Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, terra-cotta floors, brown floor, with island, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, timber splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Dairy Lane Kitchen

Paragon Kitchens

Pull up mechanism is the sleek design to all modern kitchens. Provides for a functional space, allowing easy access and full storage room.
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Redmond Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Kitchen and Bath

Painted Maple cabinets in White Chocolate with a Tierra glaze, Pental quartz countertops in Creekside, and Bedrosian subway tile backsplash in Urbanity Exposed.

Fresh Kitchen Remodel

Grace Hill Design

Alyssa Lee Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Smarthome Küche

Musik & Möbelbau Reinhart

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Danbury, CT

Connecticut Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Brentwood Dream Kitchen

Eve Mode Design

Marc Angeles; Unlimited Style Photography
Expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bright Modern Kitchen

DSIS Construction

This Denver homeowner's kitchen gets a modern update with a splash of bold color and sleek cabinets and countertops. The lovely orange poppy gives fresh life to the space.

Hampton Modern Kitchen

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Matthew Burgess Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Cary Kitchen Remodel 9

Michelle Verrill / Kitchen & Bath Galleries

Photos by: ©Milepost Living
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen pantry in Raleigh with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine Acidulée à Saint Pair sur Mer

Distha Cuisines

Façades brillante coloris Corde. Plans de travail en stratifié HPL épaisseur mm sur cadre aluminium. Crédences en verre brillant orangé avec profilé inox. Bâti décor pour intégrer les armoires. Particularité: La façade armoire du milieu dissimule un passage vers une autre pièce.

Joyal Lake Stevens Kitchen

Highland Remodeling and Construction

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Giallo Fiorito

Merrimack Stone Industries

Giallo Fiorito natural granite countertop with peninsula seating, installed by Merrimack Stone.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island and brown floor.

North London Garden Flat

Mad Cow Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Dove White with Bronze glaze / Aurora

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

StarMark maple cabinetry in Dove White with Bronze glaze, Corian Aurora countertops, mosaic glass backsplash, Whirlpool white ice appliances with a stainless steel Frigidaire cooktop, Corian sink with Kohler faucet, and vinyl plank flooring.

Racing Beach

Cataldo Custom Builders, Inc.

Ralph Cataldo
Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Giallo Fiorito

Merrimack Stone Industries

Giallo Fiorito natural granite countertop with peninsula seating, installed by Merrimack Stone.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Countertops

Rino's Tile & Stone

Granite Kitchen Countertops
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, orange splashback and brown floor.

Eclectic Kitchen Remodel, Washington DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Small eclectic galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ream Kitchen Sittingbourne

Ream Kitchens

Having moving into their home 10 years ago and inheriting a pine and green kitchen, Mr & Mrs Moody were in need of a change. The top of the wishlist for their new kitchen was a dishwasher, followed by a large central island. In their previous home in Rainham, our clients had already enjoyed the quality and fine cabinetry from Ream almost 20 years ago. With this in mind, our clients visited the Gillingham showroom and met with Lara, Ream’s Kitchen designer to discuss their requirements and take a look at the clever storage and cabinet options. “Collaborating with Ream on our kitchen design made the whole process easy” says Mrs Moody. Having research comparable Kitchen retailers, Ream offered value for money as the fitting was including and was coordinated by the Ream team from start to finish. “We can’t believe its the same room! The installation was outstanding”

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!