Albemarle County, VA

Weston Construction Company, LLC

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink and white benchtop.

Complete Home Build, Marco Island

User

Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Chautauqua Kitchen

Boulder Builders

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Clean, Modern Kitchen

Plus Interiors

This modern kitchen design created an open floor plan for increased natural lighting and ventilation, integrated seating and sufficient space for multiple cooks. Built-in appliances are strategically placed for easy access, while an appliance garage houses additional smaller appliances. The two-tone woodgrain finish and colored pendant lights add warmth to the space, and are balanced with the cooler aesthetic of aluminum handles and aluminum shaker doors with frosted glass inserts. The staggered brick backsplash adds a finishing touch with great visual appeal.

Seaside Bungalow

Lisa Michael Interiors

Jessica Glynn Photography
Mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Splashback and Metallic 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!