This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen

Alex Fulton Design

Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine

Open Concept Green Kitchen Remodel

Waves Remodeling

Experience the transformation of your kitchen into a modern masterpiece. Our remodeling project marries functionality with style, boasting sleek new countertops, state-of-the-art appliances, and ample storage solutions to meet your every need. The open design enhances flow and connectivity, creating a welcoming space for family and friends to gather. Elevate your home with a kitchen that blends form and function seamlessly, making everyday moments extraordinary.

Waterfront Kitchen - Ocean Gate, NJ

Builders' General Supply

"Its all about the view!" Our client has been dreaming of redesigning and updating her childhood home for years. Her husband, filled me in on the details of the history of this bay front home and the many memories they've made over the years, and we poured love and a little southern charm into the coastal feel of the Kitchen. Our clients traveled here multiple times from their home in North Carolina to meet with me on the details of this beautiful home on the Ocean Gate Bay, and the end result was a beautiful kitchen with an even more beautiful view. We would like to thank JGP Building and Contracting for the beautiful install. We would also like to thank Dianne Ahto at https://www.graphicus14.com/ for her beautiful eye and talented photography.

Clarksville Bungalow

Christen Ales Interior Design

Merrick Ales Photography
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and quartz benchtops.

Grey hamptons style kitchen with corian benchtop

Improva

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Flea Market Cottage

Mary Ann Shaklan

Kitchen design: Alison Kandler Interior Design Photo: Mark Lohman
Photo of a small country kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Fourth Street

Confluence Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Kitchen Remodeling

Dreamworks Remodeling

Lester O'Malley
Small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Westwood Residence

JWT Associates

New custom pantry cabinet.
Arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances and painted wood floors.

Room To Entertain - In Santa Cruz

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

This is an example of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

RYE NY - Suburban Sophistication

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This beautiful yet highly functional space was remodeled for a busy, active family. Flush ceiling beams joined two rooms, and the back wall was extended out six feet to create a new, open layout with areas for cooking, dining, and entertaining. The homeowner is a decorator with a vision for the new kitchen that leverages low-maintenance materials with modern, clean lines. Durable Quartz countertops and full-height slab backsplash sit atop white overlay cabinets around the perimeter, with angled shaker doors and matte brass hardware adding polish. There is a functional “working” island for cooking, storage, and an integrated microwave, as well as a second waterfall-edge island delineated for seating. A soft slate black was chosen for the bases of both islands to ground the center of the space and set them apart from the perimeter. The custom stainless-steel hood features “Cartier” screws detailing matte brass accents and anchors the Wolf 48” dual fuel range. A new window, framed by glass display cabinets, adds brightness along the rear wall, with dark herringbone floors creating a solid presence throughout the space.

Camberwell New Road

The Space Affair

Stunning country-style kitchen; walls, and ceiling in polished concrete (micro-cement) - jasmine and dark green
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in London with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, grey benchtop and recessed.

Minnehaha Falls Kitchen Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Design ideas for a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor, pink benchtop and wood.

Portfolio

Gwenn Dubourthoumieu

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Taj Mahal Quartzite by Allure Natural Stone

Allure Natural Stone

Taj Mahal Quartzite by Allure Natural Stone, fabricated by Stonemode Granite
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Low Key Luxe at Hollingbourne Road

Stealth design

Design by Stealth Design Photography by Rachael Smith
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in London with painted wood floors and black floor.

Foxes Hollow

Context Design and Build

Renovations to the structure of this underground house including; new external windows, new bathroom and joinery to internal living areas.
Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island and white floor.

Young modern minimalism kitchen

W86 Trading Co., LLC

Unlike the traditional complicated old world style kitchen that can be hard to maintain its good look; the modern minimalism kitchen has grown more popular because of its simple and uncomplicated look and most of all: its easy-to-clean characteristic. The streamlines and smooth surface brings a fresh atmosphere to the whole area. A 3000K-4000K color for lighting is recommended in this case to enhance the easy-chic style; index too low might ruin the ‘clean’ look and index too high will make the area look too ‘cold’.

Kitchen with Painted Wood Floors and Bamboo Floors 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!