Paul Johnson
Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

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.

Craftsman Custom Kitchen

C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.

This kitchen in a 1911 Craftsman home has taken on a new life full of color and personality. Inspired by the client’s colorful taste and the homes of her family in The Philippines, we leaned into the wild for this design. The first thing the client told us is that she wanted terra cotta floors and green countertops. Beyond this direction, she wanted a place for the refrigerator in the kitchen since it was originally in the breakfast nook. She also wanted a place for waste receptacles, to be able to reach all the shelves in her cabinetry, and a special place to play Mahjong with friends and family. The home presented some challenges in that the stairs go directly over the space where we wanted to move the refrigerator. The client also wanted us to retain the built-ins in the dining room that are on the opposite side of the range wall, as well as the breakfast nook built ins. The solution to these problems were clear to us, and we quickly got to work. We lowered the cabinetry in the refrigerator area to accommodate the stairs above, as well as closing off the unnecessary door from the kitchen to the stairs leading to the second floor. We utilized a recycled body porcelain floor tile that looks like terra cotta to achieve the desired look, but it is much easier to upkeep than traditional terra cotta. In the breakfast nook we used bold jungle themed wallpaper to create a special place that feels connected, but still separate, from the kitchen for the client to play Mahjong in or enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we utilized stair pullouts by all the upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling to ensure that the client can reach every shelf.

Solid Oak and Recycled Glass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and green benchtop.

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.

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.

Contemporary Kitchen with Soapstone Counters

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, light wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and black benchtop.

Lindstrom Kitchen

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Challenges of a Small Kitchen. "How can we add a dishwasher and increase storage to our already small kitchen?" A good question for sure. We tucked the refrigerator into what had been a hall closet, encorporated a neat rolling cabinet/cutting board 'under' the new (handmade by owner) oak table, replaced a window into a new place, removed an space wasting unused brick chimney, strategically added many storage cabinets and removed bearing walls. The countertops are a combination of soapstone and Quartzite. We even squeezed in the "small but pretty" farm sink! "Lance Kramer (project manager) kept us informed every step, kept the job clean, did great work" ...and with a twinkle in his eye ... " I'd recommend you do not fire him". Richard L." No danger there! Great job K Team.

Family Room

Robert Biery & Son, Architecture + Interior Design

bill maris
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Glenmoore, PA Kitchen Remodel

Creative Nook

Michael Kaskel
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

Cameron Station kitchen

Shea Studio Interiors, Inc

John Body
Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Hilltop Spanish Estate

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Kitchens

Handle House

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White Country Kitchen

Panelform

Panelform product used: Durostyle Ellergill doors in Alabaster Satin
Small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Christchurch with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Highett House

JFKDESiGN landscape | buildings | interiors

Grant Kennedy, We Shoot Buildings
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island 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.

Bellevue Townhouse Kitchen

Ellen Weiss Design

This small townhouse kitchen has no windows (it has a sliding glass door across from the dining nook) and had a limited budget. The owners planned to live in the home for 3-5 more years. The challenge was to update and brighten the space using Ikea cabinets while creating a custom feel with good resale value.

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!

Ardmore Eclectic Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with 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!