This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contempory Ranch House

Modern Kitchen Center

Ross Cooperwaithe
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Museum Modern

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Twist Tours
Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Wimberley Southwestern Retreat

Jennifer Garner Interiors

Southwestern Kitchen in blue and white featuring hand painted ceramic tile, chimney style plaster vent hood, granite and wood countertops Photography: Michael Hunter Photography

Upper East Site

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

Indeed, this kitchen looks great thanks to contemporary household appliances, functional and good-looking furniture pieces, a few different lightings, as well as high-quality finish with ECO-friendly and reliable materials. The kitchen is literally flooded with daylight thanks to the large windows. The soft light makes the kitchen welcoming, warm, and attractive. The white walls and furniture enhance the sense of warmth, freedom, and light. Don’t miss the chance to update your home interior design right now along with our talented interior designers!

Wellborn Forest Cabinetry

C&H Kitchen Cabinet Gallery

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Rustic Modern Brick accents with reclaimed wood

User

A beautiful mix of materials and colors in this custom Ikea kitchen remodel. The quartz counter top against the back wall offset with a deep rich Oak butcher block counter top on the island. The open shelving held up by industrial piping brings cohesion to the space. The mix of materials helps great a rustic sophistication. Our custom Ikea cabinet doors are present on throughout the entire kitchen. A solid maple wood rails and stiles of the shaker frame surround the plywood center panel. The ikea doors are painted a matte black. The matte texture helps draw your eye to the beautiful finishes of the room. Farm sink with industrial Kohler faucet. A large bank of beautiful operational windows. You can see the beadboard center panels of the island cabinet contrasts the standard shaker doors of the sink run cabinets. The simple subway tile with the black grout to match the black custom Ikea cabinet doors is a great touch. Ikea cabinets are a budget friendly way of getting the complete kitchen you desire. Our custom doors bring exactly the look you want without the custom cabinet price tag.

Dog Days

User

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, an undermount sink, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kirkland Mid Century

Jill Peyton Design, LLC

Huntwood Custom Cabinetry in vertical grain matching quartersawn black walnut veneer.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Rustic Kitchen

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Bright Traditional Kitchen

JDC Remodeling, LLC

August Cox
Design ideas for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Westfield Kitchen Addition

Schoss Construction Inc

Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Bayview Kitchen

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

This glamorous & elegant kitchen is like a dream come true! Timeless custom shaker cabinetry, Carrara marble countertop with the honey bronze hardware. This kitchen not only looks tremendous but delivers functionality and an excellent place for entertaining & gathering. This is a Design-Build project by Kitchen Inspiration Inc. Custom Cabinetry: Sollera Fine Cabinetry Countertop: Natrual Stone Hardware: Top Knobs Flooring: Engineer Flooring

Grand Waterfall

All Star Premier Homes, LLC

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, multiple islands, a double-bowl sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Un projet à la pointe des tendances - Projet Saint-Martin

Mon Concept Habitation

Mon Concept Habitation a su donner une identité contemporaine au lieu, notamment via les jeux de couleurs noire et blanche, sans toutefois en renier l’héritage. Au sol, le parquet en point de Hongrie a été intégralement restauré tandis que des espaces de rangement sur mesure, laqués noir, ponctuent l’espace avec élégance. Une réalisation qui ne manque pas d’audace !

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

Ashley Creek

Six Cents Media

Renovation of a kitchen by Detailed Interiors of Charlotte, NC
Design ideas for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Madisonville Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen

Cabinets by Design

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Branderwood Kitchen Remodel

Sharon Scharrer Design, LLC

Transitional space for a young active family with children. This kitchen presented a design challenge due to long, narrow space which was solved with a very practical peninsula layout with center work island, which connects frig, range and sink. Two tone cabinetry and granite add to visual interest, while utilitarian track lights and bar stools add an urban feel. Existing soffits were camouflaged with crown molding and painted to match cabinets, helping to hold down construction costs. photos by Tommie Milacci Photograpy

Dramatic hallway and kitchen

LNDesigns

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

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!