This turn of the century Bernal Heights cottage underwent a complete remodel and addition. Highlights include a new glass roll-up door in the office/studio and ipe decking used both inside and out providing a seamless transition to the outdoor area.

Silver Sage

Copper Creek Homes, LLC

James Ray Spahn
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Modern Kitchen with Scenic Views

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A modern and ergonomic kitchen, creating a stylish atmosphere within the constraints of the house’s existing layout and access issues. The window splashback and servery window open up the once cramped space significantly, creating flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Timber look feature shelving mirror the warmth of the foliage outside, and bring the lakeside views to the forefront. An extra deep benchtop and a variety of storage solutions create a convenient and easy to maintain space that's fully equipped to handle the requirements of everyday life.

Beacon Hill Mid-Century

Ore Studios

Lauren Colton
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, window splashback and orange floor.

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Quefalamaria · diseño y gestión de espacios

Cocina integrada abierta al salón, con barra alta de madera y 2 taburetes
This is an example of a small mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and orange floor.

Delancey Street - Kitchen

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

The homeowner felt closed-in with a small entry to the kitchen which blocked off all visual and audio connections to the rest of the first floor. The small and unimportant entry to the kitchen created a bottleneck of circulation between rooms. Our goal was to create an open connection between 1st floor rooms, make the kitchen a focal point and improve general circulation. We removed the major wall between the kitchen & dining room to open up the site lines and expose the full extent of the first floor. We created a new cased opening that framed the kitchen and made the rear Palladian style windows a focal point. White cabinetry was used to keep the kitchen bright and a sharp contrast against the wood floors and exposed brick. We painted the exposed wood beams white to highlight the hand-hewn character. The open kitchen has created a social connection throughout the entire first floor. The communal effect brings this family of four closer together for all occasions. The island table has become the hearth where the family begins and ends there day. It's the perfect room for breaking bread in the most casual and communal way.

Modern Mercer Island Home with Large Windows

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

U-shaped kitchen in an open concept floor plan.
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, orange floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Lansdowne Road

Daniel Lomma Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Perth with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

For a family that loves to cook

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Photo of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Washington D.C Kitchen

Atlas Stone Fabricators

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, orange floor, white splashback, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

For a family that loves to cook

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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Quefalamaria · diseño y gestión de espacios

Cocina integrada abierta al salón, con barra alta de madera y 2 taburetes
Photo of a small mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and orange floor.

For a family that loves to cook

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

For a family that loves to cook

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Kitchen with Scenic Views

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Modern Kitchen with Scenic Views

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Modern Kitchen with Scenic Views

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Modern Kitchen with Scenic Views

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Modern Kitchen with Scenic Views

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Modern Kitchen with Scenic Views

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Kitchen with Window 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!