Cabinets: Dove Gray- Slab Door Box shelves Shelves: Seagull Gray Countertop: Perimeter/Dropped 4” mitered edge- Pacific shore Quartz Calacatta Milos Countertop: Islands-4” mitered edge- Caesarstone Symphony Gray 5133 Backsplash: Run the countertop- Caesarstone Statuario Maximus 5031 Photographer: Steve Chenn

Winter Park, Luxury Kitchen

Central Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large contemporary kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, recessed-panel cabinets, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Contemporary German Kitchen Design

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Saddle River Mediterranean estate

Ruth Richards, Allied ASID

This exceptionally large kitchen can pull off the striking architectural details of the hood, coffered brick and beam ceiling and barrel vaulted brick butlers pantry. The juxtaposition of the modern floors and cabinetry against the old world architecture is what makes this so fantastic. The wood elements contrast against the stark white making each of them more important to the design. The gray elements in the floor, countertops seat and stool cushions all serve to balance the starkness of the wood/white contrast and soothe over the rest of the room Kitchen design by Anthony Albert Studios. Kitchen furniture and accessories by Ruth Richards photography by Robert Granoff

Custom Home | Observatory Park | Denver

Shadow Creek Homes

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, black cabinets, metallic splashback and multiple islands.

Sanford Avenue Residence

Turning Leaf Construction

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

WLR/Ferndale Kitchen

Home Run Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Bill Magee
Expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Sleek Kitchen

New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath

The microwave and coffee station is nestled away inside of a neat appliance garage. The appliance garage is finished inside so that it looks impressive even while it is open. A flat pull-out stand extends the coffee station for easy access.

Eclectic Kitchen Design

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Triton Project 1

Leili Design Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Butlers Pantry

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Walk-in pantry featuring white kitchen wall cabinets, custom backsplash, and marble countertops.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean u-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Walnut Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue splashback, dark wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Highland Park Kitchen Remodel

LaMantia Design and Remodeling

Grand Prize Winner of the 2012 Crystal Cabinet Design Awards! A fire in the laundry room of this home left the kitchen with a lot of soot damage from the fire and even more water damage from the sprinkler system. The homeowners had to see it as an opportunity to redesign their kitchen to create the kitchen they really wanted. They’d been dreaming of a “classic” look that wouldn’t age. After eliminating a triangular bump into the back wall of the kitchen, the space has a much more open feeling. The traffic is able to flow better from the kitchen to the eating area and around two large islands. The hood became a great focal point of the kitchen and houses extra workspace, which allows for easy preparation of every day meals as well as food for entertaining. We were able to achieve a unique, customized look by mimicking a door style the homeowner had once fallen in love with and using it in an inset application. With paint grade material and a Frosty White finish paired with black granite and white subway tile, the kitchen is timeless. Details are aplenty from an eleven foot wide hood to a refrigerator and freezer built into a nook, framed in crown, to tall glass display cabinets. The two large islands command attention and provide ample work space, including a clean up station with a farm sink flanked by two dishwashers.

Project Cool Coastal

Amy Fox Interiors

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

ODS Architecture

Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, grey floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and porcelain floors.

Forest Retreat Kitchen

Centered Interiors

This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Illuminated Coffered Kitchen

Carrington Interior Redesign

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, multiple islands, quartzite benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Modern Residence Near The Commons Of Lake Houston

Ideo Architects

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Contemporary in Clarksville

Davida's Kitchen & Tiles

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Porcelain Floors 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!