Design ideas for a small eclectic kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors, orange floor and orange benchtop.

Restauro Casale Falecine

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina - Piano Primo - Post Opera
This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, orange floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Traditional Kitchens

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Ed Butera | ibi designs
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, orange floor and orange benchtop.

米田の家

AY/ARCHI 山本彰記建築設計事務所

ﾀﾞｲﾆﾝｸﾞ・ｷｯﾁﾝを見る造作家具により空間と什器の一体感をつくりだす
Photo of a small single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor, orange benchtop and wood.

1-к квартира 40,8 м²

AREA² Дизайн интерьера

Кухня Дизайн-проект квартиры 40,8 m² Санкт-Петербург, просп. Александровской Фермы, 8 ЖК Green City
Photo of a scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, no island, orange floor and orange benchtop.

SB 141 MULTICOLOR VERONA Architectural Terrazzo Agglotech

Ollin Stone

Venetian terrazzo, in the characteristic version SB141 Multicolor Verona, was chosen for a private residence in the province of Verona. Terrazzo was used in a variety of applications, including flooring, kitchen countertops, and wall cladding in the bathroom. It is a prime example of the versatility of this elegant material. A part of Agglotech’s “Classico” line, the color selected features mid-sized chips of red Verona marble aggregate set in an ocher-colored cement base.

Granite countertops custom cut and selected for this design

Beau

Granite Countertops really brought this kitchen to the forefront of traditional design and functionality.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, orange floor and orange benchtop.

Orange marble countertop

BMV Construction

Photo 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.

Beacon Hill Victorian

Gant Nychay Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and orange benchtop.

Pueblo Style Home in Pueblos Del Sol Area

Pink Dwelling

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Navy Blue cabinets

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.

We All Scream For Airstream

Alison Kandler Interior Design

This is an example of a small eclectic kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors, orange floor and orange benchtop.

1-к квартира 40,8 м²

AREA² Дизайн интерьера

Кухня Дизайн-проект квартиры 40,8 m² Санкт-Петербург, просп. Александровской Фермы, 8 ЖК Green City
Scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, no island, orange floor and orange benchtop.

Open concept Kitchen Design

BMV Construction

Inspiration for 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.

SB 141 MULTICOLOR VERONA Architectural Terrazzo Agglotech

Design ideas for 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.

Custom Built-in range hood canopy

BMV Construction

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.

Kitchen with Orange Floor and 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!