White kitchen with white subway tile and blue accent tile, white z-line range, brass fixtures and hardware.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Keystone Building Group

Jim Schmid Photography

Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

The Lincoln

Starbuck Realty

Kitchen; Photo Credit: Home Visit Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Modern Craftsman New Construction

User

Shaun Ring
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets.

The Dark Farmhouse

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Ginnifer Heinrichs
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Long Kitchen With Two Islands

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Gaithersburg, MD Chic Kitchen Remodel

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Complete kitchen remodel: We opened up the kitchen to incorporate the adjoining rooms and upgraded the appliances and added gold accents.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Condo Kitchen Full Remodel

Carolinas Coastal Construction

Beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops and multiple islands.

Coppell | Olympia | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

One of the biggest investments you can make in your home is in your kitchen. Now with the Revive model, you don’t have to break the bank to get an updated kitchen with new finishes and a whole new look! This powder blue kitchen we are sharing today is a classic example of such a space! The kitchen had a great layout, the cabinets had good bones, and all it needed were some simple updates. To learn more about what we did, continue reading below! Cabinets As previously mentioned, the kitchen cabinetry already had great bones. So, in this case, we were able to refinish them to a painted cream on the perimeter. As for the island, we created a new design where new cabinetry was installed. New cabinets are from WWWoods Shiloh, with a raised panel door style, and a custom painted finish for these powder blue cabinets. Countertops The existing kitchen countertops were able to remain because they were already in great condition. Plus, it matched the new finishes perfectly. This is a classic case of “don’t fix it if it ain’t broke”! Backsplash For the backsplash, we kept it simple with subway tile but played around with different sizes, colors, and patterns. The main backsplash tile is a Daltile Modern Dimensions, in a 4.5×8.5 size, in the color Elemental Tan, and installed in a brick-lay formation. The splash over the cooktop is a Daltile Rittenhouse Square, in a 3×6 size, in the color Arctic White, and installed in a herringbone pattern. Fixtures and Finishes The plumbing fixtures we planned to reuse from the start since they were in great condition. In addition, the oil-rubbed bronze finish went perfectly with the new finishes of the kitchen. We did, however, install new hardware because the original kitchen did not have any. So, from Amerock we selected Muholland pulls which were installed on all the doors and drawers.

White Hickory Select Kitchen Cabinets

Vienna Woodworks

Chris Wiener
This is an example of an expansive country eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with multiple islands.

Kingswood Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Coastal Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Cranford-New Construction- Residential Project

CP Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multiple islands, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and medium hardwood floors.

New Kitchen

QFC Incorporated

J. Sinclair Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Calvert St LA Remodeling Kitchen

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

White Kitchen Remodel in Hampshire

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

White kitchen and dining room remodel in Hampshire, IL.
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eisenhower Residence

Skyhook Design

Main level Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room remodel.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Glen Iris Dr

ATLCAD Architectural Services

Interior View. Home designed by Hollman Cortes ATLCAD Architectural Services.
Mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, multiple islands, black floor and white benchtop.

Range Hood

Cabinets of the Desert

Close up of the sleek range hood and contemporary narrow tile black backsplash
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, white floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Backsplash

BrickFarm

Photo of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Modern Craftsman New Construction

User

Shaun Ring
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Kitchen with 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!