deVOL Kitchens
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Southwestern Style Arizona Kitchen

Uncharted Design LLC

Happy Cinco De Mayo!!! In celebration of this we decided to post a kitchen with a little Spanish flair! What a beautiful kitchen design by Matt!
Mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Crouch End

Markus Schmid Kitchens

A grey and white handleless kitchen in a London side return extension. The kitchen includes an island with a white Caeserstone quartz worktop,
Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Telok Blangah Parcview

Ideasxchange Ptd Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Singapore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, orange splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Spanish style, Palos Verdes Estates

Melanie Giolitti Interior Design

Photographers: John Lichtwardt and Melanie Giolitti
This is an example of a large mediterranean kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Playful Patterned Home

Reyne Design

Refurbishment of whole home to create a sociable, open plan kitchen dining room. Our bold clients love colour and pattern so that's what we gave them. The original layout and cabinets of the kitchen were retained but updated with new doors and frontages and the addition of a breakfast bar.

Kitchen with Polytec French Stone Matt Benchtops

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Island with seating

Kettle Co. Kitchens

A seated area in any Island is perfect for entertaining while preparing that special meal.
Inspiration for an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Las Gaviotas | Baja California, MX

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

The dining / living room of this vacation rental has a lovely collection of vintage Fausto Palanco Furniture with new updated hand gilded gold linen pillows from Rob Shaw and Stroheim upholstery with original art and decorative accessories collected throughout our travels through Mexico.

Deep Blue Bliss

Ebstone

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lyme Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Housewright Construction Inc.

GBH Photography
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bold & Colourful Modern Kitchen

Twenty 5 Design

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vermont Mountain View Traditional Kitchen

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Eric Roth
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Luxury well designed family kitchen in Lymington

Herbert William Limited

A luxury well-designed family kitchen was desired for a young family in Lymington. Their previous kitchen was tired and dark so they chose the brand new range ‘Minster’ from Mackintosh on the new ‘Graphite’ coloured cabinet. The new cabinet fully co-ordinates with the drawers and accessories making for a real luxury feel. To add a further opulent touch Quartzforms Ma White 20mm worktops were added for an affordable yet durable finish. The kitchen has been meticulously planned for this busy young, family so that everything has a home and in an accessible fashion. There is a lovely double shelved larder for all the lunchboxes, home baking, cereals, cookbooks, mixers and blenders – helping to keep the kitchen tidy on a day to day basis for organised family living. With further ample wall unit storage for teas, coffees, mugs and biscuits and glassware. In addition, there are wide deep drawers for crockery, cutlery and pans and oven trays to keep them out of site when not in use. A Le mans corner unit has also been fitted for ease of access to the corner keeping the kitchen clutter free. Even the rubbish is hidden with built in double ins for refuse and recycling. A large American Style, Neff Fridge Freezer has been plumbed in to give ice cold filtered water on tap and Ice cubes on demand with plenty of space for groceries for the family. A double oven has been built in with a gas hob. As the owners are tall a caple extractor fan, sloping in design, is the perfect choice to ensure they don’t bang their head when cooking. Next to the hob are pull out trays for oils, herbs and spices. The integrated Bosch dishwasher makes light work of dirty dishes. An 1810 company undermount stainless steel sink was chosen with the Caple Avel Tap in chrome. For finishing touches a ‘feature brick tiled wall was added near the dining area along with Moduleo flooring which is comfortable underfoot, modern looking, and so easy to clean. Plus with a 25 year guarantee; for this family was the obvious affordable choice. The clients are over the moon with how this Kitchen works for their small family of Mum, Dad and two 6 year old children. Photos by Lia Vittone

Printfresh Studio Thin Brick Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design an industrial style of the kitchen that will make you want to cook daily by using our warm neutral Columbia Plateau Glazed Thin Brick. DESIGN Foreground Design PHOTOS Anthony White INSTALLER Printfresh Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick in Columbia Plateau

Island View Drive

Hierarchy Development & Design

Photo of a large country kitchen in Ottawa with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, an undermount sink, black cabinets, orange splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lynn Circle

Imagery

Farm/Country style kitchen with applied slats to create a "Z" on some of the doors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Deco Seaside Apartment

Nicky Percival Limited

Ply wood kitchen cabinets faced with grey Formica, bright orange glass splashback, Modern lighting
Small eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sussex with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Interiors Portfolio

Thomas Kuoh Photography

Photography by Thomas Kuoh, Stylist Julie Neil
Photo of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, orange splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Playful Purple Kitchen

The Remodel Group

This Large kitchen makes great use of it's space with a large island and cabinets that surround the perimeter.
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Orange Splashback and Brown 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!