This kitchen island is finished in blue to contrast with the other off white cabinetry. A bridge faucet, farm sink, a black iron fireback with brick backsplash completes this country kitchen in Bucks Co. Pa.

414 Fall Creek Drive

3rd Street Custom Homes

Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Gourmet Outdoor Kitchen & Fireside Bar, Skillman, NJ

Garden Artisans LLC

Our clients appreciation for the outdoors and what we have created for him and his family is expressed in his smile! On a couple occasions we have had the opportunity to enjoy the bar and fire feature with our client!

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor, pink benchtop and wood.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Wide Eastern White Pine Plank Floor - Kitchen with 2 Islands

Vermont Plank Flooring

Wide Eastern White Pine looks fantastic in this bright, airy New Hampshire residence. Varied 9″ – 15″ widths and up to 16′ lengths! Flooring: Premium Eastern White Pine Flooring in mixed widths Finish: Vermont Plank Flooring Woodstock Finish Construction by Tebou Carpentry & Woodworking

Country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Custom Contemporary Home with a Soul

Two Hands Interiors

An open concept kitchen in the middle of a contemporary home called for the simplicity of clean lines and white cabinets with the warmth of rich wood tones. From the white oak wood clad ceiling in a custom stain to the streamlined Baker barstools and quartz counters, this kitchen shows how contemporary can be welcoming. Design by Two Hands Interiors. View more of this home on our website.

Entertainment Kitchen Dream with adjacent bar height table and bar stools

Integral Design Interiors

This open kitchen includes an island for prep and cooking plus and an island for entertaining guests. There is also an adjacent bar height table with bar stools for additional serving and eating. A set of custom storage benches are designed to be pulled into the room for overflow seating when needed. The tile faced entertainment island has the unique ability to be rolled around via hidden rubber wheels recessed underneath. The wheels can be locked through a clever locking system. That island features a contrasting Blue Pearl granite top which compliments the secondary blue tones in the tile, barstools and benches. The central axis of the kitchen has a copper finished embossed tin-faced inset on a 4 x 10 foot tray from which 3 pendants are hung. Cabinet interiors are fully fitted out with the newest inserts and space saving technology. Although not shown, there is a microwave drawer and warming drawer facing the high end 48" gas range. Oil rubbed bronze handles and accents contrast nicely with the stainless steel appliances.

160 - Dana Point - Transitional Kitchen Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Design Build Transitional Kitchen Remodel with Custom white Cabinets wood floor lighting farmhouse sink
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

ROWAYTON, CT - Waterfront Edge

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This open-footprint kitchen has a modern, industrial feel. The design choices are anchored by the hot-rolled steel, open shelving display cabinetry to maximize space while allowing spectacular views of the Long Island Sound. The slab-front cabinetry with stainless steel pulls in the kitchen and dining area is Rift Oak with a grey/white cerusing and features grain-matched cabinet fronts for a cohesive visual pattern line. The counters are topped by Black Absolute Granite with a Venetian finish to add texture. The owner chose SubZero Wolf appliances and the highly popular Galley sink along with upgraded walnut drawer and cabinet inserts to make the space truly functional. The bar area showcases twin 86 bottle wine coolers with refrigeration and ice drawers, along with a linear glass tile backsplash and frame-only drawers on the upper wall cabinets for a sleek look.

Portola Warm Contemporary

Isolina Mallon Interiors

Kitchen and staircase to the basement.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

Kitchen

Homes by Design

This kitchen takes modern to the next level. Each island/area features a different style of light fixtures to compliment the materials. Islands feature waterfall edges and one island top is a huge slab of cantilevered concrete. The ceiling is made of walnut panels suspended at different levels. It blends the warmth of the floor to the ceiling. This space incorporates a coffee bar that is is the perfect spot to make your favorite morning beverage. It features a hidden icemaker, small sink, ample storage, and a coffee maker that would make any Barista jealous. The mosaic artwork is a perfect compliment to these wooden cabinets. A lounging area in front is just the spot to relax.

Modernized Traditional

J Lynn Design Group

This Naples home was the typical Florida Tuscan Home design, our goal was to modernize the design with cleaner lines but keeping the Traditional Moulding elements throughout the home. This is a great example of how to de-tuscanize your home.

Kerri's 1909 Cottage-Style Bungalow

Arciform

Inspiration for the kitchen remodel was drawn from our client’s eclectic, cosmopolitan style and the industrial 1920s. A staircase was removed to enlarge the space. There is a farm style sink, custom-made open shelving with steel frames and reclaimed wood are practical and show off favorite serve-ware. In the new kitchen nook, a custom table with a brass leg is surrounded by cozy upholstered benches.

Lorna Lane

ae design

Grey leather and walnut barstools compliment the second island nicely.
Expansive galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and wood.

Modern Rustic Kitchen

Spectrum Design Group

The existing peninsula was converted into a second island. This allowed us to keep the main sink in its original location and create better access to the family room space. Custom flooring was made to match the existing floor and blended in where the wall section was removed. Great care was taken to select finish materials that reflected understated luxury.

Kitchen with multiple Islands and Wood 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!