Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, marble splashback, marble floors, with island, grey floor, orange benchtop and coffered.

Private Residence- Wandsworth

Rosendale Design

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, orange benchtop and wood.

Real Estate Shoot - Wing

John Wilmans Photography

Real Estate shoot for a kitchen/conservatory area.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and orange benchtop.

Old World Charm

Construction by Meyer

Peter Giles Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and orange benchtop.

Garage House Type TD

榊原デザイン一級建築士事務所

ガレージハウス
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor and orange benchtop.

Werribee Residence

DE atelier Architects

John Pallot
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, with island, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete floors, multi-coloured splashback and orange benchtop.

South of the Border Inspired Kitchen

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange benchtop.

Kitchens

Kruse's Natural Stone & Tile, Inc.

Photo of a kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and orange benchtop.

Cottage Kitchen Living at its Best!

La Cuisine Kitchen Cabinets Inc.

Desginer: Kristin Hairsin & Photographer: Stacy Sowa
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and orange benchtop.

Crystal Cove Kitchen - Pelican Developers

Pelican Developers

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and orange benchtop.

Bespoke Solid Wood Kitchen Worktop

House of Worktops

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, with island and orange benchtop.

Cliff Drive Kitchen

ALTER Design Studio

Mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Open concept

BMV Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and orange benchtop.

Rénovation d'une maison à Lyon 8

Régis LANNOY

maintenant ouverte sur le séjour, la cuisine offre de nouvelles perspective et une nouvelle luminosité
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, with island and orange benchtop.

Cuisine style industriel

CUISINE ESSENTIEL

Cuisine style industriel avec verrière
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, an integrated sink, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and orange benchtop.

Ruislip 4

The Kitchen Company Ltd

Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and orange benchtop.

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Cocré-art

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and orange benchtop.

Kitchens

Kruse's Natural Stone & Tile, Inc.

Design ideas for a kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and orange benchtop.

The Unfinished House

OEB Architects

Plywood kitchen window seat
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

真岡のガレージハウス

Ka design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor, orange benchtop and wallpaper.

All Islands Kitchen with Orange Benchtop 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!