This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback and painted wood floors.

CasaWow _ cucina

Paola Rocca

La cucina in muratura si sviluppa con una conformazione a C e si affaccia sulla sala da pranzo.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Turin with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen

Redrose Woodworking & Design Ltd.

Custom cabinetry and millwork by Redrose Woodworking & Design in Port Coquitlam, BC.
Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, matchstick tile splashback, painted wood floors and marble benchtops.

Kitchen Remodeling

Wabash Plumbing, Inc.

MidContinent Cabinetry Murano Cherry Ash
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and brown floor.

Home Staging

Cristina Díaz

This is an example of a country single-wall kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island and white floor.

GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA: KITCHEN, MUDROOM, AND POWDER ROOM REMODEL

Expert Kitchen Designs, LLC

June Stanich
This is an example of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen Granite

Revolution Granite Llc

Design ideas for a large l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Двухэтажный лофт на "Рижской"

LOFTPOINT

Стол и кухня выполненные из масива дерева. Основа композиции; Орех.
Photo of a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors, no island and brown floor.

Sophisticated Shaker Kitchen Renovation

Lowes West Chester

Monica L. Walker Project Specialist Interiors West Chester, OH.
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with with island, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, a double-bowl sink and painted wood floors.

MIDTOWN LOFT

studio PPARK

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback and painted wood floors.

Kitchen with Matchstick Tile Splashback and Painted Wood 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!