This is an example of a country open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, grey benchtop, light hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Modern Design and Outdoor Living

Freestyle Interiors

Photo of a large modern l-shaped kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, multiple islands, white benchtop, an undermount sink, porcelain floors and beige floor.

"Antigua" Model in Quail West - Norris/Florida Lifestyle Homes

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Photo of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, multiple islands, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen

Knauf-Koenig Group

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Portland with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Dan's Bar height legs

Spiral Cone Legs

Dan of Dryden purchased four bar height legs and put them to great use in this big modern kitchen. I just noticed the welding bottle safety caps turned into hanging lamps, nice touch.

The Kitchen at Wood River Valley Chalet

Miller-Roodell Architects Ltd

Coming from Minnesota this couple already had an appreciation for a woodland retreat. Wanting to lay some roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, guided the incorporation of historic hewn, stone and stucco into this cozy home among a stand of aspens with its eye on the skiing and hiking of the surrounding mountains. Miller Architects, PC

Evanston Project

Jane Kelly, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

User

An open plan kitchen with white shaker cabinets and natural wood island. The upper cabinets have glass doors and frame the window looking into the yard ensuring a light and open feel to the room. Marble subway tile and island counter contrasts with the taupe Neolith counter surface. Shiplap detail was repeated on the buffet and island. The buffet is utilized as a serving center for large events. Photo: Jean Bai / Konstrukt Photo

Traditional Estate Home

David Charlez Designs

An expansive kitchen features double islands, a kitchen sink in one island, and a second sink located on an outside wall with a view out the window. This classic styled kitchen features custom white cabinets, and upset ceiling detail finished with stained ship lap and crown detail. The jewelry of this room is the beautiful variety of pendant lighting. Photo by Spacecrafting

Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse

Lauren Levant Interior

Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey cabinets, grey splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Newport Coast - Santa Barbara Style Home

Homer Oatman, AIA

Photo of a mediterranean galley kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Country Manor

Carrick Custom Home Design

FX Home Tours Interior Design: Osmond Design
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

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

Relaxed Georgia Coastal

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

Jean Allopp
Photo of a beach style kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and marble benchtops.

Geneva Transitional Home with Farmhouse Kitchen

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Double island kitchen with 2 sinks, custom cabinetry and hood. Brass light fixtures. Transitional/farmhouse kitchen.
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Woodburn - El Camino Capistrano, Dana Point

Jeri Koegel Photography

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Leland Beauty

Carolyn P. Andrews

Kohler apron front sink, gray cabinetry with Cambria Swanbridge countertop Windborne
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Largo Modern Entertainer

Picture Perfect Kitchen Designs

Brandi Image Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands and grey 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!