Inspiration for a transitional single-wall kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Leschi Kitchen and Powder

Brio Interior Design

Alex Hayden
Mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Seattle with blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Bar Area

KannCept Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Interior Room photography- Kitchen 13

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mandy Donneky
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, black benchtop and mosaic tile splashback.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Base cabinets contrast perfectly in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe with the oak worktops and shelving- all attached to slate wall tiles that marry perfectly with the limestone flooring. The Farrow & Ball Chappell Green on the wall cabinets is illuminated by the LED strip light. A cream Rayburn with tray space to the right provides warmth for Toffee the dog.

Flat P, Park View (Two-Dio)

Student Cribs

Photo of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

NYC Residence

Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture

This is an example of a small traditional galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

KITCHEN | Contemporary Home Remodel | Century City Townhouse | Part Two

FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC

This elegant 2600 sf home epitomizes swank city living in the heart of Los Angeles. Originally built in the late 1970's, this Century City home has a lovely vintage style which we retained while streamlining and updating. The lovely bold bones created an architectural dream canvas to which we created a new open space plan that could easily entertain high profile guests and family alike. Photography by Riley Jamison

Clapham Georgian Cottage

Lisette Voute Designs

For the kitchen we designed bespoke cabinetry to fit the galley style and maximise the use of space to best effect. Love the soft blue colour and clean lines of the shaker style cabinetry, paired with warming brass fittings and lighting. The original fireplace provides a pretty decorative feature, with attractive shelving above. Photographer: Nick Smith

Point Breeze Project

Jacob Evans Kitchen & Bath

Large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

gulce gokmen's house

gulce gokmen

Scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, white appliances and no island.

Transformation of Grade II Listed Cottage

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Bespoke Kitchen - all designed and produced "in-house" Oak cabinetry. Photographs - Mike Waterman
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island and limestone splashback.

Galley Kitchen

Herringbone Kitchens

David Rannard
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Kent with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, no island, grey floor, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances and grey benchtop.

Modern Beach House Shaker

Duchy Designs South West Ltd

Little House Studios
Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Kitchen refurb

Hill Farm Furniture Ltd

effusive combination of colours and textures to create a characterful rustic kitchen, but with a distinctly up-to-date feel. With the family dining table taking centre stage, and recessed plinth units lining the walls, the end result is a sumptuously sprawling space that effortlessly combines modern conveniences with classic design. The bluey grey adds drama and depth, whilst the warming beige lifts the room and maximises light. We added Granite ‘Ivory Wave’ worktops for a mottled finish, with Britinannium knobs and cup handles. The pewter alloy gives a smooth, clean finish to the kitchen without dispersing too much of its rural radiance. https://www.hillfarmfurniture.co.uk/rural-radiance/ Photo: Chris Ashwin

Lakeland Cottage, Cumbria

User

Photo of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, no island and black floor.

Salagatan 39 C

Riksmäklaren Uppsala

Inspiration for a large scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Stockholm with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

sink run

Portrait Kitchens

Neil Macaninch
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, white benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Benjamin Street Residence

ArchiNerd PLLC

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Roosevelt Kitchen

Waterford Construction

Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with no Island 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!