Photo of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances and with island.

Castro Casual

Regan Baker Design Inc.

Regan Baker Design was hired in conjunction with John Lum Architects to update this beautiful edwardian in the Castro, San Francisco. The couple who work for both Pixar and Apple, enjoy color, something that Regan Baker Design really enjoys as well. The kitchen, once closed off by a peninsula island, was removed to open to the living room creating a more open floor plan. Open shelves help open up the room as well, while also creating architecture and interest to a rather tall kitchen. Once an under stair closet, the guest bathroom's custom walnut vanity provides storage for every day necessities, while the tiled walls bring interest to a rather small white bathroom. One accent glass tile wall continues the splash of blue color palette throughout the house. Finish and fixture selections were paired with a few statement pieces including the oversized Flos pendant over the island, the Roche Bobois sofa in multi-color and the client's existing teal round slipper chair, purchased from the ever famed Judge Judy. The nursery, designed around the client's grandmother's croched character stuffed animals and the ever so cute cloud smiley face rug, was completed just in time before the birth of their daughter. Key Contributors: Contractor: Ehline Construction Architect: John Lum Photographer: Sharon Risedorph

The Beauty of Bamboo - Close Up of Bamboo Cabinets with Horizontal Grain

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

For this kitchen, we wanted to showcase a contemporary styled design featuring Dura Supreme’s Natural Bamboo with a Horizontal Grain pattern. After selecting the wood species and finish for the cabinetry, we needed to select the rest of the finishes. Since we wanted the cabinetry to take the center stage we decided to keep the flooring and countertop colors neutral to accentuate the grain pattern and color of the Bamboo cabinets. We selected a mid-tone gray Corian solid surface countertop for both the perimeter and the kitchen island countertops. Next, we selected a smoky gray cork flooring which coordinates beautifully with both the countertops and the cabinetry. For the backsplash, we wanted to add in a pop of color and selected a 3" x 6" subway tile in a deep purple to accent the Bamboo cabinetry. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator To learn more about our Exotic Veneer options, go to: http://www.durasupreme.com/wood-species/exotic-veneers

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

Large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Jackson with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Porcelain Enamel Lighting in Kitchen Remodel

Barn Light Electric Company

Customer submitted photograph of a 16" Sky Chief Pendant in their kitchen! Pendant has a 355-Jadite finish complete with a red & white chevron twisted cord.

Casa Flora

Design-Apart

Photo credits Valentina Sommariva
Photo of a contemporary single-wall kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Harvey Jones - Linear Kitchens

Harvey Jones Kitchens

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in London with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black appliances and with island.

Ashbury

designpad architecture - Patrick Perez Architect

Renovation of kitchen, a mix of modern and traditional styles.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Island & Dining Room - After

Blue Spruce Construction Services

Kitchen/Dining After
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

COOGEE HOUSE

The Designory

Coogee House designed by The Designory
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Ingleside Terrace Classic

Red Dot Studio

Joseph Schell
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

San Marco Island Residence

[STRANG] Architecture

Once 'open', the kitchen still portrays sleek organization with a touch of contemporary class via the Flos Lighting wrapped chandelier and butcher block style table. Photography © Bruce Buck

Finsbury Flat

Arco Style

Photo of a small industrial eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Küchen - kitchen

Beton to Be

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and black cabinets.

Caulfield House

Taylor Knights

Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

LUXE Galveston Project

User

Large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens Projects

Ancient Surfaces

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Modern Farmhouse in Hiram, Maine

Brook Road Photography

Photo of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Charming Cottage

City Homes, LLC

Troy Theis Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern White Kitchen in La Grange

WCW Kitchens

The previous refrigerator was oversized, taking up most of this wall. The new Subzero allowed for additional pantries with pullout shelves and storage above with pull up doors - the glass doors creates an open feel and extends the refrigerator styling.

Kitchen with Open Cabinets and with 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!