Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen Renovation in Atlanta

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

Gorgeous green accents highlight the honed Calacatta Venato of the counter and backsplash material. Brass fixtures compliment the white oak floors.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

SANDALBRANCH CIRCLE

SCM Design Group

Champagne gold, blue, white and organic wood floors, makes this kitchen lovely and ready to make statement. Blue Island give enough contrast and accent in the area. We love how everything came together.

Cabinet Possibilities in philadeelphia

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

The walnut counter tops are the star in this farmhouse inspired kitchen. This hundred year old house deserved a kitchen that would be true to its history yet modern and beautiful. We went with country inspired features like the banquette, copper pendant, and apron sink. The cabinet hardware and faucet are a soft bronze finish. The cabinets a warm white and walls a lovely natural green. We added plenty of storage with the addition of the bar with cabinets and floating shelves. The banquette features storage along with custom cushions.

Mexican Heritage Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Create a space with bold contemporary colors that also hint to our Mexican heritage.
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen in Portland, Oregon

ColorMoxie NW

What is not to love about this kitchen?? Simple, full of charm, efficient layout..... and the perfect paint colors selected by ColorMoxie NW. Selecting white is much more complex than one might guess. The wrong white wall and cabinetry color could have forever looked "off" with the quartz counters and white subway tile. And that blue?? Swoon worthy Baltic Sea by Benjamin Moore. Hard to see in the photo, but there's a smidge of the same blue in the Marmoleum swirls (color: Sunny Day).

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Function and Form Interiors

Modern Farmhouse with Cherry Solid Wood Floors, Wide Stile Shaker Painted White Cabinets by MidContinent Cabinetry, Sleek Concrete Quartz by Caesarstone Countertop, and Natural Maple and Cherry accent Details.

Kitchen Remodel in Historic Victorian Home

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build

Traditional face framed cabinets with flush inset doors. A full tier of top cabinets adds much-needed storage to the space. Counters are polished Carrara marble. A variety of lighting brightens the space, using vintage fixtures from Rejuvenation. Long leaf pine bench at window sill matches the owners' table and adds to seating options. Construction by CG&S Design-Build Photography by Tommy Kile

Beacon Hill Victorian

Gant Nychay Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, orange floor and white benchtop.

Hollywood Hills Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

White Escape

Construction by Meyer

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

white marble kitchen

Babylon Stone, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, recessed-panel cabinets and orange floor.

Retro

Construction by Meyer

Design ideas for a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Cozy Comfort: Warmth Infused Kitchen Remodel

NV Kitchen and Bath Remodelers

Our clients wanted a kitchen where they could host guests in for holidays. The kitchen was over 11 years old and we did a complete remodeling for the project. We installed a new hardwood flooring, which added dynamism to the minimalism of the kitchen, making it a perfect modern space for hosting.

Meadow Circle

Ragsdale, Inc.

We updated this kitchen with an added row of upper cabinets, new quartz countertops and subway tile backsplash, new sink and faucet, new functional hardware and matte black pulls, floating oak shelves, and a metal base island with marble top. From "nothing special" to quite spectacular, and on a budget at that!

W 81st St- Kitchen Remodel- Stove with Custom Range Hood

Klein Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Metro Quartz

Modul Marble-Charlotte

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Coastal Kitchen in Greater Portland

Maine Coast Homes

Modern, coastal kitchen and bath redesign with subway tiles, subtle blue cabinets with nautical nods and shiplap, plus plenty of hidden storage spaces. The homeowners are previous Maine Coast clients who recently relocated to a larger home.

Mainline Transitional Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback and Orange Floor 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!