This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Casa da Familia

Eyoh Design

Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Sag Harbor Residence

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This 7,500 square feet home, situated on a waterfront site in Sag Harbor, New York, was designed as a shared vacation home for four brothers and their families. A collaborative effort between the clients and Cecil Baker + Partners yielded a contemporary home that pays homage to the Eastern Long Island vernacular. The home is composed of three distinct volumes that step back from one another to optimize both the water view and privacy. The two outer wings take on familiar cedar-clad, pitched roof geometry while the central three-story glass box links them together and anchors the home. The two car garage, with a private living space above, projects from the main house via a breezeway, defining a private garden. The interior of the home integrates warm, tactile materials and clean modern lines. The use of full-height windows, floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall, and an operable overhead glass door creates an indoor-outdoor living experience and floods the home with natural light. The subtle choreography of the interior space lends flexibility to the Client for both social and private uses of the home. The first floor contains an open plan for the kitchen, living room, dining area and sunroom, and the second floor includes two full master suites facing the bay, a guest room with spectacular water views, and a children's room that overlooks the garden. The fully finished basement holds a large playroom, a gym, a full spa bath and a wine cellar. In addition, views in all directions are unobstructed from a third floor roof terrace. Michael Grimm Photography

Cottage in Mill Valley

JL Interior Design, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Chevy Chase, Maryland - Traditional - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Chevy Chase, Maryland Traditional Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

Kitchen Addition

JTJ Architects

Photography by PhotoArtworks.info
Design ideas for a large country separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Lewis bathroom

brittanysdesign

What happens when you combine an amazingly trusting client, detailed craftsmanship by MH Remodeling and a well orcustrated design? THIS BEAUTY! A uniquely customized main level remodel with little details in every knock and cranny!

Alaska Vacation Home

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors (NMI, LLC.)

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with concrete benchtops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and multiple islands.

Estate Transformation

AOME Architects

The views from this kitchen required clever uses of space to make room for expansive windows. The resulting bright and cheery space has an abundance of workspace and storage with professional style appliances that make it functional too.

Moonlight

Studio Architects

Robert Hawkins, Be A Deer
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Rolling Hills

Ottolia & Barnes Architecture

Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, cement tile splashback, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse

Northland Design & Build

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Happy Blue/White Home

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Photos by Kris Palen
Photo of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Granite Bay Design/Build

K Squared

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Bay Hill - Gladin

Ashley Martin Home

Photo of an expansive l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Normandy Beach Bay Side Kitchen

Builders' General Supply

This 1st place winner of Tedd-Wood Cabinetry's National 2020 "Picture Perfect" Contest transitional category, Designed by Jennifer Jacob is in the "Stockton" door style in both Maple wood "White Opaque" and Cherry wood with "Morning Mist" and a light brushed black glaze. The counter tops are "Taj Mahal" quartzite, The back splash made by Sonoma tiles is "Stellar Trestle in Hidden Cove." The flooring is Duchateau "Vernal Lugano"

Elegant Home Renovation

Innovative Design Build

For a family who routinely has 40+ family member get-togethers, an upscale house that feels grand but well enjoyed was top priority. We updated the kitchen, living room, dining room, guest house and bathroom in this custom renovation. The kitchen hosts two islands for ideal functionality for large gatherings, and flow out to the pool in summer months. Custom cabinetry hides the dishwashers, and refrigerator drawers. The stained beams in the guest house match the kitchen for a cohesive feel. The shiplap and custom stained wet bar cabinetry bring formality while the zero entry pool bath is whimsical and fun.

Manor Road Residence

Aspect Design Build

spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Dreamy kitchen remodel

Joie De Vie Interiors

Scandinavian kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Royal Palms

Sims Luxury Builders

This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and multiple Islands 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!